Wenzhou forum highlights women's contributions to science

The 2026 World Young Scientist Summit Women Scientists Forum convened in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, on Oct. 24, bringing together female scientists, engineers and young scholars worldwide to explore the opportunities and challenges AI presents for women in science.

The 2026 World Young Scientist Summit Women Scientists Forum is held in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, Oct. 24, 2026.

Themed "Women's Scientific Power in the AI Era: Innovation, Growth and Global Collaboration," the forum featured academic exchanges and roundtable discussions. Participants shared their latest research findings and methods, covering topics ranging from multidisciplinary efforts to safeguard human life to how frontier research can improve future lifestyles.

The discussions highlighted the potential of young female researchers and examined ways to strengthen international scientific collaboration and harness women's contributions to sustainable development.

The forum also launched the "Fuyao Plan," an initiative to incubate innovation projects. The plan will hold regular project roadshows and connect stakeholders, linking young scientists' research with industry and investors to speed up the practical application of scientific and technological advances.

The forum was co-hosted by the China Society of Image and Graphics, the Beijing Women's Association for Science and Technology, the IEEE Women in Engineering Beijing Affinity Group, and the Women Scientists Committee of the World Association of Young Scientists.

It was part of International Month 2026, organized by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and themed "Originating Innovation, Nurturing Excellence." The initiative brings together local governments, international science and technology organizations in China, national academic societies, and local science and technology associations. It aims to foster exchanges between Chinese and international scientific communities, promote shared development, and explore the future of science and technology.

Source: World Association of Young Scientists