Hong Kong Prize 2024
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Hong Kong’s elite races are set to offer more prize money than ever this year, with the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup increasing 13.3% to HK$34 million, and the flagship G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) gaining 10% to become the sixth richest G1 race in the world. The increased prize money is part of a new policy of supporting the racing industry through research and development (R&D), and also reflecting the growing importance of these races on the international stage, according to Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, managing director of the Longines Group, the official sponsor of the events.
The first Hong Kong Laureate Forum was held in 2023 and received worldwide acclaim for its vibrant discussions and intellectual exchanges between participants, Shaw Laureates, and distinguished scientists from different disciplines, generations and cultures. With the mission to inspire new ideas and foster long-lasting connections, this event is a cornerstone in the internationalization of Hong Kong Studies.
The 2024 HKSF features keynote lectures and panel discussions with leading figures in education, public policy, philanthropy and beyond, as well as research exhibitions on the future of science. A series of networking opportunities will also be provided for participants to connect with one another and expand their professional network.
In a bid to promote Hong Kong’s role as an international hub of innovation and technology, the government has launched an official prize for outstanding research projects in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics. The Hong Kong AI & Robotics Prize, with a total of US$5 million, is the world’s largest prize of its kind for this particular field of research. It is open to researchers from all over the world, whether they are working in academic institutions, private companies or government-funded organisations.
The winning entries will be announced on 8 December at the Yidan Prize Awards Ceremony in Hong Kong. The winners will be recognised as global leaders in the fields of education, public policy and philanthropy, sharing their insights into how to reshape the future of learning.
Several Hong Kong activists who participated in protests against Beijing’s policies in support of the city’s democracy have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a bipartisan group of American lawmakers. The five, including Joshua Wong, who leads the Hong Kong student protests, were nominated for their “civic courage and extraordinary leadership” and their “unwavering commitment to a free Hong Kong”.