WYSS 2022 European Event
Dear Madam/Sir,
With great pleasure we would like to invite you for the World Youth Scientist Summit (WYSS) 2022 European Event, which will be held in Brussels on November 9th, 2022. For the event program, please refers to the link here
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provides a shared blueprint for a fair, beautiful and sustainable world for people and the planet, now and into the future. Part of achieving this future depends on innovation, in which the world’s young generation of scientists, researchers and engineers can play a critical role. The China Association for Science and Technology and the People's Government of Zhejiang have successfully held the World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) in 2019, 2020 and 2021, with an aim to promote exchanges and mutual learning, strengthen cooperation in science，as well as to enable more young scientists to realize their aspirations. In 2020, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent special congratulatory letters to all participants, demonstrating the importance UN place on the world’s youth towards shaping the future. For more information about the WYSS, please refers to the link here
The Secretariat of World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) and the Association of Chinese-European Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACEIE), together with European Partners will organize a WYSS 2022 European Event in Brussels on November 9th, 2022, as part of the WYSS 2022. For information about the event organization, please refers to the link here
The theme of the WYSS 2022 European Event will be about the major global challenges such as climate change, life and health, new materials, digital economy, new energy, and smart equipment, etc., focusing on Youth, International and Scientific. The event consists of the keynote speaker session, the academic exchange sessions, and the panel discussion sessions.
For registration, please use the following link here
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With best regards!
Secretariat of World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS)
Association of Chinese-European Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACEIE)
Secretariat of World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS)
Association of Chinese-European Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACEIE)
University of Vienna
Danish Academy of Technical Sciences
Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale
Institut Supérieur d’électronique de Paris (ISEP)
RWTH Aachen University
University of Stuttgart
German Women Entrepreneurs Association
The SilkRoad Cooperation (SRC)
EURAXESS China
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
European Network of Research and Innovation Centers and Hubs (ENRICH)
Fakultet Medicinskih nauka Univerziteta u Kragujevcu
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM)
University of Valencia
International Association of Advanced Materials
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Singularity Academy
Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Greenwich
China-Britain Business Council
Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC)
Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC)
Federation of Chinese Professional Associations in Europe (FCPAE)
Chinese Students and Scholars Association in Cambridge (CSSACAM)
ZGC InnoHub Innovation Center @Germany
Shenzhen European Office
BGI Genomics
Zhejiang Saichuang Weilai Venture Capital Investment Management Co., Ltd.
· Welcome Reception: CET 18:30-22:00 on Nov. 8th, 2022
o 18:30-19:30 Welcome drink (T-Lounge),
o 19:30-22:00 Welcome dinner (Le5 Restaurant).
· WYSS 2022 European Event: CET 08:30–16:00 (Beijing 15:30-23:00) on Nov. 9th, 2022.
o 08:30-09:30: Morning reception (with coffee and snacks), networking, and registration,
o 09:30-10:15: Opening session,
o 10:15-12:20: Keynote session (10:35-11:00: Coffee break)
o 12:20-13:30: Lunch,
o 13:30-14:40: Academic exchange session,
o 14:40-15:00: Coffee break,
o 15:00-16:00: Panel discussion session,
o 16:00-End of the event
· Location: Tangla Hotel Brussels, Belgium
· Address: Avenue Emmanuel Mounier 5 , Woluwé St Lambert, 1200 Brussel)
· Opening session (Imperial Room)
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Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
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09:30-09:40 |
Introduction |
Dr. Yang Ling, Director of ACEIE |
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09:40-09:45 |
Opening Speech |
Dr. Song Zhiwei, President of ACEIE |
|
09:45-09:55 |
Build an exchange platform for young scientists around the world |
Dr. Luo Hui, Director General of the Department of International Affairs of CAST |
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09:55-10:05 |
Youth must shape the future of the world |
Mr. Joseph Leinen, Former President of Delegation for relations with the PRC in European Parliament |
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10:05-10:15 |
Paving the way for the cooperation and exchange of young people between China and Europe |
Mr. Wu Gang, Minister Counselor of the Embassy of the PRC in the Kingdom of Belgium |
· Keynote session (Imperial Room)
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Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
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10:15-10:35 |
Youth Leadership in Science, Health, Gender and Education |
Prof. Dr. Marleen Temmerman, UNESCO Chair on Youth Leadership in Science, Health, Gender and Education |
|
10:35-11:00 |
Coffee Break |
|
|
11:00-11:20 |
Youth, technology and the future of our society |
Dr. Peru Dharani, Technology Director of Barco Labs, Fellow of the Belgium's 40 under 40 |
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11:20-11:40 |
China's New Normal and Globalization |
Mr. Pascal Coppens, Author of the book “China's New Normal” (2019) |
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11:40-12:20 |
Hidden Champions as Role Models for Young Entrepreneurs |
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hermann Simon, Author of the worldwide bestsellers “Hidden Champions” (Boston 1996, cover story of Business Week in 2004) |
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12:20-13:30 |
Lunch |
All |
· Academic exchange session 1 (Room Royal 1)
Life Science and New Materials
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Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
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13:30-13:35 |
Introduction (Moderator) |
Prof. Zhang Weihong (Ghent University) |
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13:35-13:50 |
The Role of Young Researchers in Synthetic biology |
Prof. Piet Herdewijn (KU Leuven) |
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13:50-14:05 |
The Role of Young Researchers in Stem cells and their derived products in regenerative medicine |
Prof. Georges Uzan (INSERM) |
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14:05-14:20 |
New material developments for sustainable concrete structures |
Prof. Dr. Luc Taerwe (Ghent University) |
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14:20-14:35 |
The Role of Youth in research and innovation from advanced materials as driver for sustainable global change |
Dr. Mikael Syvajarvi (IAAM) |
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14:35-15:00 |
Coffee Break |
All |
· Academic exchange session 2 (Room Royal 2)
Digital Economy and Smart Equipment
|
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
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13:30-13:35 |
Introduction (Moderator) |
Ms. Xun Fei (ZGC InnoHub Innovation Center @ Germany) |
|
13:35-13:50 |
Mobilize the tools of the Smart City to act against climate change. The example of Issy-les-Moulineaux. |
Mr. Luca Fayoux-Cinelli (Issy-les-Moulineaux) |
|
13:50-14:05 |
The Role of Youth in Smart Engineering for sustainable developments |
Prof. Stephan Jüngling (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland) |
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14:05-14:20 |
Women in Technology and Digital Economy |
Ms. Monika V. Kronbuegel, (Global DiVison GmbH) |
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14:20-14:35 |
Research & Innovation, a new path for the technology development in Europe |
Prof. Lionel Trojman (ISEP) |
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14:35-15:00 |
Coffee Break |
All |
· Academic exchange session 3 (Room Royal 3)
Climate Change and New Energy
|
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
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13:30-13:35 |
Introduction (Moderator) |
Ms. Margaret H. Chen (Optimus Horizon) |
|
13:35-13:50 |
The impact of youth on transforming universities towards sustainability |
Mr. Mr. Ivar Maas (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) |
|
13:50-14:05 |
Risk Assessment in Renewable-based Power Systems and the need for international collaboration among early career professionals |
Prof. Saeed Peyghami (Aalborg University) |
|
14:05-14:20 |
Next Generation Talents for Sustainable Energy Systems |
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Aaron Praktiknjo (RWTH) |
|
14:20-14:35 |
The urgency to accelerate research and innovation around the energy transition and the Role of Youth |
Mr. Loic Tilman (Elia) |
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14:35-15:00 |
Coffee Break |
All |
· Panel discussion 1 (Room Royal 1), CET 15:00-16:00
How to maximize the role of young people in addressing global challenges?
|
Moderator |
Mr. Stefan Matz, Hamburg Invest |
|
Panelists |
Dr. Sara Medina, ENRICH China Mr. Stephan Horvath, SilkRoad Cooperation, Think-Tank Prof. Dr. Vladimir Jakovljevic, Facultet Medicinski nauka Univerziteta u Kragujevcu Mr. Mark Hedley, China-Britain Business Council Prof. Justo García-Navarro, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Mr. Brandon Kirby, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University |
· Panel discussion 2 (Room Royal 2), CET 15:00-16:00
What are the advantages, challenges, and opportunities for female in business, research, innovation and transformation?
|
Moderator |
Dr. Yang Li, Mandarin Sino Consult |
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Panelists |
Dr. Monika V. Kronbuegel, CEO of Global DiVison GmbH Ms. Sara Hildebrandt, CEO of HR Heroes GmbH Ms. Stefanie Engelhardt, CTO of Unleasch Future Boats GmbH Ms. Audrey Ma, Vice President of Refire Technology Co. Ltd Prof. Dr. Cristina Vidal Lorenzo, University of Valencia Prof. dr.ir. Ying ZHANG, Singularity Academy |
· Panel discussion 3 (Room Royal 3), CET 15:00-16:00
How to establish an effective Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Youth?
|
Moderator |
Dr. Wolfgang Holtkamp, University of Stuttgart |
|
Panelists |
Prof. Brian Boag, Universty of Greenwich Prof. Dr. Ruedi Nützi, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari, IAAM Prof. Wolfgang Kainz, University of Vienna Ms. Anna Faccinetti, EURAXESS China Mr. Julian Krauskopf, RWTH Innovation Entrepreneurship Center |
Broadcast Online:
The main venue (opening & keynote sessions) will be broadcasted live online via Facebook.
Online Participation:
CET 09:15 on Nov.9th, 2022
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89035256257?pwd=VXdGUkJGOXBsNlVTZDdWYytwTWlSdz09
Zoom Meeting ID: 890 3525 6257
Passcode: 788737
Event Location:
Hotel: Tangla Hotel Brussels
Address: Avenue Emmanuel Mounier 5, Woluwé St Lambert, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 345 67 89
https://www.tanglabrussels.com
How to get to the venue?
Tangla Hotel Brussels is ideally located with convenient access to both the city center and Brussels airport.
From Brussels’ airports:
The main airports for Brussels are Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi (CRL).
· A Taxi from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Tangla hotel takes about 15 minutes driving time and costs approx. €35.
· A Taxi from Brussels South Charleroi to Tangla hotel takes about 55 minutes driving time and costs approx. €140.
From Brussels’ train stations
· A Taxi from Brussels Station North to Tangla hotel takes approx. 24 minutes driving time.
· A Taxi from Brussels Station South to Tangla hotel takes approx. 31 minutes driving time.
By metro:
The metro (STIB) is a fast and easy way to get around in Brussels. For your convenience we advise to use the online Journey planner provided by STIB or to download their mobile app via your app store. Go to online journey planner, the nearest station is Alma. Walking distance from metro station Alma to Tangla hotel is approx.8 minutes
By car:
· Coming from All directions: Take the highway E 40 (Brussels-Liège), take Exit 20 Kraainem and follow the signs for "UCL - St-Luc" or take the ring Road, Exit 2 "Wezembeek-Oppem" and follow signs for "UCL – St Luc/ Tangla Hotel Brussels". The hotel is opposite the windmill you encounter.
· Coming from central Brussels: Follow Boulevard de la Woluwé then Avenue Hippocrate, and follow the signs for "Hôpital UCL-St Luc"/ Tangla Hotel Brussels. The hotel is opposite the windmill you will encounter. Or take Exit 20 (Kraainem) from the E40
· Parking: During the conference, the hotel parking is free of charge. Entry to the underground parking via obtaining ticket from automate.
Contact us:
Please do not hesitate to contact us when you need any support.
Dr. Zhiwei Song
· Mobile: +32 475 406 325
· Email: zhiwei.song@aceie-europe.org
Dr. Ling Yang
· Mobile: +49 163 5170 319
· Email: ling.yang@aceie-europe.org