While experiencing dramatic economic growth as a region over recent years, Asia’s scientific development has also attracted the world’s attention. Advancing science and technology to yet-higher levels within the Asia-Pacific community will require fostering gifted young researchers who possess wide perspectives that reflect the region’s inherent cultures and span a spectrum of specializations. HOPE Meetings provide Asia’s foremost venue for cultivating and networking such talented researchers.

  Held on the theme “Chemistry for Creating the Future,” this year’s meeting enjoys the participation of Drs. Akira Suzuki and Eiichi Negishi, winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2010, along with other Nobel laureates and distinguished world-leading researchers. Young participants, who are seeking new dimensions of knowledge, will be stimulated by not only the scientific expertise but also the philosophy and spirit of these frontline researchers by associating with them. I’m confident that by interacting with the lecturers, they will get a feel for the kind of passion that led them to challenge unexplored realms of knowledge. I also believe that they will gain the kind of motivation that drives innovation by informing and vying with each other as peers in a wide realm of ideas.

  HOPE Meetings offer young scientists an opportunity to meet, learn about and acquire appreciation for each other’s cultures, and become friends and colleagues who will go on to collaborate in friendly rivalry to advance science, ultimately creating a richer and sounder society in both this region and the wider global community.