World Tech Linking Initiative for Young Scientists:  An inclusive Approach for Social Integration

Side Event Program for the Second UN World Summit for Social Development

I. Core Information of the Side Event

(1) Basic Information

The Second World Summit for Social Development is convened pursuant to United Nations General Assembly Resolutions 78/261 and 78/318, under the official title of "Second World Summit for Social Development". Thirty years after the 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, the international community will reconvene in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6, 2025, for this second summit.
Building on the ten commitments and the Copenhagen Declaration adopted at the 1995 World Summit for Social Development, the second summit will focus on cooperation in areas such as poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, and social inclusion. It aims to ensure that no one is left behind in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. The summit seeks to bridge persistent gaps, reaffirm the global commitment to social development, and inject new impetus into the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In Doha, global leaders will gather to reformulate strategies for social progress, strengthen global partnerships, advance inclusive policies, and create equitable opportunities for all. Our goal is to build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable societies.
Official Website Link: https://social.desa.un.org/world-summit-2025/about

(2) Introduction to the Side Event Organized by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

• Event Title: World Tech Linking Initiative for Young Scientists: An Inclusive Approach for Social Integration
• Date & Time: November 5, 2025 (Monday), 15:00-16:15
• Format: Online Meeting (via Microsoft Teams Platform)
• Host Organization: China International Science and Technology Cooperation Association
• Supporting Organizations: To be determined

(3) Core Positioning

This side event closely adheres to the action requirements of the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development, focusing on the challenges of international migration and conservatism. With the core theme of "Youth Empowerment through Science and Technology for Social Integration", it integrates Beijing’s practical experience in nurturing young sci-tech talents and building international cooperation platforms. The event aims to promote interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration among young scientists worldwide, supporting the implementation of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Meanwhile, it showcases Beijing’s image as an international sci-tech innovation hub characterized by openness and collaboration.

II. Event Agenda

 

Time	Session	Speaker/Moderator	Duration
15:00-15:05	Opening Session	Su Guangming (Director of the China-Netherlands Special Committee of the Sci-Tech Diplomacy Expert Committee, Former Director of the China International Talent Exchange Foundation, Former Sci-Tech Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands)	5 minutes
15:05-15:15	Opening Remarks	1. Relevant Official from the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (to be determined) 2. Jin Xiaoming (President of the China International Science and Technology Cooperation Association, Former Director-General of the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China) 3. Chan Siok Yee (President of the World Academy of Young Scientists, Associate Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia) 4. Representative from the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (to be determined)	12 minutes (approx. 3 minutes per speaker)
15:15-15:45	Keynote Speeches	1. Anderson Shum (Vice President of the University of Hong Kong, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Young Scientists) 2. Orakanoke Phanraksa (Copyright Division, National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand, Representative of the ASEAN Federation of Young Academies) 3. Representative from the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (to be determined)	30 minutes (10 minutes per speaker)
15:45-16:05	Panel Discussion	Moderator: Paul Rummy (Assistant Research Fellow, Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences)Panelists: 1. Wasim Sajjad (Associate Professor, National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan; Executive Member of the World Academy of Young Scientists) 2. Sri Fatmawati (President of the Indonesian Young Academy of Sciences; Executive Member of the World Academy of Young Scientists) 3. Liu Shaoshan (Director of the Embodied Intelligence Center, Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society) 4. Wu Chili (Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Young Scientists Association) 5. Wang Meng (Deputy Director, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Vice Chairman of the World Federation of Young Scientists)6. Representative from Relevant Beijing Institutions (to be determined)	15 minutes (panelist remarks + interaction)
16:05-16:15	Closing Session	Moderator: Wang Meng (Deputy Director, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences)Key Segments: 1. Launch of the Initiative on Social Integration for Young Scientists Worldwide; 2. Introduction to channels for young scientists to participate in international social integration: Beijing’s "Programs for International Young Scientists"; 3. Summary: Reaffirming the outcomes of the side event	-