You are cordially invited to attend the AI Open Alliance Sub-forum, When Carbon-based Intelligence Meets Silicon-based Intelligence: Exploring the Frontiers of Brain Science and AI, a sub-forum of the World Leading University Presidents Forum.

The forum will explore the frontiers at the intersection of brain science and artificial intelligence, including the mechanisms underlying the emergence of intelligence, brain-inspired computing, and artificial general intelligence. The event will bring together university leaders, distinguished scholars, and researchers to share insights and discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in the field. The program will also feature a roundtable discussion and the launch of the Global AI Challenge.

Event Details

• Date: November 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
• Venue: Lecture Theatre B (LT-B), HKUST

Highlights:

• How does intelligence emerge?
• Brain-inspired computing and artificial general intelligence
• New frontier scientific questions in AI
• Presentations by distinguished scholars
• Roundtable discussion: Carbon Meets Silicon

Please find the event poster attached for your reference. We would be delighted if you could join us for this exciting discussion at the intersection of brain science and artificial intelligence.

We look forward to welcoming you to the forum.