Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Pioneering Sustainability with Advanced Materials
The HKUST Industry Engagement Day Plus (IED+) recently made a significant leap, transitioning into an international conference focused on the pivotal role of advanced materials in driving sustainability forward.
Under the theme “Frontiers of Advanced Materials to Shape a Sustainable Future,” the event posed a fundamental question: How can advanced materials reshape the future of sustainability? Experts hailing from Spain, Seoul, and mainland China converged at this groundbreaking gathering, uniting to share profound insights that could redefine the sustainability landscape for years to come.
This conference, attended by a diverse array of over 150 participants, including industry magnates, dedicated researchers, and pioneering startups, was a melting pot of innovation and inspiration. More than just a forum for discussion, it became a showcase of transformative technologies, with over 10 cutting-edge solutions spotlighted, each pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation.
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2021.
