2026-09-11 12:05

Introduction: When Nobel Laureates Meet Artificial Intelligence — How Is Scientific Discovery Being Reshaped? Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Summit 2026 will take place from October 5 to 11, 2026 in Singapore.

October 5–11, 2026, the Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Summit 2026 will officially launch in Singapore.

Over the course of one week, the event will feature flagship forums on frontier research paradigms, high-level closed-door honor dinners, and a public exhibition showcasing AR portraits of Nobel Laureates.

Here, Nobel Prize-winning scientists in fundamental disciplines are no longer distant figures, and AI pioneers are no longer isolated behind walls of code. From the scientific wisdom embodied by the century-old Nobel Prizes to the machine intelligence driving the 21st century; from cutting-edge discoveries in laboratories to strategic deployments in industrial innovation and long-term capital — this is not merely an international science and technology summit, but a cross-sectoral dialogue uniting global scientists, technologists, industry leaders, and long-term investors to collectively envision the next era of science and intelligent systems.

The summit has received support from the Foundation Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. With over seven decades of history, the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings have connected more than 400 Nobel laureates with over 38,000 young scientists and students. The spirit of intergenerational, interdisciplinary scientific exchange will now begin a new chapter in Singapore.

Historical Inflection Point | Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Scientific Discovery

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping scientific discovery at an unprecedented pace.

From hypothesis generation to drug discovery, from novel material design to complex biological systems research, AI is no longer just a supplementary tool for scientific research — it is becoming a pivotal collaborative force enabling scientists to explore the unknown.

Meanwhile, frontier science and AI capabilities are increasingly serving as critical infrastructure within national innovation systems, while global long-term capital seeks truly cross-cycle value-generating deep tech innovations.

Today, major breakthroughs are no longer confined to isolated laboratories. The deep integration among scientists, technologists, industry leaders, policymakers, and long-term capital is emerging as a powerful force driving scientific discovery into real-world impact.

Two-Day Academic Forum & Five Core Themes | Presented by Two Leading Universities in Singapore

October 5 and 6, the two-day forum of the Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Summit will be held at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU), respectively. Each university will co-host its respective day’s session, shaping distinct thematic focuses based on institutional strengths.

Day 1 | NTU: Science Origin and Fundamental Breakthroughs

As a globally leading research university, NTU possesses deep expertise in artificial intelligence, engineering, advanced materials, and frontier computing.

Multiple Nobel laureates will engage in interdisciplinary dialogues around cutting-edge topics such as life sciences, advanced materials, AI, and future society.

From Understanding Life to Designing It: AI, Molecules, and the Future of Human Health

Explores how AI enables deeper understanding of biological systems at the molecular level, catalyzing new paradigms in drug development, life sciences, and human health research.

From Scientific Breakthroughs to Human Progress: Technology, Intelligence, and the Future of Society

Examines the evolving relationship between technology, intelligence, and society, tracing how scientific innovation shapes human civilization over the long term.

At the same time, representatives from global AI and technology enterprises will join roundtable discussions, enabling genuine convergence between original scientific ideas and frontline technological practices.

Day 2 | SMU: Intelligent Society, Public Governance, and the Future Economy

As Asia’s leading urban research university, SMU has established a distinctive interdisciplinary profile in business management, economics, computer science, data intelligence, public policy, and social sciences.

SMU faculty will engage in cross-disciplinary dialogues with Nobel laureates, technology leaders, and industry guests, delving into topics such as longevity societies, sustainable cities, and how AI is redefining work, learning, and research — extending further into the long-term impacts of technological innovation on societal and economic development.

From NTU’s foundational science and technological exploration to SMU’s discourse on society, urban futures, and the economy, the two-day forum jointly addresses five core themes of the summit:

AI for Science | Accelerating Scientific Discovery in the Intelligent Era: Investigating how machine intelligence shortens the path from hypothesis formulation to breakthrough, and enables cross-disciplinary scientific discovery.

Open Science | Building a Global Open Research Collaboration Framework: Exploring shared data, models, and research infrastructure to advance cross-institutional, cross-regional global scientific collaboration.

Sovereign AI | National Innovation Capacity and the Technological Infrastructure of the Intelligent Era: As scientific computing, AI, and data infrastructure grow in importance, AI capabilities are becoming integral components of national innovation systems and long-term competitiveness.

Future of Humanity | The Future of AI, Health, Science, and Civilization: From healthspan extension to unlocking human cognitive potential, exploring how AI and life sciences jointly expand the frontiers of human possibility.

Future Economy | New Synergies Among Science, Intelligence, and Long-Term Capital: Investigating how long-term capital can support original innovation and frontier research, accelerating the transition of scientific breakthroughs and hard tech innovations into tangible reality.

Five Nobel Laureates in Dialogue | Global Leaders Converge in Singapore

Five Nobel laureates from economics, chemistry, physics, and life sciences will gather in Singapore, drawing from their foundational scientific contributions to discuss paradigm shifts unfolding in the age of intelligence across disciplines.

Sir Christopher Pissarides — Nobel Prize in Economics, 2010

Benjamin List — Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2021

Sir Konstantin Novoselov — Nobel Prize in Physics, 2010

Fred Ramsdell — Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2025

Omar M. Yaghi — Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2025

In addition to Nobel laureates, key figures from governments, international scientific organizations, top universities, and the global tech ecosystem will participate in forums, the Gala Dinner, and exhibition opening events.

Closed-Door Dialogue Across Science and Capital | Nobel Heroes Gala Dinner

On the evening of October 5, the Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Gala Dinner will be held at Conrad Singapore Orchard, accessible only to invited guests.

Diverging from the public agenda of daytime forums, the Gala Dinner aims to create a more intimate and in-depth environment for exchange.

From scientists’ original insights, to technologists’ hands-on practices in building AI and tech systems, to long-term institutional investors’ assessments of next-generation technological and industrial transformation — science, intelligence, industry, and capital will converge in a single space for deeper engagement.

By pre-analyzing guest profiles, research directions, industry domains, and collaboration interests, the summit aims to facilitate sustained partnerships among scientists, tech firms, industry institutions, and long-term capital.

Public Encounter Beyond the Ivory Tower | Peter Badge’s AR Portrait Exhibition of Nobel Laureates

For years, Nobel laureates have been perceived by the public as names in papers, discoveries in scientific history, or figures on award stages.

Renowned portrait photographer Peter Badge has been capturing Nobel laureates worldwide since 2000.

Differing from traditional official portraits, he seeks to reveal scientists as real people — focused in labs, contemplative in studies, and sharing intimate, rarely seen moments beyond the camera lens.

His long-running Nobel laureate portrait project has received support from international cultural institutions including the Deutsches Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Portrait Gallery (UK).

From October 5 to 11, the Nobel laureate portrait exhibition will be open to the public at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore’s iconic landmark.

This exhibition will integrate AR interactive technology. Visitors can access a digital experience via smartphone, guided by a virtual Peter Badge through encounters with individual laureates, uncovering behind-the-scenes stories, scientific achievements, and personal journeys.

On the morning of October 6, participating Nobel laureates and key guests will jointly attend the exhibition’s opening ceremony.

This is not merely a scientific exhibition — it aims to bring science out of laboratories and academic halls into the city and public sphere, helping more people understand that world-changing scientific breakthroughs ultimately stem from real individuals and their enduring curiosity about the unknown.

Science · Intelligence · Capital

SCIENCE · INTELLIGENCE · CAPITAL

Rooted in scientific discovery, powered by artificial intelligence, and supported by industry and long-term capital, the summit connects global scientists, researchers, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors to collectively explore the boundless possibilities of scientific innovation in the AI era.

The Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Summit 2026 aspires not just to host an annual summit, but to establish a global collaborative network linking scientific discovery, future intelligence, industrial innovation, and long-term capital.

More heavyweight speakers and detailed agendas will be announced soon. Stay tuned to the official summit website: https://symbosis-science.com/

Co-Hosted By

Symbiosis Science

A global innovation platform dedicated to advancing frontier scientific exploration and the evolution of future intelligence, focusing on AI for Science, Scientific Discovery, Human & Machine Intelligence, and Future Intelligence — connecting global scientists, research institutions, innovators, industries, and long-term capital.

Laureates City Holdings Limited (Laureates City Holdings)

Committed to advancing global scientific exchange, international collaboration, and the development of a robust research and innovation ecosystem.

Hosted By

Foundation Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, with over seven decades of history, have consistently promoted intergenerational, multicultural, and interdisciplinary scientific exchange and intellectual legacy between Nobel laureates and global young scientists.

Forum Co-Hosts

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Co-host of the October 5 forum. One of the world’s leading research universities, renowned for deep expertise in AI, engineering, computational science, and advanced materials, continuously driving interdisciplinary research and innovation.

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Co-host of the October 6 forum. Asia’s leading urban research university, distinguished by its interdisciplinary strengths in business management, economics, computer science, data intelligence, law, and social sciences.

Supporting Partners

Advaita Lab

An forward-looking AI research and systems laboratory grounded in next-generation frontier computing, focused on building scientific intelligence infrastructure for the “Sovereign Human” era, exploring biological world models, scientific intelligence systems, and technical architectures for future research paradigms.

HER SYMBIOSIS

An international co-creation platform leveraging premier global conferences as entry points to connect female entrepreneurs, scientists, tech leaders, investors, and international institutions, empowering women to enter the core networks of technology, capital, science, and global governance.

Media Partners

Caihua Media, Chuanqianbang, PANews, Odaily Star Daily, DeepFlow TechFlow, Foresight News

Community Partners

Silicon Star, Denglian Community, TinTinLand, Beating Insight, OpenBuild, DeepSeek Community, MoleDAO

Media Support

Yahoo Finance, Channel NewsAsia, PR Newswire, Beijing Youth Daily, Investment World, GeekPark,

Kosmo! , The Manila Times

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