About Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Summit Singapore 2026

Dates: 5-11 October 2026

Location: Singapore

The programme consists of three flagship experiences:

Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Summit

October 5–6

A two-day international forum exploring the future of science, artificial intelligence and long-term capital.

Nobel Heroes Gala Dinner

October 5 (Invitation Only)

An exclusive gathering of approximately 200 distinguished guests, including Nobel Laureates, government representatives, global technology leaders, investors and strategic partners.

Nobel Laureates Portrait Exhibition

October 5–11

Singapore's first public outdoor Nobel Laureates Portrait Exhibition at Gardens by the Bay, featuring an official opening ceremony attended by Nobel Laureates, government representatives and international guests.

Day Two | Nobel Heroes & AI4SCI Summit

📅 October 6, 2026| 13:00–17:00 (SGT)📍 Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore

Day Two will take place at Singapore Management University (SMU), bringing together Nobel Laureates, leading SMU scholars, and global thought leaders to explore how science, technology, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the future of human society.

Moving beyond scientific discovery into the real-world impact of innovation, the programme will focus on key issues including longevity and healthy ageing, sustainable cities, technology adoption, and the future of work, learning, and research. Together, these conversations will examine how breakthroughs in science and technology can translate into healthier, more resilient, and more inclusive societies.

Confirmed Participants

Nobel Laureates

• Sir Christopher Pissarides, Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 2010; internationally recognised for his pioneering work on labour markets and the future of work

• Prof. Benjamin List, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021; pioneer of asymmetric organocatalysis

• Prof. Omar M. Yaghi, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025; Founder of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Pioneer of Reticular Chemistry and Global Leader in AI for Science

• Sir Konstantin Novoselov, 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for the discovery of graphene. Professor at the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials, National University of Singapore

• Fred Ramsdell, 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board, Sonoma Biotherapeutics

Global Leaders & Distinguished Guests

• Prof Alan Chan, Provos of SMU

• Nikolaus Turner, Executive Director & Board Member, Lindau Nobel Laureate Foundation

• Dr. Cheong Wei Yang, Interim Co-Director of Longevity Societies and Economies Institute (LSEI); Vice Provost (Strategic Research Partnerships), SMU; Senior Adviser (Health Economics), Ministry of Health, Singapore

• Prof Seonghoon Kim, Associate Professor of Economics; Pillar Lead, Building Longevity Economies for LSEI; Deputy Director, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA), SMU

• Prof Clayton Miller, Associate Professor of Urban Informatics; Urban Fellow (Urban Systems); Lee Kong Chian Fellow, SMU

• Prof Paulin Straughan, Interim Co-Director of Longevity Societies and Economies Institute (LSEI); Director, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA), SMU

• Prof Terry Van Gevelt, Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability; Programme Co-Director, Master of Sustainability (MST); Urban Fellow (Urban Growth), SMU

• Prof Wiinston Chow, Lee Kong Chian Professor of Urban Climate; Pillar Lead, Urban Systems for Urban Institutes (UI); Lee Kong Chian Fellow, SMU

• Prof Archan Misra, Lee Kong Chian Professor of Computer Science; Interim Director, SMU Resilient Workforces Institute, SMU

Day Two Programme

13:00-13:30 | Registration

13:30-13:40 | Welcome Remarks

13:40-13:50 | Opening Remarks

13:50-14:00 | Setting The Stage

14:00-14:40 | Nobel Dialogue 1 · Immunising Society for Longevity: Purpose, Prevention, Resilience

14:40-15:00 | Break

15:00-15:40 | Nobel Dialogue 2 · Scaling Sustainability in Cities: Citizen Awareness to Drive Technology Adoption

15:40-16:20 | Nobel Dialogue 3 · Priming Humans with AI: Redefining How We Work, Learn, and Research

16:20-16:30 | Closing Remarks

Registration

Attendance is by invitation or application only.

Registration does not guarantee admission.

All applications will be reviewed by the organizing committee.

Past Event Review

Nobel Heroes Hong Kong 2026

Nobel Heroes Guang Zhou 2024

Nobel Heroes Hong Kong 2018

🎤Organizer

Laureates City Holdings Limited

Laureates City Holdings Limited owns a global network of 107 Nobel laureates, distinguished young scientists and international research institutions. It owns rich scientific IP resources including books, photographs, scientist-themed films, television programs and international academic conferences, and has built a complete ecosystem for international scientific research cooperation and project deployment in China.

499 Group

499 Group is a global collaboration network connecting science, intelligence, capital and innovation to advance the future of human civilization.

Since 2018, 499 has built an international network spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, universities and innovation leaders across AI, scientific innovation, longevity and emerging technologies. Through global summits, strategic partnerships and innovation initiatives, 499 fosters cross-border collaboration and accelerates the exchange of knowledge, talent and capital.

Advaita Lab

Advaita Lab is an AI research and systems laboratory building the scientific intelligence infrastructure for the Sovereign Human era.

Advaita Lab is developing biological world models, clinical simulation LabOS, distributed reinforcement learning architectures, and ModelGraph, a scientific intelligence layer that connects models, mechanisms, datasets, hypotheses, experiments, and outcomes into an evolving map of life.

Host

Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings convene distinguished Nobel laureates and outstanding young researchers from across the globe to foster intergenerational, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.