Beijing Women's Federation

The 2024 Global Forum on Women in Sci-Tech Innovation is scheduled to be held in Beijing on April 27. The following is the introduction of the forum’s guest speaker Wang Zhizhen.

Wang Zhizhen is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS), and a researcher with the CAS Institute of Biophysics. Wang took such positions as vice-chairperson of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society and vice-chairperson of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Wang is an honoree of the top prize of the CAS Natural Science Award and the second prize of the State Natural Science Award.

During the forum, Wang will deliver a keynote speech under the theme of "Joining Hands with Women Scientists Worldwide toward a Bright Future". She will share with attendees about her career and understanding of current conditions of women scientists, and talk about how to better help women play an important role in the new round of sci-tech revolution and industrial transformation.