Nowadays, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial change is developing in depth. Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of the most open and concentrated areas of science, technology and innovation in China. The First, Second and Third Conference of International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum of Boao Forum for Asia(ISTIF) have been held in the Greater Bay Area. International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum of Boao Forum for Asia 2025 Hong Kong Conference, co-hosted by Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR), will be held in Hong Kong on June 6-7, 2025. With the theme of “Transitioning Towards the Future: Powered by Science and Technology Innovation”, ISTIF will convene an opening ceremony, more than 10 sessions, cutting-edge dialogues and roundtables.
The ISTIF will take a comprehensive look at the current state of development of science, technology and innovation, existing problems, development trends, and possible risks, and will put forward feasible proposals and solutions on how to strengthen global governance of science and technology, guide the formulation of rules for new technologies, help the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, bridge the digital divide, and promote international cooperation.