HKU Laboratory for Space Research to Host APRIM2026 A Landmark International Astronomy Conference Backed by the Shaw Prize Foundation
The Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting 2026 (APRIM2026), one of the most influential global astronomy conferences, will be held for the first time in Hong Kong from May 4 to 8, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and hosted by the Laboratory for Space Research (LSR) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), the meeting is expected to bring together around 1,000 of the world’s leading astronomers, space scientists, engineers, educators, and policy makers. APRIM2026 will feature internationally renowned researchers, including Nobel and Shaw Prize Laureates, underscoring the international stature and significance of this event.
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