“A human being has no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of humanity and the world, and that the future of humanity can be assured only though a balance of scientific progress and spiritual depth.”
-Dr. Kazuo Inamori, Founder of the Kyoto Prize
The 39th Annual Kyoto Prize Announces New 2024 Laureates
Advanced Technology
John Pendry
Basic Sciences
Paul F. Hoffman
Arts & Philosophy
William Forsythe
Our Impact
San Diego’s Kyoto Prize Symposium is a three-day celebration of the lives and works of those receiving the Kyoto Prize, a lifetime achievement award presented annually to individuals and groups worldwide. Thanks to a grant from the Inamori Foundation, and the many generous supporters of our annual gala, the symposium lectures are open to the public at no charge.
Founded in 1984 by Dr. Kazuo Inamori, the Kyoto Prize is an international award honoring individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of technology, science and arts.
“The Kyoto Prize Symposium illuminates the vision of the Inamori Foundation. We are all extremely honored that the Inamori Foundation chose San Diego to be the home of this important forum. ”
— Paul Robinson, Chairman, Kyoto Symposium Organization
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