On the evening of December 30th, the "2026 Science New Year's Eve Night" event with the theme of "Innovative Pioneers - The Light of the Era" is about to commence. This event is jointly organized by the Beijing Science and Technology Association and Beijing Broadcasting Television Station, and is hosted by the Beijing Science Popularization Development and Research Center. It is meticulously crafted by the Documentary Science and Education Channel Center of Beijing Broadcasting Television Station.
The event adheres to the core value concept of "people-oriented, spirit as the core, and motivation as the priority", building a bridge for communication between technology and the public. From space exploration of the sun and earth to breakthroughs in biomedicine, from cutting-edge technologies in rail transit to the evolution of humanoid robots, each theme focuses on the research stories and personal journeys of the scientific researchers. Through guest speeches and on-site visits, it tells touching stories of their efforts to overcome difficulties and promote technological innovation in their respective fields. At the event site, through the science popularization course "Magnetic Levitation Wonder - Flying Close to the Ground", the principle of magnetic levitation trains is introduced to the audience in person. "The Bridge with Unmatched Strength" uses interactive games to lead the children on site to explore the mysteries of bridge construction and unlock the magical principle of the traditional wisdom Lu Ban Bridge. "The Working Days of Robots" sees the robot, dressed as the "Galaxy Convenience Store Manager", accurately capturing the children's needs and successfully completing the task of picking up building blocks and delivering a bear doll. There are also cross-border programs such as AIGC artistic performances and joint performances of robots and dancers, allowing technology and art to collide and create new fireworks. The event stage adopts a futuristic immersive design, specially setting up an interactive science popularization area and an innovation achievement display area. In the interwoven light and shadow, the coolness and warmth of technology are presented, making scientific dissemination more attractive and engaging. The entire event follows three major chapters: "Heavy Tools Forge Soul - The Backbone of the Country", "Benefiting People's Livelihood - The Foundation of Happiness", and "Introducing New Era - The Innovation Engine". It showcases the scientific and technological achievements of the capital during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period from different dimensions, tells the stories of the scientific researchers, and deeply interprets the rich connotations of the spirit of scientists and scientific spirit.
This event carries multiple missions and meanings. On one hand, it aims to make the hardworking researchers be recognized, understood and respected, highlighting their dominant role in the country's innovation development. On the other hand, through genuine and rich research stories, it inspires young people to follow the example of scientific workers, establish scientific aspirations and ignite the enthusiasm for exploration, creating a social atmosphere that values science and respects talents. Through multi-platform matrix-style dissemination, the event will become an important carrier for promoting the spirit of scientists and the spirit of science, spreading positive energy in science, and fostering a consensus that "talents are the first resource", injecting strong impetus into the construction of an innovative country.
As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one, let's join hands to watch "2026 Science New Year's Eve" on Beijing TV at 21:05 on December 30th, and on Beijing Documentary Science and Education Channel at 20:00 on December 31st. By witnessing the scientific achievements of Beijing's "14th Five-Year Plan" and experiencing the diverse charm of science, we will pay tribute to the pioneers of science and ignite our scientific dreams. With an innovative attitude, we will welcome the arrival of the new year.
