From 29th July to 5th August 2009, Beijing NGO together with Beijing Youth Federation, at the invitation of London International Youth Science Forum Committee, sent delegation with total 2 members to go to London for an 8-day visit.
Founded in 1959, the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) is an international youth exchange forum. It is held in different British colleges every year with total 50 years. The forum aims to give a deeper insight into science and its applications for the benefit of all mankind and to develop a greater understanding between young people of all nations.
It was the first time that Beijing had sent delegation to attend the forum. The delegation investigated the forum so as to make demonstration for participation of Beijing excellent youth talents. During the visit, the delegation visited Mr. Richard O Kennedy, President of the committee and participated in main conferences and activities. It discussed the feasibility about sending delegation to attend the forum in the future with Richard McHale and Laura Thomas, Program Director of the committee.