What: Climate scientists, forecasters, and stakeholders from governmental and private sectors from 12 countries gathered at this annual conference to address climate change, extreme weather, and water challenges. This year's forum featured the themes of seamless prediction on the subseasonal to seasonal time scale, artificial intelligence (AI) in Earth science, and atmospheric rivers, advancing global efforts for a climate-resilient future. Where: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong, China