The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum is set to energize Beijing with groundbreaking ideas and global collaboration from March 27 to 31. Under the theme "New Quality Productive Forces and Global Technological Cooperation," the forum aims to unite innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, and thought leaders from around the globe for a dynamic exchange on the future of technology.
This year’s event is organized into five major sections with a total of 128 activities. Attendees can expect a variety of forums, conferences, technology transactions, achievement releases, and cutting-edge competitions, all designed to showcase emerging trends in pivotal fields such as AI large models, embodied intelligence, quantum technology, biomedicine, 6G, and brain-computer interfaces.
Emphasis on Technological Frontiers: Specialized segments and major achievement releases will explore innovative breakthroughs, providing a forward-looking perspective on sectors that are reshaping industries worldwide.
Focus on Outcome Sharing: The forum will host technology transaction sessions and competitive tech challenges to foster deeper collaboration between government, industry, academia, research, and finance—accelerating the pathway from scientific breakthrough to industrial application.
Talent Exchange: With dedicated events like the Outstanding Young Scientists Development Forum, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum for Overseas Returnees, and the Women in Science and Technology Innovation Forum, the agenda is set to inspire and connect the next generation of tech leaders.
Open Cooperation: Intergovernmental science and technology dialogues and participation by international tech organizations, scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors will help build bridges for global innovation exchange and collaboration.
Since its inception in 2007, the forum has held 15 editions centered on "Innovation and Development," attracting hundreds of thousands of participants through thousands of parallel events. This year, one of the highlights will be the debut presentation of the "Top 10 Advances in Chinese Science," marking another milestone in the forum’s influential history.
The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum is not only a celebration of technological progress but also a vibrant platform for igniting global partnerships and inspiring new quality productive forces that will shape tomorrow’s industries.
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2025 Zhongguancun Forum to highlight innovation and tech cooperation
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