Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo (No. 600 Tongyuan Road, Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province)Toaddress global industry needs, overcome the disconnect between new material research, application, and demand, and further promote the high-quality development of the graphene industry, the "2024 China International Graphene Innovation Conference," jointly organized by China Innovation Alliance of the Graphene Industry (CGIA) and the National Graphene Innovation Center, will be held from November 1 to 3, 2024, at the Hyatt Centric Lakeside Ningbo.
This year's conference, themed "Bringing Graphene into Life", aims to implement the global development of cutting-edge new material industries, including graphene, and advance new industrialization with new productive forces. Approximately 200 key figures from authoritative graphene institutions, academies, and enterprises spanning over 20 countries and regions worldwide will be invited to gather in Ningbo and discuss the future of the graphene sector.
The conference will adopt a "1+1+N" format, featuring one main forum, one Graphene Materials Expo, and "N" parallel forums and special activities. These include the China Graphene Industry Development Seminar, the Fifth International Graphene Awards Ceremony, the International Cooperation Roundtable, the "Graphene Future" 2024 China (Ningbo) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition, and special activities such as the “Science and Technology China” activities focused on gathering and promoting graphene experts, achievements, and needs. Additionally, the conference will feature the release of key reports, including the Blue Book of China's Graphene Industry Development, A Decade of Entrepreneurship: The Chinese Dream of Graphene, and the 2024 Global Graphene Industry High-Quality Development Report.
Conference Content
1. Plenary Forum
The plenary forum will invite top global experts in the field of graphene, including Nobel Laureate Professor Andre Geim, representatives from authoritative international graphene institutions, and leaders from major global graphene companies to deliver keynote speeches.
2. Graphene Materials Expo (Graphene Science Market)
During the conference, the "2024 China International Graphene Materials Application Expo" will be held concurrently at Kaiyuan Square, adjacent to the plenary venue. This three-day event will invite high-quality graphene enterprises from both domestic and international markets to showcase the latest technologies and products. The expo aims to create a graphene science market with a distinct Ningbo local flavor and a lively atmosphere, allowing conference attendees and the general public to enjoy graphene technology products and science popularization activities.
3. Special Activities
Graphene Industry Development Seminar;
Fifth International Graphene Awards Ceremony;
Launch and Award Ceremonies, including the establishment ceremony of the Zhejiang Province Advanced Materials (Graphene) Future Industry Leading Zone, and the finals and award ceremony of the "Graphene Future" 2024 China (Ningbo) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition;
Series of Releases, including the global debut of significant graphene achievements, the release of the "2024 Global Graphene Industry Ningbo Declaration," the "2024 Global Graphene Industry High-Quality Development Report," the "Blue Book of China's Graphene Industry Development," and "A Decade of Entrepreneurship: The Chinese Dream of Graphene."
4. Parallel Forums
Several parallel forums, including those on strategic frontiers, future manufacturing, future energy, and youth forums, as well as an international cooperation roundtable, will be held. Academic experts, industry representatives, and young scientists will be invited to contribute to presentations and engage in discussions. These sessions aim to explore and promote advancements in cutting-edge research, technological breakthroughs, industrial development, and international cooperation.