Review-IAECST 2023

2023 5th International Academic Exchange Conference on Science and Technology Innovation (IAECST 2023) wrapped up!

2023 5th International Academic Exchange Conference on Science and Technology Innovation (IAECST 2023), in conjunction with the Inaugural Meeting of IEEE PES Smart Buildings, Loads & Customer Systems (SBLC) Satellite Committee-China, took place successfully in Guangzhou, China, on December 9-10. The conference, capitalizing on a hybrid format blending both online and offline modalities, pooled over 300 experts and scholars in attendance from prestigious domestic and international universities and research institutions. Additionally, more than 30,000 individuals tuned in via the AiScholar Media Matrix platform to virtually attend the conference, witnessing the live proceedings.

This conference was guided by the Guangdong Provincial Association for Science and Technology and the Guangzhou Association for Science and Technology. It was co-hosted by the IEEE PES SBLC Satellite Committee-China, the South China University of Technology, the China Society of Territorial Economists, and the Guangdong AiScholar Institute of Academic Exchange. The event was organized by the School of Electric Power Engineering at the South China University of Technology, the Science and Technology Economic Integration Special Committee of the China Society of Territorial Economists, the Academic Exchange Information Center (AEIC), and Zhongchuang Wenjing Co., Ltd., with technical support provided by the AiScholar Platform.

This conference was co-organized by prestigious universities such as Hohai University, Tongji University, Central South University, Fudan University, Southwest University, Zhejiang University of Technology, Nanchang University, Fujian University of Technology, the China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, along with esteemed research institutions including the Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing and System Integration of IoT under the Ministry of Education, the Key Laboratory of Intelligent Detection & Manufacturing Internet of Things under the Ministry of Education, the Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing at Shenzhen University, and the Research Center for Integrated Smart Energy Systems Optimal Operation and Control at South China University of Technology (SCUT-ISESOOC).

Upholding the theme “bringing together global wisdom to promote high-quality development,” the conference boasted a main venue accompanied by six major sub-venues. Nearly a hundred eminent figures in domestic and international scientific research and industry, including academicians, were invited to deliver speeches. The topics spanned various cutting-edge academic domains such as next-generation artificial intelligence, emerging materials, industrial internet, and smart cities. Furthermore, the parallel specialized sessions featured diverse formats, including keynote speeches, live Q&A sessions, and open discussions for exchanges and discussions, alongside the concurrent online academic exchange activities.

Six major sub-venues proceed simultaneously to discuss cutting-edge scientific and technological developments

On the afternoon of December 9, the academic conferences of six major sub-venues, including the Inaugural Meeting of IEEE PES SBLC Satellite Committee-China (IEEE PES SBLC 2023), the 2023 5th International Conference on Information Technology and Computer Application (ITCA 2023), the 2023 5th International Conference on Communications, Information Systems, and Software Engineering (CISSE 2023), the 2023 5th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Automation (MEA 2023), the 2023 5th International Conference on New Energy System and Electrical Engineering (NESEE 2023), and the 2023 5th Management Science Informatization and Economic Innovation Development Conference (MSIEID 2023), were held simultaneously.

These conferences extended invitations to experts and scholars from esteemed domestic and international universities such as Tsinghua University, Wuhan University, Tongji University, South China University of Technology, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, University of Guelph, and Leeds Trinity University. They delivered keynote speeches covering a wide array of topics, including information technology and computer applications, communication, information systems and software engineering, mechanical engineering and automation, new energy science and electrical engineering, and management science informatization and economic innovation development. Through the dissemination of pioneering academic accomplishments, these experts facilitated the translation of research findings and the convergence of talents, technologies, and intellectual resources, thereby catalyzing the advancement of international scientific and technological innovation.

Distinguished academicians and experts gather for an exciting academic exchange

On December 10, the IAECST 2023 & the Inaugural Meeting of IEEE PES SBLC 2023 were officially convened. During the opening ceremony, speeches were delivered successively by Xueling Zeng, Vice Chairperson of the Guangzhou Association for Science and Technology; Jingtao Wang, Secretary General of the China Society of Territorial Economists; Jianhua Bian, President of IEEE PES; and Professor Jizhong Zhu from South China University of Technology, who served as the Chairman of the conference.

Speech by Xueling Zeng, Vice Chairperson of the Guangzhou Association for Science and Technology

Speech by Jingtao Wang, Secretary General of the China Society of Territorial Economists

Speech by Jianhua Bian, President of IEEE PES

Speech by Professor Jizhong Zhu, South China University of Technology as the Chairman of the conference

Following the opening speeches, the conference proceeded with thematic keynote presentations, featuring addresses from three distinguished academicians: Academician Xinchang Zhang from Sun Yat-sen University, Academician Yonggang Min from Guangdong University of Technology, and Academician Hongbo Jiang from Hunan University. Each of these esteemed scholars delivered compelling insights on cutting-edge topics such as new smart cities, innovative materials, and the industrial internet. Their presentations illuminated the latest advancements in scientific and technological innovation, offering valuable guidance for the progression of their respective fields and the promotion of technological development. The innovative concepts and groundbreaking research outcomes presented by these academicians expanded the perspectives of attending experts and scholars, sparking dynamic academic dialogues and garnering significant attention from diverse sectors of society and the global academic community.

Professor Xinchang Zhang from Sun Yat-sen University

Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering and Academician of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences

Presentation title: Prospects for the Construction of New Smart Cities: Big Data, Large Models, and High Computing Power Based on Artificial Intelligence

Professor Yonggang Min from Guangdong University of Technology

Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering

Presentation title: Development and Industrialization of Functionalized Polyimide Slurry Composites for Electronic Packaging

Hongbo Jiang from Hunan University

Academician of the Academia Europaea, Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), and Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA)

Presentation title: Transition from Agrarian Civilization to the New Industrial Revolution Era: Opportunities and Challenges in the Application of Industrial Internet

During the thematic panel discussions held in the afternoon of the same day, experts, scholars, and representatives from various enterprises engaged in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge academic topics, including next-generation information technology, artificial intelligence and robotics, and collective intelligence and security. The ambiance at the venue was dynamic, fostering extensive deliberation. These discussions played a crucial role in fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and research, facilitating active academic exchanges, promoting the translation of research outcomes into practical applications, and advancing the industrialization of academic achievements.

The IAECST has effectively organized four iterations, drawing close to 50,000 experts and scholars from domestic and international spheres for scholarly exchange. This has solidified its status as an internationally recognized academic conference brand originating from the Greater Bay Area, with a burgeoning global influence.

The IAECST 2023 placed a spotlight on the latest academic achievements in scientific and technological innovation. Serving as a pivotal nexus for scholarly exchange, the conference fostered high-level international cooperation and communication, creating a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, and inclusive international academic exchange platform. This initiative aligns closely with the objectives outlined in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, aiming at propelling the nation’s strides toward scientific and technological prominence. It aims to bolster the scientific and technological innovation capacities of researchers, empowering China to attain self-reliance and robustness in these domains, ultimately nurturing an innovative society and contributing to global leadership in science and technology. Moreover, it catalyzes global academic exchanges and the development of international scientific and technological innovation.