On the afternoon of November 19, 2024, the Engineering Science and Technology Symposium of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the 2024 International Conference on Synthetic Biomanufacturing came to a close in Beijing. The closing ceremony was presided over by Academician Gao Xionghou, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and China National Petroleum Corporation.
Academician Gao Xionghou presided over the closing ceremony
There are 5 sub-forums in this conference, which are centered on “Synthetic Biomanufacturing Frontier Disruptive Technologies and Industrial Development Trends”, “Synthetic Bio-enabling Technologies”, “Metabolic Engineering to Promote Bio-economy Development ”, “Protein Design and Engineering”, and “Green and Low Carbon Biomanufacturing”. The number of experts, teachers and students attending this conference reached more than 500, with 6 reports by academicians, more than 70 invited reports, more than 70 thematic reports totaling more than 150, and more than 30 wall poster presentations.
Wall poster display
Prof. Akihiko Kondo of Kobe University and Academician Li Zaikun of Wenzhou Medical University were invited to give a report on “Biological Modification of Smart Cells for the Production of Chemicals and Fuels” and “Theoretical Innovations and Clinical Applications of FGFs” respectively at the Closing Ceremony of the Congress.
Prof. Akihiko Kondo
Academician Li Jaokun's report
In order to encourage academic exchanges, especially the enthusiasm of young scholars and students. Three best poster awards were selected through the selection, and the award ceremony was held at the closing ceremony.
Award Presentation Session
At the end of the meeting, Tan Tianwei, chairman of the conference, academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and president of Beijing University of Chemical Technology, made a summary speech. Tan Tianwei said that this conference gathered experts and scholars in the field of biomanufacturing with high reputation at home and abroad to discuss the latest research results and innovative technologies in the field of biomanufacturing, and exchange valuable experience and wisdom. During these days, successful cases were shared, future development was discussed, and a lot of consensus and results were reached in the common pursuit of green and sustainable development in the field of biomanufacturing. Through this meeting, we not only gained a deep understanding of the latest developments in the field of biomanufacturing, but also gathered the strength of all parties to work together to promote the development of China's bio-industry. We believe that in the future, we will continue to maintain close cooperation and communication and create more brilliant together. Once again, I would like to thank people from all walks of life for their support and participation in this annual meeting! We look forward to meeting with you again to seek common development and create the future together!
Speech by Academician Tan Tianwei