The 2024 Global Industrial Technology Innovation and Investment Promotion Conference recently convened in Nanjing, highlighting the city's dedication to merging technological innovation with industrial development. The event aimed to attract global high-end resources to accelerate new productive forces.
Key Highlights
Prominent Participation: Over 400 participants, including state-owned enterprises, multinational corporations, private enterprises, university research units, financial institutions, and foreign consulates, attended the conference.
Notable Speakers: Key figures such as ZHANG Xiang of the University of Hong Kong, Frank STÜHRENBERG of Phoenix Group, LIU Chak Wan of Macau University of Science and Technology, and others shared their support and insights via video messages.
Significant Investments: The conference witnessed the signing of 46 projects, totaling 99.8 billion RMB. Key projects included the Bio-medicine Innovation Development Zone in Jiangning District, Mazda's new energy vehicles initiative, and Denmark Semikron Danfoss' IGBT power modules project.
Thematic Focus
The conference emphasized five major themes:
- Green Energy Development: Advancing sustainable energy solutions.
- Aerospace and Terrestrial Innovations: Pioneering new technologies in these fields.
- Digital Intelligence and Network Convergence: Accelerating the digital transformation.
- Cultural Tourism: Enhancing quality of life through tourism.
- Urban and Rural Governance: Improving governance standards.
Strategic Initiatives
Industrial Fund Cluster: An industrial fund cluster exceeding 200 billion RMB was announced, targeting major projects, key industries, industrial chains, and scientific talent development. This underscores Nanjing's commitment to economic vitality through technological advancements and strategic partnerships.
Nanjing continues to reinforce its role as a pivotal player in the global innovation landscape, inviting investors and industry leaders to explore opportunities within the city's thriving industrial technology sector.