Grand Opening of the International Youth Innovation Summit Main Forum: Global Elites Gather to Discuss "Boundless Intelligent Innovation, Integrated and Symbiotic Future"
October 20, 2025, Shenzhen – The main forum of the International Youth Innovation Summit grandly commenced this morning at the Galaxy Hall of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The atmosphere was electric as distinguished guests gathered for this significant event. Centered around the theme "Boundless Intelligent Innovation, Integrated and Symbiotic Future," the forum attracted a host of global elites, including political figures, experts, scholars, and business leaders, who came together to explore cutting-edge trends and future directions in innovative development.
During the opening ceremony, several heavyweight guests delivered enthusiastic speeches. Liu Zhongqin, Honorary President of the China Society of Territorial Economists, was the first to take the stage. He emphasized the core role of innovation in global economic development and encouraged young talents to actively engage in innovative practices, contributing to high-quality economic growth.
Subsequently, Fabrizio Hochschild, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General, delivered a video speech. From a global perspective, he elaborated on the crucial role of international cooperation in addressing global challenges and driving innovative development.
Other esteemed guests, including Jack Perry, Chairman of the 48 Group Club & CEO of London Export Corporation, Gai Yuyun, Chairman of China International Think Tank, Bojan Lalić, Director of the Serbian Belt and Road Institute, and Yin Xuebin, Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch and Supervisor of China International Association for Promotion of Science and Technology, also delivered successive speeches. They expressed their expectations and blessings for the summit, underscoring the vital importance of innovation in promoting common development among nations and realizing a shared future for humanity.
Following the series of inspiring opening speeches, the highly anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony took place. Liu Zhongqin, Fabrizio Hochschild (via video representative), Jack Perry, Gai Yuyun, Bojan Lalić, Yin Xuebin, alongside Ma Fei, Executive Chairman of the YSS Summit, ascended the stage together. Holding golden scissors, they solemnly cut the ribbon symbolizing the official commencement of the summit, amidst warm applause and anticipatory gazes from the audience. This moment marked the formal opening of the International Youth Innovation Summit main forum and heralded the beginning of a new chapter in global innovation cooperation.
During the main forum's speech segment, Ma Fei, Executive Chairman of the YSS Summit, provided an in-depth interpretation of the summit's purpose and goals. He stated that the summit aims to build a global platform for innovation exchange, fostering idea collision and cooperation across different fields and nations, and stimulating the innovative vitality and creativity of the youth.
Wang Shi, Founder of Vanke Group and Co-Chairman of BGI Group, delivered a video speech. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial experience and corporate development practices, he shared unique insights on innovation and sustainable development, encouraging young people to break through conventional thinking and actively explore new business models and development paths.
In the main forum presentation sessions, multiple guests delivered brilliant sharing sessions. Zhou Luming, former Chairman of the Shenzhen Science Association and President of Shenzhen Yuanchuangli Offshore Innovation Center, discussed how to build an internationally competitive innovation ecosystem through policy guidance and resource integration from the perspective of regional innovation.
Liu Guanzhong, recognized as the father of Chinese industrial design and a Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts at Tsinghua University, focused on the field of industrial design. He elaborated on its key role in promoting industrial upgrading and innovation, emphasizing a user-need-oriented approach to enhance product added value and competitiveness through innovative design.
Du Lan, International Chief AI Officer of the World Digital Science Academy, addressed the hot topic of artificial intelligence. She introduced the latest developments and application prospects of AI technology, pointing out that AI will become a significant force driving future social development. She called for enhanced collaboration across sectors to jointly address the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.
During the important ceremony of the forum, Mr. Ma Fei and Academician Xiong Yu jointly unveiled the WFT initiative, marking the official launch of this significant project.
Subsequently, a think tank certificate awarding ceremony was held. Xiong Yu, Liu Zhongqin, Liu Guanzhong, and other guests presented awards to outstanding representatives in the technology sector. Honorees included Tan Huan, Chief Expert of Changan Automobile; Cheng Chen, Vice President of iFLYTEK Research Institute; Tian Qingyong, Founder/General Manager of Kunshan GCL Photoelectric Materials Co., Ltd.; Zou Xiaolu, Managing Director of Shenzhen Angel Investment Fund and Vice Chairman of Shenzhen Angel Investment Association; and Wang Peng, Executive Chairman of the Global FoF Association, Co-founder of the FoF Research Center, and Managing Partner of Beijing Qingkong Shuimu Capital Management. These awards recognized their outstanding contributions in the field of technological innovation.
The successful hosting of the International Youth Innovation Summit main forum provided a high-standard, high-quality platform for exchange and cooperation for global young innovators and elites from various sectors. The brilliant sharing and in-depth discussions by the guests further stimulated the collision and integration of innovative ideas, injecting new momentum into global innovation development. It is believed that with the joint efforts of all parties, this summit will yield fruitful results and contribute more wisdom and strength to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
