The China-Central and Eastern European Countries Standardization Event on Science, Technology and Innovation was successfully held in Yiwu from December 12 to 13. Organized by the China Science and Technology Exchange Center and hosted by China Jiliang University with support from multiple co-organizers, the event attracted over 150 representatives from governments, universities, research institutions, and enterprises across 15 countries. Centered on the theme of standardization in the bio-manufacturing industry, the event aimed to enhance technological collaboration and exchanges in the field of metrology with Central and Eastern European countries and deepen bilateral cooperation in scientific and technological innovation. Highlights included the launch of the International Alliance for Biomanufacturing Standards and three expert sessions featuring 16 renowned domestic and international scholars who delivered keynote speeches on cutting-edge topics in standardization and technological innovation. The event offered theoretical and practical guidance for advancing the global biomanufacturing industry, fostering international cooperation and knowledge sharing.
During the event, the launch ceremony of the International Alliance for Biomanufacturing Standards was held. Against the backdrop of global economic integration and rapid technological advancements, standardization and technological innovation have become key drivers for enhancing national competitiveness and promoting sustainable economic development. As one of the cutting-edge fields in modern science and technology, synthetic biology and biomanufacturing hold tremendous development potential and vast application prospects. In this context, the establishment of the International Alliance for Biomanufacturing Standards marks a new exploration in leveraging standardization to drive industrial development. It is expected to provide strong support for technology transformation and industrial application in the biomanufacturing sector.
Biomanufacturing and standardization have emerged as key focal areas for the global scientific community and industry, with profound implications for advancing international research collaboration, driving industrial development, and promoting societal progress. This event brought together leading scholars and innovators from China and Central and Eastern European countries in the fields of biomanufacturing and standardization. It carried the mission of fostering regional scientific cooperation and innovation, advancing mutual recognition and unification of standards, and enhancing talent exchange and collaboration. Beyond being a significant initiative to strengthen global science and technology networks, the event also served as an effective approach to addressing global challenges and contributing to the construction of a community with a shared future for humanity. It further propelled the global standardization process in biomanufacturing and infused fresh momentum into building an open, collaborative, and sustainable ecosystem for scientific and technological innovation.