Important Notice: The Second Conference of the International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum of Boao Forum for Asia will be held in Guangzhou in September.

Technology changes life and innovation leads development. Jointly hosted by Boao Forum for Asia and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, the 2nd Conference of the International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum(ISTIF) was scheduled to be held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, from September 28 to 29, 2022.

Under the theme of "Innovation Empowers Sustainable Development", the conference will invite guests from different sectors, including domestic and foreign dignitaries, heads of international organizations, scientists from scientific research academic institutions and industry representatives, to conduct in-depth discussions on frontier topics in the field of sci-tech innovation, inspire innovative ideas and promote exchanges and cooperation.

The conference was strongly supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, China Association for Science and Technology, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO),  the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)and some other domestic and foreign government departments and international organizations.

Guests from all sectors are welcome to participate in the conference to discuss global cooperation in sci-tech innovation and jointly promote the green, inclusive and sustainable development of mankind.