10月22-23日 · 苏州丨第四届先进凝胶论坛即将召开

Forum Background - The "Fourth Advanced Gel Materials and Industrial Applications Forum" will be held on October 22-23, 2025, in Suzhou, focusing on "Innovation Driven, Industry Integration" as its theme [2] - The forum aims to create a collaborative platform integrating government, industry, academia, research, application, and investment, addressing key scientific issues, bottleneck technologies, and engineering applications in gel materials [2] Organizing Institutions - The forum is organized by the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Jiangsu Advanced Gel Materials Engineering Research Center, DT New Materials, and Suzhou Nano Technology Development Co., Ltd. [3] - Honorary Chairman: Li Qingwen, Researcher at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics [3] - Executive Chairmen: Zhang Xueheng and Yan Feng, both researchers at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics and professors at Suzhou University [3] Conference Schedule - The opening ceremony and keynote speeches will take place on the morning of October 22, followed by various presentations in the afternoon [6][9] - Multiple parallel forums will be held on October 23, featuring topics such as swelling wrinkling patterned hydrogel films, bio-application materials, and self-healing hydrogels [9][10][12] Keynote Speakers and Topics - Notable speakers include Yu Shuhong, Li Changming, and Xie Xuming, covering topics from high-strength hydrogels to soft robotic machines [6][9] - The forum will also feature discussions on ion gels, nanocomposite materials, and new types of aerogel materials [6][9] Registration Information - Registration fees are set at 2600 RMB for formal representatives and 1400 RMB for student representatives, with payment details provided for participants [21]