Core Insights - Wuhan is emerging as a global hub for trade and innovation, hosting numerous international events and exhibitions that facilitate the exchange of goods, technology, talent, and capital [1][2]. Group 1: Trade and Exhibition Growth - The 2025 Wuhan (Hankou North) Commodity Trade Fair is set to feature over 3,000 enterprises across a massive exhibition area of 190,000 square meters, showcasing cutting-edge products and diverse demands [2]. - Over the past decade, the Hankou North Trade Fair has evolved from a regional platform to a significant global trade resource, attracting more than 50,000 enterprises and achieving a cumulative transaction volume exceeding 1 trillion yuan [2]. - The city's exhibition service industry has seen a 19% year-on-year revenue growth from January to September this year, indicating a robust development in the exhibition economy [5]. Group 2: International Collaboration and Innovation - Professional exhibitions in Wuhan are becoming bridges to connect global markets, with events like the World Health Expo showcasing innovative technologies such as AI-assisted diagnosis tools [3]. - The 2025 International Photochemistry Technology and Industry Conference highlighted Wuhan's advancements in photochemical research, with the successful development of a global first in photocatalytic technology [5][6]. - High-profile forums and international conferences are acting as catalysts for technology transfer and industry integration, attracting global experts and fostering collaboration [5][6]. Group 3: Economic Impact of Sports and Events - Major sporting events, such as the Wuhan Tennis Open and the Wuhan Marathon, have significantly boosted local consumption, with a 55% increase in group buying consumption during the events [11]. - The Wuhan Marathon attracted 4,000 participants, with 83.7% coming from outside the city, generating 975 million yuan in consumer spending during the event [11]. - The city has established a year-round schedule of events, enhancing hotel bookings, restaurant business, and overall tourism, contributing to a projected revenue of over 8 billion yuan from the exhibition industry in 2024 [12].

Core Insights - The 2025 East Lake Forum, themed "Cultivating a Soil for Science Popularization and Launching Scientific Dreams," was held in Wuhan, gathering nearly 1,000 guests from home and abroad to discuss technological development [1] Group 1: Reports Released - Four significant reports were released during the forum, including the "Global Digital Economy Development Index Report 2025," "Wuhan Science and Technology Innovation Center Index Report 2025," "China Basic Research Competitiveness Report 2025," and "Global Enterprise Innovation Index 2025," establishing Wuhan as a key platform for research and innovation [2] - The "Global Digital Economy Development Index Report 2025" indicated that by 2024, the core industries of the digital economy in Hubei would account for 9.6% of the province's GDP, up from 5.0% in 2018, highlighting the rapid growth of the digital economy as a "digital engine" for central China's rise [2] - The "Wuhan Science and Technology Innovation Center Index Report 2025" showed a 14% increase in Wuhan's innovation index score compared to the previous year, with the number of national-level scientific achievement awards reaching a historical high and the number of high-tech enterprises doubling over the past four years [2][3] Group 2: Scientific Community Perspectives - Nobel laureate Benjamin List expressed his admiration for Wuhan's rapid development and highlighted the city's advantages in photochemistry, indicating ongoing research that could lay the groundwork for large-scale applications [4] - List emphasized the vibrant scientific innovation atmosphere in Wuhan, noting the local belief in the potential to change the world, which resonates with his own values [5] Group 3: Youth Engagement - Prominent scientists delivered messages to the youth during the forum, encouraging them to embrace science, maintain curiosity, and contribute to the nation, fostering a spirit of innovation and responsibility among the younger generation [6]

论坛开幕环节，华中师范大学副校长李鸿飞致欢迎辞。他介绍，光化学作为前沿交叉学科，正有力驱动化工与制药领域的绿色变革。高校应积极发挥科技成 果转化的"纽带"作用，服务国家创新驱动发展战略与"双碳"目标。华中师范大学将持续加强基础研究，攻关核心技术，深化"政产学研金服用"融合，建设具 有国际影响力的光化学人才基地与创新高地。 武汉化工区管委会副主任朱仕君作青山区专题推介。他表示，青山区拥有扎实的化工产业基础、完善的配套服务体系和专业化产业载体，是光化学技术从实 验室走向产业化的优质承载区。他诚邀全球优秀项目落户青山，共同拓展技术应用场景，完善产业链布局，构建光化学产业生态。 10月12日，以"集思汇智 攻坚破局"为主题的"光化学在化工与制药领域的应用及未来发展之路"产业论坛在武汉举行。作为"2025国际光化学技术与产业大 会"的重要组成部分，本次论坛汇聚了来自政府、高校、科研机构、企业及投资界的百余位代表，共同探讨光化学技术推动化工与制药产业绿色转型的前沿 趋势与产业化路径，为培育新质生产力注入新动能。 论坛期间举行了武汉光化学技术研究院入驻项目签约仪式。武汉光化学技术有限公司总经理任友洲与多家企业代表共同签约， ...

本届大会为期三天，设置了34场高水平学术会议、产业论坛及企业展会。大会特邀请诺贝尔化学奖获得者本杰明·李斯特（Benjamin List）教授出席闭幕式，通过全球智慧碰撞，为武汉光化学产业引入前沿技术与合作资源。作为第三次在武汉举办的盛会，其已成 为武汉链接全球光化学资源、展示产业实力的核心窗口。 华中师范大学联合武汉市科技创新局、青山区人民政府共同成立的武汉光化学技术研究院，是全球第四、亚洲首个光化学技术研究 院。光化院已建成五大核心研究中心，配备400余台高端科研设备，并与60余家企业建立深度合作，有效打通了光化学技术成果转 化链路。 大会上，彭双阶提出强化基础研究前瞻布局、加快关键核心技术攻关、深化国际科技交流合作三点发展方向。本次大会的成功启 幕，标志着光化学领域的发展迈入了新阶段，武汉有望携手全球伙伴，将大会成果转化为高质量发展的强劲动能，共同绘就光化学 赋能绿色未来的崭新画卷。 （中国日报湖北记者站 周荔华 刘坤|朱慧 程锦） 10月11日，以"光聚未来，众行致远"为主题的2025国际光化学技术与产业大会在武汉开幕。来自全球18个国家和地区的800余名嘉宾 齐聚江城，其中包括近300位国内外院士、 ...

华中师范大学于2022年联合武汉市科技创新局、青山区政府，成立武汉光化学技术研究 院，是全球第四、亚洲首个光化学技术研究院。目前，已建成光化学合成、光化学减污降碳 等五大核心研究中心，成为湖北光化学原始创新的重要策源地。 本届大会为期3天，设置34场高水平学术会议、产业论坛及企业展会。 编辑：赖俊 光化学是优化能源结构、驱动产业升级的关键领域。"光化学历经百余年发展，已从实 验室走向产业应用前沿。"中国科学院院士、中国科学院理化技术研究所研究员吴骊珠介 绍，当前光化学正处于纳米控光、生物感光、量子调光的交叉创新期，是培育新质生产力的 关键赛道。 据了解，湖北正聚力打造光化学"创新高地、产业高地、人才高地"，提出力争3年至5年 内，全省光化学及相关产业规模突破500亿元。其中，武汉市出台政策推动光化学产业升 级，通过"揭榜挂帅"攻关关键技术，推动石化产业向精细化工新材料转型；引导超百亿元资 金投入光化学领域，推动产业从"有基础"向"成规模"加速迈进。 2025国际光化学技术与产业大会11日在武汉开幕，来自全球18个国家和地区的800余嘉 宾与会，旨在推动光化学领域科技创新与产业融合。 ...

Core Insights - The 2025 International Photochemistry Technology and Industry Conference commenced in Wuhan, attracting over 800 guests from 18 countries and regions, aimed at promoting technological innovation and industrial integration in the field of photochemistry [1][2] - Photochemistry is identified as a key area for optimizing energy structures and driving industrial upgrades, currently experiencing a period of cross-innovation in nano-light control, biological photosensitivity, and quantum light modulation [1] - Hubei province aims to establish itself as a hub for photochemistry innovation, targeting an industry scale exceeding 50 billion yuan (approximately 7 billion USD) within 3 to 5 years [1] Industry Developments - Wuhan has implemented policies to upgrade the photochemistry industry, focusing on tackling key technologies and transitioning the petrochemical industry towards fine chemical new materials [1] - Over 10 billion yuan (approximately 1.4 billion USD) is being directed into the photochemistry sector to accelerate the industry's growth from a foundational level to a scaled level [1] - The establishment of the Wuhan Photochemistry Technology Research Institute in 2022, in collaboration with local government and educational institutions, marks it as the fourth globally and the first in Asia, serving as a significant source of original innovation in Hubei's photochemistry sector [1] Conference Details - The conference spans three days and includes 34 high-level academic meetings, industry forums, and corporate exhibitions [2]

武汉将成全球光化学领域瞩目的焦点。2025国际光化学技术与产业大会（ICPI 2025） 定于10月10日至13日在武汉东湖国际会议中心举行，全球顶尖科学家、诺贝尔奖得主、跨国 智库专家及行业领军企业代表将齐聚江城，共商光化学前沿技术突破与产业应用大计。 据悉，本次大会由武汉光化学技术研究院、华中师范大学等单位联合主办。 据悉，继前两次大会成功举办奠定了武汉在全球光化学领域的重要地位后，本次大会 以"学术引领、产业落地、政策赋能"深度融合为核心，实现能级再提升。大会汇聚全球百强 高校学者和百家龙头企业，致力于推动科研成果加速转化为现实生产力，进一步巩固武汉作 为全球光化学创新高地的核心地位。 编辑：胡之澜 同时，产业巨头泊菲莱、凯莱英、武汉有机、普渡机械等20余家行业领先企业将齐聚武 汉共探产业升级新路径。新能源、医药合成、绿色化工、环境治理四大重点领域的最新应用 成果将集中发布，提供可借鉴的产业化范本。 作为大会的重要支撑力量，武汉光化学技术研究院在推动"产学研用"结合方面发挥着枢 纽作用。科研团队与60多家企业建立深度合作关系，形成了"科研需求从产业来，创新成果 到产业去"的良性循环。 产学研+国际合作将 ...

据了解，武汉光化学技术研究院自2022年成立以来，始终以"突破关键技术、推动产业 升级"为核心使命，已发展成为国内光化学领域科研创新与产业转化的重要枢纽，为ICPI大 会持续注入源头创新动力。 金秋十月，武汉将再度迎来世界目光。由武汉光化学技术研究院与华中师范大学等联合 举办的2025国际光化学技术与产业大会（以下简称ICPI），将于10月10日至13日在武汉举 办。 编辑：胡之澜 届时，全球顶尖科学家、诺贝尔奖得主、跨国智库专家、知名高校学者及行业领军企业 代表将齐聚江城，围绕光化学前沿技术突破、产业应用落地及政策创新方向展开深度研讨， 推动全球光化学科研成果向产业化、国际化加速迈进。 当前，光化学凭借绿色低碳、高效转化的特性，已成为优化能源结构、驱动产业升级的 关键领域，其合成技术更跻身国际化学领域最受关注的研究方向。作为ICPI大会的长期举办 地，武汉历经三年深耕，正逐步构建全球光化学创新交流与成果转化的核心高地。 2023年，首届ICPI大会高位起步，汇聚诺贝尔奖得主、知名高校专家及行业龙头代表， 搭建起全球光化学领域首个跨学科、跨国界合作平台，开创行业协同发展新范式；2024年， ICPI大会能级实 ...