Group 1 - The "SynBio China Fifth China Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing Conference" will be held in Hangzhou on March 31 to April 1, 2026, featuring a special session on bio-based chemicals and materials [2][8] - Professor Zhang Kechun from Westlake University will be a co-initiator of the bio-based chemicals and materials session and will deliver a keynote speech titled "Synthetic Biology Empowering New Materials" [2][11] - Zhang Kechun has over 20 years of research experience in synthetic biology and has developed the first scalable production of elastic biodegradable polymer materials [3][5] Group 2 - Element Driven is a key incubation project of Westlake University's new productivity cultivation platform, recognized as a national high-tech enterprise [5] - The company has established the MiNT-X Platform, which integrates AI and biomanufacturing to develop efficient green biosynthesis of amino acids and new ecological materials [5] - Element Driven is collaborating with major companies like Muyuan Group and Vipshop to set up two large-scale production factories [5] Group 3 - The conference will accommodate around 1,000 participants and is organized by Synbio Deep Wave, with support from various media outlets [8] - The agenda includes multiple specialized sessions focusing on topics such as biomanufacturing technology, functional food, and bio-based chemicals [9][11] - The event will also provide opportunities for exhibitors from the synthetic biology and modern biotechnology sectors to showcase their innovations [18]

Group 1 - The "SynBio China Fifth China Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing Conference" will be held in Hangzhou on March 31 to April 1, 2026, with an expected attendance of 1,000 participants [5]. - Zhang Kechun, a professor at Westlake University and founder of Element Driven, will deliver a keynote speech at the "Biobased Chemicals and Materials" session [2][3]. - Element Driven is a key incubation project of Westlake University's new productivity cultivation platform, focusing on AI and biomanufacturing [4]. Group 2 - The conference will feature various sessions, including topics on biomanufacturing industry ecology, functional food and nutrition science, and biobased chemicals and materials [7][10]. - The event will provide opportunities for exhibitors from synthetic biology and modern biotechnology sectors, including project roadshows and sponsorships [12]. - Registration for the conference is free but limited, requiring pre-registration and approval [17].