Core Insights - The forum focused on "Innovation Driven, Industry Integration," discussing the challenges and advancements in advanced gel materials and their industrial applications [2] - The event highlighted the significant potential of gel materials in various fields such as biomedicine, environmental protection, and energy storage, driven by national strategies and technological advancements [8] Opening Ceremony - The opening ceremony was hosted by researcher Zhang Xuetong from the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, with a keynote speech by Deputy Director Li Qingwen [6] Conference Reports - Ten keynote speakers from various universities presented on topics including aerogels, artificial intelligence in medicine, ionic gels for flexible fuel cells, and the development of high-performance nanocomposites [10][12][16][20][22][24][26] - Notably, the total number of aerogel-related invention patents in China reached 10,311, surpassing the 6,647 patents filed internationally [24] Parallel Forums - The first parallel forum focused on advanced hydrogel materials, discussing their design, mechanical properties, and biomedical applications [31] - The second forum centered on aerogel materials, covering topics from basic research to key technologies for industrialization [46] - The third forum addressed bioinspired, intelligent, and extreme-performance gel materials, showcasing advancements in various applications [61] Young Scientists Forum - The Young Scientists Forum showcased innovative designs and multifunctional applications of new gel materials, with awards given to six outstanding presentations [64][80] Awards and Recognition - Five excellent poster awards were presented during the closing ceremony, recognizing significant contributions in the field of gel materials [83]

Group 1 - The article highlights the significance of gel materials, which possess multifunctional physicochemical properties and can form various advanced gel materials such as hydrogels, organic gels, ionic gels, oil gels, and aerogels, widely researched and applied in fields like biology, medicine, chemistry, physics, and engineering [2] - The "4th Advanced Gel Materials and Industrial Applications Forum" is scheduled to be held from October 21-23, 2025, in Suzhou, focusing on the theme "Innovation-driven, Industry Integration" to create a collaborative platform for government, industry, academia, research, and investment [2][3] - The forum aims to address key scientific issues, bottleneck technologies, and engineering applications related to gel materials, promoting cross-disciplinary and international collaboration to drive innovation in the gel materials industry [2] Group 2 - The event will take place at the Suzhou International Expo Center, 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] - The agenda includes a registration period, opening ceremony, keynote speeches, and parallel forums, with specific timings outlined for each day of the event [4] - Topics of discussion will include but are not limited to hydrogels, organic gels, ionic gels, oil gels, and aerogels [7]

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