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The "Forum on the Transformation of Biotechnology Achievements into New Quality Productivity and High-level Talent Exchange Conference," hosted by the Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology at Tsinghua University and organized by MicroConstruct, Angel Yeast, and the Hubei Provincial Synthetic Biology Industry Technology Innovation Consortium, was successfully held on March 30.

This conference focuses on the core theme of "collaborative innovation in industry, academia and research to promote the new quality productive forces in biological manufacturing". It brings together top experts from academic, industrial and investment circles at home and abroad to discuss the frontier technologies, industrialization paths and future development trends in the field of synthetic biology and green materials.

Academician Ma Guanghui from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhang Xian'en, Dean of the School of Synthetic Biology at Shenzhen University of Technology, Mei Yonghong, Executive Director of BGI Group and Chairman of Huagu Institute, Xiang Hua, Director of the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Xu Ping from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Professor Xu Hong from Nanjing Tech University, Zhang Deguo, General Manager of COFCO Biochemical, Han Lei, Vice President of Siemens China, Liu Jiwen, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Solutions for Asia Pacific at Solenis, Chen Pingxu, Chairman of Kingfa Sci. & Tech., Chen Liping, Executive President of BBCA Group, Song Weiping, President of Dabeinong Group, Xu Ping, Chairman of HuiLi Pharmaceutical, Shi Yudong, Director of Research and Development Cooperation at Mengniu Dairy, Zhao Jibin, Chairman of Shanghai Wodi Intelligent and Jiekai Star, Yang Yihu, Chairman of Guanghua Weiye, Pei Qiong, Chief Engineer of Donghua Technology, Luo Wei, General Manager of the National Bio-manufacturing Industry Innovation Center, Cong Yongjian, Deputy Director of the National Bio-manufacturing Industry Innovation Center, Steve Pan, Principal of Best Diamond Plastics, Amir Afshar, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Shellworks Group, Lin Jinsong, Managing Director of Takasago International Corporation, Gu Honglin, Deputy General Manager of China Chengtong Mixed Ownership Reform Fund, Shi Lu, Director of Kunlun Capital of CNPC, Xu Jianhai, Chairman of Changya New Materials, Lin Guang, Chairman of Huihuang Environmental Protection, and Chen Guoqiang, Director of the Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology at Tsinghua University, the forum's host, along with Xiong Tao, Chairman of Angel Group, Qin Xianwu, Chief Engineer of Angel Yeast, Zhang Yan, Director of Angel Research Institute, Xu Xuanming, Chairman of MicroBio Engineering, Cai Guoliang, Chairman of MicroQi Biotechnology, and other top experts from academia, industry leaders, and investment leaders attended the event and engaged in in-depth discussions.

Professor Chen Guoqiang, Director of the Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology at Tsinghua University, and Mr. Xiong Tao, Party Secretary and Chairman of Hubei Angel Biotech Group Co., Ltd., delivered speeches at the conference.

▲ Director Guoqiang Chen of the Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology at Tsinghua University

Xiong Tao, Party Secretary and Chairman of Hubei Angel Biological Group Co., Ltd.

Academician Ma Guanghui of the Chinese Academy of Sciences gave a report titled "Microsphere Technology and Synthetic Biotechnology: Integration of Industry-Academia-Research Innovation in the Medical Field," sharing the innovative applications and industrialization progress of microsphere technology in the medical field.

▲ Academician Ma Guanghui of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Zhang Xian'en, a researcher at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dean of the School of Synthetic Biology at Shenzhen University of Technology, delivered a report titled "Synthetic Biology & Biomanufacturing," introducing the cutting-edge technologies and industrialization pathways of synthetic biology in the field of biomanufacturing.

▲ Zhang Xian'en, Researcher at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dean of the School of Synthetic Biology at Shenzhen University of Technology

Chen Guoqiang, the director of the Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology at Tsinghua University, gave a report titled "Autonomous Strain Platforms and Next-Generation Industrial Biotechnology: The Industrialization Process of Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration," sharing the application of autonomous strain technology in biomanufacturing.

▲ Chen Guoqiang, Director of the Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology at Tsinghua University

Hua Xiang, the Director of the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered a report titled "Biomanufacturing: From Technological Innovation to Industrial Empowerment," exploring the practical path of biomanufacturing technology transitioning from the laboratory to industrialization.

▲ Director Xiang Hua of the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Prof. Xu Ping, Distinguished Professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, and Founder of Si Peng Bio, delivered a report titled "Negative Carbon Synthetic Biology: Manufacturing and Prospects of Biomaterials and Biofuels," introducing the innovative application prospects of negative carbon synthetic biology technology in the fields of materials and fuels.

Xu Ping, Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, and Founder of Sipeng Biotechnology.

Professor Xu Hong from Nanjing Tech University and founder of Nanjing Xuan Kai Biotechnology Co., Ltd., gave a report entitled "Green Manufacturing and Applications of Biopolymer Materials," sharing the latest developments and applications of biopolymer materials in green manufacturing.

▲ Xu Hong, Professor at Nanjing Tech University and Founder of Nanjing Xinkai Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Luo Wei, General Manager of the National Bio-Manufacturing Industry Innovation Center and Director of the Industrial Innovation and Transformation Center at the Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, delivered a report titled "Building the Synthetic Biology Industry Ecosystem in Shenzhen," showcasing Shenzhen's innovative practices in constructing a synthetic biology industry ecosystem.

▲ Luo Wei, General Manager of the National Biomanufacturing Industry Innovation Center and Director of the Industrial Innovation and Transformation Center at the Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology Innovation

Xu Xuanming, Chairman of Beijing Microstructure Workshop Biotechnology Co., Ltd., delivered a report titled "From NGIB to PHA: Building a Global Industrial Chain Ecosystem Innovation Based on Scientific Breakthroughs," outlining the company's global industrial layout in the PHA biomaterials sector.

▲ Xu Xuanming, Chairman of Beijing Microstructure Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Tan Xianwu, Chief Engineer of Angel Yeast Co., Ltd., delivered a report titled "From Lab to Industrialization: The Innovation Path of Yeast Protein," sharing the innovative practices of yeast protein from scientific research to industrialization.

Chief Engineer of Angel Yeast Co., Ltd. Qin Xianwu

Jiwen Liu, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Solutions for Solenis in the Asia-Pacific region, delivered a presentation titled "Turning the Page on Packaging: Navigating the Shift to Paper," exploring the trend of the packaging industry transitioning from traditional materials to paper-based materials.

▲ Liu Jiwen, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Solutions for Solenis Asia Pacific

Wang Ailian, General Manager of the Engineering Center at Siemens (China) Ltd.'s Process Automation Division, delivered a report titled "Driving the Future of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem: The Path to Digital Transformation in Biomanufacturing," sharing cutting-edge technologies and practices in the digital upgrade of biomanufacturing.

Wang Ailian, General Manager of the Engineering Center of the Process Automation Division of Siemens (China) Co., Ltd.

Zhao Jibin, the chairman of Shanghai Vidi Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jikexing Biotechnology Co., Ltd., gave a presentation titled 'From Laboratory to Market: The Path of Scientific Research Conversion for Biomass Protein and Enzyme Preparations.' He introduced the transformation process from scientific research to market for proteins and enzyme preparations.

▲ Zhao Jibin, Chairman of Shanghai Jikai Star Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Chen Fang, Senior R&D Manager of the Ambient Packaging R&D Department of China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd., delivered a report titled "From Source to Destination: Thoughts on Packaging Life Cycle Management and Synthetic Biotechnology," exploring the integration of packaging life cycle management and synthetic biotechnology.

▲ Mengniu Dairy - Senior R&D Manager of Ambient Temperature Packaging R&D Department, Chen Fang

Mr. Amir Afshar, Co-Founder/Chief Product Officer of Shellworks Group Limited, delivered a report titled "Manufacturing with Nature," sharing innovative applications of natural manufacturing technology in biomanufacturing.

▲ Shellworks Group Limited Co Founder/Chief Product Officer Mr. Amir Afshar

The Chief Engineer of Donghua Technology Co., Ltd. of China National Chemical Engineering, Pei Qiong, gave a report titled "Empowerment of Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Engineering Technology for the Development of the Biomanufacturing Industry," introducing the empowering role of intelligent manufacturing technology in the biomanufacturing industry.

▲ Chief Engineer Pei Qiong of China National Chemical Engineering Donghua Technology Co., Ltd.

During the roundtable forum, Mei Yonghong, Executive Director of BGI Group and Chairman of Huagu Research Institute, served as the host and engaged in an in-depth discussion with Song Weiping, President of DBN Group; Chen Liping, Executive President of Fengyuan Group; Lin Jinsong, Executive Director of Nippon Kasei; Yang Yihu, Chairman of Guanghua Weiye; and Cong Yongjian, Deputy Director of the National Bio-Manufacturing Industry Innovation Center, focusing on the theme "Focusing on PHA Biodegradable Materials: Where are the Application Scenarios?" They explored the application potential of PHA biodegradable materials in fields such as healthcare, packaging, environmental protection, and 3D printing, and reached a consensus on the future development of PHA biodegradable materials and other bio-manufactured products, highlighting their significant role in promoting a green low-carbon economy and sustainable development.

▲ Roundtable Session

During the signing ceremony at the conference, Beijing Microactories Biotechnology Co., Ltd. signed agreements with companies including China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, Solenis, Siemens (China) Co., Ltd., Finlay Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Hefei Hengxin Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Novonesis, Shenzhen Guanghua伟业 Co., Ltd., Ningbo Changya New Material Technology Co., Ltd., and Best Diamond Plastics LLC. These signings encompassed eight cooperation agreements focused on deep collaboration across the entire industrial chain of PHA biomaterials, spanning R&D, production, manufacturing, product development, and market distribution.

These collaborations not only cover the entire chain from R&D to market but also integrate the technical, resource, and channel advantages of all parties, injecting strong momentum into the construction of a green and low-carbon industrial ecosystem and the globalization of bio-manufacturing technology.

Guangdong Huate Machinery Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Giant Machinery Co., Ltd., Vitasse (Nantong) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Diple Intelligent Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Beijing Chen Yitong Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai SiPeng Technology Co., Ltd., Hubei Meiqi Health Technology Co., Ltd., and other companies provided strong support for the conference by setting up booths at the forum site.

The conference concluded successfully amidst warm applause, but the future of biomanufacturing is just beginning. The successful hosting of this conference not only showcased the latest technological breakthroughs in the fields of synthetic biology and biomanufacturing but also provided an important platform for collaborative innovation between industry, academia, and research. It is believed that in the future, with the continuous advancement of synthetic biology technology and the acceleration of industrial application, biomanufacturing will become a new productive force driving the development of a global green low-carbon economy.

Let us look forward to the deep integration of industry, academia, and research, which will bring more green materials and biotechnology from the laboratory to the market, injecting strong momentum into the construction of a sustainable industrial ecosystem!