Inaugural Ceremony of the 2025 World High-Performance Incubator Conference in Shanghai
Grand Opening of the 2025 World High-Performance Incubator Conference
On September 22, 2025, the much-anticipated World High-Performance Incubator Conference kicked off in the Lingang Special Area of Shanghai. Under the banner, “Powered by Technology: Innovation Incubating the Future,” this prestigious event gathered leaders and innovators from across the globe to explore new avenues for fostering youth talent and integrating innovation into future developments.
This year’s conference attracted over 500 participants from both local and international backgrounds, presenting a platform for more than 160 outstanding projects and eight high-quality forums. The aim was to promote collaboration and exchange of ideas that could lead to impactful innovations.
During the opening ceremony, several key figures addressed the audience. Notably, Chen Jinshan, a member of the Shanghai Municipal Committee's Standing Committee; Jin Li, an academic from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and President of Fudan University; and local officials such as Yu Yong and Zhai Jinguo were present to launch the Global Youth Startup Hub. This initiative seeks to gather young talents and provide them with resources to bring their innovative ideas to fruition.
The opening session featured enlightening presentations from prominent experts, including Dong Cheng, an associate vice president at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Roberto Touza David, co-founder and CEO of Startup.st. They shared insights into technological incubation and strategies for future developments in the industry.
A memorable moment was the High-Performance Incubator Dialogue, led by Dr. Marat Ressin, President of YEDI, and Ilia Borishchev, CEO of VIBRAINT. This discussion allowed esteemed experts to present their experiences and visions regarding technological innovation incubation.
The conference didn't end there; several international cooperation agreements were signed during the opening. Major incubators and innovative companies from countries such as Canada, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, and the United Kingdom are now partnering with Chinese organizations, aiming to create synergies in innovation and technology development.
In conclusion, the 2025 World High-Performance Incubator Conference serves as an excellent platform for inspiring young talents and facilitating innovation across borders. The event underscores the importance of collaboration between nations in shaping a technologically advanced and sustainable future.
As the conference unfolds, many attendees look forward to what innovative solutions will emerge from these discussions and partnerships, proving once again that the spirit of collaboration is the key to unlocking the future.