Global Visionaries Converge in Yangpu: Fueling Digital Transformation, Boosting New Quality Productive Force Growth February 25,2025

On the afternoon of February 24, the Yangpu Scientist Community hosted the "Her Power • Boundless Growth" Global High-Caliber Talent Cross-Domain Summit, a gathering designed to more effectively ignite the potential of women in the new era, forge comprehensive connections with cross-domain resources, and provide robust support for the accelerated development of new quality productive forces in "Digital Yangpu". Present at the event were Xue Kan, Secretary of the CPC Yangpu District Committee; Zhu Hehua, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a honorary chair professor from Tongji University; Guo Lei, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Talent Affairs; Qin Liping, Member of the Standing Committee and Secretary of the Organization Department of the CPC Yangpu District Committee; Ni Bing, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Yangpu District Committee and Executive Deputy Head of Yangpu District; and Shi Fang, Member of the Standing Committee and Director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Yangpu District Committee. Also in attendance were Enno Tang, President and CEO of Continental China; Chen Wenxin, Executive Director of the World Laureates Association Shanghai Center; and other high-caliber talents from diverse sectors. Through thought-provoking discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions, the event witnessed the convergence of global high-caliber talents across diverse domains, driving pioneering innovations and breakthroughs.

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The summit was jointly launched by Xue, Zhu, Guo, Tang, and Chen.

Zhu, in his visionary address, highlighted Shanghai's ambitious journey toward becoming a global tech innovation hub. He emphasized the significance of focusing on female talents, describing the summit as a timely initiative. He urged knowledge workers to embrace a broader perspective, to innovate in education, to show compassion in healthcare, and to break boundaries in industries. Ultimately, he called for a collective effort to align individual expertise with national missions, thereby fortifying Shanghai's position as a high-caliber talent hub.

Qin addressed the gathering, highlighting that Yangpu is a dynamic hub of innovation where every individual can thrive and achieve their dreams. She urged women to come together with open minds and a strong sense of mission, inspiring one another to break through industry barriers and unlock their creative potential. In doing so, they can realize their value through the pursuit of their aspirations. She emphasized that Yangpu will fully leverage its status as a high-caliber talent hub, enhancing the innovation ecosystem to support women in making significant strides in fields such as technological, industrial, and social governance innovation. Furthermore, Yangpu will create a robust platform for cross-domain collaboration and knowledge exchanges among top-tier talents.

Ni bestowed the "First Global High-Caliber Talent Summit Partner" certificates upon seven luminaries from diverse fields: Wei Haojun of eastday.com, Ye Yingzhou of Weibaixin Group, Ji Xinhua of UCloud, Sun Kaijun of Luoman Technologies, Han Wei of TusStar Incubator, Zhang Li of Jokoson (Shanghai), and Guan Yancao of the Shanghai Huai Opera Troupe.

Shi bestowed the "Harmonious Couple" Award upon the couple of Zhu Yiming and Li Han.

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The event was a vibrant showcase of expertise, with distinguished guests from education, art, science, and business ascending the stage to share their perspectives. Their narratives spanned from the enriching influence of education and art to the cutting-edge advancements propelled by technology and commerce, echoing the robust and dynamic surge of new quality productive forces in Yangpu.

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Guided by the people's city concept, Yangpu is leveraging innovation as the dual drivers of technological revolution and industrial upgrading, navigating the wave of digital intelligence to foster new quality productive forces. It is engaging in the new practices of a people's city, embarking on a new journey of innovative development, and rejuvenating the strength of Yangpu. Looking ahead, the district will further pool the wisdom of academicians and the formidable power of women, capitalizing on emerging trends and opportunities to transform "her power" into a potent catalyst for social advancement, unlocking the limitless possibilities of urban evolution.