International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum of Boao Forum for Asia

Since entering the 21st century, global science and technology innovation has been unprecedentedly intensive and active. Against this background, Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) has held the International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum (ISTIF) of Boao Forum for Asia annually since 2020, and is committed to building a comprehensive political, business and academic platform for high-end dialogue in the field of science, technology and innovation. 

Under the theme of "Innovation Empowers Sustainable Development" and "Innovation for a Green and Sustainable Future", the conference was successfully held in Macau, Guangzhou and Zhuhai in 2020, 2022 and 2023 respectively, and attracted more than 5,000 representatives from more than 30 countries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the conference. Han Zheng, then Vice Premier of the State Council, delivered a video keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the first conference; more than 40 Chinese and foreign dignitaries and representatives of international organisations were present at the Congress and made addresses.

In addition, under the thematic framework, the conference has held two consecutive sessions of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Protection Conference (IIPPC). The aim is to create a favorable atmosphere and environment for "promoting technological innovation and respecting intellectual property rights."