The 2025 Zhuhai International Smart Marine Expo progressed into its second day at the Zhuhai International Aviation Exhibition Center on April 25, 2025. The professional exhibition continued to exhibit fascinating displays, while numerous forums kicked off, focusing on hot marine topics such as underwater unmanned systems and marine new energy. These forums brought together leading experts and professionals from both domestic and international sectors to share insights and explore new opportunities in the blue economy.
Concurrent with the exhibition, professional forums and technical seminars have been organized. Renowned experts, scholars, and distinguished entrepreneurs from the marine sector have been invited to gather and engage in in-depth discussions on industry frontiers and hot topics. These events aim to create multidimensional brand forums that combine industry insight with professional depth.
Professional Forums Commence,Addressing Industry Topical issues
Marine new energy, as a strategic engine driving the green energy transition and the sustainable development of the marine economy, is accelerating breakthroughs in technological innovation and industrial application.
2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Marine New Energy Special Forum
The 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Marine New Energy Special Forum, themed "Integrating Intelligence and Innovation to Build a Future for Marine New Energy in the Greater Bay Area," is organized by Beijing Institute of Technology (Zhuhai), School of Marine Engineering and Technology of Sun Yat-sen University, School of Civil and Transportation Engineering and School of Marine Science and Engineering of South China University of Technology, Electric Power Research Institute of Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd., China Energy Construction Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute, Zhuhai Convention and Exhibition Group Co., Ltd., and China Youth Travel Service United Marketing Consultant Co., Ltd., with the Guangdong Shipbuilding Engineering Society as the co-organizer. The forum focuses on two modules: industrial and cooperative innovation, and research and academic exchange.
This edition of the special forum invited 20 industry experts, including Professor Cheng Liang, Academician of the Australian Academy of Engineering and Dean of the School of Marine Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology; Professor Chen Jianfei, Chair Professor of the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology, National Talent, and internationally renowned scholar; Professor Zhang Yongkang, Director of the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Marine Energy Equipment and Professor at Guangdong University of Technology; and Dr. Cui Lin, Deputy Director of the Yangtze River Delta Ship and Offshore Engineering Technology Innovation Center and Researcher. These experts delivered 16 exceptional keynote presentations, discussing with participants the opportunities, challenges, and future research directions facing the industry.
4th Underwater Unmanned Systems Frontier Technology Forum
The 4th Underwater Unmanned Systems Frontier Technology Forum, themed "Large Model Technology and Underwater Innovative Applications," focuses on the cutting-edge technologies of underwater unmanned systems. It delves into the latest research and development, as well as the application of new concepts and technologies in marine engineering equipment. The forum is organized by Zhuhai Convention and Exhibition Group Co., Ltd. and Bravolinks Integrated Marketing Co., Ltd., and hosted by the Editorial Department of the Journal of Underwater Unmanned Systems from the 705th Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Corporation.The event has invited ten prominent experts and professors, including Dr. Cai Weijun, Executive Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Underwater Unmanned Systems; Dr.Xiang Lu, Researcher from the 11th Institute of the Sixth Academy of Aerospace; Professor Yan Jing from Yanshan University; Professor Xie Kun from Hunan University; Dr.Zhuo Yuzhang, Ascend Solution Director of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.; and Professor Han Xiao from Harbin Engineering University. These experts will deliver nine keynote speeches, sharing their latest research findings and building consensus within the industry.
Professional Visitors Tour the Exhibition to Explore New Industry Opportunities
Today, the expo site welcomed groups of visitors from several marine-related universities and institutions in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, including Sun Yat-sen University, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, and the Zhuhai Marine Comprehensive Law Enforcement Brigade. Representatives from these institutions and exhibitors engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as technological innovation in marine intelligent equipment, industrial application, and collaboration among industry, academia, and research. Together, they explored the cutting-edge development trends in marine science and technology and the opportunities for regional cooperation.
