In the grand blueprint of the 14th Five-Year Plan, innovation has been given an unprecedented central role, becoming the key driving force in advancing modernization. The national strategy emphasizes technological self-reliance and self-strengthening, regarding it as a robust pillar for national development. With a focus on the pinnacle of global science and technology, national strategic needs, and the people's life and health, China is steadfastly advancing the strategies of invigorating the country through science and education, strengthening the country through talent, and driving development through innovation. Against this backdrop, the improvement of the innovation system and the construction of a strong science and technology nation have become urgent tasks of the times.

Globally, science and technology have become the leading forces driving economic and social development, with the surging wave of innovation-driven growth. A new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is poised to break out, heralding imminent revolutionary breakthroughs. In this international competition, continuous innovation is the only path to advancement, strength, and eventual victory. China, in certain scientific and technological fields, is transforming from a follower to a peer, and even a frontrunner, demonstrating remarkable progress. However, the foundation of China’s technological innovation still needs strengthening, gaps in innovation levels remain, and even show a widening trend in some areas. Therefore, enhancing innovation capacity and creating an innovative ecosystem are vitally important for building an innovative nation and a world-leading science and technology powerhouse.

In this context, the 7th International Academic Exchange Conference on Science and Technology Innovation (IAECST 2025), with the theme of “Pooling International Scientific and Technological Innovation Wisdom, Jointly Promoting High-Quality Development of the Academic Ecosystem,” is committed to gathering global innovation talents, promoting academic prosperity, and supporting innovation-driven development. This conference aims to establish a high-level platform for close integration of industry, academia, research, and government, accelerating the dissemination and exchange of major innovative research achievements in key scientific fields in China, such as communications, software, new energy, transportation and logistics, mechanical automation, and more. By facilitating the integration of scientific and technological resources, promoting collaborative, cooperative, and integrated innovation among industry, academia, and research, the conference will provide solid support for economic and social development as well as industrial transformation and upgrading. The 7th International Academic Exchange Conference on Science and Technology Innovation (IAECST 2025) will be held in Guangzhou, China, from December 19 to 21, 2025. The organizing committee sincerely looks forward to the active participation of experts, scholars, and researchers from all fields to jointly contribute to technological innovation and promote a new era of scientific and academic development.