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Notice of the 21st Conference on
International Exchange of Professionals

Date:2023-03-02

To all organizations concerned,

Upon approval, the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (hereinafter referred to as “the CIEP” or “the Conference”) is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen on April 15-16, 2023. The related matters are hereby notified as follows:

I. Time and Venue

(I) Time:April 15-16, 2023;Sign-in and exhibition arrangement on April 13-14, 2023.

(II)  Venue:Conference rooms on 5/F and 6/F, Halls 1-6, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center,  and some conference rooms of the Wuzhou Guest House Shenzhen.

II. Main Contents

According to the General Work Plan for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals, the “dual-engine” (offline and online) model will be continued for the 21st CIEP. Specifically, the offline exhibition is planned to involve 5 major sections: Opening Ceremony, Forums, Exhibition Negotiation, Talent Recruitment, and Theme Activities, while other services are planned to be offered online, including Virtual Exhibition Hall, Expert Online, and Online Recruitment. More importantly, we will strive to build a three-dimensional exhibition system, enrich the functions of the exhibition in an all-round way, and promote mutually beneficial and win-win bilateral and multilateral international cooperation in science and technology innovation and talent exchange in an open environment, with a view to continuously strengthening the agglomeration of global scientific and technological innovation resources and elements, improving the efficiency and quality of serving to build a new pattern of development, and promoting the high-quality development of national and local economy and society. 

Ⅲ.Participating in the Exhibition and Attending the Conference

Local governments, departments and organizations concerned are invited to actively make plans for participation in the activities of each section by focusing on the theme of the Conference in combination with their own needs, and put more effort into the collection of project and talent supply and demand information, so as to make good use of the CIEP as a platform for project matchmaking, exchanges and cooperation. Please contact the Organizing Committee of the CIEP in a timely manner.

IV. Contact Information

(I) Beijing Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP

Contact: Liu Yixuan, Wang Yang

Tel.: 010-58882487

(II) Shenzhen Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP

Contact: Deng Yungang, Xu Jieli

Tel.: 0755-81773205; 0755-81773491

(III) Relevant information of the CIEP

Official website of the CIEP: www.ciep.gov.cn


It is hereby notified.


Annexes: General Work Plan as well as the Organization and Implementation Plans for All Sections of the 21st CIEP


Organizing Committee of the Conference on International Exchange of Professionals

February 24, 2023


The 21st Conference on International

 Exchange of Professionals General Work Plan


The 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (hereinafter referred to as “the CIEP” or “the Conference”) is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen from April 15 to 16, 2023. The year of 2023 is an important year for China to embark on a new journey to build China into a modern socialist country in all respects and advance toward the Second Centenary Goal, which marks the beginning of China’s implementation of the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress, and is crucial to accelerate the pace of deepening the reform of China’s scientific and technological system. This General Work Plan is hereby formulated in the interest of effectively holding the Conference that will be held following the 20th CPC National Congress.

I. Guiding Philosophy

Following the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we will unswervingly understand the new development stage, apply the new development philosophy and move faster to create a new pattern of development on the basis of conscientiously implementing the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress, the Central Economic Work Conference, and the Central Talent Work Conference. At the same time, we will serve the initiatives of “four targets” and accelerate the construction of talent centers and innovation hubs of global importance, with a view to promoting the sci-tech self-reliance and self-improvement. Closely focusing on the themes of“promoting scientific and technological innovation, seeking common development and benefiting global talents”, and adhering to the frugality and honesty-oriented conference holding principle, we will expand open cooperation in the field of science and technology based on diversified standards including internationalization, specialization, low carbon, informatization and marketization, and enhance a series of capacity constructions including innovation leading force, hard power, driving force, supporting force and source power, so as to create an excellent ecological environment for talent innovation and build an attractive international platform for science and technology innovation and talent exchange, thereby effectively promoting the transaction of science and technology and popular science products as well as the transfer and transformation of technological achievements. Most importantly, on the premise of continuously exerting the overall effect of synergy and mutual promotion among industrial chain, innovation chain, talent chain and value chain, we will join hands with all parties to share the “China opportunities” created by scientific and technological progress and innovation development, devoting ourselves to serving and accelerating the construction of an open innovation ecology and the Community of Shared Future for Mankind.

II. Time and Venue

Time: April 15-16, 2023

Venue: Conference rooms on 5/F and 6/F, Halls 1-6, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center

III. Organization

Organizers: Ministry of Science and Technology (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) and Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government

Undertakers: China International Talent Exchange Center, China Science and Technology Exchange Center, Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality (Shenzhen Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs), and Shenzhen Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau

Executing Organization: Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel

Cooperating Organizations: Departments (commissions, bureaus) of science and technology of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, cities specifically designated in the state plan and sub-provincial cities; Bureau of Science and Technology (Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs) of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps; the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council; divisions and bureaus in charge of science and technology (intellectual introduction administrative departments) of departments directly under the State Council; enterprises and public institutions, other cooperative institutions, etc.

IV. Main Contents

The “dual-engine” (offline and online) model will be continued for the 21st CIEP. Specifically, the offline exhibition is planned to involve 5 major sections: Opening Ceremony, Forums, Exhibition Negotiation, Talent Recruitment, and Theme Activities, while other services are planned to be offered online, including Virtual Exhibition Hall, Expert Online, and Online Recruitment.

(I) OFFLINE EXHIBITION

1.Opening Ceremony

Relevant leaders and guests will be invited to deliver speeches at the opening ceremony.

2.Forums

With the goal of building a “podium” and “mouthpiece” in the field of international cooperation in science and technology innovation and international exchange of personnel, we will put forth efforts to build a forum system with the main forum of Shenzhen Forum as the core and sub-forums, parallel forums and special sessions as the auxiliary.

In the context of promoting mutually beneficial and win-win bilateral and multilateral international cooperation in science and technology innovation and talent exchange in an open environment, relevant leaders, foreign experts, top scientists and well-known entrepreneurs will be invited to attend the main forum of Shenzhen Forum and conduct in-depth discussions and exchanges on a series of major issues, including strengthening the national strategic scientific and technological strength, accelerating the construction of talent centers and innovation hubs of global importance, enhancing the technological innovation capability of enterprises, stimulating the innovation vitality of talents, and improving the system and mechanism of scientific and technological innovation.

Focusing on the key areas of economic and social development, relevant governmental officials, experts, scholars and professionals will be invited to attend the sub-forums, parallel forums and special sessions of the Shenzhen Forum and introduce policies and environment, exchange ideas, promote philosophies and share experience on the priorities and topical issues in science and technology cooperation, talent exchange, green and low-carbon, rural revitalization, fintech, integration of innovation chains and industrial chains, and research on disruptive technologies.

3.Exhibition Negotiation

With supply-side structural reform as the main line and focusing on the construction of an innovation ecological chain that serves the “basic research + technical research + achievement industrialization + fintech + talent support”, the Conference will display the positive progress and important achievements in the field of international cooperation in science and technology innovation and international exchange of personnel in multiple dimensions, and promote the cooperation, exchange and transaction among exhibitors in and out of China on talents, projects, technologies, products and services by setting up exhibition areas with diversified themes and functions, carrying out the “list publishing and unveiling” activities, holding a series of promotion activities and exchange activities on site, with a view to continuously strengthening the agglomeration of global scientific and technological innovation resources and elements, and improving the efficiency and quality of serving to build a new pattern of development.

4.Talent Recruitment

By utilizing the advantages of the conference platform resource and co-operating with high-quality human resources service agencies, a series of talent recruitment activities will be held, such as Recruitment Session for Foreign Talents, Recruitment Session for Overseas Returnees, “Elite World” Recruitment Session for Senior and Middle-level Talents, and “Smart Globe” Recruitment Session during the CIEP, as well as special recruitment sessions for high-level talents in some provinces and cities at other times, so as to provide employers with talent recruitment services with respect to overseas high-end talents, foreign professionals, foreign students and young scientists in China, overseas returnees, and domestic talents to meet the eager demand of employers and talents for a two-way choice.

5.Theme Activities

Guided by major issues and topical issues concerning national and local economic and social development and industrial development demand, Parallel Sessions, Overseas Talents to Visit China, Science & Technology Diplomats’ Service Action, Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Competition, as well as other brand activities of the Conference will be carried out on a regular basis and in a targeted manner on basic and applied scientific research, so as to give full play to the domestic and foreign markets and resources and serve the high-quality economic and social development

(II) ONLINE EXHIBITION

1.Virtual Exhibition Hall

In combination with the offline exhibition content, in the form of multimedia including graphics, audio and video, and by virtue of information technologies represented by 3D, the Conference will set up the street-style virtual exhibition halls and invite exhibitors in and out of China to set up exhibitions online to display the progress and results of international cooperation on scientific and technological innovation and international exchange of personnel, introduce policies, promote environment and resources, and share knowledge and experience.

2. Expert Online

The Conference will release the scientific and technological innovation projects and talent supply and demand for domestic and foreign universities, scientific research institutions, human resources institutions, scientific and technological innovation enterprises, domestic and foreign expert organizations and professional institutions through the platform of “Expert Online System” (Expert Online System for Overseas Professionals). Moreover, centering on the key areas and industries of economic and social development, and in combination with online roadshow, live streaming, special zone displays and other service sectors, the Conference will carry out the “list publishing and unveiling” activities to provide both suppliers and demanders with comprehensive, intelligent and precise matchmaking services.

3.Online Recruitment

By leveraging the advantages of the Conference as a platform and co-operating with professional human resources service agencies, the recruitment areas will be set up for high-end overseas talents, foreign professionals, foreign students and young scientists in China, overseas returnees, and domestic talents, to provide pragmatic, efficient and precise recruitment services that meet the refined needs of employers.

V. Preparation for Attending the CIEP

(I) According to the overall arrangement of the Ministry of Science and Technology (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) and Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, the CIEP related organization and implementation matters will be specifically undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel. For details, please visit the official website of the CIEP (www.ciep.gov.cn) and contact the Shenzhen Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP.

(II) All organizations concerned are invited to actively participate in forums, exhibition negotiation, project matchmaking and other activities based on their local industrial needs and actual situations, and selectively carry out talent recruitment, theme activities, etc.

VI. Contact Information

Contact: Deng Yungang, Xu Jieli

Tel.: 0755-81773205; 0755-81773491

Email: ciep2001@ciep.gov.cn


Annexes: 1. Organization and Implementation Plan for the “Forums” Section of the 21st CIEP

                2. Organization and Implementation Plan for the “Exhibition Negotiation” Section of the 21st CIEP

                3. Organization and Implementation Plan for the “Talent Recruitment” Section of the 21st CIEP

                4. Organization and Implementation Plan for the “Theme Activities” Section of the 21st CIEP

                5. Organization and Implementation Plan for the “Project Matchmaking” Section of the 21st CIEP

                6. Organization and Implementation Plan for the “On-line Conference” Section of the 21st CIEP


Annex 1

Organization and Implementation Plan for 

the “Forums” Section of the 21stCIEP


According to the General Work Plan for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals, the Conference, with the goal of building a “podium” and “mouthpiece” in the field of international cooperation in science and technology innovation and international exchange of personnel, will put forth efforts to build a forum system, guided by Shenzhen Forum, where parallel forums (professional forums) and special sessions are expected to go hand in hand. In the context of promoting mutually beneficial and win-win bilateral and multilateral international cooperation in science and technology innovation and talent exchange in an open environment, relevant leaders, foreign experts, top scientists and well-known entrepreneurs will be invited to attend Shenzhen Forum and conduct in-depth discussions and exchanges on a series of major issues, including strengthening the national strategic scientific and technological strength, accelerating the construction of talent centers and innovation hubs of global importance, enhancing the technological innovation capability of enterprises, stimulating the innovation vitality of talents, and improving the system and mechanism of scientific and technological innovation. Focusing on key areas of economic and social development, relevant governmental officials, experts, scholars and professionals will be invited to attend the parallel forums (professional forums) and special sessions and introduce policies and environment, exchange ideas, promote philosophies and share experience on the priorities and topical issues in science and technology cooperation, talent exchange, international environment construction, green and low-carbon, rural revitalization, fintech, integration of innovation chains and industrial chains, and research on disruptive technologies.

I. Time

Forums are scheduled to be held during the main session of the 21st CIEP on April 15-16, 2023, as well as from the opening of the 21st CIEP to the end of the year at irregular intervals. For details of each forum, please follow the official website of the CIEP.

II. Main Contents

(I)Shenzhen Forum

As the core of the meeting system of the Conference, with focus on major issues on national strategy, Shenzhen Forum will invite relevant leaders, foreign experts, top scientists and well-known entrepreneurs to attend and carry out discussions and exchanges.

The 21st CIEP plans to hold the "Shenzhen Forum: Global Sci-Tech Innovation Cities". Leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology will be invited to deliver keynote speeches, and officials (chiefs) from the World Intellectual Property Organization, Beijing, Shanghai, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the world's major innovation city clusters will also be invited to make speeches. [Led by the Department of Foreign Expert Services and the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Science and Technology and undertaken by the China International Talent Exchange Center]

(II)Parallel Forums

Parallel forums highlight the priorities and topical issues in science and technology cooperation, talent exchange, international environment construction, green and low-carbon development, fintech, integration of innovation chains and industrial chains, and research on disruptive technologies, for which guests from government management departments, academia and industries will be invited for in-depth discussions and exchanges.

At the parallel forums of the 21st CIEP, we will continue to effectively hold the brand forums of global influence, such as the "Forum on Scientific and Technological Innovation Underpinning Rural Revitalization" (the 3rd session) and the "International Forum on Project Management" (the 10th Session), and invite top scientists and young and middle-aged researchers from home and abroad to participate in relevant forums of special fields . [Undertaken by the relevant departments, bureaus and centers of the Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant cooperative organizations]

(III)Special Sessions

Special Sessions highlight the priorities and difficulties in technological innovation and human resource work. During the special sessions, science and technology management departments, professional associations, societies and non-government participants will be invited to hold symposiums and seminars in relevant fields, and relevant professionals will be invited to conduct in-depth discussions.

The 21st CIEP will establish a policy-release mechanism to release, during the conference, the documents and research reports related to important national and local policies on technological innovation and talent exchange as well as the construction of an open and innovative ecosystem. Taking advantage of the opportunity for relevant personnel from the Ministry of Science and Technology and local science and technology departments (committees and bureaus) to gather in Shenzhen during the Conference, the CIEP will also hold various policy seminars, policy exchanges, publicity and symposiums. [Undertaken by the relevant departments, bureaus and centers of the Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant cooperative organizations]

III. Mode of Participation

(I) Submitting a Plan

If you are interested in hosting or undertaking forums during the 21st CIEP, please contact the Beijing Working Group or Shenzhen Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP before March 10, and submit your plans as well as relevant documents.

(II) Determining a Venue

If your plans have been approved, please contact the Shenzhen Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP before March 10 to determine the venues, and pay relevant fees in a timely manner as required.

IV. Contact Information

Beijing Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP

Contact: Wang Qi, Guo Yan

Tel.: 010-58882132; 010-58882089

Email: guoyan@ciep.gov.cn

Shenzhen Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP

Contact: Ye Xiuwen, Guo Weiyu

Tel.: 0755-81773047; 0755-81773461

Email: yexiuwen@ciep.gov.cn

          guoweiyu@ciep.gov.cn


Annex 2


Organization and Implementation Plan for 

the “Exhibition Negotiation” Section of the 21st CIEP


According to the General Work Plan for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals, the Conference, with supply-side structural reform as the main line and focusing on the construction of an innovation ecological chain that serves the “basic research + technical research + achievement industrialization + fintech + talent support”, will display the progress and prospect of China’s construction of international innovative ecological environment in multiple dimensions, and promote the cooperation, exchange and transaction among exhibitors in and out of China on talents, projects, technologies, products and services by setting up exhibition areas with diversified themes and functions, carrying out “Open Competition” activities, holding a series of promotion activities and exchange activities on site, with a view to continuously strengthening the agglomeration of global scientific and technological innovation resources and elements, making greater efforts to attract international talents, and improving the efficiency and quality of serving to build a new pattern of development based on promoting the integration of exhibitions and negotiations and reinforcing each other.

I. Time and Venue

(I) Time:April 15-16, 2023.

(II)  Venue:Conference rooms on 5/F and 6/F, Halls 1-6, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.

II. Main Contents

(I) International Science and Technology Innovation and Talent Exchange Exhibition Hall

1.Exhibition Area for the Ministry of Science and Technology

The Exhibition of Technological Innovation Achievements from 2012 to 2022 will be held in this Exhibition Area to showcase the great achievements and major results of China's technological innovation in the past decade by use of pictures, material objects, models and other exhibition elements. [Led by the Department of Foreign Expert Services, Ministry of Science and Technology and China International Talent Exchange Center, supported by departments (commissions, bureaus) of science and technology of all provinces, regions and cities, cities specifically designated in the state plan and sub-provincial cities, and organized by the Logistic Service Center of the Ministry of Science and Technology]

2.Exhibition Area for Coordinated Development between Regions

Committed to stronger coordination of regional development by full use of domestic and overseas markets and resources, nine sections will be set (as follows). A planned government area and a market player area will be set up in the exhibition area. The government area will focus on displaying the relevant policies, platforms, services and other contents of the construction of international innovative ecological environment. In the market player area, 10 representative enterprises of the corresponding regions will be selected and invited from various provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government to carry out on-site transaction with their technologies, achievements and products, fully demonstrate the level of industrial development and the appeal of key enterprises in the corresponding regions, attract talents, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and promote the exhibition-negotiation integration. Moreover, a talent recruitment platform will be set up conditionally to provide a platform for enterprises to recruit talents at home and abroad.

——The Coordinated Development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region [Undertaken by the Science and Technology Departments (Commissions and Bureaus) of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei]

——The Integrated Development of the Yangtze River Delta and the Development of the Yangtze Economic Belt [Undertaken by the Science and Technology Departments (Commissions and Bureaus) of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Ningbo and other provinces/cities]

——The Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [Undertaken by the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province]

——Overall Revitalization of Northeast China Section [Undertaken by the Science and Technology Departments (Commissions and Bureaus) of Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Shenyang, Changchun, Harbin, Dalian and other provinces/cities]

——The Development of Western China [Undertaken by the Science and Technology Departments (Commissions and Bureaus) of Inner Mongolia, Guangxi, Tibet, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Xi’an, etc.]

——The Rise of Central China [Undertaken by the Science and Technology Departments of Shanxi, Henan and other provinces]

——The Trailblazing Development of Eastern China [Undertaken by the Science and Technology Departments (Commissions, Bureaus) of Fujian, Shandong, Hainan, Jinan, Qingdao, Xiamen and other provinces/cities]

——The Development of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle [Undertaken by the Science and Technology Departments (Commissions, Bureaus) of Chongqing, Chengdu and other cities]

——The Construction of the Pilot Demonstration Area of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics [Undertaken by the Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, and implemented by relevant district governments of Shenzhen]

3.Exhibition Area for Enterprises' Leading and Supporting Innovation

——Exhibition Section for Scientific and Technological Innovation Achievements of Central SOEs. Central SOEs will be invited to participate in the Conference and focus on displaying relevant achievements and results of scientific and technological innovation, as well as to conduct cooperation and exchange and product transactions through activities of "Project Demands List" and "List Publishing of Successful Talents Candidates", so as to promote the integrated innovations of upstream and downstream and small-, medium-, and large-sized enterprises of the industrial chain. [Hosted by the Bureau of International Cooperation, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council]

——Section for Exhibition and Transaction of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievements. In order to strengthen the dominant position of enterprises in innovation, we will invite "SRDI" scientific and technological enterprises, innovative micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, individuals and holders (teams) of award-winning projects in China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition to participate in the exhibition, promote technological innovation achievements and entrepreneurial projects, promote the implementation of achievement-related projects, and conduct on-site product transactions, so as to help scientific and technological enterprises and innovative micro, small and medium-sized enterprises develop into important cradles of innovation. [Hosted by the China International Talent Exchange Center, supported by relevant provincial and municipal science and technology departments (committees and bureaus), and undertaken by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality and Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

4. Exhibition Area for International Environment Construction

——Section for Exhibition and Promotion of Professional Organizations outside China (Chinese Mainland). Foreign (overseas) expert organizations, institutions of higher learning, scientific research institutions, human resources institutions, training institutions and enterprises will be invited to set up showrooms for promotion, so as to promote the practical partnering between domestic and foreign supply and demand sides. [Led by the Department of Foreign Expert Services and the Department of Talents and Science Popularization, Ministry of Science and Technology and undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

——Section for Technological Innovation Exchange and Cooperation. Amid the orientation to innovation technology field in international superior frontiers, and the commitment to broader innovation cooperation among non-governmental participants, domestic and foreign talents and innovation institutions involved in cross-border innovation cooperation will be invited to display and introduce their superior innovation resources and work outcome, so as to effectively promote the practical partnering and cooperation of industry-university-research institute innovation resources in key technical fields. [Led by the China Science and Technology Exchange Center, and undertaken by International Technology Transfer Network]

——Section for Invigorating China Through Science and Education. Universities should highlight their own mission and value. In this exhibition area, domestic and foreign universities will be invited to showcase the achievements in construction of first-class universities and disciplines, the status quo of international environment construction, the cases of serving economic and social development, and the research results of dominant disciplines. [Led by the Department of Foreign Expert Services, Ministry of Science and Technology and China International Talent Exchange Center, supported by relevant domestic and foreign universities, undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

——Section for Exhibition and Promotion of Human Resources Service Agencies. In this Section, well-known domestic and foreign head-hunter firms, human resources markets, labor dispatch and outsourcing service agencies, talent assessment agencies, management consulting companies, etc. will be invited, so as to promote the alignment between supply and demand, project implementation, achievement transformation, and high-quality development of human resource service industry in the new era. [Led by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel and Asia-Pacific Talent Service Academy]

——Section for Exhibition and Promotion of Fintech Services. On the premise of more in-depth corporate Fintech services, a series of financial institutions and industry organizations including banks, futures, financing guarantees, securities, insurance and venture capital will be invited to participate in the Conference in this section. At the same time, by virtue of building communication channels between financial institutions and technology enterprises, it will be committed to providing the financing for technology-based SMEs and systematic solutions and strong technical support for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and creating a new ecology of financial support for the development of the real economy. [Led by the Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, supported by the Local Financial Regulatory Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel and Shenzhen Longhua Innovation Ecosystem Service Association]

(II) Returnees Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hall

We will organize overseas student organizations, overseas institutions of higher learning and individual students, domestic departments in charge of returned overseas students, overseas student pioneer parks and enterprises to set up exhibitions for promotion, publicize policies such as the introduction of overseas students, overseas high-level talent programs and entrepreneurship support, and create an alignment and cooperation platform for returned overseas students. Activities such as job fairs for returnees, "Hundred Doctoral Talent Tour", roadshows for doctoral programs, and career planning and development forums for returnees will also be organized at the same time. [Led by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and undertaken by the Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Returnees Association (“SZ OCRA”)]

(Ⅲ) Science And Technology Popularization & Exhibition Hall

Focusing on topical issues of technological innovation concerned by the public, this exhibition hall is intended to make technological resources a popular science, promote exchange and trade of popular science products, further integrate information technology with science and innovation education, arouse young people's curiosity and imagination, build up their interest in science, awareness of innovation and innovation capability, cultivate a large group of teenagers with the potential to be scientists, thus consolidating the talent base for accelerating China's development in science and technology. [Led by Department of Talents and Science Popularization, Ministry of Science and Technology, supported by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Association and the Education Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

(Ⅳ) Expat Service Fair

The exhibition hall is committed to improving the efficiency and level of international talent service. Some consulates in Guangzhou, domestic foreign talent service agencies, human resource service agencies, chambers of commerce, and communities will be invited to set up showrooms and participate in the Conference to conduct discussions on international talent service concept, and explore the path for construction of International Talent Community through on-site exhibition and communication, and promote public services, vocational services, life services and other contents in the form of on-site consultation, cultural and entertainment interaction, commodity trading, exhibition and display. [Led by the China International Talent Exchange Center, instructed by the Department of Foreign Expert Services, Ministry of Science and Technology, Organization Department and Foreign Affairs Office of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

(Ⅴ) China IT Industry School-Enterprise Cooperation Exhibition 2023

National demonstration software schools, enterprises from national software talents international training (Shenzhen) base, and well-known IT companies will be organized to participate in the Conference to promote interactive cooperation in personnel training, technological research & development, achievement transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship, and accelerate the upgrading of innovation capability of high-tech industry in Shenzhen. [Undertaken by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Review Management Center]

III. Process for Participating in the Exhibition

(I) Login/Register

Prospective exhibitors can log in to the official website of the CIEP (www.ciep.gov.cn) and fill in the basic information for registration by clicking “Exhibition”. With their user name and password, the registered exhibitors can log onto the exhibitor background for follow-up exhibition operation.

(II) Apply for booth

With their user name and password, the prospective exhibitors can log onto the exhibitor background and fill in required information for exhibition by clicking “Apply for Exhibition”. After confirmation, they can submit their application for booth.

(III) Confirm the booth

After the exhibition application information is confirmed by the Organizing Committee of the CIEP, the prospective exhibitors can sign the booth confirmation agreement (affixed with official seal) as required and send it to the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel, and pay relevant fees in a timely manner.

(IV) Deadline

The deadline for exhibitor registration of the 21st CIEP is March 24, 2023. In principle, registration after the deadline will not be accepted.

IV. Contact Information

Contact: Ye Xiuwen, Guo Weiyu

Tel.: 0755-81773047; 0755-81773461

Email: yexiuwen@ciep.gov.cn

          guoweiyu@ciep.gov.cn


Annex 3


Organization and Implementation Plan for 

the “Talent Recruitment” Section of the 21stCIEP


By utilizing the advantages of the conference platform resource and co-operating with high-quality human resources service agencies, a series of talent recruitment activities will be held, such as Job Fair for Foreign Professionals, Recruitment Session for Overseas Returnees, "Elite World" Cloud Recruitment Session for Senior and Middle-level Talents, and "Smart Globe" Online Recruitment Session, as well as special recruitment sessions for high-level talents in some provinces and cities at other times, so as to provide employers with talent recruitment services with respect to overseas high-end talents, foreign professionals, foreign students and young scientists in China, overseas returnees, and domestic talents to meet the eager demand of employers and talents for two-way choice.

Ⅰ. Time and Venue

Time: April 15-16, 2023

Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center

Ⅱ. Main Contents

(I) Job Fair For Foreigners

We will build an international talent exchange platform for foreign talents in China and domestic employers. The job fair will invite well-known enterprises to participate in the exhibition, simultaneously display corporate culture, recruitment needs and other contents to foreign talents through the online official website platform,and give publicity via relevant laws, regulations and labor relations policies on employment in China. Moreover, life and cultural services sections will be provided additionally to help foreign job seekers understand Chinese culture and get better integrated into Chinese life. [Hosted by relevant departments of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Organizing Committee of the CIEP, and undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

(II) Recruitment Session for Overseas Returnees

For elite returnees from Top500 universities in Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea, as well as Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, the world's Top500 enterprises and famous companies in different industries will be invited to set up showrooms on site to provide quality jobs that cover finance and investment, biomedicine, IT and Internet, building and real estate, high-end services, security, education and scientific research, culture and media, etc., so as to build an online and offline one-stop matchmaking platform for job seekers coming back from abroad and domestic enterprises and facilitate returnees to return to China for employment and entrepreneurship. [Led by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and undertaken by the Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Returnees Association]

(Ⅲ) "Elite World" Cloud Recruitment Session for Senior and Middle-level Talents

Well-known enterprises and institutions will be organized to participate in the Conference to offer middle and high-end positions with annual salary of more than CNY 200,000. Different recruitment zones will be set up for subsidiary fields to attract high-quality talents in urgent need. In addition, supplemented by online recruitment, video interview, live streaming and other supporting services, the fair will help local enterprises and institutions recruit international talents. [Led by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and undertaken by the Shenzhen Talent Service Center]

(Ⅳ) "Smart Globe" Online Recruitment Session

The relevant departments of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities will be organized and invited to set up an online recruitment zone and offline recruitment area, which will be divided into three sections, i.e., the "Attract Overseas Talents" Job Fair, "Talents Lead the Future" National College Graduates Job Fair and "Top 100 in Talent Recruitment" National Comprehensive Job Fair for Middleand high-end Talents, so as to set an entrepreneurial stage for the development of domestic and foreign talents and provide high-quality services for employers to attract talents. [Led by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, and undertaken by zhaopin.com]

III. Contact Information

(I) Job Fair for Foreign Professionals

Contact: Xu Jieli

Tel.: 0755-81773491

Email: xujieli@ciep.gov.cn

(II) Recruitment Session for Overseas Returnees

Contact: Wang Xiaodong, Min Gege

Tel.: 13128927952; 13480842739

Email: gg.min@jobshaigui.com

(III) “Elite World” Cloud Recruitment Session for Senior and Middle-level Talents

Contact: Lin Shufeng

Tel.: 13421844228

Email: 5310401@qq.com

(IV) "Smart Globe" Online Recruitment Session

Contact: Chen Jinxin

Tel.: 13006633718

Email: jinxin.chen@zhaopin.com.cn


Annex 4


Organization and Implementation Plan for 

the “Theme Activities” Section of the 21st CIEP


According to the General Work Plan for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals, the Conference around promoting the key role of science and technology innovation in the “Smooth Circulation” will organize various forms of theme activities with relevant partners (hereinafter referred to as “the activities”) focusing on basic and applied scientific research, as well as major issues in economic and social development, heated issues and industrial development needs by relying on the domestic circulation and leveraging the domestic and foreign markets and resources, with a view to attracting global resources in scientific and technological innovation and serving the high-quality development of national and local economy and society.

I.  Time

On a regular basis throughout the year.

II. Contents

The activities will mainly take the form of thematic forums, project cooperation, talent exchange, and investigation & guidance, etc., and one activity could be held for multiple sessions alone or together with other activities according to the needs of the relevant partners.

(I) Thematic Forums

In the context of promoting mutually beneficial and win-win bilateral and multilateral international cooperation in science and technology innovation and talent exchange in an open environment, relevant leaders, Chinese and foreign experts and scholars, and enterprise representatives will be invited to have discussions and share experience around topics like national and relevant local development priorities and industrial development directions.

(II) Project Cooperation

In line with the principle of targeted and practical matchmaking to facilitate more successful cooperation, partners will be invited to jointly determine the specific areas and themes by focusing on national and relevant local development priorities and industrial needs, demand information collected by partners will be pushed to foreign expert organizations and other overseas cooperation channels for matching purpose, and on-line and off-line project promotion conferences will be organized for highly matched projects between the supply and demand sides.

(III) Talent Exchange

For the purpose of satisfying relevant local industrial development and talent demand, the human resources service agencies working in partnership with the CIEP will be invited to timely organize talent recruitment, communication and exchange, etc. based on the talent demand information collected by relevant partners.

(IV) Investigation & Guidance

Foreign experts will be invited to conduct targeted investigation and give guidance for the difficulties of local industries or technical problems of enterprises.

III. Forms

In line with the principle of frugality, greater efficiency and convenience, the activities will be carried out on-line and off-line. Following on-line matchmaking and communication in the initial stage, foreign experts, project holders, and overseas talents will be invited to China at a proper time for field visits, exchanges and guidance when their cooperation intention is clearly expressed.

IV. Brand Activities

(Ⅰ) Parallel Sessions

Parallel sessions will be held in some provinces and cities, centering on relevant local key development areas and industrial development directions, by holding different activities such as thematic forums, project promotion meetings, talent exchange meetings, special trainings, and study visits to serve local economic development. [Hosted by the China International Talent Exchange Center and relevant provincial and municipal science and technology departments (committees and bureaus), undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel and relevant cooperating organizations]

(Ⅱ) Overseas Talents to Visit China

Various targeted activities of small scale and multiple sessions will be held based on the practical conditions of relevant partners, with a focus on the basic and applied scientific research, as well as major issues in economic and social development, issues of general interest and industrial development needs, and overseas experts and scholars from different academic and technical backgrounds, as well as technology holders, will be invited to carry out in-depth exchanges with the Chinese partners. [Led by relevant departments of the Ministry of Science and Technology, undertaken by the China International Talent Exchange Center, Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel and relevant cooperating organizations]

(Ⅲ) Science & Technology Diplomats' Service Action

Depending on the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, some diplomats from the science and technology division of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will be invited to carry out research and exchange activities in some provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government in China, introduce the status of technological innovation and talent exchange of their resident countries, and provide local science and technology authorities, enterprises and institutions with advice on carrying out international cooperation. [Undertaken by relevant departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Science and Technology and implemented by relevant provincial and municipal science and technology departments (committees and bureaus) and the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

(Ⅳ) The 6th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition

Focusing on the new generation of electronic information, digitalization and fashion, high-end equipment manufacturing, green and low-carbon development, new materials, biomedicine and health, marine economy and other industries, substation competitions will be held abroad and finals in Shenzhen to publicize and promote the innovation and entrepreneurship environment and talent policies in China, so as to effectively promote the implementation of overseas innovative talent projects. [Hosted by the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, and undertaken by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality and relevant district governments of Shenzhen]

(Ⅴ) The Venture Capital Day of Shenzhen

By cooperating with the brand Venture Capital Day of Shenzhen, we will create a special theme event during the Conference that involves organizing and planning online and offline project cooperation and roadshows for different industries and enterprises at different stages of development, which is integrated with the display and negotiation in the Exhibition and Promotion of Fintech Services. Moreover, we will strive to build up the resource leverage ability of the guiding funds of Shenzhen municipal governments at all levels and FOFs, so as to build Shenzhen into a fertile ground for venture capital investment. [Hosted by the Local Financial Regulatory Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, the Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, the Industry and Information Technology Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and the Nanshan People’s Government of Shenzhen Municipality, and undertaken by the Scientific and Technological Achievements and Intellectual Property Trading Center of Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Guiding Fund Investment Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Angel FOF Management Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Media Group and Shenzhen New Fortune Multimedia Co., Ltd.]

V. Service Fee Standards

Plans will be formulated in combination with the actual needs of each province, autonomous region and municipality. For details, please contact the Beijing Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP.

VI. Contact Information

Contact: Wang Yang, Guo Yan

Tel.: 010-58882487; 010-58882132

Email: wangyang@ciep.gov.cn

guoyan@ciep.gov.cn


Annex 5


Organization and Implementation Plan for 

the “Project Matchmaking” Section of the 21stCIEP


According to the General Work Plan for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals, the Conference will actively carry out the “Open Competition” activities through the EXPERTS ONLINE (the “EO system”) of the official website to deliver comprehensive, intelligent and precise project matchmaking and exchange services.

I.  Time

The project matchmaking service will be delivered on a regular basis throughout the year.

II. Contents

By virtue of the EO system of strong capability in resource integration, ease of use, and wide coverage, various functions like on-line publishing, on-line negotiation, special zone display and multilingual service are designed to provide an on-line platform for technology matching, scientific research cooperation, results transformation, job recruitment, etc. between domestic enterprises and public institutions and foreign (overseas) expert organizations and professional institutions.

The “Open Competition” activities will be carried out through the EO system. During the Conference, the "Project Cooperation List" and "Talent Demand List” will be prominently displayed in the main exhibition hall and each exhibition area off-line, giving information on supply and demand of projects, technologies, funds, talents, etc., enabling exhibitors to realize mutually beneficial cooperation in practical terms. In addition, information on supply and demand of projects, talents, etc. collected by the exhibitors in advance can be posted in a centralized manner on-line at other times, among which key project cooperation demand and talent demand information will be prominently published on the official website of the CIEP, and overseas cooperation channels will be invited at a proper time to announce the matchmaking results, so as to enable all parties concerned to realize mutually beneficial cooperation in practical terms. [Led by relevant departments of the Ministry of Science and Technology, undertaken by the China International Talent Exchange Center and Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

III. EO System Functions

1. User operation functions, such as on-line publishing, response, favorites, and comments.

2. User management functions, such as organization management, member management, and information changes.

3. Project matchmaking functions, such as project cooperation, talent demand, and talent resources.

4. Information display functions, such as organization profile, policy release, and news & trends.

IV. Process

(I) Submit supply and demand information regularly

Each organization is requested to collect and sort out the supply and demand information on various projects and talents based on their local industrial development needs and development priorities, and regularly fill in the Collection Forms for Supply and Demand Information of the Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (hereinafter referred to as “the Collection Forms”) which can be downloaded from the official website of the CIEP and send them to the email address specified by the CIEP within the corresponding period.

(II) Activate the user account of the system

The Organizing Committee of the CIEP will import all information of the Collection Forms from all organizations to the EO system, where a user account will be generated and sent to the email address provided by each organization, and select and publish key project and talent demand information. Each organization shall timely activate their user account of the EO system and continue to promote project matchmaking and cooperation by relying on the system resources.

(III) Make special requests in a timely manner

For various key project and talent demands which are not available for public release but in urgent need of services from the CIEP, please specify them in the Collection Forms and send them separately to the email address specified by the CIEP. The Organizing Committee of the CIEP will assist in finding suitable partners and talents by other means.

V. Service Fee Standards

The basic functions of the EO system are free of service charge. For value-added services, fees will be determined based on actual demands.

VI. Contact Information

Contact: Wang Yang, Guo Yan

Tel.: 010-58882487; 010-58882132

Email: EO@ciep.gov.cn


Annex 6


Organization and Implementation Plan for 

the “On-line Conference” Section of the 21st CIEP


According to the General Work Plan for the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals, the Conference will continue to provide exhibitors with services in the form of on-line conference on a regular basis.

I.  Time and Form

Services will be delivered on a regular basis throughout the year. With the official website of the CIEP as the platform, there will be the Virtual Exhibition Hall, Project Matchmaking, On-line Recruitment and other functional service areas.

II. Main Contents

(Ⅰ) Virtual Exhibition Hall

In combination with the offline exhibition content, in the form of multimedia including graphics, audio and video, and by virtue of information technologies represented by 3D, the Conference will set up street-style virtual exhibition halls and invite exhibitors in and out of China to set up exhibitions online to display the progress and results of international cooperation on technological innovation and international exchange of personnel, introduce policies, promote environment and resources, and share knowledge and experience. [Led by relevant departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Science and Technology, undertaken by the science and technology departments (committees and bureaus) of each province, autonomous region and municipality, and relevant partners, and implemented by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

(Ⅱ) Project Matchmaking

The Conference will release the technological innovation projects and talent supply and demand for domestic and foreign universities, research institutions, human resources institutions, technological innovation enterprises, domestic and foreign expert organizations and professional institutions through the Experts Online System (EO System). Moreover, centering on the key areas and industries of economic and social development, and in combination with online roadshows, live streamings, special zone displays and other service sectors, the Conference will carry out "Open Competition" to provide both suppliers and demanders with comprehensive, intelligent and precise alignment services. [Led by relevant departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Science and Technology, undertaken by the science and technology departments (committees and bureaus) of each province, autonomous region and municipality, and relevant partners, and implemented by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel]

(Ⅲ) Online Recruitment

By leveraging the official network of the Conference as a platform and co-operating with professional human resources service agencies, recruitment sectors for high-end overseas talents, foreign professionals, foreign students and young scientists in China, overseas returnees, and domestic talents will be set up to provide pragmatic, efficient and targeted recruitment services that meet the refined needs of employers. [Undertaken by relevant partners]

(Ⅳ) Online Services

1. Register and Login System

The official Internet platform account system of the CIEP will be established. Exhibitors and individuals can fill in registration information as needed, generate digital passes, and enjoy corresponding rights. After logging in, one can carry out information retrieval, information release, online negotiation, advertisement application and other operations according to different permissions.

2. Exhibition Hall Management System

For the whole business process involving pre-exhibition preparation, in-exhibition management and post-exhibition service, it will provide services including online booth reservation and management, reasonable booth planning, booth technical requirements, booth integration upload and back-stage management.

3. Online Conference System

As a useful supplement to offline exhibitions, the online conference system will provide online conferences, online live broadcasts, online exchanges and other auxiliary services for forums, special conferences, project matchmaking and other activities organized and implemented by overseas institutions that cannot participate in the exhibition on site due to COVID-19.

4. Advertising Services

By giving full play to the role of the Internet platform of the CIEP as the main window for international technological innovation cooperation and talent exchange, this kind of service will provide all-media delivery management solutions according to local needs, and provide users with one-stop service convenience.

5. Conference Information

This kind of service will release the news, notices, announcements and other important information related to the CIEP.

III. Preparation for Attending the CIEP

(I) According to the overall arrangement of the Ministry of Science and Technology (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) and Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, the on-line conference related organization and implementation matters will be specifically undertaken by the Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel. For details, please visit the official website of the CIEP (www.ciep.gov.cn) and contact the Shenzhen Working Group of the Organizing Committee of the CIEP.

(II) All organizations concerned are invited to actively participate in the Virtual Exhibition Hall, Project Matchmaking, On-line Recruitment and other activities based on their local industrial needs and actual situations.

IV. Contact Information

Contact: Deng Yungang, Ye Xiuwen

Tel.: 0755-81773205; 0755-81773047

Email: ciep2001@ciep.gov.cn