OnAugust 22, the15th Asian Conference on Reproductive Biotechnologyofficially opened inNanning, hosted by theSchoolof Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, and co-organized by theGuangxi Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Associationand theKey Laboratory of Livestock Breeding and Disease Prevention, Guangxi.

Wang Honghu, Vice Chairman of the Guangxi Association for Science and Technology, andYu Wenjin, Vice President of Guangxi University, attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks. The opening ceremony also featured keynote presentations from distinguished experts, includingAcademician Li Jinsong(Chinese Academy of Sciences),Nam-Hyung Kim(Academician of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Professor at Chungbuk National University),Sun Qingyuan(Chief Scientific Advisor, Guangdong Second People’s Hospital, Reproductive Medicine Center), andLiu Pengtao(Professor, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong).

Wang Honghu emphasized that the conference serves not only as amajor academic event in reproductive biotechnology in Asia, but also as animportant platform for experts to discuss development and foster collaboration. He expressed confidence that joint efforts by scholars wouldadvance research and applications in reproductive biotechnology, benefiting more people and providing solid support for high-quality economic and social development in the region.

Yu Wenjin noted that this year’s conference aligns withcurrent scientific and societal needs, promoting thecross-border sharing of the latest research achievementsand discussions on future directions. The event aims tostrengthen scientific cooperation between China and ASEAN countries, enhancecollaborative innovation in reproductive biotechnology across Asia, and providenew momentum and platforms for translating fundamental research into practical applications.

The conference, themed“Empowering Animal and Human Health through Reproductive Biotechnology”, gathered over300 experts, scholars, and industry representativesfrom China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Pakistan, and other countries. Participants engaged infive specialized forumscovering topics such asgamete and embryo development, reproductive regulation, and animal cloning and gene editing, exchanging insights on thelatest advancements and applications in reproductive biotechnology.