The opening ceremony was chaired by Professor Li Guangxian, Supervisor of the Chinese Materials Research Society and First Vice President of the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS). Academician Wei Bingbo, President of CMRS, delivered the opening address.

In his speech, he emphasized that CMRS will support Wuzhou's recycled new materials industry in advancing toward high-precision and cutting-edge development. Efforts will be accelerated to establish R&D centers and industrial pilot bases, gradually forming a world-class recycled new materials industrial base that leads domestically and holds significant international influence. He called on scientists and technicians to closely align with national strategic needs, fulfill their mission, leverage the power of technological innovation, and vigorously promote the high-quality development of the recycled new materials industry.

Wang Jinzhan, Secretary of the Secretariat of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), also delivered a speech. He pointed out that recycled new materials serve as a key enabler for addressing resource constraints and driving green transformation, playing a crucial role in developing new quality productive forces and advancing the "dual carbon" goals. He noted that Wuzhou's recycled new materials industry cluster demonstrates significant scale effects, distinctive features, and prominent advantages. Through academic exchanges, industry matchmaking, cooperation signings, and exhibitions, this conference will pool innovative achievements and resources in the recycled new materials industry, further fueling the high-quality development of Wuzhou's recycled new materials sector. CAST, he stated, is fully implementing central government directives, leveraging the outcomes of the 26th CAST Annual Meeting to deepen and expand the transformation and application of scientific achievements. It will enrich the collaboration models and content between national societies and local regions under the "Sci-Tech China" brand, contributing to Guangxi's high-quality development and supporting national strategies. CAST will continue to serve as a bridge, facilitating precise connections among industry, technology, and talent, and supporting the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development as well as high-quality industrial growth.

Academician Wang Yuzhong delivered a report titled "Chemical Recycling and Upcycling of Polymer Materials."

Academician Zhu Meifang presented on "Green, Low-Carbon Recycling and Application Technologies of Fiber Materials."

Professor Chu Shuangjie spoke on "Key Technology Development and Application of Titanium and Titanium Alloy Recycling."

Wu Gaohui shared insights on "New Technologies for Recycling Beryllium from Waste into Beryllium-Aluminum Materials and Their Prospects."

During the opening ceremony, the "Gathering Talents in Guangxi • High-Level Experts Guangxi Tour (Wuzhou)" activity was launched. The Wuzhou Municipal People's Government and the Chinese Materials Research Society signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and the "CMRS Wuzhou Recycled New Materials Collaborative Innovation Center" was inaugurated. Several investment promotion projects in the recycled new materials industry were also signed on site.

Currently, the recycled new materials industry is experiencing a period of overlapping opportunities in "policy support, market access, and development prospects." The hosting of this conference will bring new development opportunities to the industry. The Chinese Materials Research Society will work to ensure the effective implementation of the conference outcomes, accelerate the transformation of the recycled new materials industry toward high-end, intelligent, and green development, and fully commit to building an innovation and development hub for the recycled new materials industry.