Dear experts, scholars, and industry colleagues,
Greetings!
The 4th World Shiology Forum will held in Haikou, Hainan, China on Oct 10-13, 2023, with the theme of “‘Eat+Food’ System and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.Participants will engage in discussions surrounding the sustainable development of the “eat+food” system and its role in promoting the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The forum will consist of four units, with each unit featuring two meetings, each meeting focusing on a specific topic (a total of eight topics). Each meeting will feature a keynote speaker (a renowned expert, scholar, or industry colleague), several guest speakers (scholars, representatives of entrepreneurs), and other participants are welcome to participate in the discussion during the Q&A session.
Topics of this year's forum are:
Unit 1: Hunger Problem for 800 Million People
Topic 1: Provide Constant Technical Support on Food Domestication for Starving Region
Topic 2: How to Build a Sustainable System to Deliver Food Assistance
Unit 2: Solution to Food Safety Issues for 3 Billion People
Topic 3: How to Solve Food Safety Issues in Food Domestication
Topic 4: How to Solve Food Safety Issues in Food Processing
Unit 3: Promote Shiology Education to Prolong Life-Span
Topic 5: Promote Shiology Education and Improve the Coupling between Food and Body
Topic 6: Promote Shiology Education and Save Social Medical Resources
Unit 4: Build a Digital Platform Concerning Everyone’s Eating
Topic 7: A Digital Link among Food, Tools, Eaters and Industry Practitioners
Topic 8: The Value of a “Eat+Food” Platform for Individual Health and Social Harmony
The 4th World Shiology Forum will have seats for government officials, scholars, brands, media, and more. It is anticipated that over 300 people will attend the event. Distinguished guests will include officials from international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme, as well as ambassadors from countries like France and Italy. The forum will feature renowned experts and scholars from prestigious institutions like the University of Cambridge, Yale University, New York University, Peking University, and the University of Tokyo, who will present groundbreaking perspectives and share cutting-edge research findings. Leading figures from prominent industry enterprises such as COFCO Group, Nestlé, Marriott International, Chuying Agro-pastoral Group, and Dadong Catering will also attend the forum to explore current global food challenges and opportunities, and share successful experiences and practices. The organizing committee will select outstanding papers/cases for the forum proceedings and award certificates and cash prizes to encourage academic research and practical application.
Individuals interested in applying to attend the forum can submit the registration application through the link https://hou.easteat.com/shiology/ or by sending an email to WSF.office@shiology.world. After the submitted content has been reviewed and approved by the organizing committee of the forum, a formal invitation will be extended to the applicant. We will provide you with elegant accommodations and exquisite dining, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience during your participation in the conference. Besides, a subsidy for airfare will be provided to each scholar who has successfully obtained a scholar seat at the forum. For detailed information about the event and participation guidelines, please refer to the following link:
Yours sincerely
Organizing Committee of the World Shiology Forum
About The World Shiology Forum
Shiology, a shortened term for the scinece of “eat+food”, is an innovative discipline established and gradually refined by Mr. Liu Guangwei, the president of the Shiology Research Institute in Beijing, China. The prefix “Shi” comes from a Chinese character “Shi”, which in Chinese has a dual meaning including the verb “eat”, as well as the noun “food”. Thus, we use a formula to explain “Shi”: Shi=Eat+Food. This interdisciplinary field is dedicated to “eat+food” affairs, with a focus on each individual eater, and aims to extend human health-span, foster a harmonious social order, and promote sustainable coexistence between humans and nature.
In today's world, we face a multitude of “eat+food” issues, including hunger, food waste, threats to food safety, and health problems caused by unhealthy eating habits. Currently, over 800 million people still suffer from hunger, while nearly 2 billion people are grappling with obesity and chronic diseases resulting from excessive consumption. In September 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit unveiled the “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, which established 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide the construction of a sustainable society over the next 15 years, addressing crucial problems that need to be solved. Among these goals, 12 are directly related to “eat+food”, highlighting the fact that without comprehensive and effective solutions to “eat+food” issues, the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals will remain elusive.
In this context, the World Shiology Forum was founded in 2017. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and based on the concept of “Shiology”, our forum seeks to establish a “eat+food” order that care about the needs of the world's 8 billion people, with the ambitious goal of achieving an average lifespan of 100 years (8B×100Y) in this century. Inspired by the Davos Forum, the World Shiology Forum has emerged as a prestigious international platform for dialogue, aiming to comprehensively address “eat+food” issues and promote sustainable development for all of humanity.
Since its inception in 2017, the World Shiology Forum has successfully organized three forums and one symposiums in China, Japan, and Turkey. These events, along with the release of five outcome documents, have provided policymakers, industry leaders, and professionals with a comprehensive and specialized reference point, contributing to the intellectual discourse and development of the global “eat+food” industry.
The City Of The 4th Forum
Haikou is the capital and largest city of Hainan Province in China, located in the northern part of Hainan Island. Hainan Island is located on the south coast of China, between 18°10′ - 20°10′ north latitude. Hainan has a warm and humid climate, making it suitable for tourism and residence. The average temperature in Hainan is around 24℃ throughout the year, with an average temperature of around 28℃ in summer and around 18℃ in winter.Its beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural history have attracted many tourists from all over the world. The Chinese government announced the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port in early June 2020. From July 1st of the same year, the offshore duty-free policy for Hainan entitled each an annual offshore shopping quota of 100,000 CNY. Hainan has resumed visa-free entry from March 2023. In the future, the whole island will operate under closed customs and implement a "zero tariff" trade system.
Haikou is the political, economic, and cultural center of Hainan Province. It is a modern city with thriving business centers, shopping districts, and modern port facilities.Haikou boasts abundant tourism resources and attractions. One of the highlights is its beautiful beaches, such as Dongzhai Port and West Coast. These beaches attract numerous visitors with their pristine sands and clear waters, offering an ideal place for vacations and water activities. Haikou is also home to many cultural and historical sites, including Wenchang Pavilion, Five Officials' Memorial Temple, and Qiongtai Academy. These landmarks showcase Haikou's rich history and unique cultural traditions.In addition to the attractions, Haikou is a culinary paradise. Hainan cuisine is renowned for its unique flavors and textures, and visitors can indulge in a variety of seafood delicacies and local specialties.
With its warm and humid climate, Haikou is a year-round destination for tourism. Whether it's enjoying beach vacations, exploring historical and cultural sites, or savoring delicious food, Haikou offers a diverse range of choices for visitors.
Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center is a mega exhibition and convention complex integrating conferences, exhibitions, hotel, leisure and commerce, and an important platform and carrier for the development of modern service industry in Haikou. Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center can host an exhibition area of 120,000 square meters capable of large-scale international exhibitions, and holding various kinds of large-scale conferences and various forms of festivals, competitions, performances, banquets and other activities. It has become a high-end service platform for international official and business activities in Hainan Province, and also a unique "city card" of Haikou.
Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center has a total construction area of 338,000m2, including 237,200m2 above ground and 100,800m2 underground. It is composed of the Exhibition Center, Conference Center A and Conference Center B. With the green and low-carbon concept, the whole building reflects high-quality and reasonable planning and design, integrates the sea elements, creates a stylized exhibition building, and also reflects the overall tension of the project. The shape of the building is like a flying seagull, undulating like a sea wave. The holes of different sizes symbolize the rich and diverse life of the ocean, foreshadowing that Hainan will grow rapidly again in the new opportunities.
The main venue for this forum is located at the Conference Center A, specifically in the Grand Ballroom on the second floor. Covering an expansive area of 4320m2, the Grand Ballroom can accommodate a maximum of 3000 individuals for simultaneous sessions. It offers the flexibility to be used as a standalone space or partitioned into multiple medium-sized meeting rooms. The venue is renowned for its distinctive ambiance and offers the added advantage of picturesque views of the Qiongzhou Strait, which can be enjoyed right outside the Grand Ballroom.
Haikou Marriott Hotel located at No. 292 Binhai Avenue, Xiuying District, Haikou. As the designated accommodation for this forum, the hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the main venue, Hainan International Convention&Exhibition Center.
Comprising of 8 palace-style buildings, Haikou Marriott Hotel embodies the grandeur and elegance of traditional Chinese culture. With a magnificent three-story high lobby and exquisite artwork, the hotel creates an atmosphere of mystery and Eastern charm that is truly captivating. Recognized with the prestigious Luban Award in the Chinese construction industry, it is also one of the top ten architectural landmarks in Hainan Province.
All guest rooms at the hotel offer panoramic views of the sea, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the ocean. Step onto the balcony, feel the sea breeze on your face, and embrace the breathtaking vista of the endless sky and sea. The hotel features a variety of dining options, serving a wide range of international cuisines. The Man Ho Chinese Restaurant specializes in classic Cantonese dishes and authentic Hainan cuisine, while the Island Bistro is renowned for its seafood barbecue buffet and offers a children's playground, allowing you to dine with ease while taking care of your little ones. For a more tranquil experience, visit the Big Fish & Bar, where you can enjoy signature cocktails, afternoon tea with a touch of Tang Dynasty, and witness the stunning sunset hues, creating a sense of serenity.
The hotel boasts three swimming pools and six natural hot springs, including a large-scale ecological pool, a 928m2 adult pool, a children's pool, a water bridge, and six natural hot spring pools sourced from 800 meters underground, rich in various mineral elements. Additional facilities include steam rooms, sauna rooms, two indoor massage hot spring baths, a fitness center, and a 165m2 children's club. Furthermore, the hotel features a 2,000m2 garden lawn and a landmark tree known as the "Tree of Happiness," which has witnessed countless joyous moments of newlyweds over the past 50 years.
Should you wish to explore the surrounding area, Haikou Marriott Hotel is approximately a 3-minute drive from the Far Eastern Plaza Shopping Center, a 7-minute drive from Wuyuan River Wetland Park offering an ecological adventure, and a 9-minute drive from the Holiday Beach, where you can enjoy the sandy beach and the vibrant atmosphere of summer.
Agenda
Oct. 9th |
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09:00 — 21:00 |
Registration |
Oct. 10th |
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09:00 — 10:00 |
Opening Ceremony |
10:00 — 13:00 |
Unit 1: Hunger Problem for 800 Million People |
Topic 1 |
Provide Constant Technical Support on Food Domestication for Starving Region |
Topic 2 |
How to Build a Sustainable System to Deliver Food Assistance |
15:00 — 18:00 |
Unit 2: Solution to Food Safety Issues for 3 Billion People |
Topic 3 |
How to Solve Food Safety Issues in Food Domestication |
Topic 4 |
How to Solve Food Safety Issues in Food Processing |
Oct. 11th |
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09:00 — 12:00 |
Unit 3: Promote Shiology Education to Prolong Life-Span |
Topic 5 |
Promote Shiology Education and Improve the Coupling between Food and Body |
Topic 6 |
Promote Shiology Education and Save Social Medical Resources |
14:00 ~ 16:15 |
Unit 4: Build a Digital Platform Concerning Everyone’s Eating |
Topic 7 |
A Digital Link among Food, Tools, Eaters and Industry Practitioners |
Topic 8 |
The Value of a “Eat+Food” Platform for Individual Health and Social Harmony |
16:30~ 17:30 |
Announce Hainan Island Deceleration |
18:30 ~ 21:00 |
Red Chef Hat Charity Dinner |
Oct. 12th |
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09:00 — 18:00 |
Visit Sustainable “Eat+Food” Enterprises in Hainan |
Oct. 13th |
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All Day |
Return |
Registration
Scholar Seats
1. Registration:
Scholars interested in applying for the scholar seats can submit the registration application through the link https://hou.easteat.com/shiology/ or by sending an email to WSF.office@shiology.world. Please submit your proposed paper title and an abstract of the content (related to sustainable development of the “eat+food” system, ideally aligning with one of the forum topics) by July 31, 2023. There is no language restriction.
2. Invitation Notification:
Upon review and approval by the forum organizing committee, applicants whose submissions meet the evaluation criteria will receive a formal invitation to participate in the forum.
3. Paper Selection:
Participants are requested to submit their papers online to the organizing committee before Sept 30, 2023. The forum organizing committee will select outstanding academic papers and award each paper a “Shiology Outstanding Paper Award” certificate with a cash prize of 20,000 CNY.
4. Forum Proceedings:
Selected outstanding papers will be included in “Proceedings of the 4th World Shiology Forum: Sustainable ‘Eat+Food’ System”.
5. Conference Benefits:
Participating scholars will receive free board and lodging during the conference in Haikou.
The forum will offer travel subsidies to scholars . The subsidy scheme based on the direct flight distance between the scholar's location city and Haikou is as follows ：
1. For scholars from within China, a subsidy of 100 CNY per 100 kilometers will be granted.
2. For scholars from outside China, a subsidy of 150 CNY per 100 kilometers will be granted.
For distances less than 100 kilometers, the subsidy will be calculated as if it were 100 kilometers. If there is no direct flight between the scholar's location city and Haikou, the calculation will be based on the straight-line distance between the two cities(using the distance between the respective airports as the reference).
Brand Seats
Registration:
Business-representatives interested in applying for the brand seats can submit the registration application through the link https://hou.easteat.com/shiology/ or by sending an email to WSF.office@shiology.world. Please submit the the title and abstract of your practical cases (related to sustainable development of the “eat+food” system, ideally aligning with one of the forum topics) by July 31, 2023. There is no language restriction.
2.Invitation Notification:
Upon review and approval by the forum organizing committee, applicants whose submissions meet the evaluation criteria will receive a formal invitation to participate in the forum.
3.Case Selection:
Participants are requested to submit their complete cases online to the organizing committee before Sept 30, 2023.
4.Forum Proceedings:
Selected outstanding practical cases will be included in the “Proceedings of the 4th World Shiology Forum: Classical Cases of Sustainable ‘Eat+Food’ System”.
