Dear AICM Members,

We are pleased to announce that the AICM AI and Digitalization Working Group will hold a special sharing and exchange workshop on Friday, September 18, 2026 in Shanghai.

This event will focus on AI for R&D and AI for BI best practices in the chemical sector, featuring in-depth presentations by industry experts. Mr. Gong Yong, Leader of the AICM AI & Digitalization Working Group, will moderate a panel discussion on the latest trends and applications in AI development.

We warmly invite you to join us. Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues in relevant departments within your company. We look forward toexploring the future of AI and digitalization in the chemical industry together with you!

Event Details

• Date: Friday, September 18, 2026  (afternoon)

• Venue: Shanghai

• Language: Chinese (the first presentation will be delivered in English)

• Transportation: Public transport is recommended

Agenda Overview

13:30 – 13:45     Opening & Welcome Remarks

13:45 – 14:15     The Eyes of AI: Unlocking Computer Vision for R&D

Speaker: William MONTEIRO (R&D Data Scientist, Arkema)

（Session in English）

14:15 – 14:45     Finance-Business Integration: BI Exploration and Profit Penetration in Chemical Groups, Speaker: Zhang Shusheng (FanRuan)

14:45 – 15:15     Talent Models and Organizational Evolution in the AI Era, Speaker: Mei Jie (FanRuan)

15:15 – 16:30     Panel Discussion, Facilitator: Gong Yong (Leader of AICM AI & Digitalization Working Group; Greater China CIO, Arkema)

Registration

• This event is open to AICM members only.

• Please register via the AICM website at:
       http://aicm.cn/cms/f/list-jqhd.html 

• Upon successful registration, you will receive separate emails with venue details.

• Seats are limited. If you are unable to attend after  registering, please cancel your registration or notify the AICM staff by email, so that your seat can be released to other interested members.

• For any inquiries, please contact Erin Lu at: erinlu@aicm.cn