Creating a Blueprint for Intelligent Computing, Discussing the Future of Embedded Intelligence
August 15-17, 2025, the 23rd CCF National Embedded Systems Conference, hosted by the China Computer Federation (CCF), successfully concluded in Xi’an. The conference, themed “Building Core Technologies for a Smart Future,” was jointly organized by the Xi’an Flight Automatic Control Research Institute of China Aviation Industry Corporation and the CCF Embedded Systems Committee, attracting hundreds of top scholars, industry experts, and corporate representatives from home and abroad to discuss cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications of embedded systems in fields such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, and the Internet of Things.
Opening Ceremony: A New Chapter of Wisdom
At the opening ceremony, CCF Deputy Secretary-General Zang Genlin and the Director of the Embedded Systems Committee, Guo Bing, delivered speeches, warmly welcoming the guests. Director Guo emphasized that embedded systems, as one of the core technologies of the intelligent era, are driving the digital transformation and upgrading of various industries. Pu Youhua, Secretary of the Xi’an Flight Automatic Control Research Institute of China Aviation Industry Corporation, as a representative of the organizers, congratulated the conference on its successful convening. The opening ceremony also featured a donation ceremony for embedded computers, which became a highlight of the conference.
Main Forum: Cutting-edge Technologies and Industry Insights
During the main forum, six invited reports showcased the latest developments of embedded systems in several key areas. Professor Wang Xuewen, representing Academician Huang Wei’s team, presented on “Building New Productive Forces, Creating a Strong Nation in Flexible Electronics,” discussing the importance of flexible electronics technology from a national strategic perspective. Researcher Du Yanwei, Deputy Director of the Automatic Control Institute of China Aviation Industry Corporation, provided an in-depth analysis of the development trends and technical challenges of next-generation airborne distributed systems. Professor Zhai Jidong from Tsinghua University shared innovative results in memory management and compilation optimization related to key technologies of large model inference systems. Professors Wu Fan from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Wang Shangguang from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and Yin Yongfeng from Beihang University also presented cutting-edge insights from the perspectives of edge intelligence technology, low-orbit satellite systems, and key software for aerospace.
Sub-forums: Diverse Topics Spark Innovation
The conference also featured 12 sub-forums covering topics such as national fund frontier exploration, high-security and reliable hardware and software design, innovation among young scholars, and RISC-V ecological applications, providing a platform for in-depth exchanges and intellectual collisions among participants. Young scholars and industry representatives actively participated, showcasing the vibrant energy in the field of embedded systems.
Networking Dinner: Strengthening Collaborative Ties
This conference also specially arranged an award dinner, providing a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for communication among guests. Guo Bing, Director of the CCF Embedded Systems Committee, and Du Yanwei, Deputy Director of the Xi’an Flight Automatic Control Research Institute, delivered speeches during the dinner, thanking experts, scholars, and corporate representatives for their support of the conference, and expressing hopes for broader cooperation in the field of embedded systems in the future. During the dinner, attendees discussed technology trends and shared industry experiences, further deepening the connection between academia and industry.
Committee Meeting: Planning Future Development
After the dinner, the CCF Embedded Systems Committee held its annual work meeting, chaired by Professor Xie Guoqi, Secretary of the CCF Embedded Systems Committee from Hunan University, with participation from several key members of the committee. The meeting summarized the committee’s achievements over the past year and engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as the development trends of embedded system technologies, industry-academia-research cooperation models, and the cultivation of young talents. The meeting also reviewed the preparation plans for the next conference, further clarifying the future development direction of the committee.
Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration: Building an Intelligent Future
This conference not only gathered the wisdom of academia and industry but also promoted the innovation and application of embedded system technologies through in-depth dialogues between industry, academia, and research. The “Embedded Systems Development Trend Report” released by Zhang Kailong, Deputy Director of the CCF Embedded Systems Committee, provides important references for industry development. As embedded intelligent technologies continue to penetrate fields such as aerospace and industrial IoT, China’s independent innovation capabilities and industrial competitiveness in this field will usher in a new leap.On the day after the conference concluded, members of the Embedded Systems Committee, including Chen Mingsong, Xie Guoqi, and He Xiaoqing, along with more than 20 others, visited the original site of 618, the Zan Ling Memorial Hall, and the Smart Flight Museum, further confirming that the technology of embedded systems must keep pace with the times and evolve.
Looking AheadNew InteractionsFuture Development Blueprint
The successful hosting of the 23rd CCF National Embedded Systems Conference highlights the important role of CCF in promoting academic exchanges and industry integration. In the future, CCF will continue to work with various sectors to deepen the research and application of embedded system technologies, injecting strong momentum into the innovative development of the intelligent era.
