On August 27, 2025, the "Third E-Paper Industry Innovation Conference (ePIC 2025)" was grandly held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center during the 24th International Internet of Things Exhibition, under the guidance of the E-Paper Industry Alliance and co-organized by CINNO ePaper Insight, the Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association, and the Shenzhen Commercial Display System Industry Promotion Association. Leaders from industry associations, leading experts, and representatives from upstream and downstream companies in the industry chain gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on core topics such as technological innovation, application expansion, and ecosystem development in the e-paper industry, aiming to jointly propel the e-paper industry to new heights.
Leader's Remarks: Charting a Blueprint for Industry Development
At the beginning of the conference, Chen Jianghan, Vice President of the Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association and Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Wulian Media Co., Ltd., delivered an opening speech, welcoming guests and sharing his insights and expectations for the development of the e-paper industry.
Chen Jianghan, Vice President of the Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association
Afterwards, Chen Rengui, Executive Chairman of the E-Paper Industry Alliance and Senior Vice President of BOE Group, took the stage to deliver a speech, reviewing the development achievements of the e-paper industry and envisioning future innovation directions.
Chen Rengui, Executive Chairman of the E-Paper Industry Alliance and Senior Vice President of BOE Group
Followed by this, Bai Weimin, former Deputy Inspector of the Electronics Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Honorary President of the Commercial Display Branch of the China Electronics Federation, delivered a speech. From a macro perspective of industry development, he provided ideas for the advancement of the e-paper industry.
Bai Weimin, former Deputy Inspector of the Electronics Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Industry Contribution Award Presentation: A Tribute to Industry Promoters
After Bai Weimin's speech, the conference entered the important award ceremony. During his tenure, Bai Weimin made significant contributions to the development of mainland China's LCD display industry and cross-strait cooperation. Even after retirement, he remained active in the display industry. In January 2025, he pushed for the import tariff on e-paper display modules to be reduced from 8% to a temporary zero tariff, saving local companies nearly 100 million yuan in tariffs annually. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, the Executive Council of the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance resolved to present him with the "2025 Industry Contribution Award." At the ceremony, Chen Rengui, Executive Chairman of the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance, presented the award to Bai Weimin, and guests witnessed this exciting moment.
2025 Industry Contribution Award
Keynote Speech and Innovation Review: Insights into New Industry Dynamics
CINNO ePaper Insight Chief Analyst Zhou Hua delivered a keynote speech titled "New Trends and New Landscapes in the E-Paper Industry Development in 2024-2025." Drawing on his extensive research experience, he analyzed the future development direction of the e-paper industry from multiple perspectives.
CINNO ePaper Insight Chief Analyst Zhou Hua
E-Paper Industry Alliance Secretary-General Zuo Qiang delivered a speech titled "2024-2025 E-Paper Industry Innovation and Creativity Review," systematically reviewing the industry's innovative achievements across various sectors over the past year and showcasing the vibrant innovation atmosphere within the e-paper industry.
E-Paper Industry Alliance Secretary-General Zuo Qiang
The conference followed with the 2024-2025 E-Paper Industry Creativity and Innovation "Firsts" Awards Ceremony. After the selection process, four companies—AOC Technology Co., Ltd., Qixin Optoelectronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Ruifeng Optoelectronics Co., Ltd., and AOC Electronics Technology (Fuzhou) Co., Ltd.—received "First" awards in the Product Creativity category; four companies—Jiangxi Xingtai Technology Co., Ltd., Changsha Fengzhuo Communication Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Zhilin Technology Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Meikai Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.—received "First" awards in the Product Innovation category. Chen Rengui, Executive Chairman of the E-Paper Industry Alliance, and Xiao Xuming, Executive Vice Chairman, presented the awards to the "First" companies for e-paper product creativity/innovation for the 2024-25 year.
2024-25 E-Paper Industry Product Creativity/Innovation "First" Awards
Six companies—Zhejiang Dongfang Kemai Electronics Co., Ltd., Beijing Dashang Technology Co., Ltd., Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd., Hefei Microcrystalline Materials Technology Co., Ltd., E Ink Technology Co., Ltd., and Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd.—received awards in the Technology Innovation category. Bai Weimin, former Deputy Inspector of the Electronics Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, presented the awards to the "First" companies for e-paper technology innovation for the 2024-25 year.
2024-25 Electronic Paper Industry Technology Innovation "First" Award Ceremony
Feng Yunliang, General Manager of the ESL Product Line at Hanshow Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech titled "Intelligently Connected Ecosystem, Sharing the Future - The Global Path from Innovation-Driven to Value-Sharing," sharing the development path and practical experience of the electronic paper industry in the context of globalization.
Feng Yunliang, General Manager of the ESL Product Line at Hanshow Technology
Dr. Yang Dehong, Vice Chairman of the Digital Commerce Industry Standardization Technical Committee of the Ministry of Commerce, delivered a speech titled "Connectivity Promotes Growth: Building an Ecosystem for China's Electronic Price Label Industry," deeply analyzing the significance and implementation path of building an ecosystem for China's electronic price label industry.
Yang Dehong, Vice Chairman of the Digital Commerce Industry Standardization Technical Committee of the Ministry of Commerce
Technological Frontiers and Ecosystem Collaboration: Building a New Future for the Industry
During the afternoon session, Lin Jianhong, Deputy Director of IoT Product Management at E Ink Co., Ltd., delivered a presentation titled "Technical Roadmap and Planning for Large-Screen Commercial Color E-Paper Displays," detailing the development path for color technology in large-screen commercial e-paper displays.
Lin Jianhong, Deputy Director of IoT Product Management at E Ink Co., Ltd.
Fang Jijun, General Manager of Shenzhen Golden Asia Pacific Technology Co., Ltd., presented "Multi-Effect Display Driver Solutions for Medium and Large-Sized Color E-Paper Displays," providing a comprehensive driver solution for color e-paper displays.
Fang Jijun, General Manager of Golden Asia Pacific Technology Co., Ltd.
CINNO Research Research Director Liu Yushi presented a presentation titled "Global Development Strategies and Research for Large-Screen Commercial Color E-Paper Displays," analyzing the global development trends and market expansion strategies for large-screen commercial color e-paper displays.
CINNO Research Research Director Liu Yushi
Zhao Zhigang, Researcher at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, presented a presentation titled "New Technologies for Fabry-Perot Cavity Electrochromic Displays," showcasing emerging e-paper technologies beyond mainstream electrophoretic e-paper.
Zhao Zhigang, Researcher at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ouyang Hongjun, Founder of Shenzhen Meikai Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a presentation titled "AI Technology Empowers Innovation in E-paper Image Display Applications," showcasing the innovative achievements and potential of combining AI technology with e-paper applications.
Ouyang Hongjun, Founder of Meikai Innovation
Wang Hai, Business Director of Shenzhen CIMC Easy Rent Technology Co., Ltd., presented "A Panoramic Application Case Study and Value Analysis of E-paper Waybills in Unitized Logistics," introducing the practical application value of e-paper in the logistics industry.
Wang Hai, Business Director of CIMC Easy Rent Technology
Liang Xingang, Industry Advisor of the International Starlight Wireless Short-Range Communication Alliance and General Manager of Beijing Yuanxiaowei Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech titled "Starlight Technology Empowers Innovation in the E-Paper Industry," exploring new opportunities in integrating Starlight short-range wireless communication technology with the e-paper industry.
Liang Xingang, General Manager of Beijing Yuanxiaowei Technology and Industry Advisor of the International Starlight Alliance
The conference held a joint signing ceremony between the International Starlight Alliance and the E-Paper Industry Alliance. Representatives of both parties, Shi Jinglin, Chairman of the International Starlight Wireless Short-Range Communication Alliance, and Chen Rengui, Executive Chairman of the E-Paper Industry Alliance, signed a cooperation agreement to jointly promote the establishment of an e-paper working group. Representatives from HiSilicon, Xingtai Technology, TCL Huaxing Optoelectronics, Hanshuo Technology, Renwei Electronics, Onrui Micro, Tailing Micro, Xinwei Intelligent, Yuanxiaowei Technology, and Weilian Technology took the stage to witness this important moment.
Signing Ceremony between the International Starlight Alliance and the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance
Fang Hong, Chairman of Nanjing Woxu Communication Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech titled "E-paper Empowers Paperless Smart Factories," elaborating on the important role of e-paper in smart factory development.
Fang Hong, Chairman of Woxu Communication
Finally, Zuo Qiang, Secretary-General of the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance, delivered a summary report on the "E-paper Industry Ecosystem Map Construction and Achievements," comprehensively outlining the achievements of the e-paper industry ecosystem, bringing the conference to a successful conclusion.
Zuo Qiang, Secretary-General of the Electronic Paper Industry Alliance
Meanwhile, in the 1,200-square-meter Electronic Paper Industry Alliance Zone, over 30 companies from across the entire e-paper industry presented the latest technologies and applications of e-paper.
In the special zone, there are many exciting workshops based on handwriting technology, high-resolution full-color e-paper technology routes, large-screen color e-paper commercial displays, micro-energy harvesting technology, and global manufacturing.
