The International Exchange of Professionals - Thematic Event in Sustainable Development was successfully held during November 12-14, 2024 at Aloft Singapore Novena. The meeting was proudly hosted by World High Technology Society, efficiently operated by Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel and BIT Group Global Ltd., and received strong support from China Association for International Exchange of Personnel, IMarEST as well as DNV Singapore Pte. Ltd. It integrated 6 distinct parallel meetings together, which were The 12th Annual World Congress of Ocean, The 6th World Congress of Education, The 9th Annual Global Congress of Knowledge Economy, The 10th World Energy Congress, The 11th Annual World Congress of Food and Nutrition, and The 5th International Congress of Environment. Following the meticulous preparation, nearly 180 specialists from 41 countries and areas joined us in this endeavor.

The Opening Ceremony and Keynote Forum took place on the morning of the first day of the meeting, and the world-leading scientists, Mr. Esa Nikunen, General Director, Environment Services, City of Helsinki, Finland; Dr. Elaine Chapman, Deputy Head, University of Western Australia, Australia; Dr. Koh Chan Ghee, Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Dr. Les Alexander, CEO, The Battery Innovation Center, USA; Dr. Michael Owen, Professor, Brock University, Canada; Dr. Wei Liu, Full Professor, GGC School of Science and Technology, USA; Mr. Andrew Wong, Regional Manager, APAC, IMarEST, Singapore presented the keynote lectures. Dr. Wei Liu moderated the two parts and did a very excellent job. Mr. Esa Nikunen gave welcome speeches at the opening and expressed great gratitude to the presence of all delegates, speakers and participants and particularly wished all the guests a memorable stay in Singapore on behalf of the organizing committee. Eminent session speakers from various reputed companies and Universities made their resplendent presence and addressed the gathering. As with previous editions, the cluster meeting is known for uplifting the future of the research fields by encouraging scientists and fellow researchers to present their work through oral &video speeches and poster presentations. Hot topics on Ocean, Education, Knowledge Economy, Energy, Food & Nutrition, Environment etc.. were hotly discussed and exchanged by presenters and visitors in the three-day’s diversified program. Conference organizers took the privilege of felicitating Keynote Speakers, Chair and Co-chairs whose support made conference a great success and also thank all other attendees who contributed a lot for the smooth functioning of the event.

Before and after the conference, we received warm support and valuable suggestions from the delegates on how to better plan and organize the next conference. With the enormous feedback from the participants and supporters, our 2025 meetings will be more successful. We look forward to meeting you all next year.