The 2017 International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Kunshan), co-organized by the China Association of Science and Technology, the Association of Science and Technology of Jiangsu and the Kunshan Municipal Government, is scheduled to be held from November 15 to 16 in Kunshan. The conference aims to connect global innovation resources with the needs of local companies as part of the city’s effort to promote innovation and entrepreneurship and attract overseas experts to unlock their creativity and entrepreneurship in the city. The program of the conference includes: the plenary session, overseas project roadshows and the project matchmaking sessions, the HOME session, thematic sessions as well as visits to local companies, towns and EDZs. The conference will be attended by approximately 50 international participants, including technology experts from leading innovative countries and regions, such as Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea, as well as representatives from foreign technology organizations such as the Chinese Association for Science and Technology-USA, and the German-Chinese Alliance for Industry 4.0. Domestic participants include representatives from interested companies, hi-tech parks, venture capitals, universities, research institutes as well as government officials. The conference mainly targets technology transfer projects in smart manufacturing including robotics, smart factory and artificial intelligence.