A summit highlighting sensor and intelligent system application opened in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on Sept 9, bringing experts and industry leaders from home and abroad together to discuss the latest achievements in the industry, as well as its future direction. 

Jointly hosted by Wuxi Micro-Nano Industry Development Co, China Sensor Industry Alliance and Wuxi Intelligent Industry Association (CSIAWII), the International Summit of Sensor and Intelligent System Application invited industry leaders and academics from countries and regions including China, the United States and Germany to speak freely, exchange ideas, share experience and build consensus. 

As the first event of the 2017 World Internet of Things Exposition (WIOT), the summit was also attended by Peng Hongbing, deputy director of the Department of Electronics, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; and Gao Yaguang, deputy mayor of Wuxi. 

The International Summit of Sensor and Intelligent System Application is held in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on Sept 9, exploring pathways for industrial development. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]  

Chu Junhao, deputy director of the Science and Technology Committee of Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, delivers a speech themed around “Sensors and Smart Cities” at the summit, Sept 9. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]   

An interview is held as part of the summit, inviting experts in the field to exchange views on sensors and their applications, Sept 9. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]  

Chu Junhao is interviewed on Sept 9. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]