Chongqing - The 2024 China Aerospace Science Popularization Conference is set to take place from August 14th to 19th at multiple venues in Chongqing, including the Chongqing International Convention and Exhibition Center (Nanping), Shanhu Experimental Primary School in Nan'an District, and Liangping District.
The last edition of the China Aerospace Science Popularization Conference. (Photo/The event organizer)
The conference will integrate conferences, exhibitions, competitions, and festivals. Among the highlights will be the 8th National Youth Drone Competition, the 2024 China Aerospace Science and Education Exhibition and China (Chongqing) Low-Altitude Economic Industry Expo, and the 2nd China (Chongqing) Aerospace Business, Travel, and Cultural Consumption Festival, featuring a dazzling drone light and fireworks show.
Zhao Xiaolan, Director of the Science Popularization and Education Department of the Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, this year's conference will be larger in scale and richer in content than ever.
"One of the most anticipated events, the 8th National Youth Drone Competition, will make history with a record-breaking 17,000 participants from over 30 provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, and the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions. Competitors will vie for victory in 23 events across five categories: control, programming, combination, virtual, and creativity," said Zhao.
"This year's theme not only builds on last year's aviation science education but also integrates low-altitude economic content. We've also introduced new forums, such as the Child Innovation Aerospace Growth Forum and the Low-Altitude Economic Development Pilot Camp," added Zhao.
Notably, this year's drone light and fireworks show will be a standout attraction. The original Paris Olympics team from Gaoju Innovation will join forces to present the largest-ever drone and fireworks performance. Over a thousand drones will illuminate the night sky with fireworks, promising a breathtaking visual spectacle for all attendees.
In Liangping District, the sub-venue will host an array of exciting activities during the conference. Wang Jiagan, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of Liangping District, highlighted four main features: the National Youth Aviation Science Carnival, a drone and fireworks light show, an aerospace cultural consumption market, and special research-based learning activities.