With the warm spring breeze and the vibrant colors of azaleas, the 5th ePaper Industry Sustainable Development Forum (ePSD 2026) was grandly held in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province in the spring of 2026. Hosted by the ePaper Industry Alliance, the conference brought together numerous leaders, guests, and industry colleagues from government departments, industry associations, and upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry chain to conduct in-depth exchanges and discussions on core topics such as the achievements of the ePaper industry over the past decade, technological innovation breakthroughs, green ecosystem construction , AI empowerment, the integration of SparkLink / Harmony, and the outlook for the next ten years .

Dong Jin, the inspector of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology; Fu Zhenghua , vice mayor of the Ji'an Municipal Government; Bai Weimin, former deputy inspector of the Electronic Information Department of the National Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Johnson Li, chairman of the ePaper Industry Alliance; Chen Rengui, executive chairman; Xiao Xuming, executive vice chairman; and other leading companies in the industry, including TCL China Star Optoelectronics, Hanshow, iFlytek Reading & Writing , ZKong, the Yangtze Software Park, DKE, Qingyue Optoelectronics, MVE, Vusion , Newface Optoelectronicss, and HKC, as well as colleagues from the ePaper industry across the country , gathered together to celebrate this grand event for the ePaper industry .

I. A high-level speech marks the beginning of a new journey for industrial development.

At the opening ceremony of the conference, VIP leaders and guests deliver speeches, providing guidance and direction for the development of the industry.

Dong Jin, the inspector of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology , delivered a speech, fully affirming the establishment and vigorous development of the ePaper industry in Jiangxi, and expressing high expectations for provincial-level policy support and industrial development direction, injecting strong policy guidance into the conference.

Fu Zhenghua , Vice Mayor of the Ji'an Municipal Government,  delivered a speech on behalf of the Ji'an Municipal Party Committee and Government. He introduced Ji'an's strategic layout and development achievements in the field of new display industry, and promised to continue to optimize the business environment and provide comprehensive support for the in-depth development of the ePaper industry in Ji'an. He fully demonstrated the local government's firm determination to attract talents and promote the industry.

Johnson Lee, the Chairman of E Ink Holdings Inc., elaborated on the important position and broad prospects of the ePaper industry in the global new display field from a global perspective of industrial ecosystem layout and future development vision, and painted an industrial blueprint full of imagination for the attendees.

Bai Weimin, the former deputy inspector of the Electronic Information Department of the National Ministry of Industry and Information Technology , delivered a speech, providing a professional interpretation of the national electronic information industry policy direction and offering valuable guidance to participating companies to understand the policy context and seize development opportunities.

Chen Rengui, Executive Chairman of the ePaper Industry Alliance and Senior Vice President of BOE Technology Group, delivered a speech on behalf of the alliance, expressing high recognition for the rapid growth of the ePaper industry over the past decade. He emphasized that collaborative progress and open integration among all parties in the industry chain are the core driving forces for the continuous upgrading of the industry, and expressed full confidence in future development.

II. The "Global ePaper Industry White Paper" is released, marking a decade of transformation.

During the speech session, Xiao Xuming, Executive Vice Chairman of the ePaper Industry Alliance and General Manager of Jiangxi SeekInk Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech entitled "Ten Years of Development and Transformation of the ePaper Industry." Using detailed data and vivid examples, Mr. Xiao provided a panoramic review of the ePaper industry's journey and iterative transformation over the past decade since 2015, profoundly revealing the internal logic behind the industry's growth from its inception to its current flourishing state, which greatly inspired the attendees.

Following this, the conference reached a significant highlight – the official release of the 2026 edition of the "Global ePaper Industry White Paper". The "Global ePaper Industry White Paper" was guided by the ePaper Industry Alliance and published by CINNO's ePaper Insight. The editor-in-chief of ePaper Insight records the complete industrial development process from 2008 to the present, updating industry data, market analysis and changes in the industrial chain structure annually, making it an authoritative reference for industry enterprises to formulate strategic decisions.

In the presence of Bai Weimin, former Deputy Inspector of the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ; Dong Jin, the Inspector of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology; Fu Zhenghua , Vice Mayor of the Ji'an Municipal Government; Yin Donggou , Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Ji'an Municipal People's Congress; Johnson Li, Chairman of the ePaper Industry Alliance; Chen Rengui, Executive Chairman of the ePaper Industry Alliance; Xiao Xuming, Executive Vice Chairman of the ePaper Industry Alliance; Zhou Hua, Chief Analyst of CINNO·ePaper Insight; Yang Weiqi, Executive Chairman of the Shenzhen IoT Industry Association; Liang Yi, Secretary-General of the Shenzhen Commercial Display Association; Jerry Zuo, Secretary-General of the ePaper Industry Alliance and many other guests, the 2026 edition of the "Global ePaper Industry White Paper" was officially released, marking the milestone of the industry.

 Zhou Hua, Chief Analyst of CINNO·ePaper Insight, delivered a keynote speech entitled "Prospects for the Development of the ePaper Industry under the AI Wave and Energy Crisis." Analyst Zhou examined the market landscape from a macro perspective, providing an in-depth analysis of the booming development of the ePaper industry in 2025 against the backdrop of the artificial intelligence wave and global energy transition. He also offered a forward-looking overview of the next wave of hot application directions in the industry, greatly benefiting the attendees.

III. The "SparkLink ePaper Technology Requirements Report" was officially released, opening up a new track for industry integration.

At this conference, the "SparkLink ePaper Technology Requirements Report" was released. The report was meticulously crafted over five months by SparkLink and its ePaper SIG in collaboration with multiple companies across the industry chain , provides an in-depth analysis of the wireless communication pain points of ePaper in retail, office, medical, industrial, and handwriting scenarios, and SparkLink's technological solutions.

Zeng Guosong, Secretary-General of the International SparkLink Alliance , Jerry Zuo, Secretary-General of the ePaper Industry Alliance, and representatives from member companies including China Telecom, Beijing Yuanxiaowei Technology, Jiangxi SeekInk Technology, Shanghai Yunqin Information Technology , Hanshow Technology , Hangzhou Zkong , Beijing Hanvon Technology, Shenzhen Xinwei Intelligent, Hangzhou Lianxian Digital Technology, Jiangsu Runhe Software, and Huawei Technologies officially release this landmark technical document on the stage, announcing that the integrated development of SparkLink and ePaper has entered a new stage.

Following the release of the "SparkLink ePaper Technology Requirements Report," Liang Xingang, industry consultant of the International SparkLink Wireless Short Range Communication Alliance and founder of Beijing Yuanxiaowei Technology Co., Ltd., provided a detailed interpretation of the report's core content, comprehensively elaborating on the technological requirements and development potential of SparkLink ePaper, and providing a clear path reference for subsequent technology research and development and application implementation.

IV. Multi-dimensional technical presentations to jointly explore the depth and breadth of industrial innovation

This conference boasts a strong lineup of speakers, with experts, scholars, and technology leaders from various fields sharing their insights in depth, presenting a grand feast of industrial innovation covering multiple dimensions such as green and low-carbon development, core technologies, AI empowerment, and the chip ecosystem.

Ma Hong, General Manager of Carbon Foundation Environmental Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech entitled "Seizing the Green Opportunities of the 15th Five-Year Plan and Jointly Building a Zero-Carbon Ecosystem for the ePaper Industry." She elaborated on the historical mission of ePaper as a representative of green and low-carbon industries, as well as the unique advantages and pathways for the ePaper industry to promote the construction of a zero-carbon ecosystem , in conjunction with the national 15th Five -Year Plan policy guidance.

JM Hung, Vice President of E Ink Holdings Inc., shared his expertise on "How ePaper Empowers Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development," systematically explaining how ePaper technology can be deeply integrated with artificial intelligence to play an irreplaceable role in promoting the implementation of sustainable development goals.

Zhu Lin, head of the Product Innovation Center at E Ink Holdings Inc., presented the "Latest Report on the Ecosystem Development of Prism Color-Changing ePaper," which detailed the current status and latest developments of the Prism color-changing ePaper ecosystem and showcased the potential applications of ePaper in various scenarios such as architectural decoration and smart spaces.

Wu Xing, Director of Talent Development at HarmonyOS Ecosystem Services (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. and Head of the HarmonyOS Talent Standards Group of the Global Smart IoT Alliance, delivered a keynote speech entitled "HarmonyOS Ecosystem - The Digital Cornerstone for Building New Productivity," elaborating on the new opportunities for digital integration that HarmonyOS Ecosystem brings to the ePaper industry and providing a new dimension of thinking for the collaborative development of the industrial ecosystem.

Gang Nan, Founder of Nontropy Digital Intelligence Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd., delivered a speech entitled "Laying the Foundation with AI, Empowering the Future of Intelligent Execution" She explored in depth how enterprises can professionally and systematically embrace the transformation of artificial intelligence from a pragmatic perspective, providing a systematic methodology for enterprises in the industrial chain to promote AI transformation.

Wang Jinming, Senior Director of Hanshow Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a speech entitled "Digital Twin, AI, and E-Paper: Key Drivers for New Retail Store Operations". Through rich practical cases, he demonstrated the efficiency improvement and value creation brought about by the deep integration of AI and ePaper in the field of smart retail, providing a replicable innovative model for the implementation of industrial applications.

Chen Rui, CEO of Beijin InkJoy Frame Technology Co., Ltd., delivered an in-depth presentation titled "Unlocking the full color potential of ePaper: Spectra 6 Rendering Mechanism and AI Enhancement Path" providing a detailed analysis of how AI enhancement technology helps Spectra 6 ePaper achieve better color rendering effects, pointing to a new direction for breakthroughs in color ePaper technology .

Li XiangHong, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Huayi Microelectronics Technology copyright Co., Ltd., gave a special presentation on "An Open-Source Platform for NFC Passive ePaper Applications Based on SoC Solutions". He introduced the technical ecosystem that combines the dual advantages of NFC passive power and ePaper, which has effectively promoted the openness and enrichment of upstream resources in the industry.

Zhi Li, General Manager of Shenzhen Bochengxin Electronics Co., Ltd., presented "Additive Flexible Printed Circuits: Empowering ePaper for Energy saving, Emission Reduction, and Cost Reduction", explaining the important value of additive printing flexible circuit technology in promoting energy saving, emission reduction and cost reduction and efficiency improvement in the ePaper industry, and demonstrating the new momentum injected by manufacturing process innovation into the green upgrading of the industry.

V. The conference concluded successfully, building consensus and creating a better future

After a full day of agenda, the 5th ePaper Industry Sustainable Development Forum concluded successfully. From opening remarks to keynote speeches, from the release of white papers to the unveiling of technical reports, this conference presented a panoramic view of the remarkable achievements of the ePaper industry's rapid development over the past decade, and offered in-depth insights into the new spaces that emerging technology trends such as AI-driven, green and low-carbon technologies, and the empowerment of SparkLink /Harmony OS are opening up for the industry.

During the conference, attendees also visited the booths and exhibits of upstream and downstream companies in the industry chain, engaging in lively discussions and expressing frequent cooperation intentions. This fully demonstrated the positive role of the conference in promoting industry chain collaboration and accelerating the transformation of technological achievements .

The ePaper Industry Alliance will continue to pool industry resources, working hand in hand with member units, partners, and government departments to jointly promote the development of the ePaper industry towards higher quality, broader scope, and deeper levels. We believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, the ePaper industry will surely have an even more brilliant future in the next decade.