On May 15, from the press conference held by the Propaganda Department of Municipal Party Committee, Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, Municipal Science and Technology Association and Municipal Development and Reform Commission, the reporter learned that from May 17 to 24, a science and technology activity week and “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” Activity Week is to be held. Here are the themes-"sci-tech booming for city and science popularization for people" and"innovation for the future and dreams in the new era"respectively.

　　Reportedly, during the activity week, 13 eye-catching innovative activities will be held.In addition to the highly focused opening ceremony, activities such as artificial intelligence forum, public security science and technology lecture and Yichang Enlightenment Eco-environmental Science and Technology Innovation Forum will be open to the public for the better understanding of the development of artificial intelligence.We will hold the theme day activities for entrepreneurship mentors, the docking of investment and financing for innovative entrepreneurship projects in 2019 and Yichang’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of "Maker in China", the selection of "Top Ten Entrepreneur Stars" and a road show to stimulate the enthusiasm of innovation and entrepreneurship of"Makers".Meanwhile,we will hold science popularization activities of garden plants, theme education activities of "garbage classification, science and tech first" to enhance people's awareness of ecological and environmental protection, etc.

　　The organizer says, during the activities, Yichang will also open up 15 scientific research platforms and popular science places, such as Yichang Public Service Center for Biotechnology, Public Service Center for Innovation of Generic Pharmaceutical Technology,China Three Gorges University, Three Gorges Vocational and Technical College, Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Construction Energy Conservation Promotion Center, so as to serve the residents free“big meal”of science and technology,therefore people can truly experience the effect of "Science and technology for vigorous city and the happy people there.” (Reporter Lei Chuntao; Correspondent Xiong Shihua)