On February 24th,Jingdezhen, the world'sceramic capital,celebrated a grand eventblending industry leadersand innovativeelements. The lAl Ceramic Innovation Awardslaunch and the "Film + Intangible Cultura!Heritage + Cultural Creative lP Going Global"unveiling marked a new era for Jingdezhen'sceramic and cultural creative industries on theglobal stage.The event was attended bygovernment leaders,Oskar Ho(Asia Pacific Designers Federation), Thom Palmen (formerEuropean Film Festival President), and otherdomestic and international guests, witnessinga pivotal moment for the industry.

On February 24th, Jingdezhen, the Porcelain Capital of the World, is about to welcome a major event in the ceramic industry. At the invitation of the relevant departments and institutions in Jingdezhen City, the APDF will reach strategic cooperation agreements with academic research institutions and industrial platforms such as Jingdezhen Ceramic Group, Jingdezhen University and other ceramic design institutions, Jingdezhen Ceramic History and Culture Research Association, Jingdezhen National Demonstration Base for Productive Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Jingdezhen Chengdexuan Ceramic Industry Co., Ltd. Together, they will establish the IAI Ceramic Innovation Award, injecting new impetus into the innovative development of the global ceramic industry. An innovative journey concerning the future direction of the ceramic industry is about to begin.

In an era where both beauty and health are equally pursued, the beauty industry is undergoing profound changes. The IAI Skincare Lip Gloss Special Award has emerged and will soon be launched on the APDF website and the IAI Design Award website. A creative feast focusing on the design of skincare lip gloss is about to begin!

Recently, Ivy League Alliance of Asia-Pacific Designers Federation has taken another step forward in its development! Nanjing University of the Arts has officially signed a cooperation agreement, becoming the newest member of the alliance. APDF Ivy League of Universities now brings together top institutions from both China and abroad, such as the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Communication University of China, University of Rome, Universidad de Chile, and IE School of Architecture and Design in Spain, etc. It is believed that this collaboration with Nanjing University of the Arts will deeply integrate industry development with academic education, opening up more possibilities for the future of design education and talent cultivation.