5th International Forum on Surrounding Communication of Geographical Indications in China to Be Held in November 2025

The 5th International Forum on Surrounding Communication of Geographical Indications in China will take place from November 7 to 9, 2025, at the Academic Exchange Center, Jiangbei Campus, Zhejiang Guangsha Vocational and Technical University of Construction (ZGUC), in Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province. The forum is jointly organized by the Service Office of the Geographical Indication Industry (SOGII) at the China Centre for Promotion of SME Development, the Research Center of Surrounding Communication (RCSC) at Peking University, the Institute of Surrounding Communication (ISC) at Huaqiao University, and the China Institute of Surrounding Communication of Geographical Indications (CISCGI).

With the theme “Strengthening the construction of Geographical Indications in China and promoting the upgrading of the Chinese economy”, this year’s forum will address a wide range of topics, including the current development of the GI industry, patterns of surrounding communication, database construction, legal frameworks, and the integration of GIs with cultural tourism and ecological value.

The forum is now open for submissions. Scholars are invited to submit academic papers or speech outlines (3,000–5,000 words) relevant to the conference topics. Outstanding contributors will be invited to attend the forum, with round-trip transportation and accommodation expenses covered by the organizing committee.

The conference will be held in a hybrid format (both online and offline). Interested participants must submit a Confirmation Form by September 30, 2025, and all submissions are due by October 31, 2025.

The Journal of Global Trends in Social Science (JGTSS) is pleased to participate as a strategic partner of this international forum, supporting cross-disciplinary dialogue and global visibility for research in the field of geographical indications and surrounding communication.

For more details, please download and refer to the invitation letter.

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Overview：

• Dates: November 7–9, 2025
• Participation Format: Online & offline
• Submission Requirements:
  • Academic paper or speech outline (3,000–5,000 words)
  • Content must align with the conference topics
  • Submissions not directly related will not be accepted
• Important Deadlines:
  • Confirmation Form: by September 30, 2025
  • Paper/Speech Outline Submission: by October 31, 2025