The opening ceremony marked the inauguration of Wuxi's four regional innovation and cooperation centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Xi'an. These centers are poised to facilitate extensive collaboration with key universities associated with 100 industrial chains and enhance cross-regional innovation partnerships.

Furthermore, the event witnessed the debut of the Taihu Talent New Quality Productivity Digital Platform and the establishment of the Taihu Talent New Quality Productivity Empowerment Fund.

On the same day, the launch of the 2024 China (Wuxi) Taihu International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for Universities was announced alongside the release of the China Talent Development Modernization Index 2024.