The 9th International Forum on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors, in conjunction with the 20th China International Forum on Solid State Lighting, commenced in Xiamen on November 28. Spanning four days, this forum includes 2 main sessions and 28 specialized meetings. Esteemed academicians, experts, scholars in solid state lighting and wide bandgap semiconductors, along with leading enterprises, industry organizations, and representatives from investment institutions, have gathered for this event. Discussions center around the latest in wide bandgap semiconductor technology and applications, sharing cutting-edge research and envisioning the future of the industry. Xiamen, a focal point for scientific innovation and industrial development, stands as China's largest base for LED epitaxial wafer manufacturing. Its integrated circuit industry encompasses a full spectrum from design, manufacturing, packaging, and testing, to equipment and materials. Positioning wide bandgap semiconductors as a priority in its modern "4+4+6" industrial system, Xiamen has attracted a cluster of representative companies, rapidly evolving into a dynamic engine for high-quality development.