GTM 2026: 16TH GLOBAL TECHMINING CONFERENCE
PROGRAM

Days: Tuesday, May 19th Wednesday, May 20th Thursday, May 21st Friday, May 22nd

Tuesday, May 19th

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Wednesday, May 20th

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10:30-10:50Coffee Break
10:50-12:10 Session 6A: Advanced Technology Analysis Tools - Long
Location: Qingchuan Hall
10:50
An LLM-Augmented Knowledge Graph Framework for Quantitative Intelligence Analysis: A Case Study of All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries (abstract)
PRESENTER: Jinxin Dong
11:10
Understanding Technology Evolution from a Problem Perspective: Integrating TRIZ with Patent Analysis (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yue Li
11:30
Patterns of Inventive Problem Solving in Patents: TRIZ Mapping, Functional Creativity, and Patent Value (abstract)
PRESENTER: Joe Waterstraat
11:50
The Evolution of the Dynamics of AI Innovation in Small Emerging Economies (abstract)
PRESENTER: Hung-Chi Chang
10:50-12:10 Session 6B: Knowledge Diffusion - Long
Chair:
10:50
Node Dynamics and Structural Trees in Technological Evolution: Diffusion Patterns in Term Networks (abstract)
PRESENTER: Mingli Ding
11:10
Identification of Potential Knowledge Diffusion Pathways from Science to Technology (abstract)
11:30
A Fine-Grained Main Path Analysis Method for Tracing Knowledge Flow in Citation Networks (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yuan Wang
11:50
Forecasting Conceptual Diffusion in Science (abstract)
PRESENTER: Thomas Maillart
12:10-13:30Lunch (Buffet)
13:40-15:00 Session 7A: AI for Tech Mining - Short
Chair:
Location: Qingchuan Hall
13:40
MT-KDF: A Multi-Teacher Knowledge Distillation Framework with Embedding Enhancement and Multi-Scale Feature Fusion for Chinese Scientific Entity Recognition (abstract)
PRESENTER: Chunjiang Liu
13:53
Tracking Interdisciplinary Knowledge Evolution with LLM-Augmented Semantic BERTopic: A Multidimensional Framework for Complex Research Domain Analysis (abstract)
PRESENTER: Hanbai Wang
14:06
Tesla Shock and Technological Structure Upgrading in China's New Energy Vehicle Industry: A LLM-based Semantic Embedding Analysis (abstract)
PRESENTER: Tan Yifan
14:19
LLM-based SAO Semantic Extraction and Automatic Technology Topic Identification Method (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xuemei Yu
14:32
LLM-Enhanced Graph Mining for Adaptive Technology Tree Building (abstract)
PRESENTER: Hui Zhang
14:45
From Predicting the Future to Sensing the Future: AI-Enabled Paradigm Shift in Technology Foresight (abstract)
13:40-15:00 Session 7B: Novelty Studies - Long
13:40
Scientific Relatedness Constrains Novelty in Global Sustainability Science (abstract)
PRESENTER: Mingze Zhang
14:00
State of the Art of Novelty Indicators (abstract)
PRESENTER: Deyun Yin
14:20
Interpretable Forecasting of Scientific Breakthroughs from Concept Network Dynamics (abstract)
PRESENTER: Thomas Maillart
14:40
The Price of “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”: Unpacking the Novelty–Impact Paradox in Science (abstract)
PRESENTER: Fan Zhang
13:40-15:00 Session 7C: Technology Forecasting - Long
Location: Hongshan Hall
13:40
From Restrictions to Opportunities: A Text-Based Framework for Cross-Industry Technology Opportunity Analysis (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yutong Chuang
14:00
How Disruptive Traits of Highly Cited Patents Affect Technology Diffusion: Evidence from USPTO Patents (abstract)
PRESENTER: Hongye Zhao
14:20
A Research on Construction of Technological Innovation Space Based on Fitness Landscape (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yue Zhang
14:40
A BERT-Driven Approach for Identifying Patent Risks in Export Control Contexts (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xiaoliang Zhang
15:00-15:15Coffee Break
15:15-16:35 Session 8A: Patent Value Analysis - Long
Location: Qingchuan Hall
15:15
High-Value Patent Recognition Model: Exploring Data Augmentation and Causal Mechanisms (abstract)
PRESENTER: Wei Cheng
15:35
Identifying Features and Evolutionary Mechanisms of Sleeping Beauty Patents in Semiconductor Field Based on a Hybrid Vector Method (abstract)
PRESENTER: Ningze Ma
15:55
Research on a Method for Identifying High-Value Patents by Integrating Text Semantic Information (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yaqi Nie
16:15
Research on Value Assessment and Recommendation of Lapsed Patents Based on Heterogeneous Graph Attention Network (abstract)
PRESENTER: Kai Song
15:15-16:35 Session 8B: Science-Technology-Policy Interaction - Long
Chair:
15:15
Expected and Optimal Shares of International Co-publications (abstract)
PRESENTER: Rainer Frietsch
15:35
Tracing the Interactions between Academic, Technological and Policy Impacts of Research Outputs (abstract)
PRESENTER: Beibei Sun
15:55
Research on the Diffusion Mechanism of Core Innovative Ideas within a Domain from a Technology Convergence Perspective (abstract)
16:15
Empirical Orthogonal Function Based Analysis of Domain Knowledge Collaborative Evolution: Revealing Knowledge Teleconnection Phenomena (abstract)
PRESENTER: Kaiwen Shi
15:15-16:35 Session 8C: Technology Convergence - Long
Location: Hongshan Hall
15:15
Configurational Effects of Technology Convergence on Industrial Innovation from a Multidimensional Theoretical Perspective:A Tree-Model-Based Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (abstract)
PRESENTER: Jiapeng Han
15:35
Technology fusion forecasting via temporal hypergraph link prediction——with application in cybersecurity (abstract)
PRESENTER: Wei Hu
15:55
Analyzing the Landscape of Technology Convergence in AI4S Based on a "Technology-Scenario" Two-Mode Network (abstract)
PRESENTER: Jiaze Wang
16:15
Pattern Identification and Trajectory Characterization of Technology Convergence from a Dynamic Evolutionary Perspective (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yifei Yu
16:40-18:15 Session 9A: Emerging Opportunity Discovery - Short
Chair:
Location: Qingchuan Hall
16:40
Research on Potential Disruptive Technological Measurement Based on Multi-source data —— Taking the Field of Artificial Intelligence as an Example (abstract)
PRESENTER: Wenfang Tian
16:53
Identification of Opportunities and Risks for Technological Innovation Based on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Model (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yingqi Xu
17:06
Emerging Topics Detection Based on the Multilayer Semantic Network: an “Issues-Solutions-Effects” framework (abstract)
PRESENTER: Jingqian Gong
17:19
Variational Graph Auto-Encoders-based Technology Opportunity Analysis with Fusion Technological Map: Evidence in Chinese Digital Publishing (abstract)
PRESENTER: Jing Xu
17:32
Technology opportunity identification for idea generation by integrating generative topographic mapping and mining the gaps between science and technology (abstract)
17:45
Early discovering technology application opportunities in science and technology interactions by integrating weak signal analysis with SAO semantic bi-layer network (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yaochen Xin
17:58
Cross-Lingual Semantic Bridging: Optimization Paths for Chinese-Russian Patent Translation by Large Language Models (abstract)
PRESENTER: Pengxuan Zhang
16:40-18:15 Session 9B: Scientific Knowledge Evolution - Short
16:40
Scientific Collaborator Recommendation Integrating Academic Potential, Collaborative Potential, and Research Interests (abstract)
PRESENTER: Lin Zhu
16:53
Are Large Language Models Reliable Reviewer Assistants? A Three-Dimensional Evaluation on Real Conference Submissions (abstract)
PRESENTER: Qian Tang
17:06
Generative AI Skills as Human Capital: An Empirical Study on Its Interplay with Scientific Collaboration Networks (abstract)
PRESENTER: Houda Adan
17:19
A Dynamic Heterogeneous Graph Learning Framework for Scientific Collaboration Recommendation (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xiaoyu Liu
17:32
Early Identifying of Firm-year Technological Breakthroughs in LLM Firms: A Learning-Enhanced Knowledge–Technology–Industry Coupling Framework (abstract)
PRESENTER: Ding Ma
17:45
Mapping the Science of Science: Topic Evolution and Knowledge Flows across Six Subfields (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yufan Xiao
17:58
Research on Relationship Recognition and Prediction Based on the Integration of Association Rules and Graph Neural Networks (abstract)
PRESENTER: Ziyan Niu
18:15-19:00 Session 10: Posters
Chair:
Discussants:
Location: Chulv Hall
Algorithmic Decision-making in Digital Governance:A Framework of Socio-Technical–Governance Co-Adaptation (abstract)
PRESENTER: Meishan Yang
Extending Technological Main Paths Combining SAO Semantic Analysis and Function-oriented Search (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xuan Wu
Research Trends in SDGs Interlinkages and Network Construction (abstract)
PRESENTER: Dan Chen
An AI-Assisted Framework for Identifying Core Theories in Interdisciplinary Research: A Case Study of Information Resources Management (abstract)
PRESENTER: Mengqiu Zhao
Extending Knowledge Organization toward Reasoning Organization: The Layered Framework for Accountable Reasoning in AI Systems (abstract)
How Do User Discourses Shape Brand Community? (abstract)
PRESENTER: Zhipeng Chen
Patent Analytics for Mapping SDGs Interlinkages and Identifying Critical Technologies (abstract)
PRESENTER: Qingyun Liao
Who to Collaborate in “AI for Science”? How Authors’ Knowledge Composition Shapes Network dynamics (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yangyang Jia
Dual Transitions under De-Globalization: Evolutionary Pathways of Emerging Economies' Future Industrial Innovation Ecosystems (abstract)
PRESENTER: Manting Luo
Reconfiguring Technology Governance under Deglobalization and Techno-nationalism: Evidence from the Global Semiconductor Value Chain (abstract)
PRESENTER: Siyu Pan
A Hybrid Topic Modeling Framework Integrating Graph-Based Clustering and Large Language Models (abstract)
PRESENTER: Tao Zhang
A Study on the Convergence Mechanism Between Artificial Intelligence and Carbon Neutrality Technologies: A Patent Semantic Network Approach (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yanbing Li
Demand Modeling–Driven Technology Supply–Demand Matching: A Case Study in the Biopharmaceutical Domain (abstract)
PRESENTER: Jiwen Liang
How Big Scientific Facilities contribute to the SDG Science (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xinyao Wang
A Cross-Modal Tech Mining Framework for Forecasting Innovation: Evidence from Additive Manufacturing (abstract)
PRESENTER: Jing Bian
Research on Patent Technology Topic Evolution Identification Based on VSM and D-S Evidence Theory (abstract)
PRESENTER: You Li
From Disruption to Reconstruction: Reconfiguring the Innovation Ecosystem of Future Industries under De-globalization: A Case Study of Quantum Technology (abstract)
PRESENTER: Bowen Tian
Divergent Paths in Corporate Basic Research: A Comparative Case Study of State Grid and Huawei (abstract)
PRESENTER: Liyang Liu
Tracing Conceptual Stabilization in Policy Discourse: A Triadic Closure Approach (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yan Liu
Thursday, May 21st

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09:50-10:10Coffee Break
10:10-12:10 Session 13A: Technology Innovation System - Long
Location: Qingchuan Hall
10:10
Determinants of the Spatial Distribution of Top National High-Tech Industrial Development Zones in China: A Provincial-Level Analysis (abstract)
PRESENTER: Yingze Zheng
10:30
The Impact of EU Electric Vehicle Tariffs on Critical Metal Sectors and Global Welfare (abstract)
10:50
Drivers of Green Technology Innovation in Emerging Economies (abstract)
PRESENTER: Hung-Chi Chang
11:10
Firm Patent Recommendation Based on Relationship Graph Attention Network-A Case Study of Heavy-duty Gas Turbine Field (abstract)
PRESENTER: Munan Li
11:30
Intent-Aware Explainable Local Citation Recommendation (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xiping Hao
11:50
Density-adaptive Stream Text Clustering for Large Scale Dynamic Topic Modeling (abstract)
PRESENTER: Hang Fu
10:10-12:10 Session 13B: Technology Opportunity Identification - Long
10:10
Fine-grained Technology Opportunity Identification and Evaluation based on Knowledge Graph (abstract)
PRESENTER: Tianle Zhang
10:30
Detecting Emerging Technology Evolution via Multi-Feature Fusion and Temporal Cluster Similarity (abstract)
PRESENTER: Mingzhu Wei
10:50
Revealing the Evolutionary Characteristics of Emerging Technologies toward Key Generic Technologies: A Study Based on Multi-Source Data and Multi-Dimensional Indicators (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xueli Yu
11:10
Potential Application Scenario Identification of Artificial Intelligence Technologies Based on Large Language Model and Heterogeneous Graph Neural Network (abstract)
PRESENTER: Zhishan Cai
11:30
Industry demand-driven university patent recommendation: A heterogeneous graph neural network-based solution (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xiaoli Cao
11:50
From Connectivity to Insight: A GNN-LLM Synergy for Scholar-Topic Recommendation (abstract)
PRESENTER: Zhaohui Liu
12:10-13:30Lunch (Buffet)
13:40-15:00 Session 14A: LLM for Scientific Research - Long
Chair:
Location: Qingchuan Hall
13:40
Large Language Models as Artificial Survey Respondents for Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Monitoring (abstract)
PRESENTER: Toqeer Ehsan
14:00
From Paper Content to Journal Quality: An LLM-Based Comparative Assessment Approach within the REF 2021 Framework (abstract)
PRESENTER: Wenhao Ouyang
14:20
What Comes Next: Analyzing Limitations and Future Work in Scientific Writing (abstract)
14:40
Chat-PhD: The Role of LLM in Shaping the Research Practices and Productivity of Young Scholars (abstract)
PRESENTER: Pierre Pelletier
15:00-15:15Coffee Break
15:15-16:35 Session 15A: Science and Technology Evaluation - Short
Chair:
Location: Qingchuan Hall
15:15
Beyond Citation Intent: Identifying Knowledge Contributions (abstract)
PRESENTER: Zhibang Quan
15:28
Trade-off of Short-term Scientific Mobility: Travelers yield more Novel but less Disruptive Knowledge (abstract)
PRESENTER: Mingze Zhang
15:41
From Citation to Practice: Assessing the Impact of Academic Papers on Clinical Applications in Chinese Clinical Guidelines (abstract)
PRESENTER: Longfei Li
15:54
Semantic and citation features can improve technology forecasting when extrapolating from trends (abstract)
PRESENTER: Hongyu Wang
16:07
Experimental procedural complexity and research innovativeness: Evidence from synchrotron light source publications (abstract)
PRESENTER: Lu Dong
16:20
Research on Patent Citation Prediction Method Based on Multilayer Heterogeneous Networks (abstract)
PRESENTER: Jiahui Li
15:15-16:35 Session 15B: Technology Evolution - Short
Chair:
15:15
Extending Technological Main Paths: Integrating SAO Semantic Analysis and Function-Oriented Search (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xuan Wu
15:28
Selective Formation of Technological Convergence Relationships in Biomedicine: ERGM Evidence from an Innovation Ecosystem Perspective (abstract)
PRESENTER: Lekang Wang
15:41
A Conceptual Model Study of Patent Complementarity from the Perspective of "Problem-Solution-Effect": Theoretical Construction and Empirical Exploration (abstract)
PRESENTER: Tianle Zhang
15:54
Multi-dimensional Graph Convolutional Patent Classification Model based on Cross-modal Fusion and Technological Evolution (abstract)
PRESENTER: Dianyuan Zhang
16:07
Forecasting Multi-Technology Convergence: A Two-Stage Approach Based on Extended Networks (abstract)
PRESENTER: Hongzhe Sui
16:20
Unveiling Technology Convergence Dynamics in Digital Health: A Dual-Perspective Network Analysis Framework (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xiao Huang
16:40-18:20 Session 16A: Science and Technology Integration - Short
Chair:
Location: Qingchuan Hall
16:40
Patent Transfer and Transformation Potential Evaluation and Empirical Study (abstract)
PRESENTER: Xin Zhang
16:53
Intelligent Analysis of Patents for Cross-Domain Technology Integration in Universities (abstract)
PRESENTER: Chengyue Xu
17:06
Breaking through Data Constraints and Industry Homogeneity: Theoretical Model and Empirical Test for Evaluating the Innovation Potential of Startup Technology Enterprises (abstract)
PRESENTER: Chuhan Jin
17:19
Sci-Tech Finance Drives SMEs Innovation: Evidence from China’s Intellectual Property Securitization Issuance (abstract)
PRESENTER: Wenqi Jing
17:32
A Multi-Agent Framework for TRL-Based Technology Maturity Assessment and Inter-Firm Technology Gap Analysis (abstract)
PRESENTER: Chanhyeok Jeong
17:45
Evaluating the Impact of Technological Leaps on the Subsequent Evolution of the Domain: A Counterfactual Analysis Based on PSM-SCM (abstract)
17:58
An Optimized BERTopic Modeling Framework for Emerging Technology Identification (abstract)
PRESENTER: Man Jiang
Friday, May 22nd

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09:50-10:10Coffee Break
10:10-11:50 Session 19A: Science and Technology Landscape
Chair:
10:10
Mapping Technology Landscapes and Optimization Pathways for Age-Friendly Mobile Applications (abstract)
10:30
Identification of Technological Innovation Types Based on Multi-source Heterogeneous Information Network Under Policy Orientation (abstract)
10:50
Identifying the “Sleeping Beauty” in Science: Can Generative AI Predict the Future Impact of Non-Consensus Innovations? (abstract)
PRESENTER: Lidan Jiang
11:10
Beyond Flat Keywords: A Hierarchical and Functional Framework for Fine-Grained Scientific Intelligence Mining (abstract)
PRESENTER: Qiaoyang Ren
11:30
Hybrid Metric-Guided Multi-Agent Debate for Keyphrase Extraction from Scientific Literature (abstract)
PRESENTER: Dianyuan Zhang
12:20-13:30Lunch (Buffet)