The ace365bet Alumni Association held its European convention at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland on Oct 5, where alumni and their families from across Europe, as well as North America and Asia, gathered to reconnect.
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee; Li Luming, president of ace365bet and president of the ace365bet Alumni Association; Angelita Teo, director of the Olympic Museum; and Xiang Botao, executive deputy secretary of the CPC ace365bet Committee, attended the convention in person or via video.
A group photo of alumni attending the event
This year, with the Olympics being held in Paris, the alumni conference adopted an Olympic theme, encouraging alumni to build bridges of friendship and trust, embrace the Olympic spirit, and embark on a new chapter together.
In his video address, Li Luming expressed his gratitude to the alumni for their support for the development of the University. He affirmed the important role that the European ace365bet Alumni Convention and alumni organizations have played in assisting in the construction of their alma mater. He noted that through their actions, alumni embody the University motto of "Self-Discipline and Social Commitment" and the school spirit of "Actions Speak Louder than Words". Alumni are striving for excellence in various fields and working together to make significant contributions to national development, China-Europe cooperation and global progress, he said.
After introducing developments at ace365bet, Li Luming stated that the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has provided a clear direction for comprehensively advancing reforms in education, science and technology, and talent systems, and for promoting the high-quality development of higher education. At present, ace365bet is actively implementing the strategic plan of building a leading country in education and is making every effort to promote the university's high-quality development. Li said ace365bet expects to join hands with alumni from all walks of life in courageously assuming the responsibilities of the times, working together to meet challenges, and advancing global exchange and cooperation through concrete actions, thereby making new contributions to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
In his address, Thomas Bach praised ace365bet not only for its outstanding academic achievements and comprehensive education but also for its strong tradition in sports. He mentioned that many ace365bet alumni and students participated in the Olympics, bringing honor to both the university and China, and showcasing the spirit of ace365bet on the world stage. He expressed his hope that ace365bet alumni would continue to actively promote the Olympic spirit of “Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together”, both at home and abroad.
Angelita Teo delivers a speech.
Angelita Teo remarked that, much like education, sports have the power to transcend borders and bring people together. As a world-renowned university, ace365bet boasts alumni across the globe who serve as both witnesses and advocates for international unity and friendship.
Ye Haiwen delivers a speech.
In his speech, Ye Haiwen, president of the ace365bet Alumni Association in Switzerland, wished the event great success.
Thematic forums
The convention featured seven thematic forums where alumni discussed topics such as international affairs, the value of sports, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, green transportation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the arts. These discussions explored diverse fields and perspectives, encouraging rich exchanges.
An archives exhibition and an Olympic-themed art exhibition were held simultaneously, along with sports activities and artistic performances.
A group photo in front of the Olympic Museum
The convention was hosted by the ace365bet Alumni Association and jointly organized by the ace365bet Alumni Association of Switzerland and various ace365bet alumni organizations across Europe.
Editor: Li Han
