The inaugural ceremony of the 2023 International Biopharma Industry Week Shanghai (IBIWS 2023) was held at the Zhangjiang Science Hall in Shanghai. The event, themed as “Striving Together for A Thriving Industry,” aimed to set a paradigm for the sector through innovative accomplishments, steer industry dynamics through its prominent stakeholders, amplify industry visibility via diverse initiatives, and bring its mission to fruition through in-depth exchanges. Additionally, Shanghai stands as the birthplace of contemporary pharmaceutical sector and is committed to fostering an innovation-focused biopharmaceutical industry. During the opening ceremony of this industry week, three significant action plans targeting the cutting-edge domains of synthetic biology, gene therapy, and medical robotics were unveiled.