From November 8 to 10, the 6th Cavitation Conference of China (CAVC2024) took place in Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, Sanya, Hainan Province. The event was jointly initiated by the China Ship Scientific Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhejiang University, and the Marine Architecture Research Institute of China (MARIC). Organized by the Fluid Mechanics Committee of the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and hosted by Harbin Engineering University, the conference brought together over 200 experts and scholars in hydrodynamics from more than 30 institutions nationwide to explore cutting-edge developments and future trends in cavitation hydrodynamics.

YAN Kai, Chief Scientist at the China State Shipbuilding Corporation and Chair of the conference, delivered the opening speech. He highlighted that renaming the "Symposium on Advances and Development Directions in Cavitation Flow Research" to the "Cavitation Conference of China (CAVC)" represents a significant milestone. This change underscores that China's research in cavitation hydrodynamics has reached world-class standards in theoretical understanding, engineering applications, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Professor YU Zhiwen, Vice President of Harbin Engineering University (HEU), addressed the conference via video. He provided an overview of HEU's contributions to cavitation dynamics research and emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration and academic exchange among experts to achieve original, high-quality research outcomes.

The conference featured prominent speakers, including:

· Professor LONG Xinping (Wuhan University)

· Professor LUO Xianwu (Tsinghua University)

· Researcher KONG Decai (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology)

· Professor WANG Benlong (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

· Associate Professor YUAN Xulong (Northwestern Polytechnical University)

· Professor ZHANG Desheng (Jiangsu University)

· Professor HUANG Biao (Beijing Institute of Technology)

· Associate Researcher GUO Zeqing (Nanjing University of Science and Technology)

· Senior Engineer CAO Yantao (China Ship Scientific Research Center)

· Professor ZHONG Qiang (China Agricultural University)

· Professor Beng Hau TAN (CHEN Minghao) (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China)

· Researcher YE Qingqing (Zhejiang University)

· Professor ZENG Qingyun (Harbin Engineering University)

· Associate Researcher WANG Jingzhu (Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences)

· Assistant Professor CHEN Yuntian (Ningbo Oriental University of Science and Technology, provisional name).

These experts shared pioneering research on cavitation dynamics, providing insights into domestic and international advancements. Attendees engaged in vibrant discussions, raising questions and exploring practical challenges and future research directions.

A key highlight of the conference was the launch of the Cavitation Simulation (CavSim) platform, designed for numerical forecasting and data application in marine equipment cavitation flows. The event also included a signing ceremony with the first group of user institutions, marking a significant step forward in practical applications.

The successful hosting of CAVC2024 in Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City has significantly strengthened academic collaboration in cavitation hydrodynamics. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation, the conference has provided a vital platform for professionals to exchange ideas and promote continuous advancement in China's cavitation research field.