The Shandong government hosts a news conference in Jinan on June 26 in preparation for the 2019 International Summit on Innovation and Development of Youth Entrepreneurs. [Photo/dzwww.com]

The 2019 International Summit on Innovation and Development of Youth Entrepreneurs is set to be held in Jinan from Sept 8 to 10, according to a news conference announcement on Wednesday.

Hosted by the Shandong government, the news conference introduced the upcoming international summit.

This year's event will focus on technology and innovation and will invite winners of the Nobel Prize as well as academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering.

The summit will involve keynote speeches, high-level talks, and forums to discuss key topics concerning local social and economic development.

It will offer a platform for entrepreneurs from home and abroad to share and exchange experiences and ideas, as well as create opportunities for local development.