The Nanocellulose and Materials Committee of the China Technical Association of Paper Industry (NMC of CTAPI), was established in November 2015, with the purposes of strengthening the exchanges and cooperation among researchers in the universities, research institutes and industries in the fields of pulp and paper, forest products, and nanomaterials technologies, and promoting the transition and renewal of the industry by accelerating the commercialization and application of nanocellulosic materials in different sectors. About 50 representatives from 30 member organizations attended the committee inaugural meeting, with excellent presentations on the subject of nanocellulosic materials by some attendants. 
Considering that the field of nanocellulosic materials is world-wide and is advancing rapidly, the committee decided to hold the first International Symposium of Nanocellulosic Materials on May 20-22, 2017, Hangzhou, China. Specialists all over the world who are interested in the research and development of nanocellulosic materials, either from academia or industry, are welcome to attend this conference, to share your valuable experiences and achievements.