On November 17th, the plenary session of the 2024 World Youth Scientist Summit was held in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. During the plenary session of the summit, the winners of the 18th China Youth Science and Technology Award were announced and an award ceremony was held. Numerous young scientists who have achieved outstanding results in basic research, engineering and technology, and technology transfer were honored with this award. Wan Gang, President of the China Association for Science and Technology, delivered a speech and presented the awards to the recipients. Professor Li Gengfeng from the School of Electrical Engineering and Professor Yang Guidong from the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Xi'an Jiaotong University both received the 18th China Youth Science and Technology Award.