The 3rd 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Forum was held in Zhuhai from 21 to 23 October. The Forum gathered participants from all over the world. IIPE, at the invitation of the organisers, Chinese Media Group and Guandong Province, was represented by the Head of the Belt and Road Centre, Dr. Ivona Lađevac. Dr. Lađevac spoke at the panel dedicated to international communications about the impact of globalization on innovation in this area.