In the afternoon of March 23, 2019, “Shanghai‒Kyoto Chemistry Forum” sponsored by Kyoto University, Japan, was held at the Chinese National Compound Library (CNCL). Twelve professors from Institute for Chemical Research and Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences of Kyoto University, eight professors from Department of Chemistry and School of Pharmacy, Fudan University as well as four professors from School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University participated in the event. They each introduced their areas of research and exchanged ideas of interest, looking for collaboration opportunities.