The 2025 Future School Construction Conference Concludes Successfully, with Sodexo Awarded as a High-Quality School Partner

Shanghai, April 16, 2025, – Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, was recently honored with the BEED AWARDS 2025 "High-Quality School Partner" at the 2025 Future School Construction Conference.

From March 23 to 25, 2025, the "2025 Future School Construction Conference," hosted by the Shanghai Creative Studies Institute and co-organized by the School Construction Innovation Professional Committee and Shanghai Jinjiang City Service Co., Ltd., was successfully held in Shanghai. Under the theme "Uniting Hearts and Forging Ahead with Innovation," the conference attracted over 800 experts, school administrators, and corporate representatives from across the education sector nationwide. Participants shared successful cases and advanced experiences in school construction, explored future trends and innovative practices, and promoted the optimal allocation and sharing of educational resources.

Today, with the rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and virtual reality, the education sector is entering an unprecedented period of critical transformation. Traditional educational models can no longer fully meet the needs of students' personalized growth and diversified development. How to build smarter, more efficient, and more humane campus environments has become a key topic of the education industry. Against this backdrop, the conference brought together numerous industry leaders, including Mr. Yin Houqing, President of the Shanghai Association for Education; Ms. He Minjuan, Executive Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Creative Studies Institute; Ms. Jin Jing, Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Director of Shanghai Jinjiang City Service Co., Ltd.; and Mr. He Yiwu, Vice President of Ningbo Eastern Institute of Technology. Through keynote speeches, case studies, and panel discussions, they delved into topics such as future education reform and school transformation, green ecological campus construction and development, as well as AI and education innovation.

During the conference, the highly anticipated BEED AWARDS 2025 Education Construction Annual Awards Ceremony recognized outstanding contributors in the field of educational construction, spanning individual, project and corporate categories. The awards are dedicated to promoting the optimization and upgrading of educational environments and identifying high-quality service products and solutions for schools. Sodexo was honored with the “High-Quality School Partner (Operational Innovation Category)” award for its excellence in campus operations management, a testament to the industry recognition of its professional services and innovative capabilities.

Sodexo is committed to collaborating with schools to create an outstanding campus environment, enhancing students' learning experiences and quality of life through professional food services and integrated facility management.
•    In food services, Sodexo focuses on health and innovation, providing students with nutritious and delicious meals. Its service team meticulously develops recipes that align with the latest culinary trends, emphasizes sustainable ingredient sourcing, and prioritizes seasonal produce. Additionally, we offer engaging food education classes tailored to different age groups, helping them develop healthy eating habits and conveying the culture of wellness. 
•    In integrated facilities management services, Sodexo provides all-round support to schools, covering campus environment management, building maintenance, energy optimization, security services, and space planning, ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable campus operations. Leveraging globally leading expertise and management experience, Sodexo not only enhances campus operational efficiency but also optimizes resource utilization, helping schools create a more comfortable and safer learning environment.

“Winning the BEED AWARDS 2025 High-Quality School Partner is a tremendous affirmation of our work. Education is the cornerstone of shaping the future, and the quality of the campus environment directly impacts students' growth. Sodexo will continue to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions for schools through professional food services and facilities management. Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate with education partners to jointly explore smarter and greener campus operation modes,” said Ms. Kiki LEE, Segment Director of Education for Sodexo Greater China.

The successful hosting of this conference not only provided new ideas for future school construction but also built an important platform for industry collaboration. Sodexo will seize this opportunity to further its mission of delivering professional, innovative, and sustainable services. By partnering with more schools, Sodexo aims to build better campus ecosystems, supporting the growth and development of students and faculty, and contributing to the high-quality advancement of China's education sector.