The 27th International Cryogenic Engineering Conference and the International Cryogenic Materials Science (IECE27-ICMC 2018) were held at Oxford University. Prof. QIU Limin was elected as vice chairman of the International Cryogenic Engineering Committee.

Established in March 1969, the International Cryogenic Engineering Committee aims at promoting the development of cryogenic engineering on an international basis. It operates by holding international conferences by promoting the interchange of information and by collaboration. The 21 committee members are scientists and engineers representing cryogenic activities in academic institutions, industry and government organizations.

The International Cryogenic Engineering Conference is the most influential international conference in the field of cryogenic engineering on a biennial basis. The ICEC28-ICMC2020 will be held on August 31-September 4, 2020, at Zhejiang University.