The First International Conference on European Union and Chinese Grid Experiences, held in Beijing on 24-25 April, provided an outstanding platform for European and Chinese state-of-the-art Grid technologies and projects, showcasing results, new application areas and future advancements. The conference attracted some 150 experts and professionals from large enterprises, SMEs, academic and research organisations, government and public administration, international standardisation bodies, scientific and business associations from Europe, China and beyond. The event was organised by EchoGRID and EUChinaGRID, two projects funded by the European Commission, and hosted by the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Science.