From July 17 to 20, 2008, Dr. Shan Wenhui attended an international conference in Munich, Germany, hosted by the BMW Foundation of the European Union. The forum's theme focused on "Agents of Change in Social Behavior and Values: Urban Case Studies."

The event brought together renowned international scholars from sociology, architecture, urban planning and related fields, including Richard Sennett from the London School of Economics and Political Science, among other distinguished participants.