WAIC 2025 To Be Held in Shanghai, Showcasing China's Tech Leadership

Core Theme - The 8th World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2025) will take place in Shanghai from July 26 to 28, 2025, focusing on "Global Solidarity in the AI Era" to discuss AI technology development and governance frameworks [1]. Event Overview - The conference will feature over 800 exhibitors showcasing more than 3,000 exhibits, with attendees from over 30 countries, including 12 award laureates and over 80 academicians [7]. - A keynote speech titled "Era of Experience" will be delivered by a Turing Award winner, highlighting the significance of experience in AI [7]. Exhibition Details - Four exhibition halls will be established: - H1 for core technologies, including large language models and computing chips - H2 for industrial applications in sectors like intelligent driving and smart cities - H3 for smart devices, including humanoid robots - H4 for ecosystem connectivity, linking startups and investors [8]. AI Industry Insights - Shanghai's AI industry scale exceeded 118 billion yuan in Q1 2025, with the city housing one-third of the national talent pool [9]. - The WAIC will introduce a "WAIC City Walk" smart experience loop, showcasing new technologies in urban services and transportation [9]. Sub-brands and Ecosystem - WAIC has launched four sub-brands: - WAIC Future Tech for innovation resource matching - WAIC CONNECT for unlocking commercial demands - WAIC UP! for co-creating ideological frameworks - WAIC Young for stimulating youth potential [10]. Governance and Collaboration - WAIC 2025 will serve as a platform for global dialogue on AI governance, releasing the "China AI Safety Commitment Framework" to balance innovation with risk governance [11].