Core Insights - The fifth Cultural Industry Academic Annual Conference was held in Nanjing from November 14 to 16, focusing on the theme of "Mutual Promotion and Prosperity of Culture and Economy" [1] - Experts discussed new paths for high-quality development in the cultural industry, emphasizing the importance of cultural confidence and innovation [1][4] Group 1: Development Directions - Future development of the cultural industry should transition from cultural confidence to cultural awareness, from production-oriented to creation-oriented, from integrated development to structural reshaping, and from narrative dissemination to civilization co-construction [1] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" provides a grand blueprint for the development of the cultural industry, positioning it as a crucial support for Chinese-style modernization [1] Group 2: Innovation and Technology - The role of data elements and artificial intelligence in driving innovation within the cultural industry was highlighted, with examples such as the Dunhuang Digital Art Exhibition and the Yungang Grottoes' smart preservation [3] - Technological advancements like Sora and ChatGPT are reshaping human-machine relationships, offering new possibilities for co-creation in culture [4] Group 3: City Image and Cultural IP - The generation of city IP requires activating grassroots "self-communication" mechanisms, solidifying industrial foundations, and exploring original cultural genes [3] Group 4: Discussions and Awards - Three roundtable forums were held, focusing on topics such as "Innovations in Humanistic Economics Theory and Practice," "Digital Intelligence and High-Quality Development of Cultural Industry," and "Cultural Consumption and Business Model Innovation" [4] - An award ceremony recognized outstanding papers, with five first prizes and eighteen second prizes awarded during the conference [7]