2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference

26 July - 29 July, 2025
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center
Shanghai
1099 Guozhan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
上海市浦东新区国展路1099号
Shanghai
1099 Guozhan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
上海市浦东新区国展路1099号
+862120893588
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) is a significant international event co-hosted by various state ministries and the Shanghai Municipal Government. Since its inception in 2018, the conference has successfully held seven sessions, focusing on internationalization, high-end orientation, professionalism, and youth involvement. The 2025 conference will continue to play a crucial role as a "technology vane, application showcase, industry accelerator, and governance forum," gathering top scientists, entrepreneurs, government officials, scholars, and representatives from international organizations to create a global cooperation and communication platform.
This year’s theme encompasses five core components: conference forums, exhibitions, award competitions, intelligent experiences, and innovation incubation, with a focus on four key industrial sectors: core technologies, intelligent terminals, application empowerment, and metaverse technologies. The event aims to present cutting-edge technological achievements and innovative application scenarios, including chips, big data, AIGC, wearable devices, and smart homes. It is designed to help enterprises seize competitive advantages in the industry and facilitate the development of the largest global industrial ecosystem.
Looking to the future, the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference will serve as an ideal platform for industry professionals to showcase the latest technologies, discuss industry trends, and foster cooperation, providing Chinese wisdom and Shanghai solutions for new global economic development.
This year’s theme encompasses five core components: conference forums, exhibitions, award competitions, intelligent experiences, and innovation incubation, with a focus on four key industrial sectors: core technologies, intelligent terminals, application empowerment, and metaverse technologies. The event aims to present cutting-edge technological achievements and innovative application scenarios, including chips, big data, AIGC, wearable devices, and smart homes. It is designed to help enterprises seize competitive advantages in the industry and facilitate the development of the largest global industrial ecosystem.
Looking to the future, the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference will serve as an ideal platform for industry professionals to showcase the latest technologies, discuss industry trends, and foster cooperation, providing Chinese wisdom and Shanghai solutions for new global economic development.
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