China Premier Li Qiang to Deliver Keynote at WAIC 2024 in Shanghai
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced that Premier Li Qiang will deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2024. The event is scheduled to take place from July 4 to July 7 in Shanghai, specifically at the Shanghai World Expo Center and Expo Exhibition Hall. This year's conference features an exhibition area exceeding 52,000 square meters, with participation confirmed from over 500 companies, including major international corporations such as Tesla, Microsoft, and Schneider Electric. The gathering aims to bring together scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and various stakeholders to discuss cutting-edge AI technologies, industry trends, and ethical governance issues. Significant domestic tech giants are set to showcase their latest advancements, with demonstrations planned for Baidu’s Ernie Bot, iFlytek’s Spark, Alibaba’s Tongyi Qianwen, Zhipu AI, Tencent’s Yuanbao, Huawei’s Pangu, and SenseTime’s SenseNova. The high-level attendance and broad corporate participation underscore the strategic importance of artificial intelligence development in China and its integration into the global tech landscape.
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China Premier Li Qiang to Deliver Keynote at WAIC 2024 in Shanghai
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced that Premier Li Qiang will deliver a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2024. The event is scheduled to take place from July 4 to July 7 in Shanghai, specifically at the Shanghai World Expo Center and Expo Exhibition Hall. This year's conference features an exhibition area exceeding 52,000 square meters, with participation confirmed from over 500 companies, including major international corporations such as Tesla, Microsoft, and Schneider Electric. The gathering aims to bring together scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and various stakeholders to discuss cutting-edge AI technologies, industry trends, and ethical governance issues. Significant domestic tech giants are set to showcase their latest advancements, with demonstrations planned for Baidu’s Ernie Bot, iFlytek’s Spark, Alibaba’s Tongyi Qianwen, Zhipu AI, Tencent’s Yuanbao, Huawei’s Pangu, and SenseTime’s SenseNova. The high-level attendance and broad corporate participation underscore the strategic importance of artificial intelligence development in China and its integration into the global tech landscape.
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