PwC Opens Shanghai AI Innovation Centre to Drive AI-Led Value Creation
PwC China has officially opened its AI Innovation Centre in Shanghai, positioning it as a key engine for AI-led value creation. The centre integrates internal R&D with industry support to develop AI solutions tailored to local market demand, leveraging PwC's global network to combine domestic innovation with international best practices. The launch event on 22 July 2026 drew over 100 attendees, including representatives from government, technology firms, academic institutions, and ecosystem partners. Panel discussions at the event featured the release of PwC China's 2026 Intelligent Robotic white paper and findings from its AI Performance Study. The centre is built around five core pillars: research, factory, alliances & ecosystem, industrial exchange, and talent development, spanning the full value chain from research to deployment. PwC Global Chief AI Officer Joe Atkinson emphasized that the centre combines global AI expertise with local capabilities to help domestic and multinational clients adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
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