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Shanghai to Host Pioneering International AI Conference
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference will be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20, featuring over 1,100 companies, more than 3,000 exhibits, and over 300 global product debuts across six main sections and more than 140 forums.
Shanghai's AI industry included 394 enterprises generating over 637 billion yuan in 2025, marking significant growth and contributing strongly to the city's economy.
China's AI industry surpassed one trillion yuan in 2025 and is projected to grow over 30% in 2026, with AI integration in key industries exceeding 80 percent.
The conference will emphasize intelligent computing and embodied AI sectors, hosting more than 200 companies in each area.