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The 2019 World Artificial Intelligence Conference will be held in Shanghai, China from August 29 to 31.

With the theme of “Intelligent Connectivity, Infinite Possibilities,”the event will be staged on both sides of the Huangpu River with the Shanghai Expo Center serving as the main venue and the Xuhui Riverside hosting parallel sessions. Government leaders, representatives from international organizations, top-tier scientists and entrepreneurs will be invited to exchange their strategic thoughts and innovation concepts at the opening ceremony and the summit forums. Forums will cover topics including machine learning and intelligent algorithm, chips and intelligent hardware, unmanned driving, AI+5G, intelligent robotics, AI+Education, AI+Medicine, AI+Industry, AI Investment and Financing, etc. The exhibition area designated for innovative AI application showcasing will cover industrial ecosystem, urban application, unmanned driving, leading-edge innovation, artistic experiencing, etc. A number of results/achievements releasing conferences will also be hosted during the event with an aim to inform the public of some cutting-edge, benchmark technologies, product debut as well as the latest AI-related policies in Shanghai.   

Journalists are warmly welcomed to report the event. Anyone who plans to register with the WAIC should hold a valid press card issued by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television; while media from overseas should hold either a resident correspondent card or a valid journalist visa. Please make your media registration no later than August 5, 2019 at www.worldaic.com.cn.

Technical support: 021-20893588

The Organizing Committee’s Office of WAIC

July 22, 2019