Once again, Shanghai, dubbed the home of artificial intelligence (AI) for start-ups and talents, hosts the 2021 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). This is an all-important event for AI academics, pioneers, businesses, enthusiasts and professionals, from all over the world.
Most significantly, the 2021 WAIC, a conference of AI innovation, takes place on the backdrop of the successful 2020 event, where over 550 speakers and 150+ exhibitors participated. These statistics, among others show the increasing demand for AI related products and services, around the globe. Apart from the presenters and other participants who were physically present, the 2020 WAIC received tremendous support from online viewers. For example, there were more than 250 million online views, over 5 000 news reports, 5 000+ WeChat public posts and more than 54 000 Weibo posts.
What do these statistics signify?
They signify an increasing demand for AI related products, services and knowledge. Virtually, AI now influences many web-based activities, impacting human life more than ever before. This is because AI technology is applicable in most facets of human activities including retail, finance, agriculture, transportation and health sector.
And it is not surprising why Shanghai is taking a global lead in the scaling and adoption of artificial intelligence. Notably, Shanghai strives to become the epicentre of innovative technologies, tech applications, and policy support for artificial intelligence.
The focus of WAIC 2021
The 2021 WAIC is more expanded than the 2020 one as it will have physical and virtual attendants. This is in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. As a result, the packages are customized to meet the demands of both groups. The focus of the 2021 event is how individuals and institutions can harness the power and breadth of artificial intelligence to enhance technological and industrial development. This is because AI has the potential to change every facet of human life including social, economic and political developments. Apart from these, people can use AI to monitor and improve sustainability and environmental consciousness.
What is significant about the 2021 WAIC?
The 2021 WAIC builds on the achievements of 2020 and addresses concepts observed in the previous event. This four day event has much to offer. Importantly, the exhibitions include 10 zones based applications - intelligent robot, financial technology, industrial interconnection, smart education, AI ecosystem, urban management and commerce, smart healthcare, smart driving, basic technology, and AI pioneers. Other sub-events of the WAIC include feature forums, exhibitions, competitions, and a signing ceremony, each of which has its contribution to the understanding of artificial intelligence developments.
In addition, competitions, commemorations and application experiences will spice up the event. Above this, these participative activities ensure that participants appreciate the scope of the artificial intelligence industry.
As a matter of fact, the 2021 WAIC will uphold the concepts of Intelligent Connectivity while adhering to high level, international, market-oriented and professional principles. In addition the 2021 WAIC will enhance integration and exchanges of AI innovative mindsets, human capabilities and capital in order to create synergies among technologies.
Notable participants
Leading minds, researchers, scholars and professionals will participate in this event, holding unique roles. Apart from the speakers, these specialists will explore the current AI developments and trends as well as forecasting what the future holds for the sector.
Speakers
Several high ranked guests and speakers will participate during the event. Some of the renowned speakers include Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba Group, an investor and philanthropist, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute director Yoshua Bengio, computational theorist Andrew Yao, SAP CEO Christian Klein, Baidu CEO Robin Lee, microprocessor and touchpad inventor Federico Faggin, and Tencent CEO Ma Huateng. Surely, one can imagine how electrifying and unique this event is going to be.
Conference venue and date
The WAIC is around the corner- set for 7 to 10 July, 2021.This momentous event will take place at Shanghai Culture Center (SECC) and Shanghai Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC).
More details about the event and packages are available here.
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Who are the event organizers?
People may wonder who is behind this grandiose event. Alongside the WAIC team, Expand.hk is the first exclusive organizer of European online forum , and Sinofy the PR experts in China is leading this conference as one of the biggest supporters.
Conclusion
In short, the WAIC will be held from 7 to 10 July 2021 at Shanghai Culture Center and Shanghai Expo Exhibition and Convention Center aims to promote scientific and technological innovation synergies which will further drive the adoption and expansion of artificial intelligence.
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