SHANGHAI, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by the
Shanghai municipal government, the
World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2020) is opening to
the public from July 9 - 11 in Shanghai, China, with registration now open
for visitors. Under the theme of "Intelligent Connectivity,
Indivisible Community," the annual conference is set to leverage
state-of-the-art technologies including 5G, virtual and augmented
reality to create an unprecedented tech fest this year by combining
physical and virtual exhibitions.
AI and cloud-based technologies have played a crucial role in
the fight against the pandemic and revitalizing economic growth.
Committed to becoming a global AI tech hub, Shanghai has pledged fresh efforts in
advancing the construction of new infrastructures, the projects
involving information and communication technologies, 5G,
artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, with new
policies and investments initiated to boost AI cooperation and
innovation globally. Set against this backdrop, WAIC 2020 aims
to build a platform to accelerate global digital transformation by
displaying the practical and innovative implementation of AI,
cognitive technology and intelligent automation.
The online section of WAIC 2020 features a cloud platform
showcasing a 3D virtual AI community alongside the cutting-edge AI
solutions for future smart cities. A comprehensive AI industrial
ecosystem will be laid out within the virtual community, allowing
the global audiences to learn the strategic and tactical benefits
of AI by following the roadmap for next-generation technologies
across seven major sectors including education, medicine,
transportation, finance, infrastructure, urban management and
business.
Integrated with interactive features, both online and offline
exhibitions enable audiences to have a close-up experience with
world-leading AI technologies. In addition, the world's most
advanced humanoid robots for business and home are set to take the
central stage. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the
world's first human-friendly dual-arm robot equipped with
breakthrough functionality such as self-balance, collision
prevention, object identification and the ability to cope with
complex terrains.
The largest WAIC with more than 550 industry leaders joining
the conference
WAIC 2020 consists of four regular sections, which include an
opening ceremony, two plenary sessions and over ten themed and
industry forums inviting experts to share their opinions on topics
covering finance, education, 5G, intelligent algorithms, chips and
smart hardware. The broadcasting teams in Germany, Korea and Singapore also will join the online showroom
in Shanghai to demonstrate local
cutting-edge technologies and share industry insight.
Over 550 AI experts, scientists, industry leaders, including
Nobel laureates Thomas Sargent and
Turing Award winners Manuel Blum,
Judea Pearl, and David Patterson
will attend the WAIC 2020, with tech gurus from Microsoft, Apple,
IBM and Amazon also joining the online events. The conference has
also set up "Investor Lounge" which serves as a platform to help
leading AI innovators to carve out more commercial opportunities
and land their AI innovations.
More than 50 new products and technologies are expected debuted
with over 30 milestone partnerships planned to be signed during
this year's event. The conference will feature more competitions
and awards to reward leading young innovators and tech trailblazers
for their contributions to the AI industry.
To learn more about World Artificial Intelligence Conference
2020, please visit www.worldaic.com.cn
About World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2020
With the theme of "Intelligent Connectivity, Indivisible
Community," the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2020 is a
platform for AI scientists, world leaders and entrepreneurs to
share their insights on AI innovations and applications, gathering
the brightest minds under one roof to enable them to shed light on
a better future powered by intelligent technologies. It aims to
connect the best from academia and industry to collaborate and
offers opportunities for talented innovators to transform the
world, meet investors and distribute their ideas globally.
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