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World Artificial Intelligence Conference
Event CulturalWorld AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, featuring major tech debuts and presidential attendance.
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Event Overview
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), launched in 2018, is an annual event held in Shanghai, China, focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence. This year's conference, running from July 17 to 20, is particularly significant due to the anticipated first-time attendance and keynote address by Chinese President Xi Jinping. His presence underscores China's elevated priority on AI as a driver for economic growth and its commitment to the global technology race. The event is also set to be a platform for major product unveilings, including Huawei Technologies' new Atlas 950 SuperPoD computing cluster and the world's first AI agent phone. These developments highlight WAIC's role as a crucial venue for showcasing cutting-edge AI innovations and strategic national initiatives in the field.
Last updated: August 25, 2026
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