Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 to Present a 'Digital Feast'
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Beijing (ANTARA/Xinhua-AsiaNet) – According to a press conference held on 25 June for the Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 (GDEC 2026), the conference will take place from 2 to 5 July. Carrying the theme “Building Digital-Friendly Cities — Boundless Digital Intelligence”, the conference will focus on core issues in key fields such as artificial intelligence, digital governance, and data elements. With nearly 40 high-level delegates and over 1,000 distinguished guests from around the world, the conference aims to encourage the sharing of digital innovation achievements and mutual trust in digital governance, while presenting a brand-new digital feast to a global audience.
It is noted that this year’s conference has been upgraded to a “1+1+N” framework, consisting of one opening ceremony, one main forum — the Global Dialogue on Building Digital-Friendly Cities — and N thematic forums, alongside a series of year-round activities.
During the main sessions, more than 50 thematic forums will be held, focusing closely on two core tracks: “Industrial Digitisation” and “AI+”. These forums will cover key areas across the entire value chain, including international digital trade and economy, digital talent development, the marketisation of data elements, global digital governance, and future pioneering industries, thereby creating an integrated exchange platform encompassing policy, technology, industry, and capital.
The conference will launch a “first-launch and debut” platform, focusing on key areas such as large AI models, robotics, and smart manufacturing. This platform will showcase a number of new technologies and products from both domestic and international sources, including world models, humanoid robots, and independently developed full-stack simulation technologies, to promote the global application of advanced technologies.
At the same time, the conference will also present a Digital Economy Experience Week, creating a digitally themed “trend” market in the Longfu Temple area of Beijing, which utilises digital twin technology to integrate online and offline consumption scenarios. The conference has planned specific digital culture and tourism routes, such as the “Yizhuang Humanoid Robot Industry Tour” and the “Chaoyang Culture-Sports Digital Intelligence Integration Tour”, allowing the public to experience the achievements of the digital economy firsthand. Additionally, the conference will include special events and activities such as the AIGC for Future Global Challenge and the Digital Economy Industry Exhibition, offering an immersive experience that combines conferences, exhibitions, competitions, and performances.
Liu Weiliang, Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, stated that this year’s conference is committed to enhancing international presence and global resource connectivity, striving to promote deeper and broader international cooperation with a more open attitude and more pragmatic measures.