The 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, set to take place from November 19 to 22 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, will spotlight the theme "Embracing a People-Centered and AI-for-Good Digital Future - Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace." The event aims to foster dialogue on artificial intelligence and the digital future, as announced by the WIC on September 30.
AI and Digital Innovation Take Center Stage
A key highlight of this year’s summit is the focus on artificial intelligence (AI), with the WIC introducing several new initiatives, including the WIC Distinguished Contribution Award and the establishment of the WIC Specialized Committee on Artificial Intelligence (SC on AI). These programs are designed to drive innovation and acknowledge contributions to the development of AI for societal good.
Additional initiatives include the launch of the WIC Think Tank Cooperation Program and the WIC Digital Academy, alongside the WIC Global Elite Training program, which will bring together top minds to explore future digital trends.
Sub-Forums on Key Global Digital Issues
The 2024 WIC Wuzhen Summit will feature 24 sub-forums discussing a wide range of topics, including:
- Digital cooperation under the Global Development Initiative
- Digital and green development for sustainability
- The rise of the digital economy
- Data governance and cybersecurity
- AI innovation and governance
- Cultural exchange in the digital world
- Youth and digital future to empower the next generation of leaders
These discussions will explore the impact of digital transformation on global development and how AI can be harnessed to promote inclusive growth and cooperation.
Key Events and Award Ceremonies
Signature events during the summit include the release of "Outstanding Cases of Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace" and the World Internet Conference Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology. These awards will recognize groundbreaking technological advancements that contribute to building a better, more connected digital world.
Preparations are also underway for the "Light of Internet" Expo, where companies will showcase cutting-edge innovations, and the "Straight to Wuzhen" competition, which is gearing up for its finals.
Additionally, the 2024 Global Youth Leadership Program will invite its second cohort of young leaders to the summit, offering them a platform to discuss internet governance and digital development from a youth perspective.
Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace
The WIC, headquartered in Beijing, is dedicated to promoting global collaboration in the digital era. Through extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, the WIC aims to address digital security challenges and build a community with a shared future in cyberspace.
Since 2014, the WIC Wuzhen Summit has become a global platform for exchanging ideas on digital innovation, attracting thousands of representatives from governments, international organizations, internet companies, and academic institutions worldwide.
Shaping the Future of the Internet
The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is poised to be a crucial event in shaping the future of digital cooperation, AI development, and global collaboration in cyberspace. As preparations continue, the summit promises to bring together world leaders and innovators to chart a course for a more secure, connected, and innovative digital future.