The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 5 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province. The event will feature 27 sub-forums focusing on topics such as global governance, digital intelligence policies, and embodied artificial intelligence, with a central theme of open-source development.
The summit's main forum will host the Wuzhen AI Dialogue, bringing together leaders from major global tech firms, open-source large model enterprises, and AI scientists. Discussions will center on building a global open-source AI ecosystem and fostering international cooperation in the digital space.
The event has seen significant international participation, with 360 case study submissions from 80 countries and regions. The Leading Science and Technology Award received over 430 entries from 43 countries, marking a 21% increase in international submissions compared to the previous year.
The Light of Internet Expo has already invited over 400 exhibitors. Additionally, the Straight to Wuzhen Global Internet Competition will feature five main tracks, including digital healthcare and smart manufacturing, alongside specialized AI and open-source challenges. The Youth Leader Program attracted over 2,600 applicants from 140 countries.
