The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit commenced on Tuesday, 3 November, in Wuzhen, located in the Zhejiang Province of east China.
This year's gathering focuses specifically on open-source AI. The AI Wuzhen Dialogue serves as a venue for AI scientists, executives from open-source large language model companies, and leading global technology firms. Organisers received 360 submissions from 80 countries and regions, including 22 locations participating for the first time.
The conference features 27 sub-forums. A total of 20 projects received awards during the event. International submissions grew by 21% compared to the previous year, with more than 430 submissions arriving from 43 countries and regions.
Eleven cases were shortlisted for consideration. Wang Jian, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said he believes the WIC will continue to play an important role in China's AI development. He said the Wuzhen Summit can help China contribute to global AI development.
John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., said the Wuzhen Summit provides a platform for sharing information and bringing together ideas on how to build an open internet accessible to all.
