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SHANGHAI, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Hosted by the Shanghai municipal government, the World Artificial Intelligence

Conference (WAIC 2020) is opening to the public from July 9 - 11 in Shanghai,

China, with registration now open for visitors. Under the theme of "Intelligent

Connectivity, Indivisible Community," the annual conference is set to leverage

state-of-the-art technologies including 5G, virtual and augmented reality to

create an unprecedented tech fest this year by combining physical and virtual

exhibitions.

AI and cloud-based technologies have played a crucial role in the fight against

the pandemic and revitalizing economic growth. Committed to becoming a global

AI tech hub, Shanghai has pledged fresh efforts in advancing the construction

of new infrastructures, the projects involving information and communication

technologies, 5G, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, with new

policies and investments initiated to boost AI cooperation and innovation

globally. Set against this backdrop, WAIC 2020 aims to build a platform to

accelerate global digital transformation by displaying the practical and

innovative implementation of AI, cognitive technology and intelligent

automation.

The online section of WAIC 2020 features a cloud platform showcasing a 3D

virtual AI community alongside the cutting-edge AI solutions for future smart

cities. A comprehensive AI industrial ecosystem will be laid out within the

virtual community, allowing the global audiences to learn the strategic and

tactical benefits of AI by following the roadmap for next-generation

technologies across seven major sectors including education, medicine,

transportation, finance, infrastructure, urban management and business.

Integrated with interactive features, both online and offline exhibitions

enable audiences to have a close-up experience with world-leading AI

technologies. In addition, the world's most advanced humanoid robots for

business and home are set to take the central stage. One of the highlights of

the exhibition is the world's first human-friendly dual-arm robot equipped with

breakthrough functionality such as self-balance, collision prevention, object

identification and the ability to cope with complex terrains.

The largest WAIC with more than 550 industry leaders joining the conference

WAIC 2020 consists of four regular sections, which include an opening ceremony,

two plenary sessions and over ten themed and industry forums inviting experts

to share their opinions on topics covering finance, education, 5G, intelligent

algorithms, chips and smart hardware. The broadcasting teams in Germany, Korea

and Singapore also will join the online showroom in Shanghai to demonstrate

local cutting-edge technologies and share industry insight.

Over 550 AI experts, scientists, industry leaders, including Nobel laureates

Thomas Sargent and Turing Award winners Manuel Blum, Judea Pearl, and David

Patterson will attend the WAIC 2020, with tech gurus from Microsoft, Apple, IBM

and Amazon also joining the online events. The conference has also set up

"Investor Lounge" which serves as a platform to help leading AI innovators to

carve out more commercial opportunities and land their AI innovations.

More than 50 new products and technologies are expected debuted with over 30

milestone partnerships planned to be signed during this year's event. The

conference will feature more competitions and awards to reward leading young

innovators and tech trailblazers for their contributions to the AI industry.

To learn more about World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2020, please visit

www.worldaic.com.cn

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About World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2020

With the theme of "Intelligent Connectivity, Indivisible Community," the World

Artificial Intelligence Conference 2020 is a platform for AI scientists, world

leaders and entrepreneurs to share their insights on AI innovations and

applications, gathering the brightest minds under one roof to enable them to

shed light on a better future powered by intelligent technologies. It aims to

connect the best from academia and industry to collaborate and offers

opportunities for talented innovators to transform the world, meet investors

and distribute their ideas globally.

SOURCE  WAIC 2020

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