2024 WIC Wuzhen Summit Ends, Showcases New Initiatives
The 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit wrapped up on Friday in Wuzhen, situated in east China's Zhejiang Province. The event saw participation from guests across more than 130 countries and regions, engaging both online and in-person.
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The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit wrapped up successfully on Friday in Wuzhen, located in east China's Zhejiang Province, attracting participants from over 130 countries and regions through both in-person and online formats.
Centered around the theme of "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future – Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," the summit placed significant emphasis on artificial intelligence. Participants actively engaged in discussions surrounding concerns related to AI development and governance, while also exploring ways to leverage AI and digital technologies for the benefit of humanity, working towards a brighter digital future for everyone.
Several hallmark events took place during the summit, including demonstrations of practical cases related to "Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," the Light of Internet Expo, along with other signature activities.
In line with its traditions, this year's summit introduced four new initiatives.
The WIC Distinguished Contribution Award was launched to recognize individuals and enterprises that have made remarkable contributions to the global internet sector. This initiative aims to inspire all stakeholders to collaboratively foster the growth of the internet industry and ensure that more countries and people can reap the benefits of internet advancement. At the award ceremony during the summit's opening, seven individuals and 14 enterprises were honored for their accomplishments.
Additionally, the summit established the WIC Specialized Committee on Artificial Intelligence, envisioned as an international platform for fostering cooperation and exchange in the field of AI.
The WIC Think Tank Cooperation Program was initiated through the collaboration of 60 think tanks from WIC member organizations and prominent international think tanks within the global internet sector. This program is intended to create a long-term platform for academic exchange and intellectual dialogue.
Furthermore, the summit saw the creation of the WIC Digital Academy, which will host the WIC Global Elite Training program.
The event also featured the unveiling of two significant reports highlighting key advancements in internet development: the China Internet Development Report 2024 and the World Internet Development Report 2024.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
Centered around the theme of "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future – Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," the summit placed significant emphasis on artificial intelligence. Participants actively engaged in discussions surrounding concerns related to AI development and governance, while also exploring ways to leverage AI and digital technologies for the benefit of humanity, working towards a brighter digital future for everyone.
Several hallmark events took place during the summit, including demonstrations of practical cases related to "Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," the Light of Internet Expo, along with other signature activities.
In line with its traditions, this year's summit introduced four new initiatives.
The WIC Distinguished Contribution Award was launched to recognize individuals and enterprises that have made remarkable contributions to the global internet sector. This initiative aims to inspire all stakeholders to collaboratively foster the growth of the internet industry and ensure that more countries and people can reap the benefits of internet advancement. At the award ceremony during the summit's opening, seven individuals and 14 enterprises were honored for their accomplishments.
Additionally, the summit established the WIC Specialized Committee on Artificial Intelligence, envisioned as an international platform for fostering cooperation and exchange in the field of AI.
The WIC Think Tank Cooperation Program was initiated through the collaboration of 60 think tanks from WIC member organizations and prominent international think tanks within the global internet sector. This program is intended to create a long-term platform for academic exchange and intellectual dialogue.
Furthermore, the summit saw the creation of the WIC Digital Academy, which will host the WIC Global Elite Training program.
The event also featured the unveiling of two significant reports highlighting key advancements in internet development: the China Internet Development Report 2024 and the World Internet Development Report 2024.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
