World Internet Conference

China's World Internet Conference summit will center on open-source artificial intelligence, according to state broadcaster CGTN. The annual gathering, held in Wuzhou and backed by Beijing, brings together technology officials and industry figures, and a focus on open-source AI signals China's push to shape global conversations around AI development and standards.

The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in China will take place in November, with openness as its central theme. Organizers say the annual gathering will again bring together officials, tech companies and experts to discuss internet governance and digital cooperation. The announcement is drawing attention among observers tracking China's role in shaping global internet policy and digital standards.