On September 29, the World Internet Conference convened a press conference, during which it was officially announced that the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is scheduled to take place in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, from November 2 to 5. The summit will revolve around the theme of "Open Source, Open Development, Collaborative Construction, and Shared Benefits: Fostering a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace." Delegates from governments, international bodies, businesses, as well as experts and scholars from across the globe, will be invited to participate in in-depth discussions on the principles and practices of open-source and open development in the realm of artificial intelligence. These discussions will span various facets, including innovative advancements, security governance, cultural interactions, and international cooperation, with the collective aim of exploring ways to further advance technological openness, foster innovative collaboration, and achieve shared successes in this new era of rapid AI progression.
