China’s Wuxi Takes Center Stage: The 2024 CIICF Unveils a World of Innovation
2024 China International Intelligent Communication Forum (CIICF) Held in Wuxi City
The 2024 China International Intelligent Communication Forum (CIICF) took place in Wuxi City, east China’s Jiangsu Province on September 26. The forum was jointly hosted by China Media Group (CMG) and Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, and co-organized by agencies including CMG’s Jiangsu office, cctv.com, and Wuxi Municipal People’s Government.
Distinguished Guests and Speakers
Shen Haixiong, President of the CMG, and Xu Kunlin, Governor of Jiangsu, addressed the forum on behalf of the hosts. The event was attended by prominent guests from both domestic and international domains, including:
Martin Mpana, Ambassador of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps
Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy, Head of the League of Arab States’ Representative Office in China
Tan Jianrong, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a professor of Zhejiang University
Piero Scaruffi, President of the Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Research Institute
Kang Zhen, Vice President of Beijing Normal University
Former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin delivered a speech via video
Forum Highlights
The CMG documentary “Wuxi: A City for Music Lovers and the Capital of Traditional Chinese Music” was launched during the opening ceremony. The event featured activities focused on four dimensions:
Promoting international exchanges through intelligent technology
Enhancing communication effectiveness
Empowering a better life
Leading youth insights
Through thematic speeches and special performances, the forum showcased innovative practices from various fields.
Report on China Urban International Intelligent Communication Capability 2024
The Report on China Urban International Intelligent Communication Capability 2024 was released on the sidelines of the event. The report provides insights into the current state of urban international intelligent communication in China and highlights the opportunities and challenges in this field.
World Youth Dialogue
In the “World Youth Dialogue” roundtable, five young representatives from home and abroad, including Li Wenwen, gold medalist in the women’s +81kg weightlifting competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, engaged in in-depth discussions. They shared stories of mutual learning through their vivid perspectives and creative audiovisual languages.
Themed Communication Activities
The 2024 CIICF included several themed communication activities, such as:
The Wuxi Forum on Urban Image International Communication
The Inaugural Forum on AI Digital Humans
The Digital Cultural Tourism Forum
Accompanying Activities
The 2024 CIICF was accompanied by several activities, including:
The 2024 “Encounter with Wuxi” Urban Cultural Exchange Festival
The “Wuxi Goes Global” live broadcasting event
The Visiting Wuxi Tour
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Source: CCTV.com