Call for Exhibitors at 2026 World Internet Conference Light of Internet Expo

The Light of Internet Expo is a signature event of the World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit. Dedicated to showcasing the latest technologies, products, and scenarios from across the global internet landscape, with a particular focus on “AI+,” the expo aims to serve as a globally influential platform for presenting cutting-edge digital technologies and fostering high-level cooperation in the digital economy. 

Applications for participation are now open. Details are as follows:

I. Dates

Autumn 2026

Duration: 4 days (to be held concurrently with the WIC Wuzhen Summit)

II. Venue

Hall A: Light of Internet Expo Center 

Hall B: Wuzhen International Internet Exhibition & Convention Center

Location: Wuzhen, Tongxiang city, Jiaxing city, Zhejiang province

III. Theme

AI Native, Envisioning the Intelligent Future

IV. Activities

The 2026 Light of Internet Expo will center on exhibition and showcase activities, complemented by a series of events, including digital innovation releases, digital intelligence consumer market, industrial ecosystem matchmaking, the “Light of Innovation” promotion series, and internet science popularization activities.

✦ Exhibition ✦

Leading enterprises, innovative startups, One-Person Companies(OPC), and relevant institutions from around the world will be invited to participate, creating a global platform for showcasing the latest digital technology achievements and a stage for experiencing AI-powered applications.

Innovation Development Hall (Hall A)

The hall will features a development concept area, themed exhibition areas, and specialized zones, presenting the full-chain innovation journey from AI core technology breakthroughs to real-world industrial application.

✦ Themed Exhibition Areas ✦

AI Ecosystem Hub: Showcasing full-stack AI technologies, platform capabilities, and industrial ecosystem achievements of leading global AI enterprises.

AI Application Empowerment: Highlighting the innovative applications and integration of AI across various vertical industries.

AI Infrastructure: Presenting the latest developments in AI-enabling infrastructure, including data resources, computing power, power supply, next-generation mobile communications, and satellite internet.

✦ Specialized Zones ✦

International Enterprises: Featuring AI innovations achievements from overseas Fortune Global 500 companies, technology enterprises, and international organizations.

Regional Features: Featuring the latest achievements from local governments, high-level innovation platforms, and high-tech industrial zones and parks.

OPC: Showcasing entrepreneurial and innovation achievements of AI-native enterprises Represented by OPCs.

Super Experience Hall (Hall B)

The hall includes the Scenario Experience Hall, the Embodied AI Showground, and the Intelligent Agent Arena.

Scenario Experience Hall: Focusing on AI applications in culture and entertainment, tourism, healthcare, education, sports, agriculture, smart devices, and security, creating an immersive and interactive experience environment.

Embodied AI Showground and Intelligent Agent Arena: Hosting scheduled embodied AI robot demonstrations, competitions  and intelligent agent interactive activities.

✦ Signature Activities ✦

Digital Innovation Releases

Centered on the theme of “AI+,” this program will feature flagship product debuts and a series of themed release events. Globally renowned enterprises, research institutions, universities, and innovation teams will be invited to unveil new technologies, products, and scenarios, creating a premier platform for unveiling and showcasing the latest technological achievements.

Digital Intelligence 

Consumer Market

Application are invited for high-quality digital products (trendsetting digital products) in fields such as smart home appliances, smart health, smart education, smart mobility, smart office, AI wearables, AI-powered cultural and creative merchandises, and AI gadgets. Selected products will be featured in a dedicated marketplace during the expo.

Industrial Ecosystem 

Matchmaking

Focusing on talent-industry integration, activities such as industry talent recruitment fairs and industry-education integration forums will be organized. Focusing on supply-demand matchmaking and local government investment promotion, industrial cooperation matchmaking events and a series of industry-focused study tours and matchmaking activities will also be organized.

“Light of Innovation” 

Series Promotion

Outstanding AI products and application scenarios will be openly solicited. A selection of “Light of Innovation” Products and “Light of Brilliance” Scenarios will be selected and awarded with corresponding commemorative medals. Exhibitors reaching participation milestones such as fifth or tenth participation will be awarded “Light Chasers” commemorative medals. Partner organizations that have made significant contributions to the Expo will be awarded “Light Carriers” best organization medals.

Internet Science Popularization

Guided by the vision of technology for all, shared by all, the expo will organize a variety of activities to promote AI literacy and enhance public understanding of internet technologies.

V. How to Sign Up as an Exhibitor

Organizations interested in participating in the 2026 Light of Internet Expo are invited to visit the official WIC website: https://cn.wicinternet.org/, navigate to the “‘Light of Internet’ Expo” under “Events,” and click on “Exhibitor Sign-up” to submit your application before July 30, 2026.

VI. Contact Information

1. Exhibition

Ms. Lu: 0571-85090375, 15990159303

Ms. Dong: 0571-87295025, 15088612720

2. Series Activities

(1) Digital Innovation Releases

Mr. Zhang: 0571-85090376, 13777816774

(2) Digital Intelligence Consumer Market

Ms. Liu: 0571-85090375, 13857108504

(3) Industrial Ecosystem Matchmaking

Industry Talent Matchmaking: 

Ms. Chen, 0571-88398197, 15268585060

Industrial Cooperation Matchmaking: 

Ms. Hu, 0571-85090397, 13575783084

3. Business Cooperation

Ms. Huang: 0571-87039567, 13868018957

E-mail: wicexpo@wicwuzhen.cn