The 2026 World Internet Conference Global Elite Training-Future Digital Leadership Development Workshop (Wuzhen) was held from Nov 2 to 5 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. The program brought together participants from nearly 30 countries and regions, including Ethiopia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, and Myanmar.

During the program, senior representatives of international organizations and experts from China and other countries delivered lectures, sharing insights and practical experience on topics such as open-source AI and national AI strategies.

Combining classroom lectures with field visits, the workshop focused on open source and openness, joint contribution, and shared benefits. It provided a platform for international dialogue on digital governance, enabling participants to exchange experiences, build consensus, and explore pathways toward inclusive and accessible digital and AI development.

The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.