The 6th Global Digital Economy Industry Conference & World Artificial Intelligent Industry Exhibition (WAIE) will be held at the Shenzhen (Futian) Convention and Exhibition Center, from July 30 to August 1, 2025. Hosted by OFweek, this global industry event is known for its size, expertise, impact, and representation. With the theme 'Focus on the Digital Economy, Empower the Development of Intelligent Industry', It forges a specialized platform that streamlines tech interaction, product displays, innovation deals, cutting-edge forums, and investment, propelling the digital evolution of the global intelligent industry.

WAIE 2025 will cover 30,000 square meters over 3 days and draw over 500 leading companies in the intelligence industry and 50,000 professional visitors from around the globe. The exhibition comprises five major themes covering Industrial Chips and Sensing, Industrial Lasers and Optoelectronics, Industrial Robots and Intelligent Factories, Industrial Internet and Cloud, and Industrial Energy and Energy Storage. It features core technologies and the latest application products in intelligence industry, including chip manufacturing, integrated circuits, sensors, lasers, optoelectronics, robotics, intelligent manufacturing, industrial internet, big data, industrial software, photovoltaics, energy storage, and lithium batteries.

There will be almost 20 forums on different aspects of smart industry, more than 100 expert talks, and appearances by 100 top professionals. This will boost the intelligent industry's supply chain, push the development of digital tech in smart manufacturing, and bring new energy and innovation to the field worldwide.

In 2023, the Greater Bay Area's economy broke through 14 trillion yuan, contributing one-ninth of the national output with only 0.6% of the land. The area boasts a large economy, dense development, vibrant openness, a hub of emerging industries, and a leading manufacturing sector, with its industrial value-adding a significant portion of the GDP.

As the industry moves towards smart, the Greater Bay Area is at a pivotal moment to upgrade its manufacturing-focused model. With a focus on domestic circulation and international integration, enhancing the region's industrial quality is crucial. Innovation and industry collaboration will be key to boosting manufacturing's efficiency and competitiveness, pointing to a broad future for smart industry.

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