Rooted in the “Leading City,” Empowering Thousands of Industries! 2026 Hangzhou International AI Expo Kicks Off in May

HANGZHOU, China — At a critical juncture where the global artificial intelligence industry is moving towards large-scale application, a major industry event collect the top talents and showcasing China’s AI strength is about to commence in Hangzhou. The “National Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Conference & Aihangzhou 2026 China (Hangzhou) International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition” (referred to as “2026 Hangzhou AI Conference”) has officially announced its grand debut, set to take place from May 13 to 15, 2026, at the Hangzhou International Expo Center.

Positioned as “Showcasing Core Technologies, Empowering Thousands of Industries,” this year’s exhibition is organized by Zhejiang Guoxin Exhibition Co., Ltd. and will be held concurrently with the “15th China (Hangzhou) International Digital Security Expo.” It is expected to cover an exhibition area of 30,000 square meters, attract approximately 35,000 professional buyers from home and abroad, and bring together over 500 renowned brands, collectively creating a one-stop platform for AI industry exchange and collaboration in the Yangtze River Delta region.

Rooted in Fertile Ground: From “Six Little Dragons” Breakout to “Leading City” Leadership

Hangzhou, known as China’s Internet capital, is rising as a globally influential AI “leading city”  based on its robust capabilities. It not only focus on over one-third of Zhejiang Province’s core AI companies but has also been successively designated as a national pilot zone for next-generation AI innovation and a national pioneering zone for AI innovation application. The “China Vision Valley” initiative has achieved remarkable results. Notably, the emergence of the “Six Little Dragons” in Hangzhou’s AI sector since 2025 serves as a vivid microcosm of the city’s technological innovation vitality.

The holding of this year’s exhibition is a proactive reflect to the national call to “continuously advance the ‘AI+’ action.” It deeply aligns with the objectives outlined in the Guiding Opinions of the General Office of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government on Accelerating the Development of the Artificial Intelligence Industry: striving for Zhejiang’s total AI operating revenue to exceed 1 trillion yuan by 2027, establishing the province as a globally significant new highland for AI industry development.

Ten Exhibition Zones Outline the Full-Chain Ecosystem, with Large Models and AI Agents as Core Highlights

The 2026 Hangzhou AI Expo will be structured along the “Technology – Product – Application” logic, featuring ten core exhibition zones that panoramically present the complete industrial chain of AI, from foundational infrastructure to vertical applications.

Foundation & Technology Layer (Building a Solid Base): This zone will showcase computing infrastructure such as computing centers, intelligent computing software platforms, and intelligent cloud services; data foundations like vector databases and AI foundational data services; as well as AI model architectures and algorithmic innovations. Core technologies including computer vision, speech recognition, natural language processing (NLP), knowledge graphs, and deep learning will also be featured.

Large Models & Tools (Core Engine): As a central highlight, a dedicated area will exhibit general-purpose foundational models (large language models, visual large models, multimodal large models) and vertical industry large models (customized for energy, healthcare, education, etc.). Simultaneously, tools that lower the barrier to application, such as AI Agents, large model open platform, and open-source communities, will draw significant attention.

Application Layer & Terminals (Empowering Thousands of Industries): Centered on the “AI+” concept, this zone will deeply cover 16+ specialized fields, including energy/energy storage, comprehensive security, healthcare, transportation, industry, government affairs, and retail. Additionally, exhibition areas focusing on mobile robots, the metaverse, smart sensors and terminals, and digital security will comprehensively demonstrate the diverse value of AI technology in empowering the real economy and urban governance.

Vibrant Concurrent Events Create a Hub for Deep Integration of Industry, Academia, Research, and Application

To enrich the attendee experience and foster in-depth communication, the exhibition will host over 10 high-level concurrent events.

High-Profile Forums: The “National AI Industry Conference Hangzhou Summit” and the “AI Application Innovation Summit” will gather representatives from government, enterprises, and research institutions to interpret latest policies and analyze industry trends.

Frontier Exploration: The “2026 Low-Altitude Economy Development Conference” will explore the integration pathways and commercial opportunities between AI and this emerging sector.

Industry Recognition & Achievement Release: Events like the selection of “2026 China AI Brand Enterprises” and the new product/technology recommendation conference will identify industry benchmarks and help bring innovative fruit to market.

Professional Buyers Gather, International Procurement Delegations Bring Tens of Billions in Demand Orders

Leveraging its strong resource integration capabilities, the exhibition will utilize its database of 400,000 high-quality buyers to precisely invite domestic and international purchasers. The attendee profile will cover decision-makers and technical leaders from core application areas such as smart cities, digital security, intelligent manufacturing, finance, and healthcare. Notably, multinational procurement delegations from over 20 countries and regions are expected to bring total demand orders exceeding tens of billions of yuan. During the concurrent “Global AI Procurement Matchmaking Meeting,” these delegations will efficiently connect with exhibitors through an innovative model combining “online matching + offline洽谈,” facilitating substantial cooperation.

At a time when AI is profoundly reshaping the economic and social landscape, the “2026 Hangzhou International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition” serves not only as a concentrated display of China’s AI capabilities but also as a vital hub for promoting global intelligent industry cooperation and accelerating the path of technology commercialization. From May 13 to 15, at the Hangzhou International Expo Center, we cordially invite all sectors to witness how AI truly empowers thousands of industries.

For more detailed information and registration for visit, please visit the official website: http://www.chinacimae.com/

About Aihangzhou 2026 Hangzhou AI Conference
The “National Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Conference & Aihangzhou 2026 China (Hangzhou) International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition” is one of the most influential AI industry events in the Yangtze River Delta region, organized by Zhejiang Guoxin Exhibition Co., Ltd. Rooted in Hangzhou’s pioneering advantages in the “AI+” field, the conference is dedicated to building a full-industry-chain service platform integrating technology fruits transaction, high-end forums, and trend releases.