Connecting the World, Creating the Future! The 2026 China International Youth Science and Technology Conference (CIST) successfully held the "AI Era Young Scientists' Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Forum".

On October 24th, the "AI Era Young Scientists' Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Forum," a key parallel forum of the 2026 World Young Scientists Summit, successfully concluded in Longwan, Wenzhou. This forum brought together academicians from China and abroad, scholars from top universities, senior executives from well-known companies, and innovation and entrepreneurship elites from around the world to engage in in-depth dialogues on core topics such as breakthroughs in cutting-edge AI technologies, trusted interconnection of multiple intelligent agents, and industrial applications, jointly envisioning a new landscape for youth entrepreneurship and innovation in the AI ​​era.

The forum was a star-studded event, bringing together guests from government, business, academia, and research institutions. Xia Yujiang, Secretary of the Longwan District Committee and Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Wenzhou Bay New Area; Feng Yecheng, Member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Zhejiang Tsinghua Yangtze River Delta Research Institute; and Zhang Jiabo, Director of the Standing Committee of the Wenzhou Municipal People's Congress, delivered speeches respectively, expressing their high hopes for young scientists' exploration and entrepreneurship in the field of AI, and conveying Wenzhou and Longwan's firm determination to build a first-class science and technology innovation ecosystem and support young talents to settle down and thrive.

Part 01: Led by Academicians, Insights into Cutting-Edge Trends in AI

In the keynote speech session, three distinguished academicians shared highly forward-looking industry insights. Zhang Qin, a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, an academician of the International Nuclear Energy Academy, and an academician of the International Academy of Artificial Intelligence; Peter Sachsenmeier, an academician of the German National Academy of Science and Engineering; and Zhang Jianwei, a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, each drew upon their respective fields of expertise to deeply analyze how AI technology is reshaping traditional industries, as well as the development trends and challenges of artificial intelligence from a global perspective. The academicians' insightful presentations provided the attendees with a feast of ideas and pointed the way for the future development of AI technology.

Part 02 Major Announcement: Accelerating the Implementation of Scientific and Technological Achievements

The forum is not only a forum for the exchange of ideas, but also an accelerator for the transformation of research results. The launch ceremony of the "Global Multi-Agent Trusted Interconnection Technology Transfer Platform" was held at the forum, and the signing ceremony for industry-academia-research cooperation achievements was successfully completed. This series of actions signifies that academic research in the field of AI is accelerating its move towards practical applications, while also providing a broader stage for innovation and entrepreneurship for young scientists.

Part 03: Industry Leaders Discuss New Paths for Practice

In the "AI Innovation and Industry Practice Special Report" session, industry and academic leaders from home and abroad shared their cutting-edge practical experiences. Wang Xin, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Shanghai Bilibili Technology Co., Ltd.; Rodion Rogulin, Professor of the Department of Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence at Far Eastern Federal University, Russia; Du Jia, Executive Director, CEO and General Manager of Chinese Online Reading Company; Czech Barttomiej Stanislaw, Deputy Director of the Office of International Affairs at Tsinghua University; Deng Zhimin, Senior Scientist at iQiyi; and Sergey Ryazantsev, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, delivered insightful presentations on topics such as AIGC content creation, cross-border AI talent cultivation, and intelligent audiovisual content, showcasing the diverse applications of AI in various vertical fields.

In addition, Zheng Yinxiao, Deputy Director of Investment Promotion for East China at InvestHK, Hong Kong SAR Government, presented a presentation on "Hong Kong's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Environment and International Cooperation Opportunities," providing new ideas for young scientists to connect with the international community and broaden their global perspectives.

Part 04 Roundtable Discussion: From "0 to 1" from a Global Perspective

Moderated by Wang Lijun, Director of the Advanced Vision Institute at the Hangzhou Research Institute of Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology, a roundtable forum themed "AI Innovation and Entrepreneurship from a Global Perspective: From Technological Breakthroughs to Industrial Application" brought the conference to a climax. Wu Zongda, Dean of the School of Intelligent Engineering at Shaoxing University; Zhang Yushi, Chief Science Communication Expert of the China Association for Science and Technology; and innovation and entrepreneurship experts and founders from home and abroad, including Dennis Herold, Liran Shamriz, David Tabacznyj, Nicolas Bravin Nuances, and Vahid Mosallanejad, engaged in a lively discussion on the commercialization of AI technology and international youth entrepreneurship experiences.

At the end of the conference, a ceremony was held to award "Trusted Data Network Space Multi-Agent Collaboration Network Partners" with plaques, further solidifying the collaborative network of the AI ​​ecosystem.

The successful hosting of this forum not only provided a high-level exchange platform for young scientists and AI entrepreneurs from around the world, but also fully demonstrated the powerful magnetism of Wenzhou Longwan in attracting high-end talent and cultivating an AI innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

As a supporting organization of this forum, Yongquan participated deeply throughout the process and will continue to play a bridging role in the future, connecting global innovation resources and helping more cutting-edge AI technologies to take root, blossom, and bear fruit in Wenzhou and Longwan, creating a new era of intelligence together with young scientists!