NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2019 (WAIC 2019) opened grandly in Shanghai on August 29.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2019 (WAIC 2019) opened grandly in Shanghai on August 29. With the theme of "Intelligent Connectivity, Infinite Possibilities", it gathers the world top minds for the highest-level AI academic discussion. Government officials and most influential AI scientists, entrepreneurs and investors across the world witnessed the grand opening of WAIC 2019. The most eye-catching dialogue between Jack Ma and Elon Musk talked about the impact of AI on human life, employment, life, consciousness and environment and inspired people's imagination on the future AI world, marking the climax of the opening ceremony. There are dozens of key sessions where industry leaders will focus on frontline algorithms, brain-inspired intelligence and AI chips and share latest research results and practice of key technologies; focus on autonomous driving, AI 5G and smart robots and analyze AI industry trends.

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2019), the annual technological fest which will open its doors from Aug 29 to 31 in Shanghai, has announced the schedule for its first day. The opening ceremony, scheduled in the morning, will kick-off with a round-table meeting and keynote speeches from government officials, scholars and leading entrepreneurs sharing their insight on the theme of "Intelligent Connectivity Enables Infinite Possibilities". Coming off the back of the opening ceremony are two major forums focusing on technological trends, AI application scenarios, industry ecosystems, AI-related education and policies. Looking to integrate AI technology into the commercial activities and draw a blueprint to envision the direction and trends of the industry from multilateral and international perspectives, the forum on industrial development will gather academic representatives and leading entrepreneurs in round-table dialogues. China, having embraced AI technology with open arms, will continue to contribute to the global AI development with determination, deploying AI strategic plans to empower and transform the global economy.