Intelligence in Action: The 2nd International AI Industry Scenario Innovation & Application Academician Summit and the 2026 Greater Bay Area AI Industry Innovation Ecosystem Conference Successfully Held in Guangzhou

Against the backdrop of the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence—marked by continuous breakthroughs in model capabilities and expanding application scenarios—AI is entering the industrial frontlines at an unprecedented pace. At the same time, discussions surrounding the effectiveness and long-term impact of AI deployment have become increasingly in-depth.

On January 27, 2026, guided by the Guangdong Academy of Sciences and jointly hosted by the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA), the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Guangdong) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubation Base, PKU Science and Technology Innovation Park, and other institutions, the 2nd International AI Industry Scenario Innovation & Application Academician Summit and the 2026 Greater Bay Area AI Industry Innovation Ecosystem Conference was grandly held in Guangzhou.

Under the theme "Intelligence-Driven Frontiers, Scenario-Empowered Innovation," the summit brought together more than 500 academicians, leading experts, and representatives from industry-leading enterprises. Through keynote speeches, scenario-based case studies, technology showcases, and roundtable forums, the summit comprehensively demonstrated practical pathways for AI to empower a wide range of industries.

The summit opened with an address by Xiao Renjun, the General Manager of Guangdong Academy of Sciences Holdings Co., Ltd. He noted that Guangdong leads the nation in research strength and market scale, emphasizing the urgent need to boost efficiency through AI, innovative concepts, and new business models. He highlighted the deepening collaboration between the Guangdong Academy of Sciences and AIIA to intelligently match research results with corporate needs, solving resource bottlenecks, and leveraging international talent networks across Russia, Ukraine, the US, and Germany.

Subsequently, Ding Xianping, Vice Chairman of AIIA and Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, delivered a progress report on AIIA. AIIA now boasts over 1,000 global academicians and 500 corporate members. Following the success of its Western China Center, the Alliance officially launched its Canada Center and ASEAN Center during the summit. Moving forward, the Alliance will focus on:

1. Expanding international cooperation to connect global innovation resources;

2. Jointly cultivating a professional and internationally oriented AI technology manager workforce with institutions such as the Guangdong Academy of Sciences;

3. Collaborating with chambers of commerce and investment institutions to build a "scenario–capital–technology" collaborative ecosystem, accelerating the formation of new quality productive forces.

At the main forum, five academicians delivered keynote speeches on cutting-edge AI applications across different vertical sectors, directly addressing industry challenges and highlighting the vast potential of AI in empowering the real economy.

Zhang Yuanting, Fellow of IIMBE, Fellow of AIMBE, Professor at CUHK, presented "From Wearable Blood Pressure Mapping Technology to the Personalized Intelligent Doctor Dr. PAI." He systematically elaborated on the enormous application potential of AI in healthcare and health-related scenarios. He noted that the Dr. PAI system developed by his team has achieved deep integration with large-scale models and medical devices, enabling personalized health management services and driving a transition from passive treatment to proactive prevention.

Liu Xiangyang, Member of the EAS, CISO and Dean of the Software Engineering Institute, Midea Group, emphasized in his presentation "Neutral Cloud: A Globally Unified Digital Foundation Empowering AI and Empowered by AI" that digitalization is the foundation for effective AI deployment. He proposed that by developing a unified, self-owned cloud platform, enterprises can achieve "one global network, one cloud," seamlessly connecting on-premises and public cloud data, significantly reducing digital migration and operational costs, and providing a replicable technological paradigm for manufacturing digital transformation.

Ding Xianping, Academician of RANS, Professor at Sichuan University, stated in "Current Status and Progress in Digital Cell Therapy Research" that AI can play a critical role in gene editing, cellular drug delivery, and targeted therapies. Through AI-driven simulation and optimization, treatment precision and effectiveness can be significantly enhanced, injecting new momentum into foundational innovation in the life sciences.

Jiang Linhua, Academician of BNAS, Foreign Academician of NAEU, Professor at the Hangzhou Research Institute, Xidian University, delivered a presentation titled "AI Education: Frontier Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities." He proposed a "three-in-one" solution for AI + Education, suggesting the transformation of frontier research into standardized curricula, intelligent teaching tools such as robots and drones, and professional training and certification programs, thereby building a comprehensive education ecosystem that leverages AI to optimize resource allocation and enable personalized learning.

Xie Shengli, Foreign Academician of RAE, Professor at Guangdong University of Technology, presented "AI-Enabled High-Precision Beidou Satellite Positioning." He noted that multipath effects represent a world-class challenge in satellite navigation, and that AI provides a new pathway to address this issue. By introducing AI algorithms, his team has developed effective innovative solutions to overcome multipath interference and achieve high-precision positioning in complex environments, with related technologies already successfully applied in dynamic scenarios.

During the corporate presentation segment, representatives from various industries shared their practical experiences in applying AI to enterprise management, smart transportation, and healthcare, showcasing the tangible results of AI integration in real-world business scenarios.

Yu Shuqi, Vice President of Yonyou Network Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a presentation titled "Enterprise AI Leading Value Innovation," focusing on the Yonyou BIP Intelligent Agent Platform. The platform supports the rapid construction of dedicated intelligent agents within 10 minutes and enables intelligent upgrades to enterprise business models, management methods, and work processes through a native integrated architecture of "AI × Data × Process."

Huang Yigeng, Vice President of PCI Technology Group Co., Ltd., shared insights in his presentation, "PCI Zhixing: Linking Urban Dimensions; Transportation Jiahong Operating System: Driving the Future of Travel." He showcased the group’s "One Core, Two Wings" industrial strategy and the global debut of "PCI Zhixing," a large model specifically designed for the transportation industry. Additionally, he introduced the construction progress of the "PCI Future Community" (a smart industrial park) and their AI industry investment platform.

Chen Qu, Vice President of Guangdong Tecsun Science & Technology Co., Ltd., presented "AI Reconstructing the New Era of Medical Data." She explained how the company leverages social security and livelihood big data to build a "1+3+N" AI medical data foundation. By enabling algorithms to "answer questions" and data to "speak," Telsen is committed to achieving a leap in the efficiency and effectiveness of comprehensive medical services.

Ruan Lecheng, Dean of the AI Research Institute at HEC Group (East Sunshine), delivered a speech titled "Empowering Industry with Intelligence, Leading the Future: HEC’s Path to Digital-Intelligent Industry." He shared the group's strategic focus on core tracks such as data centers, liquid cooling technology, and embodied AI. By constructing an "AI Evolution Flywheel" that integrates "Data-Model-Terminal-Scenario," HEC Group is driving the deep convergence of traditional industry with artificial intelligence.

The concluding roundtable forum, themed "Opportunities and Challenges of AI + Industrial Implementation," featured in-depth discussions among Liu Xiangyang (Academician of RANS), Jiang Linhua (Academician of BNAS, Foreign Academician of NAEU), and representatives from Guangzhou Frontop Digital Creative Technology Co., Ltd., Kaiyuan Cloud (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., and XAG Co., Ltd.. Focusing on topics such as technological integration, ecosystem collaboration, and talent development, the panel combined research insights with practical experience to provide forward-looking and actionable guidance for accelerating AI's transition from laboratory research to industrial-scale application.

As a key highlight of the conference, multiple cooperation agreements, platforms, and mechanisms aimed at advancing the AI industry were officially launched, marking a transition from dialogue to substantive collaboration.

In terms of ecosystem and talent development, the Greater Bay Area International Technology Manager Academy was officially inaugurated, and the first cohort of AI technology managers was appointed, further strengthening the technology commercialization service system. Meanwhile, the AIIA Canada Center, ASEAN Center, the AI+ Youth Innovation Committee, and the AI+ Education Committee were established. AIIA also signed an international cooperation agreement with the North American Chinese Student Association (NACSA) to continuously expand its global network for international cooperation and talent exchange.

In computing power collaboration, a signing ceremony for large-model computing power cooperation at the Smart Industrial Park was held. By integrating computing resources, the initiative aims to support AI enterprises in model training and application development, significantly reducing innovation and deployment costs.

Additionally, the summit recognized a group of benchmark enterprises, emerging innovative companies, and AI innovation demonstration parks. The launch of the 2026 Forbes China AI Technology Enterprises TOP50 – Greater Bay Area Selection further accelerates ecosystem development through demonstration leadership and resource aggregation.

The exhibition area outside the main venue served as a vibrant hub for practical engagement. Nearly 20 enterprises and institutions—including Yonyou, HEC, XAG, Tecsun—showcased their core products and solutions, covering key areas such as AI + Healthcare, embodied intelligence, brain–computer interfaces, digital twins, enterprise services, and fintech. The hands-on demonstrations fully highlighting AI's application value across industries and reinforcing the summit's strong emphasis on practical implementation.

Through academicians' frontier insights, enterprise-driven demonstrations, immersive exhibitions, and empowering roundtable discussions, the summit comprehensively showcased the achievements of AI's journey from laboratory research to industrial application, clearly outlining the pathway for deep integration between AI and the real economy.

AIIA will continue to uphold the principles of openness, collaboration, and mutual benefit, integrating global innovation resources and promoting the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area as a world-class AI innovation hub, ushering in a new chapter of industrial transformation in the intelligent era.

Looking forward, as technological innovation deepens and the industrial ecosystem continues to mature, artificial intelligence will inject stronger momentum into high-quality economic and social development, writing a new chapter in industrial upgrading for the intelligent age.