The Second Conference on Sustainable Development of Global Intelligently Interconnected Digital Economy and WIOTC 2026 was grandly convened in Beijing, China on November 3‑4. Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations Under‑Secretary‑General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, delivered an opening address for the conference.

The WIOTC 2026•International Cooperation Forum opened on November 3. Attendees included government officials, diplomatic envoys, corporate executives, as well as representatives from chambers of commerce, associations and think‑tanks from China, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Switzerland, Moldova, Ghana, Angola, Zambia and other countries. As a key event of this Convention, the Forum aims to facilitate international cooperation for Chinese enterprises, and enable product, technology and solution‑oriented matching and exchanges with international demand‑side parties. Centered on digital technologies, the digital economy, urban infrastructure, smart energy and telecommunications infrastructure construction, participants shared national development requirements, and showcased cutting‑edge achievements, real‑world implementation cases and solutions, so as to boost government‑enterprise international cooperation. Ma Si, China Daily Reporter, moderated the Forum.

Zhang Hua, Vice Chairman of WIOTC Executive Committee, delivered welcoming remarks. He said, “The WIOTC has set up international supplier project matching channels. Government agencies and enterprises from all countries are welcome to submit your demands. The Executive Committee will organize categorized matching and drive project progress.” He also introduced four promotion initiatives of the Convention covering project matchmaking, standards coordination, capability sharing and strategic consulting services.

In his keynote speech “Trends and Opportunities for International Cooperation of the Belt and Road”, Jin Xu, Chairman of China Association of International Trade, stated that digital technology and the digital economy are reshaping the foundation for Belt and Road cooperation. As an international organization registered with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), WIOTC plays a constructive role in advancing the upgrade from the Internet of Everything to Intelligently interconnected Things and fostering global innovative cooperation in the digital economy. Its cross‑border dialogue platform and standards coordination mechanism are highly aligned with the rule‑alignment and ecosystem‑building advocated by the Digital Silk Road, offering a viable channel for establishing digital transformation of countries. Opportunities in international cooperation can be explored in three dimensions, including “embedded opportunities” in trade and services, “adaptive opportunities” in the digital economy, and “coordination opportunities” in rules and standards.

Shamil Domayev, Chief Manager for IoT & PPP Projects of Alatau City Authority, Kazakhstan, shared the development plans, projects and requirements of Alatau City for IoT, digital twins, artificial intelligence and the digital economy. He remarked, “WIOTC is the very first important platform and official event we have selected. We hope to invite experts and enterprises from various fields to participate in Alatau’s projects and future development planning via WIOTC.”

Wang Haowei, Deputy General Manager of the Marketing and Operations Department, China Mobile IoT, gave the keynote speech “AIOT: Connecting an Intelligent Future”. Drawing on the strategic vision of building a “Connectivity, Sensing, Intelligence and Value” flywheel, he shared insights and practical cases from China Mobile’s overseas business. The digital‑intelligent revolution unlocks broad space and boundless possibilities for the development of Intelligently Interconnected Things. China Mobile stands ready to work hand‑in‑hand with global partners to pursue scientific and industrial innovation, deepen integration, and jointly build a promising future for Intelligently Interconnected Things.

Zuo Hui, Deputy General Manager of the Industrial IoT Product Division, E-Surfing loT, delivered the presentation “Wireless Over Wired: Greater Flexibility on the Production Line”. He demonstrated application scenarios for the 1‑millisecond wireless network product tailored for industrial control links. This product addresses four major pain points, including ultra‑high determinism, safety and reliability, streamlined deployment, and cross‑provincial multi‑factory roll out. He noted that eSurfing IoT intends to collaborate with industrial chain partners to reshape enterprise production models, contribute to new‑type industrialization, and enable “wireless‑powered” flexibility in manufacturing.

Qiao Dan, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Hycore Innovation Co., Ltd., spoke under the title “From Global to Beijing: Building a Two-Way Bridge for International IoT Cooperation - HICOOL’s Approach and Experience”. He outlined barriers and challenges for international IoT enterprises entering the Chinese market as well as for Chinese IoT enterprises going global. He said, “We hope to further expand our network through the WIOTC and bring more partners into our international cooperation ecosystem.”

Zhang Dawei, Secretary of the Party Committee of ELINC China Co., Ltd., delivered the speech “Smart IoT for All, Open Cooperation, Sharing New Opportunities for Digital Development”. He noted that “ELINC is committed to integrating high‑quality resources at home and abroad, building a win‑win enterprise ecosystem, and continuously improving market‑oriented resource allocation capabilities. We look forward to working with governments, industrial partners, technical institutions and financial institutions across the world. Starting from real‑world scenarios, we will jointly define trusted baselines, build local capabilities, and explore sustainable cooperation models.”

During this International Cooperation Forum, cooperation agreements were signed among the WIOTC, Alatau City Authority (Kazakhstan), South Korea’s XORBIS and ECOLANT, Kaifa Technology and other organizations.

This Forum was hosted by the Organizing Committee of the WIOTC and co‑hosted by Digital Economic Development Committee, WIOTC. Special thanks to partners including China Mobile IoT, eSurfing loT, and the China Association of International Trade, as well as beverage‑support partner Jinmailang • Jinkuang.