With the conclusion of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai in July (with an exhibition area exceeding 70,000 square meters for the first time and attended by Premier Li Qiang), China's AI and robotics industry is rapidly taking shape.
According to authoritative sources, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hefei have formed a matrix of differentiated exhibitions. The Beijing World Robot Conference (September) leverages policy guidance to focus on cutting-edge technologies in humanoid robots and specialized robots. The Shanghai conference, driven by a "capital + scenario" approach, promotes the deep integration of AI with finance and healthcare. The Shenzhen Hi-Tech Fair (November) features a 60,000-square-meter "AI + Robotics" industry chain exhibition, where over a thousand companies, including Yushu and UBTECH, will showcase cutting-edge technologies such as embodied intelligence and industrial robots. The Hefei World Manufacturing Conference (September) leverages its strengths in automotive and equipment manufacturing, collaborating with giants like Tesla and iFlytek to promote the implementation of "AI + Advanced Manufacturing." In the first five months of the year, Anhui Province ranked first in China in new energy vehicle production.
These four major exhibitions are closely linked to the "government, industry, academia, research, and application" ecosystem: Beijing serves as a policy testing ground, Shanghai as a capital hub, Shenzhen as a technology incubator, and Hefei as a hub for industrial transformation, forming a coordinated "north-east-south-center" network. Data shows that the 2025 High-Tech Fair preview livestream had over 10,000 viewers, the number of international attendees at the World Manufacturing Conference increased by 63% year-on-year, and the production of robot reducers increased by 48%, demonstrating strong industry momentum. Industry insiders believe that the four major exhibitions are not only a showcase for technology but also a strategic fulcrum for China to break through bottleneck technologies and cultivate global brands. With the deep integration of policy momentum and market momentum, China is entering an era of global leadership in the intelligent industry.