## A Historic Milestone The Global Internet Economy Conference (GIEC) — founded in 2015 and held for 11 consecutive editions — has officially been upgraded and rebranded as the **Global Artificial Intelligence Economy Conference (GAIEC)**, effective from the 12th edition in 2026. ## 11 Years of Excellence Since its inception, GIEC has established itself as one of the premier internet and technology industry events in China and globally: - **900+** leading internet giants and unicorn enterprises have participated, including Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, JD.com, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Ping An, NetEase, 360, 58.com, Lenovo, ZTE, TCL, Kingsoft, and more - **70,000+** industry professionals have attended the conference - **300+** mainstream media outlets, including CCTV, Xinhua News Agency, and People's Daily, have provided continuous coverage ## Why the Rebrand? As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, the conference is evolving to reflect the new reality. AI is no longer just a vertical within the internet industry — it has become the fundamental driver of economic transformation across all sectors. The rebranding to GAIEC signals: - A broader focus on AI-driven economic paradigms - Integration of AI with traditional industries - Global collaboration on AI governance and innovation - A forward-looking perspective on the AI-powered economy ## What's New for GAIEC 2026 The 12th edition introduces several new features: - **GAIEC Innovation Awards** — recognizing outstanding AI-driven innovations - **Intelligent Hardware & Robotics Forum** - **Low-Altitude Economy & Future Transportation Forum** - **AI+ Industry Application Innovation Forum** - **AI Application Exhibition Area** - **Precision Business Matching Meetings** ## Join Us in Beijing GAIEC 2026 will be held **August 26-29, 2026** at the **Capital International Convention and Exhibition Center**, in conjunction with the **HICOOL Global Entrepreneur Summit**. We welcome global AI professionals, enterprise decision-makers, investors, and media to join us in shaping the future of the AI economy.