The 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit will take place on April 14–15 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center under the theme “Integration of AI and Digital Technologies Shaping the Future – Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace”. The summit aims to inject new momentum into digital development across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. As one of the key events during the summit, a briefing session on the Practice Cases for Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace (Practice Cases) and the World Internet Conference Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology (WIC Awards) will be held in Hong Kong on April 14, offering participants a valuable opportunity to engage with cutting-edge global digital innovation.

The briefing will introduce the 2025 Practice Cases and WIC Awards, detailing the award benefits and selection criteria. Representatives from renowned organizations such as IBM, Qualcomm, China Unicom, and UBTECH Robotics will share their experience in submitting cases. Participants will engage with attending guests to explore broader industry collaboration opportunities.

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The briefing is open to representatives from government agencies, international organizations, social groups, technology communities, academic think tanks, research institutions, companies, and innovation-driven teams. Interested parties are encouraged to register promptly, as seats are limited. 

Scan the QR code below to register now.

Briefing Session Details
? Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
? Time: 17:45–18:45
? Venue: Speech Hall 2, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center

Highlights

Practice Cases briefing
? Recap videos of previous Practice Case release events
? Overview of benefits, selection criteria, and submission guidelines
? Experience sharing from past Practice Case recipients

WIC Awards briefing
? Recap videos of previous WIC Awards ceremonies
? Introduction to award benefits, evaluation standards, and application procedures
? Experience sharing from past award-winning teams and enterprises

Live Q&A session
An interactive segment will provide attendees with a chance to ask questions and explore collaboration opportunities.

About the Practice Cases and the WIC Awards
As two of the flagship initiatives of the World Internet Conference (WIC), the Practice Cases for Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace (Practice Cases) and the World Internet Conference Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology (WIC Awards) have been held for multiple consecutive years. Both programs cast a global spotlight on cutting-edge internet innovations and international collaboration projects that harness digital technologies to advance human well-being. Award-winning projects from the 2025 selection will be showcased at the WIC Wuzhen Summit later this year. 

The call for entries for both initiatives is now open.

For more information, please refer to:
Introduction of the 2025 Practice Cases of "Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace"
Introduction of the 2025 World Internet Conference Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology