From September 5 to 8, the 2025 World Smart Industry Expo brought together visionaries, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts in the Chinese mainland's Chongqing Municipality, unveiling more than 3,000 innovations and over 100 first releases. This year's theme "AI+" fused cutting-edge artificial intelligence with the booming intelligent connected new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, redefining smart ecosystems for tomorrow.
AI+ Powering Intelligent Ecosystems
At the heart of the expo, AI+ took center stage across five specialized zones:
- Intelligent Connected NEVs: 20 leading automakers (Changan, Seres, Tesla) and 108 suppliers demoed smart driving and AI-powered cockpits.
- Digital City Governance: Solutions blending cloud computing, IoT and big data to build responsive urban services.
- Robotics: Autonomous machines showcasing dexterity, from factory automation to service bots.
- Smart Living: Next-gen home devices and wearables enhancing comfort and sustainability.
- Low-Altitude Economy: Drone tech meeting needs in delivery, inspection and urban air mobility.
Connecting Global Innovators
More than 550 enterprises from the Chinese mainland and abroad formed a vibrant marketplace for collaboration. Industry forums spurred discussions on standard-setting, while matchmaking sessions bridged startups with investors. The expo also unveiled over 100 new standards, products and technologies – a testament to rapid evolution in sectors like autonomous driving and clean energy mobility.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers, the expo highlighted how AI+ and NEVs are unlocking new business models and sustainable urban futures. As smart industries accelerate, events like this underscore the power of cross-border collaboration to shape a connected world.
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World Smart Industry Expo: 3,000 innovations, 100 first releases
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