China Computer Federation Hosts National Conference on AI Integration in Optics Valley
The 41st National Conference of Computer Applications, organized by the China Computer Federation (CCF), began on August 8, 2026, in Optics Valley. This event has attracted over 1,000 representatives from universities, research institutes, and enterprises across China, with more than 3,000 participants in the CCF China Computer Application Technology Competition. The conference serves as a crucial platform for linking academic research, technological innovation, and industrial application within China's computing sector. This year's focus is on exploring new pathways, models, and ecosystems to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with the real economy. Keynote speaker Academician Zhang Yanning from the Chinese Academy of Sciences emphasized the goal of AI development as creating 'silicon-based intelligent life,' highlighting breakthroughs in autonomous intelligent unmanned systems. The four-day event includes nine specialized forums on AI and computer technology's cross-sector empowerment, covering areas... 
