2025 AI Expo Kicks Off in Suzhou, Driving AI Industry Innovation
The 7th AI Product & Application Expo ("2025 AI Expo") opened on July 28, 2025, in Suzhou, China. Hosted by the New Generation AI Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance (AITISA), the event centered on major themes such as embodied intelligence, digital transformation, and industrial AI.
A diverse program of exhibitions, forums, and matchmaking sessions aimed to boost collaboration across the AI industry, accelerate technical progress, and encourage innovation that crosses industry boundaries. These activities contributed to ongoing discussions about AI’s development and its changing industrial landscape.
Key Industry Reports Unveiled
At the opening ceremony, three important reports were published to benchmark China's AI ecosystem progress:
- Annual Report on New Generation AI Development (2024–2025)
- China Urban AI Development Index Report (2024–2025)
- AI Industry Investment Trends and Development Report
These reports offer valuable insights into market trends, urban AI progress, and investment flows, helping stakeholders make informed decisions.
Recognition and Awards Highlight Innovation
The Expo recognized top talent through the 2025 AI Technology Leadership Talent Settlement Projects and awarded winners of the 3rd AI Product & Application Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. In addition, the 2nd Zu Chongzhi Award for Frontier Innovation in Artificial Intelligence was presented, highlighting outstanding contributions to AI advancements.
Over 20 new products were launched during the event’s release showcase, reflecting a wide array of practical AI applications.
Introducing the “Black Tech” Experience Zone
A new feature this year was the "Black Tech" experience zone, where more than 20 companies demonstrated over 200 advanced technologies. This immersive space enabled attendees to interact directly with innovations and even make purchases on-site, bridging the gap between emerging technology and consumer use.
Strengthening Regional AI Collaboration
To deepen regional integration, the Expo expanded cooperation with Shanghai's World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). This partnership promotes talent exchange, scenario-based AI deployment, and resource sharing within the Yangtze River Delta region, reinforcing Suzhou’s position as a national example for AI+ application deployment.
Suzhou Industrial Park: A Hub for AI Innovation
Since 2017, Suzhou Industrial Park has been a central force in advancing AI and digital industries. It has developed a comprehensive ecosystem supporting AI research, pilot projects, and industrial clustering. Recently, the park has intensified its focus on “AI+” strategies, emphasizing key areas like foundation models and embodied AI.
Currently, the park hosts multiple national research centers and innovation platforms, attracting leading AI companies both from China and internationally. Its efforts are driving the emergence of an AI-powered industrial cluster valued at over 100 billion yuan, reflecting AI’s growing integration with the real economy.
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