On the afternoon of August 17, the 2023 Jinhua Digital and AI Development Forum was held at the Heart of Jinhua Digital Economy Industrial Park. This forum was part of Jinhua’s efforts to promote high-quality development in the digital economy industry. The theme of the forum was “Integrating Digital Intelligence, Fostering Innovation, and Enhancing Quality.” The event brought together experts and entrepreneurs with practical experience and achievements in the fields of digitalization and AI from various places like Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Hangzhou. Additionally, about 150 local entrepreneurs, along with representatives from Jinhua’s relevant departments and the digital economy sector, gathered to share their insights and experiences. The goal was to exchange ideas about new approaches and strategies for this combined development.

Lu Lei, director of the Software and Production Services Department at Jinhua Economic and Information Technology Bureau; Zhu Weifeng, member of the Party Working Committee at Jinhua Economic and Technological Development Zone; Zhou Wei, senior expert from the DAMO Academy, along with other esteemed guests, attended the event.

During his speech, Lu Lei mentioned that in recent years, Jinhua has demonstrated its vitality and potential for innovation. The city has been enthusiastically responding to the national strategy and the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee’s call for a focus on digital economic innovation and enhancement through the “No. 1 Development Project.” Jinhua is dedicated to leading through innovation and improving quality, expediting its transition into the digital industry, and promoting industrial transformation.

During his speech, Zhu Weifeng highlighted that Jinhua Development Zone has always prioritized the digital economy and has actively fostered the software and information industry. In the first half of this year, the Development Zone achieved a software business revenue of 2.085 billion RMB, marking an 11% growth rate. This revenue accounted for 51.15% of the city’s total revenue.

At the event, Alibaba Cloud launched the “Boosting Businesses with Digital Intelligence in China · Jinhua” campaign. This program is designed to offer Jinhua’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to Alibaba Cloud’s intelligent ecosystem, resources, and various enterprise services. These services include digital assessments, help with cloud technology, building your brand, and other needed support. The goal is to assist Jinhua’s SMEs in innovating technologically, improving products, and adapting their business strategies.

During the forum sessions, Zhou Wei, a senior algorithm expert from the DAMO Academy, and Fan Bi, a professor from Shenzhen University’s School of Management, discussed the latest topics and practical applications in the AI field. Zhou’s focus was on significant models like Tongyi Qianwen, while Fan explored how AI promotes innovation across industries. During the project sharing session, the founders of three projects – Micromedia Digital People, Digital Forest Technology, and Lingyun Smart Service – illustrated various application scenarios and shared their experiences in the field of AIGC. Their engaging presentations left a profound impact on the audience.

On the same morning, a discussion forum about the development of the digital economy industry in Jinhua Development Zone took place. Zhu Weifeng, a distinguished guest at the main forum and a member of the Party Working Committee of the Economic and Technological Development Zone, along with representatives from the Economic Development Bureau, China Merchants Second Bureau, and Jinhua Jinkai Industrial Development Group, participated in the event. The forum centered on digitizing industries, fostering deep discussions, and sharing insights. The main aim was to better link resources between Jinhua and cities like Shenzhen and Hangzhou. This teamwork aimed to improve collaboration across various sectors, gather resources, and align policies. Altogether, these actions aim to greatly strengthen Jinhua’s digital industry.