The 2026 China International Intelligent Communication Forum (CIICF) is being held in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, from November 8 to 10, jointly organized by China Media Group (CMG) and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government.

Report and Launches

At the forum, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) releases the “2026 Report on the Development of Chinese Cities' International Intelligent Communication Capabilities.” According to the organizers, the report examines key characteristics, current challenges and innovative pathways in the development of Chinese cities' international intelligent communication.

A new episode of the original franchise “Global Youth Talk” is also launched. Representatives of key cultural industry projects in Wuxi sign agreements on stage.

The forum additionally launches the “Wuxi Initiative of the China International Intelligent Communication Forum,” calling on all parties to work together to build a new global ecosystem for intelligent communication that is open, inclusive, collaborative and mutually beneficial.

Speakers and Themes

Among the guests sharing theoretical vision and practical perspectives are:

  • Lu Bingheng, Chairman of the National Technical Committee on Additive Manufacturing Standardization, Director of the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center and Professor at Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Michael Levitt, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and Member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences
  • Ge Yuefeng, Deputy General Manager of China Time and Space Information Group Co., Ltd.
  • Scott Ross, Founder of Digital Domain, Former Senior Vice President of Lucasfilm and Former President of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)

According to the organizers, the guests exchange ideas on intelligent communication and media transformation, technological innovation and industrial development, and mutual learning among civilizations and international cooperation, building consensus on future development.

Side Events

The forum also features a series of side events, including:

  • the 2026 Forum on the International Communication of Digital Culture
  • the AIGC Digital and Intelligent Industries Forum
  • the “Wuxi Dialogue” on Local International Communication
  • a closed-door industry dialogue
  • the “Film Music • Wuxi Night” gala
  • the 2026 “Experience China Insights from Wuxi” International Media Tour