Big Data Expo: Witnessing the Growth of the Big Data Industry and Looking Forward to New Opportunities

Big Data Expo: Witnessing the Growth of the Big Data Industry and Looking Forward to New OpportunitiesCurrently, the digital economy is reshaping the global economic landscape at an unprecedented rate, becoming the core engine driving global economic growth. As the world's second-largest economy, China has demonstrated extraordinary vitality and vast potential in digital economic development

Big Data Expo: Witnessing the Growth of the Big Data Industry and Looking Forward to New Opportunities

Currently, the digital economy is reshaping the global economic landscape at an unprecedented rate, becoming the core engine driving global economic growth. As the world's second-largest economy, China has demonstrated extraordinary vitality and vast potential in digital economic development. The China International Big Data Industry Expo (Big Data Expo), the world's first expo dedicated to big data, has been held for nine years since its inception in 2015, becoming a crucial platform for attracting global resources, fostering international cooperation, and facilitating exchange. The China Internet Society not only serves as a vital supporter for the Big Data Expo's leading technological achievement release event but has also provided long-term support for the Expo's diverse activities. Deeply involved, the Society has witnessed the Big Data Expo's growth and transformation at every step. On the eve of the 2024 Big Data Expo, DataGuan interviewed Pei Wei, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Internet Society, to gain insights from the perspective of an old friend of the Expo. She shared her impressions of the Big Data Expo and offered valuable suggestions for its future development.

The International Character of the Big Data Expo Propels the Big Data Industry towards Globalization

"What particularly impresses me is the remarkable level of internationalization at the Big Data Expo, fully embodying the profound significance of the word 'international' in its name," said Pei Wei. As the Big Data Expo's brand influence continues to grow, an increasing number of international companies are actively participating in this global event. Whether it's the scale of exhibitions, the level of forums, the composition of guests, or the release of leading technological achievements, the Big Data Expo's international presence has become increasingly prominent. For example, at the 2023 Big Data Expo, over 80 international companies participated in the exhibition, accounting for approximately 25% of the total. Moreover, the 2023 Big Data Expo witnessed the participation of 338 foreign guests from 50 countries and regions, including representatives from UNESCO and other international and regional organizations. For many years, the China Internet Society has provided strong support for the Big Data Expo's leading technological achievement release event. In the past year, the collection of leading technological achievements marked a new breakthrough on the "international" front. International companies such as Intel, Pirelli Group (Italy), and LinkedIn (USA) participated in the submission process for the first time. Notably, Intel's submission, "High-security, high-performance data element circulation platform based on homomorphic encryption + hardware acceleration," won the Leading Technological Achievement Award.

Big Data Expo: A Beacon for Big Data Development, Leading Industry Innovation and Integration

As an "old friend" of the Big Data Expo, Pei Wei believes that its most prominent feature and highlight is its role as a beacon for big data development. She pointed out that the Big Data Expo brings together global wisdom, guiding industry development. Every year, it attracts an array of high-quality companies and experts in the field of big data from around the world. These companies and experts contribute their latest research findings, technological breakthroughs, and application cases in the big data field, providing valuable insights and guidance for the future development of the big data industry. Through the Big Data Expo platform, deep exchanges, clashes of ideas, and collaborative efforts propel the innovation and development of the big data industry.

The Big Data Expo is not just a stage for showcasing achievements but also a platform for igniting innovative vitality. Exhibitors enthusiastically display the latest technological innovations and application cases, such as the deep integration and application of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing in the big data field. These innovative achievements not only unveil the boundless potential of big data technology but also inspire the research and development efforts of companies, contributing to the rapid growth and transformation of the entire industry.

Furthermore, the Big Data Expo focuses on the latest developments and trends in the digital economy, actively promoting digital-real integration. It actively promotes the wide application of advanced technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence in multiple fields, including smart cities, intelligent manufacturing, and financial technology, unleashing the intrinsic vitality and growth potential of the digital and real economies.

The Positive Impact of Nine Years of the Big Data Expo: Driving Technological Innovation, Industry Upgrading, and Social Awareness

Pei Wei believes that over the past nine years, the Big Data Expo has had a positive impact on the big data industry. First, it has propelled technological innovation and industry upgrading. The Big Data Expo has provided an essential platform for the research and development of big data technologies and has fostered the continuous emergence and promotion of new technologies and products. These innovative achievements have not only enhanced the overall technological level in the big data field but have also driven the upgrading and transformation of related industries.

Second, it has facilitated industrial exchange and cooperation. The Big Data Expo has attracted numerous domestic and international companies, research institutions, and other stakeholders, creating an important platform for collaboration between industry, academia, and research. Through the exchange and interaction during the expo and business negotiations, the expo has accelerated the transformation and implementation of scientific and technological achievements, fostered cooperation and mutual benefit among upstream and downstream businesses in the industrial chain, and promoted the coordinated development of the big data industry.

Third, it has heightened social awareness and application levels. The Big Data Expo has raised social awareness of the value of big data and application levels by showcasing the application achievements and solutions of big data in various industries. These demonstrations have not only boosted public confidence and interest in big data technology but have also facilitated the application and promotion of big data technology in a wider range of fields.

Fourth, it has driven policy formulation and standard development. The Big Data Expo addresses issues related to policy formulation and standard development in the big data industry. Through the organization of related forums and seminars, inviting government departments and industry experts for in-depth discussions and exchanges, the expo has provided suggestions and references for policy formulation and standard development.

Looking Forward: How Should the Big Data Expo Adapt to New Situations and New Needs?

With the vigorous development of the digital economy, Pei Wei believes that the Big Data Expo needs to adjust and optimize itself to adapt to new situations and new needs. She proposes the following recommendations:

First, emphasize practical results and drive industrial implementation. Firstly, it is recommended to highlight the industry orientation. The expo can focus on the theme of high-quality development of the digital economy, organize professional exhibitions and series of activities to showcase the achievements and potential of big data in driving industrial transformation and upgrading, promoting digital-real integration and development. The expo can establish more industrial connection links, create more connection platforms for participating companies and investment institutions, and facilitate effective connections between big data projects, capital, and markets. Secondly, it is essential to enhance the implementation of results. The expo should encourage the development of local support policies for the big data industry, providing policy support and guarantees for the implementation of participating companies and projects. For example, the expo can establish a tracking service mechanism to track the participating companies and projects, understand their development dynamics and changing needs, and provide timely support and assistance when necessary.

Second, strengthen international exchange and cooperation. In a globalized context, the Big Data Expo can further strengthen cooperation and exchange with international organizations and institutions, establish closer communication mechanisms with relevant government departments in various countries, engage in thorough communication and coordination regarding big data-related industry policies, creating a more favorable environment for China-foreign cooperation.

Expectations for the 2024 Big Data Expo: More Innovative Achievements Implemented in Guizhou, Injecting Vitality into the Digital Economy

The 2024 Big Data Expo will be held in Guiyang from August 28th to 30th. Pei Wei expressed great anticipation for the event. She said she looks forward to seeing more innovative achievements showcased. She hopes that the 2024 Big Data Expo will demonstrate more innovative achievements and technological breakthroughs in the field of big data, delivering more surprises and awe-inspiring experiences to attendees; she looks forward to more big data innovation achievements being implemented in Guizhou, infusing new vitality and momentum into Guizhou's digital economy, contributing to the high-quality development of Guizhou's big data industry, and serving as a model and leader for big data applications nationwide and globally.

As the digital economy continues to evolve, the Big Data Expo will inevitably shoulder a more significant mission, making a greater contribution to the global development of the big data industry.

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