On August 27, 2025, Shenzhen — The first day of the IOTE Shenzhen Station International Main Forum, the “World Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Innovation Application Ecosystem Summit (WAIA-IOTE 2025),” co-hosted by the World Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Innovation Alliance (WAIA) and Wulian Media, was successfully held at the Shenzhen World Convention and Exhibition Center. The summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, leading scholars, and business representatives from over ten countries and regions, including Italy, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Germany, Spain, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau. The summit discussed cutting-edge applications and development trends of AIoT technology innovation in key sectors such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and agriculture. A series of important collaborations were signed and announced based on the global AIoT market integration and industry co-development.
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The summit officially opened at 2:00 PM. Yang Weiqi, Co-Chairman of WAIA and President of the Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association, delivered a welcome speech, emphasizing the critical role of global collaboration in promoting AIoT technology innovation and the integration of industry and finance.
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WAIA Secretary-General Sun Erxi introduced the WAIA Alliance’s value and key role in promoting the global AIoT industry ecosystem to the audience, and kicked off the summit’s key agenda.
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Subsequently, several international guests shared their regional market needs and cooperation models. Alessandro Bassi, President of the Italian Internet of Things Association, delved into the European AIoT ecosystem and the path to green transformation in the manufacturing industry, emphasizing the importance of IoT technology for sustainable development.
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Salvatore Cimmino, Co-founder of the Canadian Internet of Things Association, shared Canada’s innovative role in the global AIoT ecosystem and called for strengthened cooperation between China and Canada in areas such as hardware supply chains and AI algorithms.
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Yin Zihang, Deputy Director of the Data and Intelligence Business Department of the Industrial Internet and Internet of Things Research Institute of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, systematically introduced the core value and practical progress of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in promoting global trade facilitation.
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Liang Binxian, Chairman of the Taiwan Generative AI Association, demonstrated the integrated application of generative AI in smart city and IoT innovation and analyzed opportunities for cross-strait cooperation in areas such as AI chips and open source ecosystems.
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Ir. Fadli Hamsani, Chairman of the Indonesian Industrial Digital Transformation Committee, introduced Indonesia’s AIoT pilot projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and other sectors, and shared Telkomsel’s experience in promoting industrial digitalization with 5G and edge computing.
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Dr. Thinagaran Perumal, Chairman of the IoT and Digital Twin Technical Committee of the Ministry of Standards Malaysia and the School of Computer Science and Information Technology at UPM University, Malaysia, delivered a speech titled “AI IoT in Malaysia: Application Scenarios, Potential, and Investment Opportunities.” Focusing on Malaysia’s AIoT sector, he presented application cases in smart manufacturing, smart agriculture, and smart healthcare. He also highlighted Malaysia’s national strategies and tax incentives, demonstrating its approach to building AIoT solutions.
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Zhang Heng, founder of Shanghai Tuge Technology, introduced the “vSIM+eSIM+satellite” converged network, which now covers 188 countries and over 600 operators worldwide, facilitating “one-stop, compliant connectivity” for smart hardware going global.
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IoT Company, and SEEKINK Technology shared typical AIoT applications in smart parks, e-paper, and other fields.
Alex Shang, General Manager of Deutsche Telekom’s IoT Business Unit (Automotive) in Greater China, introduced the company’s core businesses and strengths in areas such as communications network construction and digital transformation services. He stated that Deutsche Telekom will achieve mutual benefit through resource sharing and drive the overall digitalization of the industry.
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Dr. Magd Zoorob, CEO of FutureOS at Expo Dubai, and Mark Luo, Business Development Manager, explained the company’s unique capabilities in smart park operations and digital platform development. Both parties expressed their desire to apply FutureOS’s technology and experience to more scenarios, supporting the construction and upgrading of smart parks, and to deepen cooperation and expand market share with global companies.
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Fan Min, Deputy General Manager of China Mobile IoT Shenzhen Branch, delivered a speech titled “RINGA Smart Park: A Smarter Solution Launch,” detailing the key highlights of the solution’s integration of IoT, cloud computing, and other technologies. The solution has already served over 2,800 projects in 14 countries worldwide and has earned wide recognition from domestic and international clients. Future investments will be increased to optimize the solution and expand into the global market.
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Xingtai Technology Senior Business Development Manager Erika Xiao presented a diverse range of innovative products, including e-paper conference table signs, employee badges, and phone cases, with the theme of “Innovative Applications of E-paper Products.” These products, with their low power consumption and high contrast, can be used in a variety of applications, including office and consumer electronics. The company will continue to promote the popularization of e-paper technology and looks forward to working with partners to foster industry development.
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During the summit, the WAIA Alliance signed a series of global Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with its co-sponsors and partners, and held a signing ceremony. Participating organizations included: IoT Italy, AIoT Canada, the African Internet of Things Association, the Indonesian Security Association, FutureOS of Dubai Expo City, the Institute of Industrial Physics of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, the Auto-ID Association of Asia (AIM Asia), and the Malaysian Change Maker Association. Each signing organization will collaborate closely with the WAIA Alliance to develop long-term collaborations based on regional markets, product technologies, and innovative scenarios. These collaborations will include cross-border exhibitions, market resources, supply-demand matching, pilot projects, expert reviews, and industry communities, fostering the implementation of diverse AIoT ecosystem outcomes.
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The conference also announced the first WAIA Global Expert Panel, and WAIA Co-Chairman Yang Weiqi and WAIA Co-Secretary-General Dou Changjun jointly launched the expert certificate issuance ceremony. These experts, drawn from WAIA’s founding organizations and representative member companies, represent leading AIoT market experts from academia, industry, and government across countries and regions around the world. They include: Alessandro Bassi, Salvatore Cimmino, Zihang Yin, Aladin Pierre Gaston, Dr. Anna Lau, Spencer Liang, Lr. Fadli Hamsani, Blaire Xie, Andy Gan, Hammer Wang, Andy Jiang, Leon Jiang, John Tay, Dr. Magd Zoorob, Dr. Thinagaran Perumal, Mostafa Chafi, and Dr. Lr. Sanny Suharli. With their multidisciplinary and international perspectives, these experts will provide intellectual support for WAIA’s global expansion and industry empowerment, driving innovative AIoT applications and ecosystem development.
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A WAIA global membership certificate awarding ceremony was also held at the same time. Leaders of IoT associations from various countries and regions presented certificates to representatives of new WAIA member companies on site: Xiamen Xinda IoT Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Century Huayu Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Yingda Information Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Zhousi Mobile IoT Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai ZLAN Information Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Hangqiao International Logistics Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Ruhr IoT Technology Co., Ltd., Xingmou Zhilian (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Tuge Data Technology Co., Ltd. This demonstrated the international influence and resource sharing value of the WAIA membership system, and provided a new batch of models for global AIoT companies and institutions to integrate into the WAIA ecosystem and jointly build and share industrial community resources.
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After the main agenda of the summit, the event transitioned to the WAIA Alliance Network International Supply and Demand Matchmaking Session, bringing together buyers, suppliers, and service providers from around the world. Key participating organizations included: the Italian Internet of Things Association (IoT Italy), the Canadian Internet of Things Association, the Industrial Internet and Internet of Things Research Institute of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, the Taiwan Generative AI Association, UPM University Malaysia, FutureOS at Dubai Expo, the Auto-ID Association of Asia (AIM Asia), the Macau Digital Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence Society, the Indonesian Security Association, the Ningbo Internet of Things Association, the Malaysian Change Maker Association, and Shanghai Tuge Data Technology Co., Ltd. These participants engaged in discussions focusing on AI+IoT technologies, products, project requirements, scenario matching, and upstream and downstream collaboration, seeking to recruit partners and facilitate the realization of business opportunities.
With the successful conclusion of the International Supply and Demand Matchmaking Conference, the “AI and IoT Innovation Application Ecosystem Summit (WAIA-IOTE 2025)” officially concluded in Shenzhen. Following the conference, a WAIA-led international exchange reception brought together over 100 overseas buyers from around the globe, creating a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Representatives and guests, including John Tay, Chairman of the Malaysian Change Maker Association; Sanny Suharli, Chairman of the Indonesian Security Association; Zhuang Yijian, President of the Hong Kong IoT Chamber of Commerce; Liang Binxian, Chairman of the Taiwan Generative AI Association; Liu Lei, CEO of Jiaxing Bogan Technology Co., Ltd.; and Xu Hongtao, CEO of Nanjing Sidian Microsystems Co., Ltd., delivered speeches at the reception, expressing their hope to deepen long-term communication and strengthen industry collaboration with all guests.
Additionally, during the IOTE exhibition from August 27th to 29th, the WAIA Alliance established a WAIA VIP Networking Area in Hall 11 for international buyers and organizations to interact. Hosted by Zhuang Yijian, President of the Hong Kong Internet of Things Chamber of Commerce, the event invited representatives from various AIoT organizations around the world to share and exchange ideas. The Alliance is committed not only to building a cross-border bridge for AIoT technology exchange and industry collaboration, but also to injecting innovation and transaction vitality into the global smart IoT market through precise industry supply and demand matching.
Looking forward, with “Intelligent Connection of Everything, Global Win-Win” as its core vision, the WAIA Alliance is committed to bringing together leading global AI+IoT industry resources and ecosystem partners. Through its two self-organized exhibitions in Shenzhen and Europe, the Alliance aims to connect multiple ecosystem links, including technological innovation, project implementation, market expansion, capital matching, and standard interoperability. By building a solid and in-depth cross-border cooperation network, the Alliance will help global AIoT companies expand into cross-border markets more efficiently and steadily, keep pace with industry trends, and jointly build an open, collaborative, and win-win global AIoT ecosystem community.
This paper is from Ulink Media, Shenzhen, China, the organizer of IOTE EXPO (IoT Expo in China)
