Overview
Artificial intelligence is advancing at an unprecedented pace. Breakthroughs in frontier technologies—including Physical AI, Embodied AI, AI Agents, and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)—are accelerating their integration with the Internet of Things (IoT), reshaping the core ecosystem of intelligent hardware, ubiquitous connectivity, and data computing. Together, they are opening a new era of intelligent everything, ubiquitous sensing, and the convergence of the physical and digital worlds.
The convergence of AI and IoT has become a key driver of digital economy innovation and intelligent transformation across industries, while also emerging as a strategic focus for global technological competition and collaboration.
To explore the latest global trends in AI and IoT, showcase innovative applications, and build a high-level platform for collaboration among government, industry, academia, research, and end users, the 2026 Global Artificial Intelligence & Internet of Things Innovation Summit, organized by the Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association and hosted by Ulink Media, will be held on August 26, 2026.
The summit will bring together renowned experts, leading technology companies, and industry pioneers to discuss key topics including Physical AI, intelligent hardware innovation, integrated space-air-ground connectivity, brain-computer interfaces, AI data centers, and embodied intelligence. Participants will share the latest technological achievements, practical solutions, and industry trends, fostering innovation and collaboration across the AIoT ecosystem.
We sincerely invite you to join us to explore emerging technologies, discover new industry opportunities, and shape the future of AI and IoT together.
Organizer
- Shenzhen Internet of Things Industry Association
- IOTE International Internet of Things Exhibition Organizing Committee
Host
- Shenzhen Ulink Media Co., Ltd.
Co-organizers
- Hong Kong Internet of Things Chamber of Commerce
- Taiwan Generative Artificial Intelligence Association
- Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association
- Shenzhen Chip Industry Promotion Association
- Shanghai Internet of Things Industry Association
- Xiamen Internet of Things Industry Association
- Wuxi Internet of Things Industry Association
- Chongqing Internet of Things Industry Association
- Zhuhai Internet of Things Industry Association
- Qingdao Internet of Things Industry Association
Forum Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker / Organization | Title |
| 09:00–09:50 | Registration | – | – |
| 09:50–10:00 | Opening Remarks by Host | – | |
| 10:00–10:15 | Practical Applications of AI Models and AI Agents in Intelligent Hardware | Ant Digital Technologies | – |
| 10:15–10:30 | AI Innovation and Commercialization Solutions for All-Scenario Intelligent Hardware | Huawei | |
| 10:30–10:45 | Network Agent Architecture for User-Centric Customized Services | Yang Yang The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Professor; Director, HKUST Shanghai Center |
| 10:45–11:00 | Building Innovative Networks for Edge AI Applications | Guangzhou Techphant Technology Co.,Ltd. | – |
| 11:00–11:15 | Latest Trends in Brain-Computer Interfaces and Applications of Physical AI | ZKTECO CO., LTD. | – |
| 11:15–11:30 | AI Data Center Trends and Innovations in Data Connectivity | TE Connectivity | — |
| 11:30–11:45 | The Evolution of Physical AI: Making Hardware Smarter and More Intuitive | Tuya Smart |