China (Guangxi)–ASEAN Youth Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence to be held in Nanning on September 19, 2026
On September 19, 2026, the China (Guangxi)–ASEAN Youth Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence is scheduled to take place at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will bring together leaders of youth organizations, young entrepreneurs, and project representatives from both China and ASEAN countries to engage in discussions on the theme: “AI and the Digital Future for Youth”.
Joining Forces: Empowering Youth as a New Driver for AI Cooperation
The world is currently witnessing a new wave of accelerated technological revolution and industrial transformation, with global AI innovation entering an unprecedented period of vitality. As the most dynamic and creative demographic, youth serve as a crucial force in driving AI innovation and collaboration. With the ongoing deepening of China–ASEAN digital partnership, young people are gaining broader horizons for digital development and are set to play an increasingly proactive role in fostering regional digital cooperation.
Guangxi is China’s frontier and gateway for opening up and cooperation with ASEAN. It continues to deepen exchanges and cooperation with ASEAN countries in the digital economy and scientific innovation, providing a vital platform for youth to participate in regional development, innovation and entrepreneurship, and practical cooperation.
The event will gather leaders of youth organizations, young entrepreneurs, young experts in AI innovation cooperation, and representatives from digital economy enterprises from both China and ASEAN. Through a youth-centric lens, the dialogue aims to explore the AI development opportunities and leverage youth-led initiatives to further deepen and solidify digital exchanges and cooperation between China and ASEAN.
Focusing on Practical Applications: Bringing AI Collaboration into Real-World Scenarios
The event will feature sessions such as case sharing, the AI Youth Elite List, and Youth Pioneer Dialogue. By emphasizing the proactive role of youth and pragmatic cooperation, these sessions are designed to evolve AI-related exchanges from theoretical discussions into concrete demand matching and project partnerships.
Case sharing to showcase youth innovation in action. Young entrepreneurs from China and ASEAN will share practical case studies on topics such as cross-border cooperation and innovation and entrepreneurship in AI. By exploring how AI empowers industrial development, these presentations will highlight the innovative practices of youth in the digital economy and provide vivid examples for future China–ASEAN cooperation in the AI sector.
AI Youth Elite List to enable the precise alignment of demand and technology. As a signature feature of the event, the AI Youth Elite List will focus on practical AI application scenarios, where international partners will “post challenges” on-site to outline real-world application needs, while Chinese enterprises will “accept the challenges” by presenting targeted solutions. Chinese and international projects will engage in exchanges and matchmaking based on specific needs. Through the release of requirements, presentation of solutions, and project-based discussions, this session will facilitate a precise alignment between youth-led innovations and ASEAN market demands, effectively bridging the gap between high-level dialogue and tangible project implementation in AI cooperation.
Youth Pioneer Dialogue to envision the future of AI. Youth representatives from tech companies, digital economy enterprises, and ASEAN countries will engage in deep conversations regarding AI technology applications, industrial development, and innovation and entrepreneurship. Chinese young entrepreneurs will share their innovative practices and join ASEAN counterparts in discussing emerging AI trends. Together, they will explore how young professionals can better seize opportunities in the digital economy and actively participate in international sci-tech innovation cooperation.
Youth Hand-in-Hand: Expanding New Horizons for China–ASEAN Digital Cooperation
From digital infrastructure to digital industries, and from technical exchanges to practical applications, the digital partnership between China and ASEAN continues to break new ground. As a key driving force behind the new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, AI presents fresh opportunities for both sides to deepen digital economy cooperation and expand space for youth development.
By integrating the frontier topic of AI with youth exchange, innovation and entrepreneurship, and international collaboration, the China (Guangxi)–ASEAN Youth Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence provides an invaluable platform for young people from both China and ASEAN countries to exchange ideas, showcase achievements, connect with resources, and find partners. It also creates broader opportunities for youth to participate in regional digital economic development and boost cooperation on AI applications.
