2024-05-29
The “China Optics Valley Artificial Intelligence Innovation Conference & 2025 Forbes China AI Tech Enterprises Top 50 Release Ceremony” took place at the China Optics Valley Technology Exhibition Center on June 27, 2025. Centered on the theme “Wisdom Ignites the Future · Innovation Ushers in a New Era”, the conference brought together top‑tier AI scholars, industry leaders, entrepreneurs from home and abroad, and government officials from across the country to explore cutting‑edge advances in AI technology, industrial implementation, and opportunities for regional cooperation.
Distinguished guests shared in‑depth insights at the conference, including John Hopcroft, Turing Award Laureate, Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Lee Kai‑fu, CEO of 01.AI and Chairman of Sinovation Ventures & AInnovation; Zhang Yaqin, Dean of the Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR) at Tsinghua University, Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering; and Chen Junlong, Foreign Member of the European Academy of Sciences, Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Engineering, IEEE Life Fellow, and Dean of the School of Computer Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology. Key topics covered AI talent cultivation, advancements in agent technology, tipping points for autonomous driving, and the synergy between large and small models.
Representatives from Fubao, Soundtone Technology, Winning Health, Landing Medical, and other enterprises delivered keynote speeches. Through vivid case studies and in‑depth technical analysis, they presented the latest AI applications across industries and outlined actionable pathways for AI-driven industrial transformation.
In his speech, Chairman Jia Guoqiang outlined the company’s smart robotic solutions catering to care needs amid population aging. He highlighted Fubao’s intelligent healthcare companion robot “Xiaobao”, which integrates health monitoring and emergency calling, and has been widely deployed in medical and elderly care scenarios at home and abroad. By focusing on vertical sectors and matching AI technologies with real-world demands, Fubao has built a sustainable business model. The accumulated medical data provides critical support for the training of future large-scale AI models.
The conference also featured thematic roundtable discussions on frontier sectors, including AI+ new energy, embodied intelligence, and intelligent manufacturing. Guests explored pathways to technological breakthroughs, industrial collaboration, and commercialization, as well as the challenges involved.
At the Award Ceremony for the 2025 Forbes China Top 50 AI Tech Enterprises, Chairman Jia Guoqiang accepted the “2025 China AI Innovative Scenario Application Enterprise” award on behalf of Fubao. This honor recognizes the company’s deep commitment to vertical AI applications, its success in deploying technology to address real-world societal challenges, and its ability to build a viable commercial ecosystem—validating Fubao’s innovation strength and global competitiveness. The release of the Top 50 list reflects that China’s AI industry, driven by policy and market forces, is accelerating its strategic shift from technological followership to global leadership.
The conference served as a platform for sharing cutting-edge technology and industry insights. The official launch of its AI Industry Think Tank further provides core momentum for the innovation and upgrading of China’s AI sector. Moving forward, Fubao will continue to prioritize innovation and deepen the application of AI in key areas such as smart elderly care, ensuring that AI technology delivers broader benefits to society.
