A child interacts with a robot at the booth of Chongqing Huashu Robotics Co., Ltd. during the Smart China Expo 2023 in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, September 4, 2023. (Photo/Xinhua)

Chongqing - The 2025 World Smart Industry Expo will showcase more than 3,000 innovative products and unveil over 100 new industry standards, products, and technologies, a press briefing on August 28 revealed.

Focusing on "AI+" and intelligent connected new energy vehicles, the expo, set for September 5–8 in Chongqing, will feature an opening ceremony, ecological forums, professional exhibitions, competitions, results releases, and industry matchmaking sessions. Five specialized sections— intelligent connected NEVs, digital city governance, robotics, smart living, and low-altitude economy—will bring together over 550 enterprises from China and abroad.

The intelligent connected NEV section will feature 20 top automakers, including Changan, Seres, and Tesla, alongside 108 parts suppliers and ecosystem partners. The event promises to showcase the latest in smart driving, intelligent cockpits, and AI-powered vehicles.

Key new releases will include Chongqing's comprehensive management platform for low-altitude flight, Sugon's next-generation AI computing open architecture, and the world's highest-density AI supercluster. The China New Energy Vehicle Challenge will also be launched.

Wang Zhijie, Director of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, said at the press conference that the expo will bring together 10 high-profile domestic and international industry leaders and experts at the opening ceremony to discuss topics such as AI-driven advancements in the automotive industry and building a foundation for industrial AI, sharing innovative practices and strategic insights.

More than 10 ecosystem conferences will take place during the expo. Over 200 participants from government think tanks, leading universities, and top enterprises will exchange insights. Six competitions will also be held, including the Asia-Pacific Robot World Cup Chongqing International Invitational and the Chongqing Drone Racing Championship.

Multiple industry matchmaking events will provide an efficient platform for connecting enterprises with market needs.

In addition, the expo will also offer a series of immersive, interactive experiences to enhance visitor engagement. Attendees can try out smart vehicle cockpits, interact with digital counseling assistants, explore XR film creation zones, and relax in fully automated robot cafés, experiencing smart living up close.