On August 30, the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2024 (Big Data Expo 2024) successfully concluded its three-day run in Guiyang. Under the annual theme "Smart Digital Technology Shapes Thriving Digital Economy", the Expo spotlighted the latest industry trends, brought together global elite companies and cutting-edge technologies in the big data industry, and established an open international exchange platform. It drew over 21,600 registered participants and 414 exhibiting companies, including tech giants like Huawei, Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu.

Since its opening, the Expo's professional exhibition has garnered extensive attention and active engagement from industry professionals due to its advanced technological displays and comprehensive industry content. It showcased more than 1,300 new digital technologies, products, solutions, and applications, demonstrating the innovation vitality of the big data industry. The exhibition area was bustling with visitors, and companies displayed their latest achievements and applications in AI, data analysis, edge computing, IoT, and more.

By the afternoon of August 30, nearly 60,000 professional visitors had attended, and 104 media outlets and 1,350 journalists providing in-depth coverage. Notably, 77 companies from 31 countries, including the U.S., Russia, and Germany, exhibited their state-of-the-art big data technologies and products, enriching the Expo with international diversity and collaboration opportunities.

The professional exhibition of the Big Data Expo 2024 featured a platform for business leaders, with group participation becoming the main trend. Companies like Huawei, H3C, China Southern Power Grid, and the Guiyang Big Data Exchange appeared with their ecosystem partners. Huawei, with its partners, presented nearly 100 highlights on three islands, showcasing products based on the Kunpeng, Ascend, and HarmonyOS ecosystems. China Southern Power Grid debuted in the form of "achievement exhibition + industry ecosystem", demonstrating their efforts in driving the transformation of the energy industry. The Guiyang Big Data Exchange, along with several data vendors, presented the Data Elements × Industry Achievements exhibition, showcasing Guizhou's progress in advancing the reform on the market-oriented allocation of data elements. Associations like the China Information Industry Association led their member companies to participate in the exhibition, the Digital China Entrepreneur Accreditation Program gathered young entrepreneurs for exchanges, and the European and American Chamber of Commerce & Industry brought together 36 companies from over 10 countries. Delegations from various provinces, including enterprise representatives, government officials, and industry experts, also visited the exhibition.

During the exhibition, several renowned companies released their latest tech innovations and products. MayAir (China) Technology Co., Ltd. introduced a solution targeting gaseous and particulate pollution in data center rooms. This solution involves the design and installation of fresh air purification systems and standalone indoor circulation (positive pressure) air purification systems to effectively manage pollutants, reduce equipment malfunctions, and ensure the high reliability of electronic devices. Inspur Group unveiled nine new products and tech solutions, including the Inspur Hairuo Large Model v3.0 and Yunzhou Industrial Equipment Digitalization Services, and won seven "Big Data Expo Outstanding Technological Achievements" awards. These achievements spanned various domains such as industrial internet, smart cities, and digital enterprises. The exhibition was filled with engaging corporate activities and productive project matchmaking. The 2024 China-Arab Countries Big Data Industry Investment Summit successfully facilitated discussions and cooperation among 80 companies, injecting new vitality into the global development of the big data industry. Moreover, numerous partnerships were formed.

The Big Data Expo 2024 served as an exchange and learning platform for exhibitors. It attracted the attention of industry professionals, experts, and scholars, and became an important window for the general public to explore cutting-edge technologies. Companies like JD, Tencent, H3C, China Mobile, Shanghai Qiniu, and Guizhou PIX Moving showcased digital humans, VR experiences for cultural tourism, futuristic smart living rooms, AI cameras, and autonomous driving, enhancing the exhibition experience for attendees and visitors through diverse interactive scenarios.

As the Big Data Expo 2024 drew to a close, Guiyang was once again in the global big data spotlight. The event underscored China's robust capabilities and boundless innovation potential in the big data industry. It also established a solid foundation for accelerating data industry convergence, promoting deep industrial integration, and boosting technological innovation, thereby propelling the high-quality development of the digital economy. Looking ahead, continuous technological advancements and expanding application scenarios are set to open up broader horizons for the big data industry. We anticipate that more friends, old and new, will join the "Big Data Expo rendezvous" next year to explore the promising future of the digital economy, showcase avant-garde technologies, products, and models, and ensure the global resonance of the voice of the Big Data Expo.