2026 World Internet Conference Announces Technology Award Recipients
Recipients of the 2026 World Internet Conference awards have been announced in Wuzhen, highlighting advancements in quantum computing, AI, and telecommunications.
The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) concluded its awards ceremony on November 2 in Wuzhen, China, recognizing achievements across basic research, core technology, and engineering development. The awards aim to highlight global progress in internet-related technologies.
Key recipients included the Jiuzhang 4 quantum computing prototype, alongside various advancements in multimodal tactile perception, secure communication network defense, and AI-driven healthcare platforms. The list features a mix of academic research and commercial products, including hardware solutions from firms such as Intel and AMD, reflecting a cross-industry focus on compute capacity and AI integration.
The WIC event, which runs through November 5, centers on themes of open-source cooperation and global network governance. The summit agenda includes high-level dialogues focused on the construction of open AI ecosystems.