The Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association Investment and Financing Committee and the Preparatory Meeting of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance were held
The Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association Investment and Financing Committee and the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance were successfully held on the afternoon of July 23rd at Guangdong Venture Capital Town. The event was chaired by Mr. Cai Zhongtao, Secretary-General of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association, with the aim of promoting exchanges and cooperation within the artificial intelligence industry and exploring cutting-edge technologies and development trends in the field of artificial intelligence.
Mr. Zhang Wei, the Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association Investment and Financing Committee and the Chief Economist of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association, delivered an enthusiastic speech. He mentioned that artificial intelligence is currently at the forefront of the AI field and has attracted considerable attention. The new generation of artificial intelligence possesses high autonomy, self-learning, and adaptability, making traditional regulatory models inadequate to meet its developmental needs. Particularly, there are new challenges in terms of the consequences and risk assessment of intelligent product applications, problem accountability, and potential safety risk management. At the same time, data has become a crucial asset for countries, companies, and individuals. How to regulate artificial intelligence reasonably to ensure safety and privacy has become a focal point of concern for various sectors and policies in different countries. In response, various countries have formulated and issued a series of standards and guidelines emphasizing privacy protection and responsibility, aiming to improve the application scenarios of artificial intelligence and accelerate industrial implementation.
How can artificial intelligence efficiently and safely empower industries. How can global politicians, entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors enhance communication and collaboration to develop policies and cooperation mechanisms that benefit human development and industrial growth. How can international cooperation and cross-sector collaboration be promoted to facilitate the integration and development of AI across various industries, ultimately benefiting humanity.In this context, the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association has established the AI Industry Investment and Financing Committee. We sincerely invite experts and scholars from the scientific and industrial communities to come together and explore the integration and development of AI in various sectors. We aim to discuss how capital can facilitate the implementation of AI technologies.
Academicians share
The highlight of this event was the sharing session by three academicians, Schahram Dustdar（Academician of the European Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association）, Junlong Chen（Foreign academician of the European Academy of Sciences, academician of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts）, and Derong Liu（Academician of European Academy of Sciences, Fellow of IEEE）, who shared their research achievements and insights in the field of artificial intelligence.
Academician Schahram Dustdar presented his research in distributed systems at the Vienna University of Technology and emphasized the widespread applications of artificial intelligence in future societies. He mentioned that currently, most AI algorithm training takes place in the cloud, but in the future, these algorithms will be deployed at the edge. Edge computing aims to reduce the latency of data transmission to the cloud, improve data processing efficiency, and reduce network bandwidth demands. It is suitable for applications that require fast response and real-time processing, such as the Internet of Things, real-time monitoring, and intelligent transportation.In the second part of his presentation, Dustdar discussed the SLO model, widely used in cloud computing, network services, and application development. The SLO model helps service providers define service level commitments and enables users or clients to understand the expected service quality. By using the SLO model, system performance can be better measured and managed, ensuring users receive high-quality service experiences. Dustdar pointed out that the SLO model is a general methodology, and its specific application may vary depending on different systems and services. In practice, it is essential to establish suitable metrics and objectives based on specific circumstances and continuously monitor and improve services to maintain stable and optimized service quality.
Academician Junlong Chen introduced the latest research achievements of the School of Computer Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology and shared two main projects undertaken by his team. Firstly, he presented the “Cooling Fluid Project,” emphasizing the crucial role of cooling fluid (or cooling technology) in certain applications of artificial intelligence. AI applications often involve handling large amounts of data and complex computations, leading to significant heat generation in processors and other hardware components. To maintain hardware stability and performance, cooling fluid technology is employed to efficiently reduce hardware temperatures and ensure system reliability.Secondly, he discussed “Cutting-edge Technologies and Applications in Mental Health,” with a particular focus on the “Intelligent Drug Rehabilitation” project. The project comprises three systems: the platform system, hardware devices, and a mobile application (APP). This drug rehabilitation device is the country’s first intelligent head-worn electroencephalogram monitoring device for drug rehabilitation personnel. It utilizes brainwave signal collection and analysis to monitor changes in brain regions, assess emotional states, and quantify drug dependency before and after physical activities for addicted individuals. The Intelligent Drug Rehabilitation Diagnosis and Evaluation Platform, as well as the Big Data Platform, are currently operational and being utilized at the Second Mandatory Drug Rehabilitation Center of Guangdong Province and the Cencun Mandatory Drug Rehabilitation Center in Guangzhou. These platforms meet the requirements for intelligent judicial construction set forth by the Ministry of Justice.
Academician Derong Liu mainly shared his reflections on the development of industrial intelligence and artificial intelligence automation. The goal of Industry 4.0 is to build a highly flexible, efficient, and intelligent manufacturing system that can adapt to rapidly changing market demands, improve production efficiency and product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and achieve sustainable development. The applications of Industry 4.0 are wide-ranging, spanning multiple fields such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, healthcare, and more. It is driving the transformation and upgrading of global manufacturing industries, presenting significant opportunities and challenges for the future of industrial development. Furthermore, Industry 4.0 has sparked discussions and explorations on topics including data privacy, network security, and vocational training.During the presentation, Academician Derong Liu also explored the powerful core algorithms of computers, illustrating the computer’s strong learning and analytical capabilities using the example of playing Go.
Round table salon + sharing by industry representatives
1. At 4:30 PM, the round table salon session commenced. Schahram Dustdar, the Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association and the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance, first introduced the vision and mission of establishing the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance. The mission of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance is to promote the rapid development of the AI industry in the Asia-Pacific region, foster innovation and application of AI technology in various sectors, facilitate the deep integration of AI with the economy and society, and contribute to the progress and development of human society. The alliance aims to provide its members with high-quality services and resources, establish a platform for in-depth collaboration among industry, academia, and research institutions, gather renowned enterprises, universities, government institutions, and professionals in the global AI field, and become a vital force and significant driver for the AI industry in the Asia-Pacific region.As the inaugural Chairman, I am deeply honored and also keenly aware of the significant responsibility. I will work diligently to engage more scientists and social organizations from Europe to actively contribute to the alliance’s development. Together, we will drive the advancement of the alliance.
Mr. Li Chunhong, the Honorary Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Venture Capital Association, warmly welcomed all the academicians and experts to the event. He mentioned that artificial intelligence is not unfamiliar to him as he has been paying attention to and studying it for more than a decade. He fully appreciated Schahram’s AI model construction and believed that its wide promotion would be of great help to society. Mr. Li expressed high regard for the two projects presented by Academician Junlong Chen, recognizing their significant social and economic value. He also expressed strong interest in the research of Academician Derong Liu and looked forward to early collaboration between academia and the industry. He commended the grand vision of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance as outlined by the chairman, and the Guangdong Provincial Venture Capital Association is willing to work together with everyone and cooperate in pursuit of this vision.
Yang Fei（Founding partner of IDG Capital）stated that AI empowerment across various industries is a significant trend, and today’s conference holds great significance. He expressed his commitment to continue working with the Guangdong Provincial Investment Association, the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association, and the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance to actively promote the integration of academicians’ projects with industries.
Dr. Shen Minggao, the Chief Economist of GF Securities Global, expressed strong interest in the association and industry alliance. GF Securities is also planning to establish an industry innovation alliance and looks forward to collaborating with everyone using the “technology + capital + industry” model to promote the application and implementation of scientific and technological advancements. They are also establishing relevant industrial funds. During the early stages of projects, they will use small funds for rapid trial and error and implementation. Once the projects reach a certain scale, larger funds will be added for rapid scaling.
Academician Junlong Chen mentioned in his speech that as scientists, their primary focus is on overcoming scientific challenges. For commercialization and market operations, they require the assistance of the industry, investors, and individuals from all walks of life. He also expressed the hope of forming more like-minded friendships to work together in industrial implementation. He looks forward to the swift establishment of the industrial alliance fund mentioned by Dr. Shen, so that projects with teams like theirs can assemble professional operation and management teams for efficient implementation.
Chairman Lei Qujiang, the Executive Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association, expressed gratitude to all the experts for attending the conference. Although the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association is young, having been established for just over two years, it has been growing rapidly, with a current global membership of 1360 academicians and fellows. The association is now considering specific industrial activities, and today’s launch of the Investment and Financing Committee and the preparation of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance are just the beginning. Chairman Lei looks forward to the ongoing attention and support from experts and leaders to foster the association’s development.
Mr. Zhijian Li, from the Asia-Pacific Economic Innovation Research, has been closely following artificial intelligence over the years and has been dedicated to providing government consulting services. He believes that AI is an interdisciplinary science, and its integration with social sciences is essential. Recently, he has incubated a technology company focused on big data, aiming to provide decision-makers with decision-making basis and analysis services from data to intelligent decisions. Currently, the focus is on improving efficiency, but the future lies in integrating the innovation chain, industry chain, technology chain, and funding chain. This integration can be achieved through the leadership of big data and the collaboration of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance, chaired by Mr. Li. Their capital will support the innovations of academicians, fostering an ecosystem of industrial innovation through data integration, spanning across domains, sectors, and levels, to achieve true complementarity.
Representative Liu Yang from Hongjing Technology shared insights on enterprise AI transformation scenarios and collaboration needs. He provided the attending academicians and guests with an overview of Hongjing Technology’s applications in various fields, including smart cities, smart agriculture, and smart fisheries. Hongjing Technology has also established numerous innovative research institutions and looks forward to cross-industry collaborations with academia and industry to empower various sectors with artificial intelligence.
Dr. Guodong Wang（President of China-Austria Intelligent Industry Research Institute）shared his experience of returning from Austria to start a business in China and the projects he is currently working on. The Coovally system aims to help clients save time and costs in implementing AI intelligent systems, enhancing the controllability of AI project implementation risks. By continuously improving and enriching Coovally’s model and algorithm libraries and providing user-friendly tool kits, the speed of AI implementation can truly soar. Particularly, during the challenging two years of the pandemic, entrepreneurship has been tough, but fortunately, the company has managed to survive. Currently, the company is collaborating with several universities, and initial market effects have been observed. Dr. Wang also looks forward to collaborating with everyone, connecting the platform with the industrial sector, and facilitating rapid upgrades for industrial enterprises.
Preparatory discussion and development planning of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance
Professor Fuchun Sun（Vice chairman of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence, professor and doctoral supervisor of Tsinghua University）mentioned that China is the largest manufacturing country but not yet the strongest. He looks forward to using the platform of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association and the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance as a bridge and window to connect with more scientists from Europe and other developed countries, inviting them to China for academic exchanges and industrial cooperation. He expressed his commitment to contribute to the development of the association and the growth of the alliance.
Secretary-General Zhongtao Cai provided a brief introduction to the development plan of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance. The alliance aims to promote the global development of the artificial intelligence industry and establish and maintain a comprehensive global ecosystem for the artificial intelligence industry. It seeks to foster in-depth collaboration between academia, industry, and research institutions, promote innovation and application of artificial intelligence technology, facilitate its implementation and application across various industries, and contribute to economic and social progress. The alliance aims to attract and gather renowned enterprises, universities, government institutions, and professionals in the field of artificial intelligence, thus driving the rapid development of the AI industry in the Asia-Pacific region. It aspires to become one of the important organizations globally in the field of artificial intelligence, providing intellectual support and resource assurance for the development of the AI industry.To achieve the aforementioned goals, the alliance will engage in strategic cooperation with 200 international social organizations, develop 1000 corporate members, and invite 200 renowned international universities. In terms of investment and services, it will collaborate with 100 well-known international investment and financing service institutions and 30 consulting service organizations. In the promotion of industrialization, the alliance will cooperate with 100 government agencies and industrial parks, both domestic and international. In the establishment of top scientists and project repositories, it aims to invite and build a team of 300 AI academicians and 30,000 top AI researchers.
Cooperation and Exchange:
We had discussions and explorations with Acting Consul General Anthony Finch and Consul Ching Had ley from the Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou on international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. We jointly explored the possibility of establishing an AI university. Anthony warmly welcomed our visit and expressed his eagerness for further exchanges and industrial cooperation. He hopes that both countries can work together to promote collaboration in artificial intelligence and investment and financing domains.
We also had preliminary discussions with HSBC Bank regarding the co-organization of an artificial intelligence forum and industry service activities. HSBC Bank expressed its strong willingness to participate in future events organized by the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association and the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance. They are committed to providing financial services and investment support for the international landing of the artificial intelligence industry.
At the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base, Professor Schahram delivered a sharing presentation, engaging in in-depth discussions with over 30 representatives from startup companies and research personnel in the park. Several companies presented numerous practical demands for artificial intelligence application scenarios, and they look forward to further and more profound exchanges and collaborations in the future.
Outlook
The Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association Investment and Financing Committee, along with the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance, has brought cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology and development trends to the industry, promoting international exchanges and collaborations. The attending guests expressed that this event holds significant importance in driving the development of the AI industry and fostering technological innovation and cooperation. They look forward to organizing similar events in various regions to facilitate more exchanges between the research, industry, and investment communities, jointly promoting industrial implementation and transformation, and ultimately advancing the industrialization of artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.
Attached Agenda
Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association and International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance Salon
Time: 15:00-20:00 pm, July 23, 2023
Location：Guangzhou, China
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15:00-15:10 |
Opening（The host, Mr. Cai Zhongtao, will introduce the association, the purpose of this salon, and introduce the guests. Then, Mr. Zhang Wei will deliver a speech） |
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15:10-16:10
15:10-15:30 15:30-15:50 15:50-16:10
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Sharing by Academician（Three academicians will give cutting-edge presentations on artificial intelligence）: Sharing by Academician Schahram Dustdar Sharing by Academician Junlong Chen Sharing by Academician Derong Liu |
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16:10-17:30 |
Roundtable Salon & Industry Representative Sharing （Hongjing Technology: Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Transformation Scenarios and Cooperation Needs） ——Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Trends and International Cooperation（The host introduces the guests for this session: Academician Schahram Dustdar, Academician Junlong Chen, Academician Derong Liu, President Chunhong Li, General Manager Fei Yang(joining online), Chairman Qujiang Lei, Dean Minggao Shen, General Manager Bin Su,General Manager Wei Zhang(representing), Chairman Zhijian Li, Dean Guodong Wang, and Secretary-General Fei Xiao. Then, we will have Fei Yang join us through Tencent Meeting to share for about 5 minutes, followed by on-site guests’ presentations and exchanges.） |
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17:30-17:50 |
Preparatory discussion and development planning of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance（Professor Fuchun Sun and Mr. Cai will introduce the development planning of the industry alliance and then start the discussion） |
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17:50-18:00 |
Summary speech（Delivered by President Chunhong Li） |
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18:30-20:00 |
Dinner and exchange |
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Important guests to be invited：
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1、Schahram Dustdar Academician of the European Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association, Chairman of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance Academician of the European Academy of Sciences, IEEE Fellow, ACM Distinguished Scientist, Doctoral Supervisor. Now working at Vienna University of Technology, he is the director of the Distributed System Research Department and the chairman of the Informatics Department of the European Academy of Sciences. |
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2、Fuchun Sun vice chairman of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence, IEEE Fellow, professor and doctoral supervisor of Tsinghua University, deputy director of the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Technology and Systems, IEEE Control System Association: member of the Intelligent Control Technical Committee, Mechatronics, IEEE Trans. on Neural Networks, Soft Computing: editorial board member. |
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3、Junlong Chen foreign academician of the European Academy of Sciences, academician of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, distinguished chair professor, doctoral supervisor, and dean of the School of Computer Science and Engineering of South China University of Technology. |
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4、Derong Liu Academician of European Academy of Sciences, Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of IAPR, Fellow of INNS, Chair Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology. |
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5、Chunhong Li currently the honorary president of Guangdong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, served successively as: Party Secretary and Director of Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Deputy Secretary-General of Guangdong Provincial People’s Government, Deputy Secretary and Mayor of Shantou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, and Deputy Director of the General Office of Guangdong Provincial People’s Government. |
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6、Fei Yang founding partner of IDG Capital, has invested in technology companies such as Baidu, Tencent, Thunder, 3G Gate, Zhou Heiya, and Royole Technology. Previously, he served as the director of the Listing and Issuance Department of the Guangdong Securities Regulatory Commission, the head of the Guangdong United Futures Exchange, and the director of the Consulting Department of the Guangdong Foreign Economic and Trade Development Research Institute. He has extensive experience in capital management, corporate mergers and reorganizations, and listing financing. |
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7、Minggao Shen Chief Economist and Director of the Industrial Research Institute at GF Securities, Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University. |
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8、Bin Su Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Yingfeng Investment, a subsidiary of Midea Group. |
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9、Wei Zhang Chief Investment Officer of Huamei International Investment Group, Secretary-General of the Investment Decision Committee, Chief Investment Officer of Hong Kong Charles Schwab Financial Group, Vice President of Guangdong Entrepreneurs Association, Supervisor of Guangdong Fund Industry Association. Mr. Zhang Wei has been engaged in investment management for a long time, and has successively served as investment director and general manager of private equity venture capital and private equity securities investment funds. |
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10、Zhijian Li chairman of the Asia-pacific Innovation Economic Research Institute of Guangdong, member of the Service Industry Expert Advisory Committee of the National Development and Reform Commission, vice-chairman of the Guangdong Federation of Social Sciences, vice-chairman of the British Branch of the European and American Scholars Association, member of the 13th Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and representative of the 15th and 16th National People’s Congress of Guangzhou. |
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11、Guodong Wang President of China-Austria Intelligent Industry Research Institute, General Manager of China-Austria Jiangsu Innovation Cooperation Center, Science and Technology Consultant of Austrian Embassy in China, CEO of Nanjing Paomadi Computer Technology Co., Ltd. |
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12、Yang Liu Director of R&D of Hongjing Technology Co., Ltd., head of innovation center and industry-university-research. |
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13、Fei Xiao Secretary-General of Guangdong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. |
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14、Zonghao Li Deputy Secretary-General of Guangdong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, Master’s Degree from Imperial College London, United Kingdom. |
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15、Qujiang Lei Executive Chairman of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association. |
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16、Yingying Jing Executive Secretary-General of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association. |
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17、Zhongtao Cai Secretary-General of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association. |
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18、Min Cao Secretary-General of the Investment Committee of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association. |
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19、Hui Peng Deputy Secretary-General of the Investment Committee of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association. |
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