With the acceleration of energy green transformation and the continuous increase in demand for computing power, the integration of energy and intelligent technology has become a new trend in the industry. On July 17, 2026, the special sub forum of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference landed in Shanghai, gathering the strengths of government, enterprises, academia, and research, focusing on the upgrading of the energy industry, discussing new paths for collaborative development, and gathering broad consensus for the high-quality development of the industry.

Abundant achievements in empowering and improving quality

This sub forum is hosted by the National Energy Administration and co organized by State Grid Corporation of China. Several industry leaders and central enterprise executives attended the event and made speeches. The forum gathers domestic and foreign academicians, industry leaders, scientific research and university representatives, and conducts in-depth exchanges on cutting-edge topics such as the construction of computing infrastructure and new energy systems, and the high-quality development of the energy industry. On site comprehensive review of the phased development achievements of the industry, through the collaborative efforts of the entire industry, the domestic energy security capability, application scenario coverage, technical support system, and industrial ecological vitality have all steadily improved, laying a solid foundation for the deep integration of industries.

Concentrate on innovation and draw a blueprint

All parties attending the conference reached a consensus that the dual empowerment of energy and intelligent technology is the core measure to solve the dual challenges of the surge in computing power consumption and the green transformation of energy. The forum will clarify the future development direction and promote mutual promotion and progress in the two major fields through overall planning, tackling core technologies, and improving standard mechanisms. At the same time, relying on scene implementation, element coordination, security guarantee, and cross-border cooperation, we will continue to deepen the effectiveness of industrial integration, assist in the construction of an energy powerhouse, cultivate new quality productivity in the energy field, and promote the development of the industry to new heights. Keywords: energy integration, industrial upgrading

Officials from multiple departments including the Ministry of Science and Technology, the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, as well as energy regulatory agencies, leading enterprises, and research institutions from various regions, participated in this forum.Editor/Min Jing