GAITC

GAITC, short for the Global Artificial Intelligence Technology Conference, is an annual gathering held in China that connects researchers, companies, students and policymakers working in artificial intelligence. Since its founding in 2016, it has grown into a sizable exchange platform for the Chinese AI community, combining a conference program with an exhibition and competitions under a single event umbrella. The 2023 edition was scheduled for June 9–11 in Hangzhou.

What it does

The event is organized around cross-disciplinary collaboration and industry-academia exchange. Attendees hear keynote sessions and technical talks, view dEMOnstrations of recent AI products and research, and follow competitive tracks that showcase emerging talent and APPlied projects. Organizers describe the fORMat as a three-part model of conference, exhibition and contest, intended to present frontier work from multiple angles at once.

Key capabilities

• Conference program: invited speakers from academia and industry share research findings and commercial perspectives.
• Exhibition: companies and labs present tools, platforms and applications to attendees on site.
• competitions: contest tracks highlight prACTical problem-solving and student participation.
• Networking: structured opportunities for collaboration among government, business and university participants.
• Ticketing and membership: registration options include early-bird rates, group discounts and reduced prices for CAAI members and students.

Who it is for

GAITC serves a primarily Chinese-speaking audience. It suits AI researchers and graduate students, engineers evaluating industry trends, startup founders seeking visibility, and corporate or government representatives looking for partners. Because most sessions and materials are in Chinese, international attendees should expect a language bARRier and plan accordingly.

How to get started

Prospective attendees typically register through the official event site, choose a ticket tier, and complete payment with a required note containing the event code and their name. After paying, participants register their attendance and link the payment record so invoices and badges can be issued. Group purchases are usually arranged by contacting the organizing office first. Details such as dates, venues and fees change each year and may vary, so confirm current Information before committing.

Pricing and access caveat

GAITC is a paid, in-person event rather than a free online service. Historical pricing lists separate rates for General attendees, students and association members, with early-bird and group discounts expiring before the event. Access from outsIDE mainland China may require special arrangements, and some registration or payment pages may be unreachable without a VPN; availability cannot be guaranteed. No software veRSIon or downloadable product applies here.