The 14th China (Western) Electronic Information Expo grandly opens! Connect the entire chain to the collaborative ecosystem of the Chengdu Chongqing electronic information industry

On the morning of July 15th, the opening ceremony of the 14th China (Western) Electronic Information Expo and the 2026 Chengdu Chongqing Electronic Information Industry Ecological Cooperation Conference were grandly held at the Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center. As one of the supporting activities of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital Week in 2026, this expo has set up five characteristic exhibition areas on site, simultaneously focusing on six core tracks, exploring market breakthrough opportunities, sharing advanced development concepts, and conducting in-depth exchanges on ecological cooperation models.

Release of AI innovation achievements and project cooperation requirements, jointly cultivating new quality productivity

At the opening ceremony, officials from the China (Western) Electronic Information Expo Organizing Committee, Sichuan Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology, and Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology delivered speeches. Industry insiders, news media reporters, and other guests from all over the country attended the opening ceremony.

Chen Wenhai, Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the China (Western) Electronic Information Expo, stated at the opening ceremony that the scale of the advanced manufacturing cluster for electronic information in the Chengdu Chongqing region has exceeded 2 trillion yuan, making it the first cross provincial national advanced manufacturing cluster in China. It has over 2000 large-scale electronic information manufacturing enterprises, forming a huge local procurement demand and a complete industrial supporting system. In his view, the Chengdu Chongqing region has grown from the "western hinterland" of the electronic information industry to an "industrial highland", and is undertaking more and more national strategic missions. He hopes that this expo can become a grand event led by technological innovation, commercial negotiation and docking, and ecological synergy, promoting China's electronic information industry to reach new heights.

Chen Wenhai, Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of China (Western) Electronic Information Expo

At the opening meeting, Zhong Yong, doctoral supervisor of the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and deputy general manager of Chengdu Information Technology Co., Ltd. of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, released the innovation achievements and project cooperation needs of the Chinese Science Information AI. Zhong Yong introduced that CSTI is the only mathematical and computer research institution of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the western region. The company was listed on the GEM in 2017, and it is the only one of the 264 transformation research institutions affiliated to the central government to achieve listing.

On site, Zhong Yong released new achievements and cooperation requirements, including intelligent video behavior analysis system, VIN code detection system, intelligent edge gateway product, full data quality decision-making system, intelligent control integration platform, pipeline emergency rescue auxiliary dispatch platform, intelligent construction machinery and personnel, high-end conference AI audio equipment, etc. I hope to achieve good communication with all partners through this conference, jointly explore new opportunities for AI development, and work together to cultivate new quality productivity! ”Zhong Yong said.

　　Gathering hot topics, industry experts gather to discuss new development paths

The opening ceremony also gathered numerous academic experts and industry representatives. Li Zhangyong, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Peng Huaming, Deputy General Manager of Chengdu Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Zheng Yuchen, Director of R&D of Luwei Optoelectronics Technology and Deputy General Manager of Chengdu Company, Zhu Rongwei, Deputy General Manager of the Innovation Product Center of China Electronics Port, Wang Lianfeng, Senior Expert in the Electronic Information Industry of China Mobile AI+New Industrialization Research Institute, and Zhang Jilin, Expert in Feishu AI Solutions, all gave wonderful speeches on hot topics, sharing their cutting-edge insights and practical experiences.

Li Zhangyong, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Li Zhangyong brought the theme sharing of "Dual Empowerment Driven by Production and Demand - Promoting Automotive Chip Innovation Services and Talent Cultivation". Li Zhangyong introduced that the mid to high end new energy vehicle models in Chongqing are rapidly rising, and the production of companies such as Sailis and Changan is constantly breaking through. Therefore, the demand for chips in Chongqing's automotive industry is very strong. He focused on introducing the industry talent training base: Chongqing Integrated Circuit Collaborative Innovation Center, which is located in Chongqing Science City. Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications participates in the deep co construction and is committed to technology research and talent cultivation in the field of integrated circuits. Li Zhangyong stated that the center has signed cooperation agreements with many well-known enterprises such as Huada Jiutian, Huawei, and China Resources Microelectronics to jointly build joint laboratories or carry out course cooperation.

Peng Huaming, Deputy General Manager of Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd

As a backbone enterprise in the new display industry panel, Peng Huaming introduced how Tianma Microelectronics leads the layout and direction of industry development. He stated that Tianma Microelectronics was founded in 1983 and started from Shenzhen. It is a global innovative display technology enterprise listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. By 2025, its annual revenue will reach 36.227 billion yuan, and its industry scale will remain among the top in the world. After years of deepening globalization, the company's business modules cover multiple countries and regions. The company specializes in three mainstream display technology solutions: LCD, OLED, and Micro LED, and has created three standard high-end screens: Tiangong Screen, Tianxuan Screen, and Professional Screen, setting a benchmark for high specification products in the entire industry.

Zheng Yuchen, R&D Director of Luwei Optoelectronics Technology and Deputy General Manager of Chengdu Company

Zheng Yuchen gave a professional presentation titled "From AI to New Energy, the Lithography Foundation of Electronic Innovation - Technical Requirements and Core Challenges of Advanced Masks". The explosion of demand in industries such as AI and new energy is rapidly driving the evolution of the entire semiconductor industry. In this process, masks, as key materials for graphic definition, always play a crucial role in bridging the gap. ”Zheng Yuchen stated that as the difficulty of mask manufacturing increases, it continues to drive the upgrading of related materials and equipment. Secondly, the application of AI is becoming increasingly important, as AI empowerment makes the entire advanced mask more precise and efficient in both design and manufacturing dimensions.

Zhu Rongwei, Deputy General Manager of Zhongdian Port Innovation Product Center

How to effectively utilize new technologies to accelerate the transformation of achievements. Zhu Rongwei shared on the topic of "Building an Innovative and Prosperous Ecosystem for Integrated Circuit Applications". He stated that China Electronics Port's business covers distribution, supply chain, and design chain, making it the largest local component distributor and the leader in China's component distribution industry for six consecutive years. Meanwhile, China Electronics Port is also the world's largest distributor of Chinese integrated circuits. Last year, domestic chips accounted for over 70% of the company's revenue, and there is hope for further growth this year. He stated that the company will strengthen cooperation with integrated circuit companies and is currently researching the launch of innovative platforms to further develop the industry.

Wang Lianfeng, Senior Expert in the Electronic Information Industry at China Mobile AI+New Industrialization Research Institute

Wang Lianfeng shared on the topic of "Tiangong as the foundation and AI as the engine - China Mobile helps upgrade electronic information intelligent manufacturing". He stated that China Mobile Shanghai Industrial Research Institute is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Mobile, mainly responsible for China Mobile's AI innovation. The research institute aims at four main tracks: 3C electronic whole machine and precision manufacturing, new energy electronics and core components, automotive electronics manufacturing, and industrial electronics manufacturing. With the arrival of the AI era, the trend of AI hardware transformation is unstoppable, and it has also brought wave after wave of dividends to the entire electronic information industry, which is also a key direction for development. ”Wang Lianfeng stated that in addition to the industrial AI platform, the Shanghai Research Institute has also built an application and product matrix for industrial intelligent agents, empowering enterprises with professional capabilities.

Feishu AI Solution Expert Zhang Jilin

The topic shared by Zhang Jilin is "Welcoming the Digital Employee Era, the New Organizational Paradigm of Human Machine Collaboration". Is AI going to replace humans? I don't think so. And on the contrary, in the era of AI, people have become even more important. ”Zhang Jilin stated that in production and daily life, it is most valuable for humans to tell AI what to do. In his opinion, in the past, everyone focused on execution, but he believes that in the future, imagination and creativity will be more important. He said that for enterprises to undergo AI transformation, it is a "top project", and the company's planning must be interrelated with AI planning.

　　1+3+N "three-dimensional layout, creatingTrinity Industry Exchange Platform

As a benchmark event for the electronic information industry in the Chengdu Chongqing region, the exhibition is based on the advantages of the trillion yuan electronic information industry cluster and adopts a "1+3+N" approach for a three-dimensional layout: the "1" heavyweight opening ceremony leads the industry trend, the "3" national electronic manufacturing skills competitions compete for professional strength, and the "N" industry docking, technology seminars, and ecological theme sub forums achieve full coverage of communication, semiconductor, RF, intelligent manufacturing, and AI innovation tracks, creating a three in one industry exchange platform of "exhibition display+high-end forum+skills competition".

exhibition site

The scale of this year's Electronic Information Expo is unprecedented, with an exhibition area of about 20000 square meters, gathering more than 300 enterprises from Chengdu, Tianma Microelectronics, Huali Microelectronics, Western Semiconductor Platform, Youlide, Diankesiyi, Changheng Electromechanical, Xiyuan, Huagong Laser, Kedajia, Jinshengyang, Yibo Technology and others to participate. In addition to numerous well-known companies participating in the exhibition, more than ten high-level professional forums and industry events will also be held on site, bringing about a collision of knowledge and skills. On the opening day, the exhibition was extremely popular, with groups from institutions such as China Aerospace Second Academy, China Aerospace Seventh Academy, Yongxing Electronics, China Electronics 29th Institute, and China Aerospace Electronics coming to participate.

Based on the advantages of the trillion yuan electronic information industry cluster in Chengdu and Chongqing, this exhibition has established a three in one industry exchange platform of "exhibition display+high-end forum+skills competition". The biggest highlight among them is undoubtedly the newly built complete set of domestic SMT installation demonstration lines and semiconductor micro assembly demonstration lines in the exhibition hall. The production line is jointly built by multiple leading domestic equipment enterprises, covering the entire process of MES intelligent production management, solder paste printing, high-speed SMT, etc. It presents a domestically produced electronic manufacturing solution that is independently controllable throughout the entire process, and has become a highly popular check-in area on the first day of the exhibition.

In addition, as the organizer, the Western Semiconductor Industry Ecological Platform, together with ten core partner enterprises of the platform, made a collective debut for the first time, showcasing a variety of hard core products such as etching machines, debonding machines, and mask templates, covering key links in the semiconductor industry chain and becoming one of the most eye-catching characteristic booths in the integrated circuit exhibition area of this expo.

In terms of exhibition area design, the five professional characteristic exhibition areas planned for this expo fully cover the core links of the entire electronic information industry chain. The electronic components exhibition area focuses on showcasing core basic components such as resistors, capacitors, chips, and connectors, consolidating the supply of the industry's bottom layer; The SMT Electronic Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition Area focuses on automated production lines, precision welding, testing equipment, and intelligent manufacturing solutions, presenting the achievements of digital transformation in electronic manufacturing; The special electronics and dual-use exhibition area focuses on showcasing microwave RF, integrated circuits, and intelligent sensors; The commercial display exhibition area brings new large screens, smart terminals, industrial displays, and visualization solutions, empowering diverse commercial, park, and vehicle scenarios; The Western Achievement Exhibition Area focuses on showcasing innovative products of local enterprises in Sichuan and Chongqing, the achievements of industry university research cooperation, and the advantages of regional characteristic industries, helping to promote the two-way communication and coordinated development of industrial resources between the east and the west.

Professional Forum

In order to promote the spirit of craftsmanship and consolidate the reserve of industrial skilled talents, the expo will simultaneously hold three major professional industry skill competitions. The competition includes the 10th "Quick Cup" National Electronic Manufacturing Industry Welding Skills Competition, the 4th National Electronic Manufacturing Industry Wire Harness and Cable Production Process and Operation Skills Competition defense, and the "Hong Quick Cup" National Electronic Manufacturing Industry PCB Design Competition, open for registration to frontline engineers, technical technicians, and vocational college students. The competition will assess core practical abilities such as precision welding, circuit board maintenance, and wire harness technology, and establish a platform for skill competition, talent selection, and industry exchange to cultivate a high-quality practical technical team for the electronic information industry.

Technical Sharing

At the same time as the exhibition, more than ten high-level specialized conferences were held, covering six core technology tracks including microwave RF, semiconductor, electronic circuit, information communication, artificial intelligence, and electronic intelligent manufacturing. Special forums were also set up to optimize the industrial chain and supply chain, connect industrial investment and financing, and deepen the integration of industry and education. The entire chain connects the production, learning, research, application, and technical cooperation ecology of the Chengdu Chongqing electronic information industry.

It is reported that this year's Electronic Information Expo will last until July 17th. Representatives of enterprises, industry professionals, and others can continue to come to the exhibition site to discuss and connect resources, explore cutting-edge products and technologies in the five characteristic exhibition areas, capture new trends in the industry in more than ten professional forums, connect technical talents in technical competitions, explore new paths of integration of data and reality, and share the development dividends of trillion yuan industrial clusters!