The 2026 Inclusion Conference on the Bund Opens, Focusing on AI Economy

SHANGHAI, China – September 11, 2026 – The Inclusion Conference on the Bund officially kicked off in Shanghai on September 10, marking a significant evolution as Asia's premier tech event shifts focus toward the AI economy. Set against the iconic Bund backdrop, the conference runs through September 12, leveraging the city's edge as a global innovation center.

Building the AI Economy Together

This year's edition delivers unmatched cross-industry depth with over 40 insight forums and a 15,000-square-meter technology exhibition with more than 300 companies. The event attracted attendees from more than 50 countries and regions, bringing together tech pioneers, macroeconomists, and global decision-makers.

The conference focuses on driving technology inclusion through advancement, covering themes including AI payments, AI health, AI models for Robots and sustainable AI platforms.

Agentic AI: Building the AI Economy

As the industry moves beyond AI model competence, the conference delivers a clear message: "In the age of AI, building the AI economy together is important." The focus has shifted from standalone generative models to autonomous AI agents that execute complex tasks and drive measurable commercial value at scale — enabling the Agentic Economy.

At a forum on the agentic economy, Ant Group CEO Cyril Han noted that many Chinese merchants still struggle to turn their services into skills AI agents can use — limiting their access to the agentic economy. He said Ant Group will address the security and trust challenges of agent-driven service delivery, and launch more incentive programs to help merchants build their own AI agents and grow their business.

Participating companies of the 2026 Inclusion Conference on Bund showcase AI's real-world applications. For example, Ant Group brings its knowhow in integrating Agentic AI into complex financial and commercial ecosystems. Its practical applications provide a blueprint for delivering scalable, inclusive AI solutions to the real economy.

About the Conference

The Inclusion Conference on the Bund is Shanghai's premier technology summit, bringing together global leaders to explore inclusive digital innovation. For more information, visit: http://www.inclusionconf.com/en

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