Satellite internet, 6G and embodied intelligence take center stage at Wuzhen expo

The 2026 "Light of the Internet" Expo, a flagship event of the World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, opened on Monday in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, showcasing more than 1,000 new technologies and products from 671 companies and institutions across 54 countries and regions.

Under the theme of "Intelligent Connectivity, Smart Future," this year's expo features six themed exhibition zones, covering areas such as space-air-ground-sea connectivity, emerging applications of artificial intelligence, and human-machine interaction.

A number of cutting-edge technologies and products are making their debut at the expo, including satellite internet and sixth-generation (6G) mobile communications.

The exhibition also showcases more than 100 embodied intelligent robots in real-world application scenarios. Designed for sectors including industrial manufacturing, healthcare and elderly care, entertainment, and education, the robots demonstrate the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation and how they are being utilized in practical applications to support both production and everyday life.

This year's expo also highlights making digital and intelligent technologies accessible to the public. More exhibitions and activities have been set up for general visitors, especially young people, to provide opportunities to experience emerging technologies.

The expo will run through November 5, during which 115 sessions for the release of digital and intelligent innovations together with 10 industry matchmaking and cooperation events will be held.