The 4th Shanghai Digital Innovation Conference opens on May 15. [Photo/WeChat account: Shanghai_IPA]

East China's Shanghai city has once again positioned itself at the forefront of digital innovation with the opening of the 4th Shanghai Digital Innovation Conference at the China-Israel Innovation Hub (Shanghai) on May 15.

The conference gathers experts and stakeholders together to chart the future of the nation's digital journey and explore the fusion of digital advancements with new productive forces.

Rui Wenbiao, director general of Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration, outlined the city's strategic initiatives to drive digital transformation and foster new productive forces. Rui pledged to strengthen the city's IP framework and ensure robust support for digital innovation through improved policies and services.

Echoing this sentiment, Jiang Dongdong, Party secretary of Shanghai's Putuo district, highlighted Putuo's efforts in creating a welcoming ecosystem for innovators.

The conference's main forum was a hive of activity, with esteemed scholars and industry veterans dissecting the trends and trajectories of digital innovation. The discussions were guided by a focus on addressing real-world needs and challenges, and driving a revolution in the digital innovation sector.