Young leaders from different countries explore how technological progress, knowledge-sharing and international cooperation can contribute to a digital future shared by all — with a focus on business innovation and frontier research.

Youth leaders selected for the 2026 World Internet Conference Global Youth Leadership Program emphasize the importance of collaboration and mutual trust in advancing innovation. Their perspectives span sustainable agriculture, scientific research and practical applications of technology — highlighting opportunities for cross-border cooperation and shared development.

The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.