Global Shapers Gather in Dalian for 2026 Pre-AMNC Innovation Talks
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Updated · CGTN · Jun 23
Global Shapers Gather in Dalian for 2026 Pre-AMNC Innovation Talks
2 articles · Updated · CGTN · Jun 23
Summary
Global Shapers met in Dalian ahead of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the New Champions to debate how innovation can be scaled responsibly and turned into practical social impact.
Visits to local companies highlighted China's advances in digital technology, intelligent manufacturing and industrial innovation, with participants pointing to Chinese firms' speed in commercializing technology and cutting costs.
AI dominated the discussions, with delegates arguing its biggest test is fitting tools to real human needs; some highlighted robotics and autonomous vehicles as the next major applications beyond software.
Young leaders also focused on the future of work, saying adaptability, systems thinking and continuous self-learning will matter more as AI rapidly reshapes industries.
The Pre-AMNC program combined company visits, city tours and cross-border exchanges in Dalian, framing innovation, climate, public health and tech governance as challenges that will require deeper international cooperation.