The World Internet Conference Organization held a press conference in Beijing on Oct 20, to brief the media on the 2023 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, which will be held from Nov 8 to 10 in Wuzhen, East China’s Zhejiang province.

This year’s summit is themed on “Creating an Inclusive and Resilient Digital World Beneficial to All - Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace”.

Twenty sub-forums will be held on a wide range of topics, including digital cooperation on the Global Development Initiative, data governance, as well as youth and digital future.

New features will be introduced to this year’s summit to mark its 10-year milestone.

The Wuzhen Summit 10-Year Commemorative Honor will be presented to organizations and individuals that have made significant contributions to the event and the World Internet Conference Organization.

The Global Youth Leadership Program will be set up for the first time to establish an international platform for mutual learning, exchange and cooperation among excellent youth in the internet field.

The World Internet Science and Technology Museum in Wuzhen, the first large internet-themed museum in the world, will debut to showcase key technologies, figures and events of the internet.

A WIC council and Member Representative Symposium will also be held on the sidelines of the summit.