Open for registration | Capacity Building on AI-Driven Digital Trade

The World Internet Conference Digital & AI Academy will organize a Capacity Building on AI-Driven Digital Trade program, on the sidelines of the 2026 WIC Digital Silk Road Development Forum. 

Bringing together government officials, business leaders and industry professionals from developing countries, the program will provide a platform for learning, exchange and collaboration on the latest developments in digital trade in the AI era. Participants will explore emerging opportunities and challenges, share practical experiences, and gain insights into how AI is reshaping global digital trade, with a view to strengthening the competitiveness of developing countries in this rapidly evolving field.

Since the launch of targeted enrollment, the program has received applications from government officials and business representatives from countries and regions including Russia, India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone. Registration is now open to interested parties worldwide. Places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lectures by Experts

Experts from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the Data and Technical Support Center of the Cyberspace Administration of China, and leading companies will deliver lectures on the key challenges, opportunities and emerging trends facing developing countries in advancing digital trade in the AI era. Through cutting-edge theoretical insights, practical case studies and interactive discussions, the program aims to help developing countries effectively address the challenges associated with digitalization, strengthen data sovereignty protection and governance, and seize the opportunities created by AI for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Participants of the Advanced Training on Digital Economy Innovation and Development engage in a classroom discussion during the 2025 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Quanzhou. [Photo/wicinternet.org]

Field Study

Drawing on Xi’an’s strengths in digital trade and cross-border e-commerce, the field study will focus on three core areas: smart logistics services at ports, digitalized supply chain operations in trade, and cross-border import and export management on the regulatory side. Participants will visit representative projects and facilities to gain first-hand insights into the development of smart ports, AI-enabled applications across the cross-border trade value chain, and the cultivation of AI industry ecosystems, while learning from advanced practices in digital and intelligent transformation.

Participants of the Digital Silk Road Cross-Border E-Commerce Training conduct an on-site field study during the the 2025 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Xi’an. [Photo/wicinternet.org]

Exclusive Benefits for Participants

Complimentary access to the 2026 WIC Digital Silk Road Development Forum

Opportunities to connect with government and business representatives from multiple countries and build long-term partnerships in cross-border digital trade

Face-to-face exchanges with leading experts in digital trade and senior executives from leading enterprises for in-depth discussions and Q&A sessions

A tailored field study program in Xi’an, gaining first-hand insights into the latest AI-enabled applications in digital trade;

An official certificate of completion issued by the WIC

Who Can Apply?

Representatives from government agencies worldwide, particularly those from developing countries

Mid-to-senior-level managers, researchers and practitioners from enterprises engaged in digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, import and export trade, and digital technologies

Researchers and industry professionals working in digital trade, AI, and cross-border economic and trade cooperation

Individuals seeking to enter the AI-powered digital trade sector and enhance their professional capabilities

Scan the QR code for registration

The registration system will close at 13:00 (Beijing time) on July 17.

Successful applicants will be contacted by the organizing team for confirmation.

Contact Information

Ms. He

Tel: +86-10-18811386223  

Email: digitalacademy@wicinternet.org 

The program schedule is subject to adjustment based on actual arrangements.

The WIC Digital & AI Academy (WICDA) serves as the WIC’s platform for capacity-building cooperation and exchange. It focuses on digital and AI capacity building worldwide, particularly in developing countries. WICDA aims to cultivate digital and AI talent, bridge the digital and AI divide, and ensure that all countries benefit from inclusive development.