
In Wuzhen, located in East China's Zhejiang province, traditional water town scenery and technological innovation come together in two contrasting settings.
By night, boats glide along canals beneath the glow of waterfront lights, while traditional tiled rooftops line the banks. By day, the camera turns to robot exhibits, offering a glimpse of the technology on display.
From illuminated waterways to exhibition halls, follow our lens to discover the familiar charms and brilliant new possibilities of Wuzhen as the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit approaches.
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.