Abstract

In May this year, the China International Big Data Industry Expo was moved to the cloud due to COVID-19. Since more than three months, a brand new platform has been maturing, with many well-known research institutions and enterprises vying to release their latest theoretical achievements and cutting-edge technologies on the 2020 Online Big Data Expo. New technologies such as 5G, big data and artificial intelligence have helped to further innovate the organizing model and continuously enhance the international influence of the Expo.

With the theme of “Data Creates Value, Innovation Drives the Future”, Big Data Expo 2020 gathered domestic and foreign enterprises and organizations, as well as global guests on the cloud to discuss the development of the big data industry and share the latest achievements through this never-ending event.

“Big Data Expo Release” is one of the major events, at which a number of new technologies, new products, new applications and new achievements are released every year. Different from previous years, this year's "Big Data Expo Release" was conducted online.

On 27 May, the latest big data theoretical achievement Blue Book of Big Data: Report on the Innovative Development of China’s Big Data No.4 debuted on the “Big Data Expo Release”.

On 29 June, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. held a press conference on the “Big Data Expo Release” and launched a series of new cameras.

On August 21, China Data Valley, written by the Key Laboratory of Big Data Strategy and published by China Machine Press debuted on the “Big Data Expo Release”.

From offline to online, Big Data Expo Release didn’t lose its attractiveness at all. On contrary, more enterprises and organizations have participated in it, and the event has attracted more than 300,000 online visitors, which is larger than the offline conference in previous years, making the brand effect of the Expo more prominent.

“More than 100 big data companies such as Huawei, 360, Tencent, and CIIC participated in the event. Five Expo Dialogues, seven Expo Visits and Expo Salons were held, focusing on cutting-edge topics such as new infrastructure, sovereign blockchain, smart cities, and data security.”-- Zhao Yan, Deputy Director General, Guiyang Bureau of Big Data Development and Management

Shifting from offline to the cloud, the 2020 Expo not only brought new experiences to the attendees, but also extended cooperation and communication to a wider space and longer period of time.

Established in 2013, Guizhou Zhicheng Technology Co. Ltd. has been deeply involved in the field of transportation big data for years, and has formed a complete information construction and data integration service capability covering all links. The company has been using Big Data Expo Release to announce its new products in the field of smart city, intelligent transportation, etc. since the launch of  Big Data Expo in 2015.

“Our company has been settling in the transportation industry for ten years, and we are currently developing several products, such as the Al-assisted algorithm platform, as well as an intelligent operation and maintenance platform, and an intelligent integrated cabinet, all of which are platforms targeted at the pain points of the industry. The online Big Data Expo has given technology companies a good platform for publicity and display.”-- Shen Zhiyong, General Manager of Guizhou Zhicheng Technology Co.

Keeson Technology from Zhejiang Province, a company with 15 years of health big data research experience, participated in the Big Data Expo Release for the first time this year, which allowed them to have close contact with big data enterprises in different industries, and opened up the vision of future development of the enterprise.

“Guiyang is a really good platform for big data, and I found a bunch of friends here with whom I can learn more about big data and bring some thoughts to the development of our industry.”-- Huang Xiaowei, General Manager of Keeson Technology

The Expo is an important stage for Guizhou to showcase its achievements in the field of big data to the world. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, this “never-ending Expo” is constantly gathering the wisdom and strength to achieve the “six major breakthroughs” in the development of big data economy in Guizhou.

Its role as a professional, cutting-edge and global exchange platform has been further exploited, and its brand value expanded, making the Big Data Expo a true industry trendsetter.

In virtue of Worldwide Broadcast Campaign, the 2020 Big Data Expo expanded the traditional 4-day session into an exciting grand event spanning over months, with highlights every day. According to official figures, it has attracted more than 1,000 domestic and foreign media participants, with a total number of online visits more than 2.8 billion.

“We will launch a series of major activities, including forums on ‘Big Data for Rural Revitalization’ and ‘New Infrastructure 5G’, etc. The Expo will join hands with old and new friends to share the benefits of big data development and cooperation.”-- Zhao Yan, Deputy Director General, Guiyang Bureau of Big Data Development and Management