Highlights of the 2019 Big Data Expo

A preparatory meeting of the 2019 Big Data Expo is held in Guiyang on May 6. [Photo/todayguizhou.com]

The 2019 Big Data Expo will take place in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, from May 26 to 29. To date, 1,700 guests from 38 countries and 413 companies have confirmed their attendance at the expo.

According to the schedule, the opening ceremony will be held from 9 am to 11:30 am on May 26 and the closing ceremony will be held at 10 am on May 29.

Over the three days, nine high-end dialogues, 49 professional forums, an awards ceremony, the finals of six competitions, and activities for the guest of honors will be held.

Guian New Area and other cities and prefectures will hold a sub forum according to the main theme of this year's expo, which is big data development driven by innovation.

The expo will cover an exhibition area of 60,000 square meters and showcase global advanced technologies, digital applications, and innovation and entrepreneurship achievements.

The Leading Scientific and Technological Achievements award will be announced during the expo to unveil the latest technologies.