The China International Big Data Industry Expo 2025 (Big Data Expo 2025), hosted by the National Data Administration and organized by the Guizhou Provincial People's Government, will take place from Aug 28 to 30 in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.

A news conference is held for the Big Data Expo 2025. [Photo/WeChat account of Zhizhi Guiyang]

Under the theme "Data Drives Industrial Momentum, Intelligence Unlocks the Future", this year's expo will highlight three core features: internationalization, specialization, and industrialization. The event will also include six themed exhibition halls, an opening ceremony, industry exchanges, competitions, and a variety of special activities.

This year, the expo emphasizes the role of enterprises as primary drivers, leading forces, and central players.

Enterprise-driven exhibitions:

Enterprises will take the lead across all stages – from exhibitor recruitment and booth design to visitor engagement. Approximately 350 companies are expected to participate, occupying a space of around 60,000 square meters. Tailored tours and specialized routes will enable businesses to explore markets and forge partnerships.

Enterprise-led industry exchanges:

Companies are encouraged to propose and organize sessions focused on five key topics: digital economy, data infrastructure, data elements, the data industry, and international cooperation. The expo will also feature leading voices from across the big data industrial chain and unveil new standards and case studies in areas such as AI and digital governance.

Enterprise-centered special activities:

Industry matchmaking events will promote international supply-demand cooperation, creating direct networking opportunities between Chinese and global companies. Competitions in areas like digital integration and AI are expected to attract nearly 1,000 enterprises and teams. Meanwhile, business matchmaking and investment roadshows will focus on intelligent computing, AI, and the broader data industry.