Opening Remarks: From Technological Frenzy to the Deep Waters of Value | 2026 AI Partner · Beijing Yizhuang AI+ Industry Conference
Summary
36Kr CEO Feng Dagang opened the 2026 AI Partner · Beijing Yizhuang AI+ Industry Conference with the theme "Bring AI to the front line," framing AI as an industry infrastructure rather than a standalone "AI race." He urged attendees to focus on practical, scenario-driven adoption—how AI integrates into existing ecosystems to create real value—using Alibaba as an example of AI enhancing a broad industrial stack. The conference centers on concrete case studies, practitioner lessons, and a two-day agenda that pairs demand-side enterprises with technology providers in a dedicated matchmaking format. Organizers intend to move conversations from abstract trends to actionable deployments by highlighting who actually implemented projects, how long they took, what pitfalls they hit, and whether they succeeded.