The World Industrial Internet Industry Conference 2023 was held at Qingdao International Conference Center from September 14 to 15, with the theme of "Digital Empowerment Leads Industrial Development". The conference consists of the main forum, parallel forum and achievement exhibition, aiming to exhibit the most recent advancements in the industrial internet sector and offer insightful recommendations for the development of Qingdao's industrial internet. This conference will serve as a significant catalyst for the advancement of the industrial internet.
       During the main forum, distinguished experts and corporate representatives, including Li Peigen and Zhang Ping, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as Robert E. Kahn, renowned as the Father of the Internet and an academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, will impart their valuable insights and present cutting-edge practices. Their contributions aim to elevate the development of the industrial internet to new heights.
       The industrial internet industry chain encompasses various layers, including the network, equipment, platform, software, and application layers. The network serves as the foundation, with industrial communication equipment holding a central role. There is a substantial potential for growth in the industrial Ethernet equipment and industrial wireless equipment segments. Technological advancements, such as TSN, 5G, and edge computing, are driving the development of the industrial communication industry, presenting promising opportunities. Additionally, the emergence of domestic manufacturers has garnered significant attention.