No empty talk, only cooperation: This AI + industry matchmaking event focuses on implementation

The "World Coffee" [AI+] Industry Matchmaking Event is officially scheduled to be held in Yizhuang, Beijing.

 Is it just a gimmick or real action? We need a magnificent transformation.

This is the third year of the 36Kr AI Partner series of events. Before this, we have verified our ability to "diagnose" the question of "the next stop of AI" through four sessions of the conference, and gained some reputation and industry recognition. However, from the perspective of a media observer and companion for a long time, it's difficult to step down from that high platform and see the current situation clearly. For example, when we see similar AI events in the industry still discussing "Will AI replace humans?" and "How far is embodied intelligence from us?", the team feels quite emotional. Because this time we have chosen a more practical route, looking for the best scenario penetration cases in all industries empowered by AI, so that both the supply and demand sides looking for AI cooperation can have successful templates to learn from; we have included the AI+ Industry Matchmaking Event in the core content section of two days, helping scenario providers find AI technology solutions to solve pain points and helping AI technology companies find potential customers and application scenarios. Of course, this is also a transformation of 36Kr AI Partner from an industry event IP to a cooperation link platform.

Although it's late, the recruitment for the World Coffee - [AI+] Industry Matchmaking Event is officially launched.

We once planned to hold it in April. To be honest, as the project team, no one is more eager than us to make it happen quickly. However, unexpectedly, the enthusiasm for applying for the best AI scenario penetration cases "exploded", and we need to invest more energy in the initial screening; from the beginning of the year to now, we have also received invitations from multiple cities to hold AI Partner, and we are also looking for an industrial park to maximize the value of this conference. Today, we can finally make an official announcement.

On May 19th and 20th, 2026, for two days, at the Tongminghu Convention and Exhibition Center in the Beijing Economic - Technological Development Area (Yizhuang).

Guided by the Information Technology Industry Bureau of the Beijing Economic - Technological Development Area and hosted by 36Kr.

The 2026 AI Partner - Beijing Yizhuang [AI+] Industry Conference officially invites you.

Indoor: The main forum, with the slogan "Let's go! Take AI to the front line", will start two days of sharing and interpretation of AI+ scenario cases.

Outdoor: The World Coffee - [AI+] Industry Matchmaking Event will be held simultaneously, aiming to find cooperation customers and AI solutions for two days.

[AI+] Industry Matchmaking: Which scenarios are focused on? Which enterprises will participate?

In the planning stage, we designed four major fields, namely [AI+ Science and Technology], [AI+ Industrial Development], [AI+ Consumption Quality Improvement], and [AI+ People's Well - being]. To verify the rationality and enthusiasm of this plan, we conducted a survey in mid - March. We are very excited to have collected more than 100 industry matchmaking intention lists, and even received some unexpected scenario demand providers' submissions. We have selected some representative companies to give you a preview.

The Beijing Economic - Technological Development Area is building a city of all - around artificial intelligence, promoting the opening of all - around application scenarios, and carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action. Guided by scenario applications, it promotes the innovation of artificial intelligence technology, and adopts mechanisms such as "solving problems through public competition" to encourage government agencies, enterprises, institutions, and all sectors of society to focus on fields such as "Artificial Intelligence +" government services, medical care, education, culture and tourism, manufacturing, finance, and transportation to create a number of replicable and promotable benchmark demonstration application scenarios. We believe that the participating enterprises coming from afar will surely gain a lot and have a worthwhile trip.

 A cup of coffee, a table, and a thorough discussion of a case

We strive to achieve a more straightforward, simpler, and more relaxed face - to - face communication. Bring your needs and solutions, and we'll cover this cup of coffee, so don't be restricted. Let's share the rules first and then sign up.

First of all, both the registration and the final attendance for the industry matchmaking are free (of course, we also welcome your sponsorship). However, we still need to emphasize repeatedly that the organizer will evaluate the information of the enterprises applying to participate based on the ability matching degree and the wide - spread of scenario applications as the criteria, and finally confirm the list of attending enterprises to ensure the efficient matchmaking between the supply and demand sides.

[Schematic of filling effect]

Please make sure to fill in your real and valid contact information to ensure a smooth invitation from the organizer.

1. Filling in the "Demand List" by demand providers

2. Filling in the "Capability List" by technology providers

Special reminder: Please highlight the core information of your demands and capabilities.

At the end of the article, here are a few Easter eggs

The registration for the audience of the main forum of the 2026 AI Partner - Beijing Yizhuang [AI+] Industry Conference on "Huodongxing" is about to start. Please stay tuned;

Before the end of the afternoon session of the main forum every day, lucky draw gifts are prepared for the on - site audience. Quwan Technology has prepared great gifts (AI intelligent hardware worth 3,699 yuan per piece). There aren't many, but they are really cool. Let's keep it a mystery for now.

Don't be disappointed if you don't pass the review for the industry matchmaking seats. There are a "Demand Wall" and a "Capability List" set up at the conference site. We will display the information of the supply and demand enterprises that applied to participate on - site, so that more potential partners can see you.