WAVES 2026: This discussion in the midsummer has left viewpoints in the venture capital circle that are worth reviewing repeatedly.

WAVES 2026 brought together numerous investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to engage in in - depth discussions around the future of AI and industries. The core viewpoints of the guests are now presented in a centralized manner.

From June 16th to 17th, the 36Kr WAVES 2026 New Wave Conference was held at the Liangcang Xinzao Creative Park in Panyu, Guangzhou. The conference gathered top - level investors, industry leaders, and young entrepreneurs from core sectors such as AI, hard technology, overseas expansion, healthcare, and consumer hardware. They engaged in in - depth discussions that went straight to the essence around the theme of "This Summer", injecting the most vibrant impetus into China's venture capital and industrial innovation in the scorching summer.

In summer, the most touching thing has never been the coolness under the shade, but the figures walking under the scorching sun. From 2023 to the present, WAVES has always been doing the same thing: finding those who are willing to set off one step earlier and persevere a little more than others. They may be in the minority now, but one day, their perseverance will turn into a wave for the entire industry.

Now, let's relive this summer appointment for innovators through the super quotes of the on - site guests and feel those most weighty and warm moments of thought.