From May 8 to 9, the 2026 Forbes China Economic Forum and the 2024–2025 Forbes China UNDER 30 Summit China were held at Zhengzhou Sias University, bringing together leaders and experts from various fields to discuss global economic trends, explore paths for technological innovation, and build a platform for youth exchange.
The 2026 Forbes China Economic Forum featured 12 high-quality keynote speeches and two high-level roundtable discussions, covering topics such as the global economy, artificial intelligence, industrial transformation, international trade, urban development, and financial innovation. Twelve distinguished speakers, including Tianwen Liu, the founder, Chairman and CEO of iSoftStone, delivered keynote speeches on AI, global governance, and emerging productive forces. Meanwhile, guests such as Li Zhaoqi, Executive Editor-in-Chief of Forbes China, led roundtable dialogues focused on industry and finance.
The 2024–2025 Forbes China UNDER 30 Summit China, themed "Jumpstarting The Future," focused on youth entrepreneurship, AI applications, and emerging consumer trends. The summit provided a dialogue platform connecting young entrepreneurs with investors and industry leaders.
Shawn Chen, Founder and Chairman of Zhengzhou Sias University, said the events offered students a rare opportunity to engage with industry leaders, hear cutting-edge insights firsthand, and expand their knowledge horizons. Looking ahead, the university will continue leveraging its platform to create more diverse and high-quality exchange and practical learning opportunities, enabling students to embrace the world, meet role models, and achieve growth locally. This effort aims to nurture high-quality, application-oriented talents with global vision, innovative spirit, and practical capabilities.
