BEIJING, June 25 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — On June 23, a press conference held in Beijing announced that the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) will officially open on July 2. Themed “Building a Digitally Friendly City,” this year’s conference features a “1+6+N” framework encompassing opening ceremonies, a main forum, thematic forums, and special events. It aims to provide a platform for exchange and cooperation on global digital economy development, emphasizing harmonious coexistence between technology and humanity, cities and ecosystems. The conference will highlight four key aspects: openness and sharing, cutting-edge focus, industrial integration, and enhanced experience.
Building a New Platform for International Cooperation and a Model for Global Collaboration
This year’s conference sees the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) joining as a co-organizer for the first time, launching the collaboration project “UNDP Digital Friendliness and Sustainable Innovation Lab for the Digital Economy.” For the first time, the conference expands its international footprint to Europe, collaborating closely with events such as the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 and Germany’s FUTUROMUNDO Multikonferenz & Festival. These partnerships aim to promote China’s approach to global digital transformation.