From September 16 to 17, the APEC Young Entrepreneurs Conference was held in Hangzhou. Young entrepreneurs, investors, and representatives from APEC economies gathered in Hangzhou to engage in discussions on topics including AI Technology and Applications, Light Start-ups, and Cross-border E-commerce and Digital Trade under the theme of “Entrepreneurship Engine, Youth-led Change: for a Prosperous Asia-Pacific for All.”Participants shared innovative practices and explored opportunities for youth cooperation and development.
Our university, together with Zhejiang University, China Academy of Art, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology and Yiwu Industrial & Commercial College, organized more than 30 international students from APEC economies to take part in this event. Through thematic exchanges and youth entrepreneurship workshops, participants gained an in-depth understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship practices among young people in the Asia-Pacific region and experienced the open and inclusive atmosphere of innovative development in Hangzhou.
On September 16, ZJSU international student representatives attended the Opening Ceremony of the APEC Young Entrepreneurs Conference and participated in Thematic Discussions.Through keynote speeches, thematic discussions, and experience-sharing sessions, students learned about the latest trends in artificial intelligence development, digital economy practices, and youth entrepreneurship ecosystems.The AI interactive experience area at the conference also attracted students’attention. By experiencing AI-powered applications, students gained a closer understanding ofhow digital technologies are applied in real-world scenarios.
On September 17, ZJSU international students participated in the Youth Entrepreneurship Campus. During the"Light Start-ups" themed session, students engaged in teamwork and practical exploration around topics including artificial intelligence applications, AI Agent development, and light entrepreneurship models. Vietnamese student NGUYEN THANH TIN collaborated with young representatives from different countries and regions and delivered an Outcome Pitch on behalf of his team. He introduced the team’s exploration of innovative applications powered by artificial intelligence technologies, demonstrating young students’ perspectives on integrating digital technologies with innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Malaysian student CAROL YONG YII JOU shared that the conference provided valuable opportunities to explore how youth entrepreneurship can create value. Through discussions on building a"tropical rainforest" ecosystem for youth entrepreneurship and the practices of local governments in empowering young entrepreneurs, she gained new perspectives on innovation and development. She also explored areas that she had not previously studied in depth, including how artificial intelligence can unlock ecosystem value and the challenges and responses related to the sustainable development of artificial intelligence in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. She noted that the experience broadened her knowledge and global vision while bringing many unexpected inspirations.
In recent years, Zhejiang Gongshang University has continuously promoted international talent development by organizing international students to participate in international conferences, cultural exchanges, and social practices. These initiatives provide students with diverse platforms to better understand China and connect with the world. In the future, ZJSU will continue to expand international exchange channels, promote mutual learning among young people from different cultural backgrounds, and cultivate globally minded talents with strong intercultural communication abilities.