OVC hosts 2026 AI Productivity Conference

The Qiyunfang Intelligent Industrial Software Application Center, which aims to bridge the crucial stages from technological research and pilot testing to industrial application, was unveiled at the inaugural "2026 AI Productivity Conference" on Sept 11, marking a significant step in advancing AI's role in industrial applications. 

2026 AI Productivity Conference is held in OVC. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

The conference attracted over 700 industry experts, representatives, ecosystem partners, and academics to discuss how AI can transition from a technology to a usable, trustworthy, and sustainable productivity tool.

Focusing on core technologies in industrial software, the newly established Qiyunfang Intelligent Industrial Software Application Center is expected to accelerate the deployment and scaling of intelligent industrial software products, empowering the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector.

OVC is home to nearly 100 key industrial software enterprises. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

The center will also employ real-world industrial scenarios to create training platforms, attracting and nurturing talent in research and application and enriching the OVC software industry ecosystem.

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in OVC, Wuhan Qiyunfang Technology Co specializes in developing autonomous industrial software, with products spanning semiconductor intelligent manufacturing, chip design, electronic engineering, and enterprise digital platforms.

With companies like Qiyunfang leading the way, OVC will continue to promote the integration of AI, industrial software, and semiconductors to strengthen the industrial cluster effect.