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2026 Physics AI and World Model Conference Visitor Guide

Guide to the 2026 Physics AI and World Model Conference, held October 19-22, 2026 at Nanjing International Expo Center: venue, conference structure, 9 parallel forums and the expo

One-sentence summary

The 2026 Physics AI and World Model Conference takes place October 19-22, 2026 at Nanjing International Expo Center, structured as one opening ceremony, one expo and multiple thematic forums across 9 parallel tracks; this guide covers how to visit the expo and attend the forums.

Use Cases ​

  • Practitioners and researchers following frontier research, technology breakthroughs and industrial deployment of physics AI and world models.
  • Visitors who want to see how world models drive humanoid robots, autonomous driving and industrial simulation.
  • Industry professionals seeking academic exchange, result launches and industrial collaboration.

Steps ​

  1. Confirm time and venue: the conference runs October 19-22, 2026 at Nanjing International Expo Center.
  2. Understand the structure: one opening ceremony, one expo and multiple thematic forums, with 9 parallel tracks covering health-world models, industrial world models, data development, autonomous driving and embodied intelligence.
  3. Choose how to attend: join thematic forum sessions or visit the expo; registration and credentials follow the organizers' official announcements.
  4. Plan your route: exhibitors display latest technology by zone; focus on zones showing humanoid robots, autonomous driving and industrial simulation driven by world models.
  5. Watch for flagship results: the conference will release landmark results in physics AI and world models and hold major project signings.

Notes ​

  • The conference is co-hosted by Jiangsu Data Group, Nanjing Big Data Group and the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence, under the theme "Model the Physical World, Enlighten a Better Future".
  • Turing Award laureates, academicians and industry leaders attend; session schedules follow on-site and official announcements.
  • Specific track timetables and registration channels follow the organizers' official releases; this guide does not process registrations.

References ​

  • Nanjing Municipal Government: press conference for the 2026 Physics AI and World Model Conference (October 13, 2026)link
  • Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence: conference to be held October 19-22 in Nanjinglink
  • Jiangsu Provincial Government: conference upcoming (October 13, 2026)link