Attendee guide: 2025 World AI Conference
The 2025 World AI Conference and High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance will be held in Shanghai from July 26 to 28. Here's everything you need to know, from the schedule and entry tips to transport and dining options.
Schedule
Entry procedures
Required tickets:
- Exhibition: Electronic ticket
- Forum: Electronic reservation ticket
Verification:
Ticket confirmation → Face recognition (Please carry your original ID card for verification if needed)
For international attendees:
International attendees can enter using facial recognition. If the system does not recognize you, please proceed to the manual verification lane and present your electronic ticket for entry.
Public transportation
Expo Center (Gate 2, No 1500 Shibo Avenue)
- Metro Line 8: Exit 3 at China Art Museum Station
- Metro Line 13: Exit 1 at Shibo Avenue Station
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center
(South Gate, No 1099 Guozhan Road / North Gate, No 850 Bocheng Road)
- Metro Line 13: Exit 1 at Shibo Avenue Station
- Metro Line 8: Exit 3 at China Art Museum Station
- Note: Forum attendees should enter through the North Gate. Exhibition attendees may use either the North or the South Gate.
Xuhui district:
MGM Shanghai West Bund (No 688 Yunjin Road)
- Metro Line 11: Exit 4 at Longyao Road Station
West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center (No 7 Longyao Road)
- Metro Line 11: Exit 1 at Longyao Road Station
Zone B of SMC (No 199 Longtai Road)
- Metro Line 11: Exit 2 at Longyao Road Station
Shuttle buses
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center
Expo Center
Xuhui district
Parking
Dining
Expo Place:
Open the Dianping App and search for "WAIC SUMMER" to explore exclusive set meals.
Access the "Yidian Vientiane" (一點萬象) mini program to obtain WAIC meal vouchers.
River Mall:
Ticket holders can enjoy special offers at select stores during the exhibition.
Reminders
- Children under the age of 6 are not recommended to attend. Each paying adult may bring one child under 6 at no extra cost. Children aged 6 and above must have their own valid entry ticket.
- All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult and will be required to submit a signed waiver.
- To avoid peak crowds, please visit the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center before July 29.
- Prohibited items include food and beverages, professional recording equipment, lighters, long umbrellas, and other restricted items.
Source: WAIC 2025
