On September 24, the High‑Level Dialogue on "Digital‑Intelligent Humanities and Innovative Ecosystem" and the Asian debut of ACM SIGGRAPH DAC Urban Public Digital Art were held at the City Reception Hall, 305 Wuyi Road, Changning District.Professor Jiang Xiaojuan, Director of the National Data Expert Advisory Committee, Co‑Chair of the International Advisory Council of the Global Digital Economy Conference and former Deputy Secretary‑General of the State Council; Liu Yuanchun, President and Deputy Party Secretary of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics; and Liu Ping, Deputy Party Secretary and Governor of Changning District, attended the event.

The dialogue aims to generate sustainable exchange mechanisms for digital‑intelligent humanities through cross‑disciplinary intellectual exchanges, and create channels for international cooperation, industrial collaboration and talent aggregation.

In his speech, Liu pointed out that Changning features distinct strengths, including "origins of Hongqiao, international flair, digital‑intelligent orientation and high‑quality development." These qualities align closely with the four values promoted by the event, referring to "beauty of digital intelligence, beauty of humanities, beauty of innovation and beauty of ecosystem."As the birthplace of the Hongqiao brand and a core carrier of the Hongqiao International Open Hub, Changning is stepping up efforts to integrate into the Greater Hongqiao strategy and drive high‑quality regional development.Home to more than 6,200 foreign‑funded enterprises, Changning ranks among Shanghai’s top districts in terms of foreign‑enterprise volume and proportion. Boasting a deep‑rooted open‑door legacy and frequent international exchanges, the district is accelerating its two‑way opening‑up capacity for both "bringing in" and "going global."Changning took the lead in launching and implementing its digital strategy. After 25 years of consistent development, over 7,300 digital‑economy enterprises have taken root here, with a host of industry leaders and headquarters enterprises thriving. The added‑value of core digital‑economy industries accounts for one‑third of the district's total output. With a solid industrial foundation and strong momentum for digital‑physical integration, Changning is fully embracing the artificial‑intelligence revolution, focusing on building the SiliconAlley Shanghai science‑and‑technology block.Changning is rich in historic conservation zones, heritage buildings, garden villas and art venues. Carrying a century‑old cultural legacy and strong humanistic atmosphere, the district is advancing urban renewal in both physical form and functional performance.Looking ahead, Changning will take this event as an opportunity to foster a premium urban environment where "code is written under plane trees, research is conducted in historic districts, morning meetings are held in cafés, and innovation is discussed amid everyday local life." It will deepen the integration of digital intelligence, humanities and innovation. The district warmly welcomes global experts, leading enterprises and young talents in digital art to follow and visit Changning, supporting its steady progress toward becoming a powerhouse of digital‑intelligent economy, an open and connected hub, a paradise for quality‑of‑life living, and a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship.

The event featured three core topics -"Impacts and key considerations of digital‑economy development for the future," "Positive guidance for digital humanities and urban development," and "Opportunities and sound development for digital and sci‑tech enterprise ecosystems." Domestic and international leading experts and industry leaders from economics, urban governance, humanities, architecture, art, technology and industry gathered to deliver speeches and hold panel discussions.

That evening, the Asian debut of ACM SIGGRAPH DAC Urban Public Digital Art was held in Changning.Centered on the themes "Digital Re‑imagination of Cultural Heritage" and "AI, Media and Urban Life," the exhibition presents artworks by creators from 17 countries and regions worldwide. These works form a cross‑block digital canvas displayed on building facades and public screens across Changning. It explores innovative possibilities for merging physical space and digital experiences, bringing art and technology into residents' daily lives and integrating them into Shanghai's new fashionable consumption scenarios.The exhibition runs from September 24 to October 8.