2026 APEC high-level forum on AI held in Chengdu

The 2026 APEC High-Level Forum on Artificial Intelligence was held on, in Chengdu, China, under the theme "Promoting AI Development for Good and for All".

The forum issued the Statement on Promoting AI Development in the Asia-Pacific Region, which encourages cooperation in areas such as promoting the development and deployment of AI, and fostering broad cooperation to maximize participation and benefits across APEC. The core focus of the event is to promote inclusive, accessible, and responsible AI development across the Asia-Pacific region.