2025 Tencent x CBAIA Annual Conference Concludes Successfully, Charting the Future Landscape of AI Industry

In-Depth Knowledge Sharing: Bridging Academia and Industry

The conference brought together the foremost voices from academia and industry, offering attendees a profound intellectual feast.

In terms of in-depth foundational research, leading academics provided forward-looking insights: Professor Arthur Gretton, Director of the UCL Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit and Chief Scientist at Deepmind, shared his profound perspectives on Causal Effect Estimation, inspiring attendees to delve deeper into the interpretability and robustness of AI models. Meanwhile, Professor Peter Latham articulated the vital role of Brain and Neuroscience in informing the development of the next generation of AI.

The focus then shifted to Tencent’s frontier technological applications. Cosmin Raianu, Senior Director, and Ruidong Wang, Senior Technical Director of AI at Tencent Games Global, reviewed and projected the technological breakthroughs and talent needs for AI in video games and game development, showcasing the immense potential of AI in the entertainment industry. Furthermore, Xu Liu, Senior Solution Architect at Tencent Cloud Europe, shared the latest achievements concerning Tencent Hunyuan 3D Generative AI, revealing the broad industrial application prospects of 3D content generation technology.

Through these keynote presentations, attendees not only grasped the latest advancements in foundational AI research but also gained direct insight into how leading tech enterprises transform cutting-edge technology into practical productivity.

Dynamic Interaction and Networking: The Hub for Elite Exchange

In addition to the extensive academic reports, the interactive segments of the conference provided excellent opportunities for networking and professional growth. In the subsequent panel discussion and Q&A session, experts engaged in a passionate and insightful debate on current industry hot topics, including AI ethics, cross-border collaboration, and industry talent cultivation, with lively interaction from the audience.

Furthermore, Ritchie Lee, representing the Tencent EMEA Recruitment Team, detailed the 2025-2026 hiring plans and career pathways for global elites, offering invaluable talent outlook and employment information to the professionals present. The atmosphere during the closing high-end networking dinner was particularly vibrant. The abundant food and beverages facilitated relaxed and efficient business exchanges, while the annual raffle draw—featuring generous prizes like Pop Mart figures and Rémy Martin XO Cognac—successfully elevated the event’s excitement and joy to a climax.

Looking Ahead: Collaboration for the Future of UK-China AI

The successful conclusion of this conference marks another significant milestone in CBAIA’s seven-year journey. It further solidifies the exchange and collaboration between the UK and China in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

CBAIA remains committed to building and serving as a platform for China-British AI exchange, promoting knowledge sharing and talent development. We look forward to reuniting with you at future events to jointly drive global AI innovation and growth.