After being suspended last year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 China International Big Data Industry Expo will be held in Guiyang, the capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, on May 26-29.

This year's expo will be themed around the integration of digitalization and the real economy, as well as industrial development, focusing on innovative technologies in various areas and global industries.

The expo will be held online and offline, inviting professionals from government departments, universities and research institutions to discuss big data technologies, the big data industry and big data applications in the next five years.

The exhibition will focus on companies' demands, showcase Guiyang's digitalization achievements and present the new global trends in 5G technology, artificial intelligence and blockchain.

It will also collect advanced technological achievements in big data and related areas and give awards in the categories of "black technology," "new product," "new technology" and "business model."

Competitions and activities will be held, including the series competitions of "China International Big Data Fusion and Innovation" and coordination activities for investment and financing.

The expo will also cooperate with professional and international media outlets to expand its influence around the world.