To all organizations, experts, and scholars:

Artificial intelligence is now entering a new phase of embodied intelligence, deeply integrating with the physical world. Intelligent agents capable of perception, decision-making, and action are becoming a key driving force behind transformational changes in robotics, smart manufacturing, intelligent vehicles, and beyond. The next three to five years represent a critical window for moving from architectural breakthroughs to large-scale deployment.

Hefei in Anhui Province is a leading hub for AI innovation, covered by the nation - s - dual zones, for artificial intelligence development. The city has built a complete ecosystem spanning computing power, algorithms, and scenario-based applications, supported by the intellectual strength of top-tier institutions such as the University of Science and Technology of China and Anhui University. Anhui University has deep expertise in embodied intelligence theory and systems, and its proposed - generative AI + world model, collaborative pathway provides important guidance for the field.

The 2026 China Embodied Artificial Intelligence Conference (CEAI 2026) will take place in Hefei, hosted by the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence (CAAI) and organized by the CAAI Embodied Intelligence Special Committee and Anhui University, with support from the Engineering Research Center of Autonomous Unmanned Systems Technology (Ministry of Education) and the Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Unmanned Systems and Intelligent Technology. Under the theme - Embodied Intelligence Empowers All, Wisdom Gathers in Jianghuai, the conference will explore topics including embodied cognition, end-to-end models, robotic systems, and industrial deployment. The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, a youth forum, and a technology exhibition, all aimed at fostering deep connections among academia, industry, and the broader ecosystem.

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