Hefei, March 19 — Themed "Next-Gen IT: Catalyzing Neo-Productivity through Strategic Capital Deployment", a pivotal symposium organized by the International Institute of Finance (IIF) successfully bridged institutional investors and technological innovators on Tuesday afternoon. The event leveraged Anhui Provincial Government’s investment mechanisms to accelerate breakthroughs in intelligent manufacturing and digital transformation.

Over 120 delegates participated, including policymakers from Hefei Economic Development Zone, general partners of Anhui’s Emerging Industries Guidance Fund, and executives from technology enterprises. Zhang Feng, emphasized the critical role of capital in fostering technological sovereignty, while Pan Youhua, Chairman of Anhui Investment Group, outlined strategies to synchronize industrial innovation with financial frameworks.

Professor Xu Hongli delivered a keynote titled "Edge Intelligence: Emerging Frontiers in AI Applications", analyzing the evolution of distributed computing architectures and their commercial potential across industries. His discourse highlighted cutting-edge advancements in smart devices and computational infrastructure.

Professor Weng Qingxiong’s address "Equity Fund Investment and Technology Innovation Enterprise Development" dissected venture capital’s transformative impact on deep-tech ventures. He examined collaborative models between institutional investors and tech enterprises, while addressing evolving trends in corporate venture capital engagement.

Subsequent sessions featured promotional briefings by Hefei, Tongling, and Chizhou development zones, detailing regional industrial policies and financing priorities. Technology firms including Tongchao Precision, Xingyao Semiconductor, and Xilei Electronics presented roadmaps outlining sector-specific advancements and capital requirements. Representatives from four government-guided funds—Next-Gen IT, Smart Home Ecosystems, Eaglet Program, and AI Specialization Funds—announced selection criteria for sub-fund managers.

As an academic architect of industrial convergence, IIF demonstrated its capacity to integrate cross-sector expertise, facilitating dialogue between research institutions and market entities. The institute reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Anhui’s innovation ecosystem through resource coordination and service model optimization, solidifying the province’s leadership in next-generation technological advancements.