- Xi‘an/西安- 

As one of China's oldest and most culturally significant cities, Xi'an served as the capital for 13 dynasties over 1,100 years and marked the eastern terminus of the legendary Silk Road. Today, this UNESCO-listed metropolis (population: 13 million) has transformed into a dual powerhouse of technological advancement and historical preservation.  

🏛️ Living Museum: Home to the Terracotta Warriors (8th Wonder of the World), 600-year-old City Walls, and the Big Wild 

Goose Pagoda  

🔬 Western China's Tech Hub: Anchored by:  

- "Silicon Valley of the West" - Over 50 universities/research institutes (e.g. Xi'an Jiaotong University, Top 10 in China)  

- National Innovation Pilot Zone- Leading in semiconductors, aerospace (China's largest aviation base), and AI/ICT industries  

🌐 Strategic Connectivity: Core node in China's "Belt and Road" initiative with:  

- 3-hour high-speed rail to Chengdu/Chongqing economic circles  

- International airport serving 40+ million passengers annually  

Why Xi'an for IoTCEAI 2026?

The city uniquely blends:  

1️⃣ 2,300+ years of engineering heritage (e.g. world's earliest seismograph)  

2️⃣ Cutting-edge tech ecosystem (Huawei, Samsung, and 3,000+ tech firms)  

3️⃣ Academic excellence producing 1M+ STEM graduates annually