Guangzhou, China, 27th Dec 2025 – The press conference for the highly anticipated 11th ECI Festival of Innovation was successfully held in Guangzhou, announcing that the event will take place from January 14 to 20, 2026, across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Under the theme “Nothing but Innovation,” the festival aims to converge global expertise to foster the deep integration of digital innovation and the real economy, heralding a new era of harmonious coexistence between humanity and technology.”

Global Council and Initiative Launch

A highlight of the conference was the announcement that nearly 30 regional representatives of the International Digital Innovation Association (IECIA) will gather in Guangzhou for its global council meeting. Together, they launched the “Global Innovators (GBA) Initiative,” centered on the vision of “Digital Symbiosis – Building a Future of Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and Technology.” This declaration emphasizes that true innovation extends beyond technological breakthroughs to connect our shared human destiny.

Top International Experts to Gather

The festival will feature an upgraded lineup of global thought leaders from academia, industry, creativity, and investment. Confirmed speakers and the Innovation Leader of the Year include:

· Stephan Horvath, German expert in Smart Manufacturing 4.0

· John Howkins, known as the father of the Creative Economy from UK

· Yosi Lahad, Co-Founder, Chairman of the Israel Intelligent Robotics Center 

· Shawn Flynn, Founder of Silicon Valley-based SVH Capital.

They will join discussions on “Global Digital Innovation and Industrial Application”, exploring cross-border collaboration to break down technological barriers.

Two Prestigious Awards & GBA-Linked Format

A core segment of the festival will be the presentation of two major awards: the ECI Innovator of the Year and the ECI Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and projects in digital innovation.

In a pioneering tri-city hosting model, events will be staged across Hong Kong, Macao, and Guangzhou, leveraging land, air, and river landmarks to showcase regional synergy and innovative vitality.

Key Reports and Engaging Sessions

The ECI Academy will release the “Brand Globalization and Digital Innovation Development Blue Paper”, offering strategic insights through its “ECI@INDEX” system. Additionally, the “ECI@INDEX Global City Innovation Index Report” will be unveiled during the main forum.

Interactive programs such as the “5MIN Professional Show”, “Red vs. Blue Debate,” and immersive ceremonial experiences will engage attendees throughout the week.

Forward-Looking Vision

Dr. Owen Jia, Global Initiator of the ECI Festival, stated, “In a time of global transformation, we believe only an open and inclusive innovation ecosystem can ensure technological progress benefits all. We look forward to drawing a forward-looking and actionable roadmap for innovation through this festival.”

With the press conference concluded, the countdown to the 11th ECI Festival of Innovation has begun. This convergence of ideas, resources, and commercialization is set to inject strong momentum into the digital economy of the Greater Bay Area and the world.

About ECI Awards

The ECI Awards (Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation Awards), established by the IECIA in the United States in 2014, is the first international award in the global digital economy sector to employ “The Effectiveness of Innovation” as its evaluation standard. The ECI Awards are dedicated to recognizing cases, individuals, and organizations demonstrating highly innovative application value across tracks including “Product, Model, Marketing, MarTech, AI Application, Public Welfare, ESG, Digital Retail, Future Rural Development, Brand Globalization, Digital Culture & Tourism, and Digital Art.” The ECI Awards honor not only commercially valuable innovation but, more importantly, innovation that can define the future, promote the sustainable development of human society, and embody humanistic spirit. It is renowned as the “Nobel Prize” in the field of digital economy innovation.

Media Contact

Organization: Secretary General of ECl Awards Committee

Contact Person: Faye Feng

Website: https://www.eciawards.org.cn

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City: Guangzhou

Country:China

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