H.E. Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor, Director General of the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization (AICTO), participated in the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, held from 2 to 5 November 2026 in Wuzhen, China, bringing together prominent political and institutional leaders, policymakers, experts and technology industry leaders from around the world to foster international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Internet and emerging digital technologies.
The Summit opened on 2 November with a high-level opening ceremony, highlighting the growing importance of international digital cooperation in addressing rapid technological transformations and fostering an open, collaborative digital environment based on knowledge-sharing and mutual benefit.
H.E. Eng. Ben Amor’s participation featured a series of high-level sessions, events and strategic meetings. In his capacity as a member of the jury, he took part in the ceremony announcing the 2026 Outstanding Cases of Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace, as well as the award ceremony of the competition for Pioneering science and technology projects, held at the Wuzhen Grand Theatre.
He also participated in the plenary meetings and Chairs’ Meetings of the World Internet Conference’s Specialized Committees on Artificial Intelligence and E-Commerce. In addition, he attended the Summit’s main forum sessions and strategic meetings of the WIC Council, including the 10th Session of the First Council of the World Internet Conference, of which he has been a member since its establishment.
As part of his participation, H.E. Eng. Ben Amor delivered a keynote address at the Robotics and Embodied Intelligence Forum, held on 4 November 2026 under the theme “Harnessing Digital Intelligence and Advancing Open Cooperation: Shaping the Future of Robotics and Embodied Intelligence”. The Forum brought together leading policymakers, scientists, researchers, technology executives and industry representatives to explore the rapid developments in robotics and embodied artificial intelligence.
In his keynote address, entitled “From Digital Intelligence to Physical Impact: Towards an Inclusive and Collaborative Future for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence”, H.E. Eng. Ben Amor addressed the accelerating transition towards intelligence interacting with the physical world, highlighting key technological developments in this field, particularly robotics foundation models, vision-language-action models, and the integration of simulation, real-world data and advanced computing. He underlined the potential of these technologies to enable robotic systems to learn, adapt and interact more effectively with diverse environments.
He also highlighted the promising applications of embodied intelligence across key sectors, including industry, healthcare, agriculture, transportation and logistics. In this regard, he emphasized the importance of addressing challenges related to safety, trust and cybersecurity, while developing appropriate standards, infrastructure and human capabilities to ensure that these technologies serve humanity and enhance human capacities.
With regard to the Arab region, H.E. the Director General underscored that embodied intelligence represents a strategic opportunity to accelerate industrial transformation, strengthen innovation and address development priorities. He stressed the importance of investing in infrastructure, scientific research and specialized skills, while fostering regional and international cooperation. He also highlighted AICTO’s efforts in advancing the Arab Artificial Intelligence Strategy, AI governance and digital cooperation, with a view to building a responsible and inclusive Arab innovation ecosystem.
On the same day, H.E. Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor also delivered the opening address at the AI for Science Forum, organized by the World Internet Conference’s Specialized Committee on Artificial Intelligence. He highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in accelerating scientific discoveries and expanding the horizons of research and innovation, emphasizing the importance of developing scientific ecosystems founded on trust, responsibility, openness and cooperation, to ensure that these technologies serve humanity and contribute to addressing shared global challenges.
His participation in the Summit’s various sessions and meetings further reflected the importance of strengthening knowledge and experience-sharing, fostering multilateral cooperation and intensifying international efforts to guide technological developments towards a more inclusive, secure and sustainable digital future.
This participation reflects AICTO’s continued commitment to strengthening its presence and active contribution to international forums addressing emerging technologies, and to engaging in global dialogue on the future of the Internet, artificial intelligence, scientific innovation and robotics. It also supports the active participation of Arab countries in the development and shaping of emerging technologies, while reinforcing the Arab region’s position as an active contributor to the future of global digital transformation.