The forum welcomed a new member to the Wuxi International Communication Alliance — the Pioneer Public Welfare Cultural Volunteer Service Center. A plaque was presented to the center's director, Zhang Hairong. Marie-desiree Ablegue, an international student from Jiangnan University and a member of the center, shared her experiences with the "Charming Wuxi" English platform.

Experts from around the world discussed AI's role in content creation and global communication, emphasizing its transformative effect on media integration. Qin Gang, a senior member of the Global SMILE Cities Expert Committee, noted AI's importance in boosting city branding. Douglas Dueno, a foreign influencer at the China Storyteller Partnerships Wuxi Branch, talked about his experience with AI digital humans in international communication.