Beijing to Host Asia Machine Learning Conference in July
The Asia Conference on Machine Learning and Computing (ACMLC) will be held in Beijing from July 10-12, 2026. The event is expected to attract researchers and industry experts in machine learning and computing from across Asia and other parts of the world.
- China is in the process of formulating over 50 national and industrial standards for artificial intelligence, with a target completion date in 2026, aiming to create a comprehensive system to guide the development of its AI sector. - The inaugural meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42, the key international standards committee for AI, was held in Beijing in April 2018, highlighting the city's long-standing role in the global AI standardization landscape. - In September 2025, China released the second version of its AI Safety Governance Framework, which emphasizes a risk-based approach and the importance of aligning with international norms and standards for AI governance. - Conference themes are set to include "Large Language Model Agents," with a focus on safety and alignment, and "Social Computing and Human-AI Collaboration," reflecting key areas of ongoing standards development. - The event occurs as major international standards bodies like the ISO, IEC, and ITU are increasing their collaboration on AI, as demonstrated by their joint "Seoul Statement" which advocates for a shared framework to ensure AI is safe, inclusive, and secure. - The IEEE, a significant contributor to AI governance, offers a portfolio of over 100 AI-related standards, including the IEEE 7000™ series which focuses on ethical considerations such as algorithmic bias, transparency, and privacy. - The evolving landscape of AI standards is influenced by geopolitical dynamics, with the United States, the European Union, and China all viewing leadership in standardization as a critical component of their strategic approach to artificial intelligence.
