China’s Xinjiang Region to Hold SCO Digital Economy Summit in Urumqi

Beijing, 19 August – The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Digital Economy Forum is set for September 14‑16, 2026, in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Co‑organized by the National Data Administration and Xinjiang authorities, the summit will address digital transformation, sustainable digital‑economy growth, and data‑driven value creation.

The forum expects a turnout of about 500 delegates, with over 200 foreign attendees. Government officials, think‑tank experts, leading enterprises, academic institutions and industry bodies will participate, fostering cross‑border cooperation in the digital realm.

One of the highlights is a ministerial‑level closed session intended to craft a "Key Cooperation Items List" for the SCO’s digital economy for 2026‑2027. Four thematic tracks—digital connectivity, digital trade and corridors, industrial applications, and digital governance—will run alongside interactive showcases, supply‑and‑demand matchmaking, and field tours designed to operationalise the forum’s outcomes.