Internet is a miraculous gene inheriting an evolutionary force, whichfirstly changes the way we think and liveand then propelsproductivityinnovation. With the Internet’s integration into various industries, we witness the birth of the concept “Internet Plus”: Internet Plus news agencies formulates web portals, Internet Plus banks generates online payment, Internet plus education produces e-learning, Internet plus medical treatment creates intelligent health care system etc…We can’t help but wondering what’s the next “Internet Plus Magic”?
In China’s annualgovernment work report this year, Premier Li Keqiang provided a full picture on the circumstances surrounding"Internet Plus". He pointed out,“Internet Plus”is“to tactically integrate mobile Internet, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things with modern manufacturing, to encourage the healthy development of e-commerce, industrial networks, and to help Internet companies increase their international presence”.Today, we have seen many examples of how extensively“Internet Plus”isused to contribute to the economic growth and human welfare by way of facilitatingindustry upgrading and economic restructuring.
All this said strategic coordination and planningare pretty much essential in the whole story of “Internet Plus”, especially for developing countries in the sphere of new technology application, mobile Internet industry promotion, broadband connectiondevelopment, etc.
In consideration of above, this workshop will cover the following topics: 1. Successful experience and scientific methodology to share on “Internet Plus” mode? 2. Obstacles when the Internet integrates into traditional industry? 3. How to promote and optimizethe effectof “Internet Plus” via enhanced cooperation? 4 Potential risks posed by Internet Plus, e.g. widening digital divide,etc?
