The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will be held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20. If you plan to attend the conference or visit the exhibitions, review the following information before your trip to ensure a smooth arrival and entry.

Download the Hi WAIC app before you arrive

Opening hours

Entry procedure

Parking and traffic information

Public transportation

Dining near the venues

Part 1: Download the Hi WAIC app before you arrive

All visitors are required to download the Hi WAIC app before arriving at the venue.

Open the app in advance and have your electronic admission QR code ready for verification. Screenshots and forwarded QR codes are not accepted.

QR code colors

• Gold QR code: Use the member lane
• Purple QR code: Use the general visitor lane
• Blue QR code: Use the general visitor lane at all venues except the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. At the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, use the forum attendee lane.

How to access your QR code

1. Open the Hi WAIC app.

2. Tap "Me".

3. Tap the QR code icon in the upper-right corner to display your QR code.

 

Part 2: Opening hours

Expo Center, Zhangjiang Science Hall, and West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center (West Bund ICEC)

Opening hours

• July 17: noon to 5 pm
• July 18 and 19: 8:30 am to 5 pm
• July 20: 8:30 am to 4 pm

Main entrances

• Expo Center: Gate 2, No 1500 Shibo Avenue, Pudong New Area
• Zhangjiang Science Hall: Gate S3, No 1393 Haike Road, Pudong New Area
• West Bund ICEC: North Gate, No 7 Longyao Road, Xuhui district

 

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center

Opening hours

• July 17: noon to 4 pm (Please note that the center will close early due to a major afternoon event. Visitors should exit through the South Gate.)
• July 18 to 19: 8:30 am to 5 pm
• July 20: 8:30 am to 4 pm

Forum attendee entrances

• North Gate, No 850 Bocheng Road
• Gate E2, Zhoujiadu Road

Exhibition visitor entrances

• North Gate, No 850 Bocheng Road
• Gates E1 and E2, Zhoujiadu Road
• Gate W1, Shiboguan Road

Entry to all four venues closes 30 minutes before the published closing time each day.

 

Part 3: Entry procedure

Entry involves two steps.

1.    Open the Hi WAIC app and present your electronic admission pass for that day at the pre-screening point.

2.    Enter using facial recognition. If facial recognition fails, proceed to the staff-assisted lane and present your passport for verification.

 

Part 4: Parking and traffic information

Temporary traffic restrictions

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in effect during the conference.

Vehicle access will be restricted within the area bounded by Bocheng Road, Zhoujiadu Road, Guozhan Road, and Shiboguan Road, including these roads, from 11 am to 7 pm on July 17 and from 7 am to 7 pm on July 18, 19, and 20.

During the restriction periods:

• Taxis and vehicles displaying official WAIC vehicle permits may enter as directed.
• Other motor vehicles are prohibited, except police vehicles on official duty, fire engines, ambulances, and emergency repair vehicles.
• Bicycles, e-bikes, and other non-motorized vehicles are also prohibited.

Details on when the traffic restrictions will be lifted on July 20 will be announced separately.

 

Expo Center and Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center

Recommended parking

• P4 Hongshan Road Parking Lot
• P5 World Flower Garden Parking Lot, with shuttle service to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center
• P6 Yaojiang Road Parking Lot, with shuttle service to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center

Parking fees are subject to the rates posted by each facility.

Taxi pick-up and drop-off point

• Zhoujiadu Road, on the east side of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center

Ride-hailing pick-up points

• P3 Xueye Road Parking Lot
• P7 Shangnan Road Parking Lot

Vehicles may stop only briefly for immediate pick-up and drop-off.

 

Zhangjiang Science Hall

Recommended parking

• P1 L City Jupiter
• P2 L City Mars
• P3 L City Mercury

 

West Bund ICEC

Recommended parking

• Mangoo Hub
• Gate M West Bund Dream Center
• Gate M Nest Park

 

Part 5: Public transportation

Shuttle buses

Loop shuttle buses serve the Expo venue area and the following metro stations:

• Metro Line 7: Yaohua Road Station
• Metro Line 8: China Art Museum Station
• Metro Line 13: Shibo Avenue Station
• Metro lines 7 and 13: Changqing Road Station

Shuttle buses also connect the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, Zhangjiang Science Hall, and West Bund ICEC.

Passengers must show a conference badge or a valid pass for that day in the Hi WAIC app before boarding.

Expo Center

Nearest metro stations

• Metro Line 8: China Art Museum Station, Exit 3
• Metro Line 13: Shibo Avenue Station, Exit 1

Entrance

• Gate 2, No 1500 Shibo Avenue

 

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center

Forum attendees

• Metro Line 13: Shibo Avenue Station, Exit 1 → Gate N1, No 850 Bocheng Road
• Metro Line 8: China Art Museum Station, Exit 3 → Gate E2, Zhoujiadu Road

Exhibition visitors

• Metro Line 13: Shibo Avenue Station, Exit 1 → Gate N1, No 850 Bocheng Road
• Metro Line 8: China Art Museum Station, Exit 3 → Gate E2, Zhoujiadu Road
• Metro Line 7: Yaohua Road Station, Exit 1 → Gate E1, Zhoujiadu Road

 

Zhangjiang Science Hall

Nearest metro station

• Metro Line 13: Xuelin Road Station, Exit 1

Entrance

• Gate S3, No 1393 Haike Road

 

West Bund ICEC

Nearest metro station

• Metro Line 11: Longyao Road Station, Exit 1

Entrance

• North Gate, No 7 Longyao Road

 

Part 6: Dining near the venues

Expo area

Nearby dining options include:

• Expo Place
• The River Mall

Zhangjiang Science Hall

Nearby dining options include:

• L City
• Hui Shanghai Dining Hall at Hilton Shanghai Zhangjiang Science City
• Chamtime Plaza

 

West Bund ICEC

Nearby dining options include:

• Gate M West Bund Dream Center
• Gate M Nest Park
• Lumina Shanghai

 

Note: Children aged 12 or younger may enter the exhibition areas only on July 20. Each child must purchase a single-day exhibition ticket for July 20 at the same price as an adult ticket and be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. They may not enter on July 17, 18, or 19.

Check the Hi WAIC app and SMS messages for updates on crowd levels, and visit during off-peak times when advised.

 

Source: WAIC