The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) will occur from July 17 to July 20 in Shanghai, China; expect travel delays.

Incident Details

The 2026 WAIC will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center and the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Each year, the event attracts hundreds of thousands of participants and over 180 exhibitions. Due to the presence of high-profile individuals, strict security measures will be in place, and increased traffic at airports and on public transportation is likely.


Traveler Guidance

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to anticipate travel delays and heightened security measures and to allow additional time for traveling.

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