Bamboocloud Founder Dong Ning Delivers Keynote Speech at the 16th Chinese Business Elite Annual Conference
On January 12, 2025, the 16th Chinese Business Elite Annual Conference & 20th Anniversary Celebration was successfully held at the Guanggu Technology Convention Center Hotel. Under the theme "United for Innovation, Pioneering the Future of Technology", the event brought together global Chinese business leaders to explore the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial transformation, charting a path toward high-quality development.
Dang Zhen, Chairman of the Hubei Federation of Industry and Commerce, Peng Bin, Vice Chairman of the Hubei Federation of Industry and Commerce, Wu Chuanbiao, Party Committee Member and Deputy General Manager of Hubei Culture and Tourism Group, Zhang Jinlong, former Deputy Director of the Academic Committee of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, former Dean of the School of Management of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Dean of Huashang Research Institute, Cheng Chunsheng, Deputy Director of the United Front Work Department of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of the Municipal Federation of Industry and Commerce, Tong Guohua, Independent Director of China Unicom, former Party Secretary and Chairman of China Information and Communications Technology Group, and Head of the Mentor Group of the Hundred Elite Entrepreneurs Club, Liu Zhongchu, Deputy Director of the Culture and History Committee of the Hubei Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Jiang Yong, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Secretary-General of the Hubei Federation of Industry and Commerce, Li Shufeng, Member of the Hubei Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Vice Chairman of the Hubei Federation of Enterprises, Vice Chairman of the Yangtze River International Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of the EDP Education Alliance, and Chairman of Huashang Technology Investment Group, Wang Xuejun, Party Secretary and Chairman of Hubei Culture and Tourism Construction Development Group, Liu Shengjun, Expert of the Prime Minister's Symposium and Chief Expert of the National Financial Reform Think Tank, Well-known Enterprise Strategic Management Expert, MBA Permanent Distinguished Professor of Many Famous Universities of Peking University and Tsinghua University, EDP More than 1,000 leaders and guests attended the conference, including Pan Cheng, a core expert of the Education Alliance; Dong Ning, a national model of women's achievements, member of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen CPPCC, President of the Shenzhen Women Makers Association, and Founder of Bamboocloud; Peng Guohong, Chairman of Qizhi Laser; Li Juan, Chairman of Chushang Leading (Wuhan) Venture Capital Fund Management Co., Ltd.; Guo Wenjun, professor of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, President of Wuhan Digital Business Association, and member of the Expert Committee of the Hundred Elite Entrepreneurs Club; Xi Zubin, deputy to the Hubei Provincial People's Congress and Chairman of Hubei Gongtong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; Sun Donglin, deputy to the Hubei Provincial People's Congress and Chairman of Xinyi Brothers Group; Zhan Xuejie, deputy to the Wuhan Municipal People's Congress and Chairman of Wuhan Qianchuan Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd.; Fan Shuangtao, member of the Hubei Provincial CPPCC and Chairman of Wuhan Huatian Garden Group Co., Ltd.; Wang Xuehai, Chairman of Hubei Pharmaceutical Industry Association, Chairman of the Hundred Elite Entrepreneurs Club, and Chairman of Loves Health Industry Co., Ltd.; Cai Zaihua, Chairman of Hubei Zhenhua Chemical Co., Ltd.; Xiao Dengyin, Chairman of Hubei Wanshu Group Co., Ltd.; Chen Jiahui, Chairman of Disco Chemical Group Co., Ltd.; Jin Xin, managing partner of Grant Thornton LLP, deputy to the Hubei Provincial People's Congress and chairman of the Wuhan Qianchuan Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd.
Opening Remarks
Dang Zhen, Chairman of the Hubei Federation of Industry and Commerce congratulated the conference and emphasized the role of the Chinese Business Academy in empowering enterprises through business education, technology, and capital ecosystems. She encouraged business leaders to integrate personal and corporate growth into the broader development of Hubei, seizing opportunities for high-quality advancement.
Li Shufeng, Member of the Hubei CPPCC, Vice President of the Hubei Enterprise Federation, Vice President of the Yangtze International Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of Huashang Technology Investment Group, stated that 2025 marks a new beginning for Huashang, heralding a second wave of entrepreneurship. The Optics Valley IPO Accelerator will focus on business education, technology, capital, empowerment, new productive forces, and talent acquisition to help enterprises enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen market competitiveness through diversified financing channels, innovative management models, and upgraded product services. A key initiative under this vision is the establishment of the Optics Valley Business Academy, which aims to drive the integration of innovation, industry, capital, and talent ecosystems. The academy will play a pivotal role in nurturing future business leaders and technology-driven entrepreneurs, equipping them with the skills needed to lead in an era of rapid technological advancement.
Unveiling Ceremony
The Optics Valley IPO Accelerator was officially unveiled at the annual conference. Distinguished guests, including Dang Zhen, Chairman of the Hubei Federation of Industry and Commerce; Professor Zhang Jinlong, President of the Huashang Research Institute and former Dean of the School of Management at Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Liu Zhongchu, Deputy Director of the Cultural and Historical Committee of the Hubei CPPCC and former Deputy Secretary-General of the Hubei Provincial Government; Wu Chuanbiao, Party Committee Member and Deputy General Manager of Hubei Cultural Tourism Group; Cheng Chunsheng, Deputy Minister of the Wuhan Municipal United Front Work Department and Party Secretary of the Wuhan Federation of Industry and Commerce; Dong Ning, Founder of Shenzhen Bamboocloud Technology Co., Ltd.; Wang Xuejun, Party Secretary and Chairman of Hubei Cultural Tourism Development Group; and Li Shufeng, Chairman of Huashang Technology Investment Group, jointly took the stage to officiate the unveiling ceremony.
Keynote Speeches
During the keynote session, Dong Ning, Founder of Bamboocloud, Standing Member of the Shenzhen CPPCC, and President of the Shenzhen Women Entrepreneurs Association; Tong Guohua, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Information and Communication Technology Group, Independent Director of China Unicom, and Head Mentor of the Elite Entrepreneurs Club; Li Shufeng, Member of the Hubei CPPCC, Vice President of the Hubei Enterprise Confederation, Vice President of the Yangtze International Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of the EDP Education Alliance, and Chairman of Huashang Technology Investment Group; Lei Jiang, Chairman of Wuhan Jixinyu Information Technology Co., Ltd.; Wei Feng, Director of the Investment Promotion Division of the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce and Deputy Director of the Boertala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture Bureau of Commerce; and Zhou Jing, Vice President of Huashang Research Institute and Secretary-General of the EDP Education Alliance’s National Gobi Challenge Association joined other distinguished speakers to share insights on key topics such as AI development, the rise of new productive forces, and the digital transformation wave.
Dong Ning introduced in her keynote speech "Digital Transformation: Empowering Artificial Intelligence" highlighted how AI applications in business have matured since July 2015. Over the past decade, digital transformation has emerged as the key driver of AI industry innovation and evolution. It involves the strategic integration of digital technologies across all business sectors, ensuring the seamless and secure connection of people, devices, sensors, and applications. By leveraging AI to process vast amounts of valuable data, businesses can make intelligent decisions, optimize operations, and enhance customer value.
She emphasized the critical role of Identity and Access Management (IAM) middleware in managing identity and access control for IoT devices, applications, systems, and sensors. IAM is not only essential for data integration and management in vertical AI industries but also serves as a core component ensuring secure and efficient organizational operations. Implementing robust IAM best practices enables organizations to safeguard AI agents, protect sensitive data, and enhance system integrity while ensuring AI operates efficiently within its designated functions.
As one of the first companies to join the Optics Valley IPO Accelerator, Bamboocloud brings extensive expertise in digital transformation across industries such as government, aviation, finance, manufacturing, and energy. Looking ahead, Bamboocloud will leverage its technological expertise, premium services, and innovative applications, integrating local resources and policies in Optics Valley. The company remains committed to advancing digital identity security, digital infrastructure, innovative digital services, and data resource management, driving high-quality regional economic growth through innovation.
