The first "2017 JDDiscovery", a conference established by JD Finance and Sequoia Capital for global data explorers, launched in Beijing on Nov 6.

Aiming to develop a spirit of connectivity, openness and coordination, the event designated the Zhongguancun Science Park administrative committee as its guiding unit and the Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance as its academics unit.

The conference was attended by a number of global experts and leaders in technological and financial industries, including representatives from JD, Microsoft, IBM, Qihoo 360, Tsinghua University, Carnegie Mellon University, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and ZhenFund.

A Chinese giant in online marketplaces, JD has become an experienced developer and promoter in artificial intelligence, and has the longest value chain and best big data in the industry. It was one of the first enterprises in China to adopt cloud computing.

Zhongguancun Science Park, the first national self-innovation demonstration park, has become a major driving-force in accelerating scientific and technological innovation around the world.

The park also has a number of innovation platforms for projects in various fields, including scientific and technological finance, the modern service industry and industrialization of major scientific and technological achievements.

Simultaneously with the conference, a competition for global data explorers started in China and the US. Contestants can register through the official website of JD Finance, with the winner to receive 300,000 yuan ($45,200).

2017 JDDiscovery, a conference established by JD Finance and Sequoia Capital for global data explorers, launches in Beijing on Nov 6. [Photo/cctime.com]