🚀 Beijing just leveled up its sci-fi game! The 2024 China Science Fiction Convention blasted off on Saturday, turning the city into a futuristic playground that's straight out of a movie.
The opening ceremony featured \"Dream of the Future,\" an interactive short film that merged sound and light technology to wow the crowd. And get this—the venue was the No. 1 Blast Furnace SoReal Science Fiction Park in Shougang Park, a former industrial site now revamped into a \"space starship\"! 🌟 How cool is that?
This isn't your average convention center. The \"space starship\" is decked out with Extended Reality (XR), space computing, and digital twin technology. Plus, they threw in holographic imaging, AI, and motion capture for an immersive experience that's out of this world. Talk about sci-fi dreams coming to life! 🛸
Beijing has been on a mission to grow the science fiction industry from the ground up. Over the past few years, they've transformed Shijingshan Shougang Park into China's first sci-fi industry cluster, attracting over 200 companies from across the country. That's like assembling the Avengers of sci-fi creators! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
Fun fact: About 50% of China's sci-fi films and TV shows and 40% of its sci-fi books come from Beijing. The city is becoming the ultimate hub for all things sci-fi, fueling new ideas and innovation. 🚀
They're not stopping there. Beijing is speeding up the development of platforms like the Zhongguancun Science Fiction Industry Innovation Center. They're harnessing cutting-edge tech like AI and large language models to boost the sci-fi scene even more.
Plus, they're building master studios and encouraging creators to pump out high-quality literature, films, and TV shows. It's like they're assembling a creative Jedi Council! 🌌
The convention runs until April 29, coinciding with the annual Zhongguancun Forum. With the theme \"Scientific Dreams, Creating the Future,\" the event features 18 activities across four sections, including forums, industry promotions, and a sci-fi film week. It's a can't-miss event for sci-fi fans and creators alike! ✨
This epic gathering aims to boost Beijing's status as an international science fiction center and push the sci-fi industry to new heights in China. So, if you're into sci-fi, tech, or just cool experiences, Beijing is the place to be right now! 🌠
Reference(s):
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