2026 Summer Davos First Adopts AI Meeting Minutes, DingTalk A1 Enables AI to "Hear" the Scene

On June 23, 2026, as the Summer Davos Forum kicked off in Dalian, Caixin hosted a gala dinner titled “Reshaping the New Frontier of Corporate Growth” at the Four Seasons Hotel Dalian. The event brought together dozens of heavyweight guests from the economic, technological, and industrial sectors, engaging in in-depth discussions on key topics such as AI-driven growth, the development of the smart economy, and corporate globalization.

A major highlight of the event was an innovative breakthrough in meeting documentation: from keynote speeches by guests like Gong Ke and Li Dongsheng to roundtable discussions, DingTalk’s AI hardware device, DingTalk A1, handled all audio recording. Combined with DingTalk’s AI transcription technology, the system instantly converted speech into text, automatically generating structured agenda content that was displayed in real time on large screens throughout the venue.

The organizers noted that this marked the first time a side event of the Summer Davos had fully adopted AI technology to replace traditional manual stenography, signifying a milestone in the advanced practical application of smart office solutions.

AI Takes the Stage—Witnessing High-Level Dialogue

Since its inception in 2007 by the World Economic Forum, the Summer Davos (officially known as the Annual Meeting of the New Champions) has alternated annually between Dalian and Tianjin, focusing on technological innovation and the growth of high-potential companies. It is regarded as one of the most influential global business events in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting nearly 1,000 delegates from over a hundred countries and regions each year.

In the past, similar high-level summits relied heavily on professional stenographers and simultaneous interpretation systems to preserve meeting records. This time, however, DingTalk A1 took center stage, assuming the core role of documentation. Measuring just about 3.8 millimeters thick, this AI recording device boasts long-distance audio pickup capabilities, capturing even subtle nuances clearly when placed in a corner of the room. According to official specifications, it offers up to 45 hours of continuous recording and a standby time of up to 60 days, fully meeting the demands of all-day, high-intensity meetings.

While recording, DingTalk’s AI transcription engine simultaneously converts speech to text, segments paragraphs, and extracts key points, producing meeting minutes complete with timestamps and chapter outlines. It can even condense hours of conversation into a single “content overview.” As soon as a speaker concludes, usable meeting notes are immediately available, dramatically accelerating information dissemination efficiency.

However, its value extends beyond simply faster note-taking. At its core, this represents a paradigm shift—transforming meetings from post-event retrospection into real-time data streams—and serves as a crucial gateway for AI integration into real-world scenarios. In the future, this model could be extended to diverse settings such as doctor–patient consultations, factory workshops, and business negotiations.

DingTalk A1 Becomes a New Standard for International Summits

As early as December 2025, at the 23rd China Entrepreneur Influence Summit, DingTalk A1 made its debut as the sole designated recording device. Over three days, the event featured more than 130 entrepreneurs and 38 speeches and dialogues, marking the first instance of AI-powered, real-time minute generation across the entire program. Organizers reported that compared to conventional human-based recording methods, the AI solution delivered significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use.