vivo Appears at the Boao Forum for Asia, Announcing Plans to Bring the Benefits of Imaging and AI Capabilities to the Physical World

On March 24, the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 kicked off grandly in Boao, Hainan. As a member of the Forum's Council and a strategic partner for five consecutive years, vivo made a formal appearance at the event, showcasing its "Blue Technology" matrix alongside cutting-edge technological achievements in fields such as AI, 6G, and MR. Additionally, the latest imaging flagship, the vivo X300 Ultra designated as the "Official Smartphone of the Boao Forum for Asia" made its debut at the exhibition booth, demonstrating the innovative heights and global vision of "Smart Manufacturing from China" through breakthroughs in imaging technology.

vivo makes an appearance at the Boao Forum for Asia for the fifth consecutive year.

Driven by the dual engines of "Imaging + AI," vivo spearheads the leap toward an intelligent ecosystem from a position of leadership.

On the afternoon of the 24th, during the "Launch Moment" session, Dr. Marty Natalegawa—a Board Member of the Boao Forum for Asia and former Foreign Minister of Indonesia—attended and delivered remarks as a representative of the Forum. Subsequently, Hu Baishan, President and COO of vivo and Head of the vivo Central Research Institute, gave a keynote speech titled "Imaging as the Path, Intelligence Reaching All Things: The 'Gaze' Between AI and the Physical World." Based on a forward-looking assessment of future technological evolution, vivo unveiled its "Imaging + AI" strategic roadmap, which aims to build a perception system rooted in imaging capabilities and drive AI to make the critical leap from the digital realm to the physical world.

Hu Baishan, President and COO of vivo and President of the vivo Central Research Institute, delivered a keynote speech.

Hu Baishan stated that over the next decade, smartphones will remain the dominant medium for human-machine interaction. Far more than mere communication tools, smartphones will serve as the primary arena for AI implementation, acting as hubs for sensing the physical world and functioning as personal digital brains. In the next phase of AI development, the ability to perceive and understand the physical world will be the decisive factor, and imaging technology will serve as the "eyes" through which AI engages with that physical reality. Guided by this forward-looking insight, vivo has elevated imaging to a strategic priority that will shape the future of AI; simultaneously, the company is steadily expanding its multi-scenario smart ecosystem as it evolves into an ecosystem-oriented technology platform enterprise.

Hu Baishan, President and COO of vivo and President of the vivo Central Research Institute, delivered a keynote speech.

Centered on user scenarios, vivo is building a comprehensive sensing ecosystem driven by the dual engines of imaging and AI. Hu Baishan noted that, empowered by the deep integration of imaging and AI, smartphones will evolve from "Smart Phones" into "Agent Phones.

As they evolve, these systems are becoming digital partners equipped with capabilities for perception, reasoning, and action. Building on this foundation, vivo will tailor distinct "Agent" experiences for various product lines; by deeply understanding user needs in high-frequency usage scenarios, the company aims to comprehensively reshape product interaction paradigms. The upcoming vivo X300 Ultra and vivo X300s will be the first to feature an imaging Agent capable of scene recognition, delivering a smarter and more seamless imaging experience across diverse creative environments.

During his address, Hu Baishan—President, COO, and Head of the Central Research Institute at vivo—stated that the company would leverage imaging as a core foundational capability to strategically develop three key product categories: smartphones, headsets, and robots. By empowering these products step-by-step—akin to assembling building blocks—vivo aims to ultimately bring "Imaging + AI" capabilities to a vast array of devices and applications. Looking ahead, vivo seeks to join hands with global partners to foster mutual trust and shared success, drive collaborative innovation, and explore the limitless possibilities of "Imaging + AI."

Showcasing China's Technological Leadership via the Boao Forum

On the opening day, Hu Baishan engaged in in-depth discussions with Zhang Jun, Secretary-General of the Boao Forum for Asia, and presented the official designated smartphone—the vivo X300 Ultra—to the forum on behalf of vivo.

vivo X300 Ultra vivo presents the vivo X300 Ultra, the official designated smartphone of the Boao Forum.

On March 25, vivo will present its cutting-edge insights at two key sessions of the Boao Forum for Asia. Zhang Fei, vivo's Vice President of AI, will speak at the session titled "'AI+': Digital-Intelligent Empowerment for Industrial Upgrading," where he will outline vivo's strategic roadmap and practical achievements in driving the digital-intelligent transformation of the smartphone industry through "AI+" technology, showcasing a comprehensive model of the deep integration between AI and imaging. On the same day, Shao Hao, Chief Scientist of vivo's Robotics Lab, will participate in the session "Advancement and Leaps in Humanoid Robotics," engaging in an in-depth discussion on vivo's R&D progress and forward-looking strategic layout in the field of robotics.

With imaging as the pathway, intelligence empowers all things. vivo remains committed to its user-centric innovation philosophy, joining hands with global partners on a technological journey to ensure that innovative achievements benefit countless households and make a better life within reach.

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About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a user-centric philosophy, with smart devices and intelligent services at its core. The company aims to build a bridge between people and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with a more convenient mobile digital lifestyle. Guided by core values such as "Benfen," user-orientation, design-driven innovation, continuous learning, and teamwork, vivo implements a sustainable development strategy across its entire value chain, striving to become a world-class enterprise that is both healthy and enduring.

Headquartered in Dongguan, China, vivo actively cultivates local talent and has established an extensive R&D network spanning cities such as Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Xi'an. Its R&D efforts cover cutting-edge fields relevant to consumer electronics and services, including 5G communications, artificial intelligence, industrial design, and imaging technology. Currently, vivo has also established a smart manufacturing network (including brand licensing); it boasts an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million units, with a sales network covering over 60 countries and regions and a user base exceeding 500 million.

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