Empowering global youth: The 2026 Beijing International Youth Innovation and Development Forum convenes
Song Yachen, founder and CEO of VAST and a winner of the 2025 ZGC U30 program, recalled that as a child he struggled to depict the world in his mind. Today, by pioneering a business in AI 3D technology, he hopes to equip his young peers with a magic brush. He stated that Beijing offers the premier environment in the world to turn such ambitious sci-fi dreams into reality, as the city is deeply committed to supporting and funding visionary ideas. "For those who hold an uncharted world in their minds, Beijing welcomes you to pursue entrepreneurship here", he said. "With a host of dedicated practitioners safeguarding the innovation ecosystem, we can confidently wield our magic brushes on this promising land and translate imagination into tangible reality."
