On July 17, 2026, H.E. Mrs. Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB), attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, held in Shanghai, China.
NDB President Dilma Rousseff joined heads of states and governments as well as business leaders at WAIC 2026. Photo source: Xinhua News Agency.
On the same day, Mr. Roman Serov, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of NDB, delivered remarks at the “Win-Win BRICS” Forum at WAIC. He noted that the New Development Bank’s new General Strategy for the forthcoming 5-year period will prioritise investment in the digital economy and support the development of AI infrastructure. New Development Bank is actively embedding digital and AI components across its portfolio and positioning itself as a committed partner within the emerging global AI ecosystem, noted Mr. Roman Serov.
NDB VP & COO Roman Serov speaking at “Win-Win BRICS” Forum at WAIC 2026. Photo source: Official photo.
The New Development Bank’s participation in WAIC 2026 underscores its dedication to leveraging technological innovation for sustainable development across the member countries of the Bank.