The 7th World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference opens today in east China's Nanjing. This year's conference focuses on the theme of "Intelligent, digital and connected transformation" as well as "Digital-real economy integration and innovation." The conference aims to present a comprehensive view of the future trends in intelligent manufacturing. Key highlights include the founding of the International Coalition of Intelligent Manufacturing, and the announcement of top 10 scientific and technological advances in global and Chinese intelligent manufacturing for 2023. The conference features professional exhibitions, industry events, and product debuts, and welcomes more than 390 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions.