A man tries watching a film using a pair of VR glasses, Oct 18. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The five-day expo is an important part of the 6th World Internet Conference which is set to be held in the water town from Oct 20 to 22.

More than 600 firms from home and abroad are attending this year's event, showcasing the latest technological achievements in various fields, such as cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, industrial internet, e-commerce, and digital media.