Watson & Band hosted a groundbreaking legal symposium titled "The AI+ Era for Culture and Performing Arts: Harmonious Coexistence of Law and Technology” at the Qiantan 31 Performing Arts Center on the afternoon of October 20, 2024. This specialized legal forum was a key event of the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival's International Performing Arts Conference, which commenced with its opening and contract signing ceremonies on October 19 at the same venue.

The symposium attracted dozens of prominent figures from the performing arts and creative sectors. W&B's legal experts, alongside distinguished industry guests, led engaging presentations and moderated interactive roundtable discussions, sparking in-depth insight and lively debate. Attendees praised the high caliber of insights and practical value of the discussions.

This year's International Performing Arts Conference, recognized as one of the Asia-Pacific region's premier cultural forums, welcomed an impressive gathering of over 500 professional organizations and more than 2,000 industry leaders from around the world. The conference reinforced Shanghai's position as a cultural hub, advancing the festival's mission to foster artistic excellence and promote international cultural exchange. Through its comprehensive programming, the event demonstrated the China Shanghai International Arts Festival's commitment to bridging cultural divides and fostering global artistic dialogue.