8 highlights of Second World Internet Conference

High-profile guests

More than 2,000 guests will attend the conference, with half from overseas. Eight state leaders, including Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, about 50 ministerial-ranked officials, leaders of over 20 important international organizations, more than 600 Internet giants and experts will grace the occasion.

Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a briefing on the sidelines of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Manila, Philippines, November 19, 2015. [Photo/Agencies]