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  • Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Concludes in Shenzhen, Showcasing a Platform for Future AI Talent Development

    Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final Closing & Awards Ceremony

    SHENZHEN, CHINA, JUNE 8, 2026 – Shenzhen hosted the Closing & Awards Ceremony of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Final, marking the successful conclusion of the competition’s 10th and largest edition to date. The program attracted more than 220,000 university students and faculty members from over 2,000 tertiary institutions across more than 100 countries and regions. This unprecedented participation underscores the competition’s growing influence as a global platform for developing ICT and AI talent.

    After progressing through national and regional stages, 177 teams from 49 countries and regions advanced to the Global Final. These teams were recognized for their outstanding performance across multiple evaluation stages, further highlighting the competition’s role in nurturing high-potential young innovators.

    This year’s competition featured three main tracks—Practice, Innovation, and Programming—bringing together diverse technical challenges designed to test real-world problem-solving abilities. From these rigorous contests, 18 outstanding teams from eight countries, including China, Nigeria, Singapore, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic, were awarded the Grand Prize.

    Beyond technical excellence, the competition also emphasized inclusivity and sustainability. Special awards such as the Women in Tech Award were presented to seven all-female teams from countries including Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Kenya, China, and Bahrain. Meanwhile, the Green Development Award recognized teams from Ghana and China for their contributions to sustainable innovation. Additional honors included Fast Passes for ten Chinese students to the Huawei Future Business Leader Track, the Most Valuable Instructor Award for 16 educators from nine regions, and the ICT Competition Online Popularity Award presented to six teams across Egypt, Brazil, Malaysia, Poland, and Pakistan.

    Ritchie Peng Delivering the Opening Speech at the Closing & Awards Ceremony

    The ceremony was attended by diplomatic representatives from 11 countries, including ambassadors, consuls general, and counselors, who presented awards to winning teams from their respective nations. Their presence highlighted the competition’s global importance in fostering international cooperation in technology education.

    Ritchie (Honghua) Peng, President of Huawei ICT Strategy & Business Development Department, emphasized that the competition reflects Huawei’s long-standing commitment to using technology for social good and sustainable development. He noted that the Innovation Competition encourages students to apply learning to real-world challenges, while the Practice and Programming tracks highlight dedication and technical depth. He also announced the upcoming introduction of a new Ascend AI Operator Development Track in mainland China, designed to strengthen hands-on engagement with advanced AI technologies.

    Dr. Shafika Isaacs, Director a.i. of UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education, praised the ongoing partnership between UNESCO and Huawei. She highlighted joint initiatives such as AI capacity-building programs in Arab countries and ICT education cooperation projects in Central Asia and the Caucasus, which aim to strengthen education systems and prepare future-ready talent.

    She further noted that participants demonstrated strong cross-cultural collaboration and responsible innovation, showcasing not only technical ability but also ethical awareness in the use of emerging technologies.

    Dr. Shafika Isaacs delivering a speech at the event

    During the Global Final, Huawei also hosted the AI Accelerating Education Transformation Summit, bringing together educators and industry experts to explore the role of AI in reshaping education. At the summit, Huawei launched its ICT Academy AI Course Solution, designed to support universities in building structured AI learning pathways and scaling talent development.

    In addition, Huawei released the ICT Skills Development Insight Report with recommendations for nine countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus, providing actionable insights for policymakers to align education with industry needs.

    As digital transformation accelerates worldwide, the demand for professionals skilled in AI, big data, cybersecurity, and computing continues to rise. The Huawei ICT Competition plays a vital role in bridging this talent gap by offering a global platform for students to develop practical skills, collaborate across borders, and engage with real-world technological challenges. Through its expanding tracks and global partnerships, the competition continues to strengthen Huawei’s mission of making technology more accessible and impactful for society.

    For more details about the 10th Huawei ICT Competition, please visit:
    https://www.huawei.com/minisite/ict-competition-2025-2026-global/en/index.html

  • Exploring Smart and Green Solutions: Highlights from Thailand Building Fair 2023

    Smart Solutions and Sustainability Take Center Stage at THBF 2023
    Thailand Building Fair (THBF) 2023, which ran from November 1 to 3 at the Bangkok International Trade & Convention Centre (BITEC), focused on the theme of “Building the future of work and living.” The event was a platform for exploring a wide range of innovations, including building information management, lighting controls, sensors, solar-powered lighting, and advanced IT systems. THBF remains a key driver for smart and sustainable solutions in the construction industry.

    Concurrently held with Secutech Thailand, the leading fair for security and fire safety for commercial and industrial premises, Thailand Building Fair 2023 drew to a close on Friday 3 November, with both shows welcoming a total of 200 exhibiting brands and 7,098 visitors across 7,500 sqm of exhibition space. Companies from around the world showcased a wide range of technologies in smart and eco-friendly building and lighting solutions in two specialised zones: the Building Tech Zone and the Green City Zone.

     

    This year’s fair drew praise from local and overseas attendees alike, who were very glad to be able to engage in face-to-face interaction once again in order to find new customers and suppliers.

    Participant feedback

    “Our company serves the mechanical and electrical services industry in Singapore, specialising in project management, facility maintenance and pipeline solutions. Exhibiting at Thailand Building Fair has been very beneficial as we’ve had several potential clients coming to our booth, looking to become our distributor in the country. As we intend to open an office in Thailand next year, the show is an important platform for us to introduce our company, find potential clients and initiate a recruitment drive, so we will definitely attend next year.”
    Ms Kristen Lau, General Manager, Alstern Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd (Exhibitor)

    “We are a manufacturer of outdoor light fixtures and this is the first time we’re exhibiting at Thailand Building Fair. From my experience today, I believe the fair provides a hub to gather all of the stakeholders within the infrastructure and projects ecosystem. It’s a place where you can meet and connect with everybody in your value chain.”

    Mr Jehan Dharmadasa, Business Development Manager, LIGMAN (Exhibitor)

     

    “Our company produces solar street lights and different kinds of components including solar panels, LED modules, batteries as well as accessories. This is our second time exhibiting at Thailand Building Fair and we’re looking to meet with private and government contractors. So far, the exhibition is going very well and we’ve already had some good quality visitors to our booth. The show is an important window for our company to develop our business in Thailand.”
    Ms Sunny Chen, General Sales Director, Jiangsu Sokoyo Solar Lighting Co Ltd (Exhibitor)

    “I have been visiting Thailand Building Fair for many years, and my company specialises in lighting supplements and lighting design. I’m here today looking for new products, suppliers and designers, across all areas of lighting. Even though it’s possible to view products online, attending the show allows me to check and test the quality of products before placing orders, so I will certainly come again next year.”
    Mr Thanatchai Kohthong, Chief Project & Sales Manager, Cup Light On (Buyer)

     

    Fringe programme covered three key areas of Thailand’s building industry
    This year also saw the debut of the InnovatorX Forum as a part of the event’s fringe programme, divided into three topic areas exploring the future trends of real estate, architecture design and net zero buildings. The forum gathered experts from industry and academia who discussed the most cutting-edge building technologies being applied in Thailand and elsewhere. There was also a BEC Building Energy Code & Design seminar held on the second day, which focused on standards and design requirements for energy-efficient building systems.

    Day one of the forum covered the trends, designs, developments and case studies around Thailand’s real estate industry. Speakers delivered talks on a diverse range of topics relating the property sector, including smart office design trends, waste management systems, industrial estate development and more. The second day explored the future of buildings and architectural design, outlining strategies for creating innovative designs to support urban residents of the future, the impact of glass technology innovation for the design industry and more. The last day of the fair delved into net zero building designs, guidelines and overall strategies to reduce building carbon footprints such as innovation in steel piles for net zero buildings and the development of bamboo materials for a circular architectural system.

    Mr Prasert Thammanoonkul, CEO, KEMREX Company Limited shared his thoughts, summarising the feelings of many who took part in the InnovatorX forum: “My talk at the forum focused on the new designs of steel piles and their applications in net zero buildings. I was very pleased to participate in the InnovatorX Forum at Thailand Building Fair 2023 and honoured to meet many entrepreneurs who came to listen, share knowledge and ideas around net zero building technology.”

    For more information regarding Thailand Building Fair, please visit www.thailandbuildingfair.com

    Thailand Building Fair is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building Technology fairs headed by the biennial Light + Building event. The next edition will be held from 3 – 8 March 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.

    For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit http://www.brand.light-building.com.