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Mid East Info
3 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum Shines at BEYOND Expo 2025, Championing UAE's Global Vision for Innovation and Impact
The UAE took center stage at BEYOND Expo 2025 in Macao as the Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum emerged as one of the event's most compelling highlights. Co-hosted by the Zayed Sustainability Prize—the UAE's flagship sustainability initiative—and the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), the Forum underscored the country's growing global influence in driving climate-forward cooperation and innovation. Held from May 21 to May 24, the Forum was themed 'Accelerating Impact: China's Innovation for Global Sustainability' and brought together a powerful coalition of global leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Through keynotes, TEDx-style talks, fireside chats, and panel discussions, participants explored how capital, technology, and community leadership can scale real-world solutions to global challenges. Echoing the Zayed Sustainability Prize's social media message, the sessions emphasized collaboration, youth-led climate action, and inclusive growth—core principles that define the UAE's sustainability vision. From advancing solutions in health, food, energy, water, education, and climate action, the Forum demonstrated how strategic investment and global partnerships—hallmarks of the UAE's approach—can accelerate meaningful change. Speaking at the event, H.E. Sheikh Saoud Al Mualla, Consul-General of the UAE in Hong Kong, highlighted the breadth of UAE-China cooperation: 'UAE-China collaboration extends far beyond trade, including energy, logistics, financial services, agriculture, tourism, and space. In particular, the UAE and China enjoy a robust partnership in sustainable development. From landmark solar plants to wind energy demonstration projects, Chinese partnership has been integral to the UAE's remarkable clean energy transition.' Dr. Gang Lu, Co-Founder of BEYOND Expo said, 'The partnership with the Zayed Foundation Association embodies the spirit of collaboration and humanitarian impact that BEYOND Expo strives to foster. Together, we are not only driving innovation but also empowering communities to create a sustainable future. This alliance highlights how technology and philanthropy can unite to address global challenges and inspire positive change.' Since its inception in 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honored 128 winners, positively impacting over 400 million lives across six categories. Its impactful presence at BEYOND Expo reinforced the vital link between technology and sustainability, while strengthening UAE-China collaboration at a critical global moment. BEYOND Expo 2025: A Platform for Global Change Celebrating its fifth anniversary, BEYOND Expo 2025 drew over 25,000 visitors, 800+ pioneering companies, and 800+ investors to The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo, all aligned under the banner: 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World.' A headline Opening Ceremony on May 21 featured Asia's leading tech innovators including Dr. Jian Wang, President, Zhejiang Lab & Founder, Alibaba Cloud, Carl Pei, CEO & Co-founder, Nothing, Dr. Burt Guo, CEO, Aerofugia, Zhaopeng Chen, CEO, Agile Robots SE Jingkang Liu, Founder, Insta360. The Expo also launched the BEYOND Founders Club, a dynamic new network of 30 elite entrepreneurs dedicated to sustainable innovation in Asia. Over 300 global thought leaders spoke across dedicated forums, including the Middle East-Asia Forum, AI Summit, BGlobal Summit, Asia-Europe Tech Forum, and Gen Z Founder Forum, reflecting BEYOND's reach as a hub of global dialogue.
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
HNSE Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025 opens call for entries, offering full sponsorship to Grand Finale in Hainan, China
LINGSHUI, China, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 edition of the Hainan-Southeast Asia AI Hardware Battle (HNSE AHB) is now officially open for registration. HNSE AHB is presented by Lingshui Li Autonomous County Development Group Holdings Limited and organized by TechNode and TNGlobal. As the flagship competition of the Hainan-Southeast Lingshui Tech & Art Festival, the HNSE AHB invites startups and established companies alike to showcase their most promising AI hardware innovations on a global stage. The competition aims to bridge smart hardware development with artistic expression and international business collaboration. With a strong emphasis on integrating AI-driven hardware into consumer and industrial sectors, the program supports participants through capital access, media visibility, and ecosystem integration, positioning Hainan as the first stop for smart hardware companies aiming to expand globally. "We are proud to co-organize the HNSE AI Hardware Battle with Lingshui as part of our mission to bridge global innovation ecosystems," said Dr. Gang Lu, Founder of TechNode. "By combining technology with art and entrepreneurship, this competition not only showcases technical excellence but also nurtures future-facing solutions that can thrive on a global stage." Timeline overview Participants in the regional competitions stand a chance to win a fully sponsored trip to Hainan to compete in the Grand Finale. The top 10 finalists from each region will be flown to China and will receive access passes to the HNSE Tech & Art Festival, booth exhibition opportunities, investor networking, and global media exposure. The competition focuses on high-potential projects in Smart Homes, Wearables, Smart Vehicles, Robotics, Smart Medical Devices, Smart Cities, VR/AR, Educational Tech, and Marine Agriculture Technology, among others. Entrants must be legally registered companies with an original product that has reached at least the prototype stage and shows commercial promise. Each team must deliver a 3-minute pitch in English followed by a 3-minute Q&A with judges. Finalists will be named HNSE STARs – Hainan-Southeast Tech AI Rising Stars, with exclusive benefits including government-backed localization support, and continued promotion through innovation networks across Asia. The event is part of the broader Hainan-Southeast Lingshui Tech & Art Festival, which celebrates innovation at the intersection of technology, music, film, gaming, and visual arts. The festival will feature concerts, drone shows, art installations, esports, and more, creating a vibrant atmosphere for showcasing next-generation technologies.
