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Korea Herald
24-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final Concludes: AI Empowers Education Transformation and ICT Talent Development
SHENZHEN, China, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Closing & Awards Ceremony of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final was successfully held today in Shenzhen. In its 9th edition, the event has reached a record-breaking scale this year, attracting over 210,000 students and instructors from more than 2,000 colleges and universities in over 100 countries and regions. Following national and regional competitions, 179 teams from 48 countries and regions made it to the Global Final. Through intense competition across three major tracks, Practice, Innovation, and Programming, top honors were awarded to 18 outstanding teams from 9 countries: China, Algeria, Brazil, Philippines, Morocco, Nigeria, Serbia, Tanzania, and Singapore. The Grand Prize winners of the Innovation Competition were teams from the Bulacan State University in the Philippines, Beijing University of Technology in China, Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak of the University of Kragujevac in Serbia, and the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Errachidia - Moulay Ismail University in Morocco. In the Practice Competition – Network Track, Grand Prizes were awarded to teams from the Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology in China, Instituto Federal do Tocantins in Brazil, Federal University of Technology Minna in Nigeria, and a joint team from Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, and University of Dodoma in Tanzania. In the Practice Competition – Cloud Track, Grand Prize winners included teams from iACADEMY in the Philippines, University of Batna 2 and the Higher National School of Computer Science Algiers in Algeria, Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China, and Singapore University of Social Sciences. In the Practice Competition – Computing Track, the Grand Prizes went to teams from Guilin University of Electronic Technology in China, Federal University of Technology Minna in Nigeria, University of Bejaia and Higher National School of Computer Science SBA in Algeria, and Cebu Institute of Technology - University in the Philippines. The Grand Prize in the Programming Competition was awarded to a team from Shenzhen Polytechnic University in China. To recognize outstanding contributions beyond technical excellence, the competition also presented special honors. The Women in Tech Award was granted to four all-female teams from Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Kenya. The Green Development Award went to a team from Ghana. The Most Valuable Instructor Award recognized 18 distinguished instructors from 10 countries – China, Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Hungary, and Türkiye – for their contributions to ICT education. In his opening speech, Ritchie Peng, Director of the ICT Strategy & Business Development Dept at Huawei, mentioned, "To achieve the goal of learning through competition and inspiring innovation through competition, we have continuously evolved the design of competition topics. The Practice Competition aligns with our vision for an Intelligent World 2030 and encourages students to master cloud computing, big data, and AI to drive social progress. The Innovation Competition focuses on green development and digital inclusion, motivating participants to solve real-world challenges in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education through ICT." As digital transformation is accelerating globally, the demand for skilled professionals in fields such as AI, big data, and cybersecurity continues to grow. However, the shortage of talent in these critical areas is becoming increasingly evident. To help tackle this challenge, the Huawei ICT Competition features multiple tracks — including Practice, Innovation, and Programming — alongside initiatives such as industry-academia collaboration and tailored curriculum development. These efforts aim to equip students with in-demand skills and foster the next-generation tech talent who will stand out in an increasingly intelligent and digital world. During this year's competition, Huawei also hosted the AI Accelerating Education Transformation Summit, where experts explored the pivotal role of AI in smart education. In addition, Huawei officially announced the AI Capability of the Huawei ICT Academy Intelligent Platform, making it easier and more efficient for educators and students to use. This marks another step forward in advancing educational digitalization.
TECHx
14-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
ME&CA Teams to Compete in Huawei ICT CompetitionFinal
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » ME&CA Teams to Compete in Huawei ICT Competition Global Final Following the conclusion of the 2024–2025 Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) ICT Competition regional finals in Riyadh last December, Huawei has announced that 16 winning teams from nine countries are set to compete at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final. The global event will take place in May 2025 in Shenzhen, China. Huawei confirmed that the selected teams include students who excelled in the Network, Cloud, and Computing tracks during the regional stage. These students will now compete against international teams for global awards, medals, Huawei products, trophies, and e-certificates. Phillip Gan, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, stated that the competition plays a vital role in regional ICT talent development. He added that ME&CA teams have consistently performed well at the global level and expressed confidence in this year's participants. The delegation includes grand prize winners from Jordan (Network track) and Lebanon (Cloud and Computing tracks). First-prize winners from Kazakhstan (Network and Computing) and Iraq (Cloud) are also set to participate. Huawei further confirmed that an instructor from Iraq will join the delegation, in recognition of the role educators play in mentoring future ICT professionals. Huawei reported that special awards will also be presented at the global finals, including: Green Development Award , for promoting environmental and social sustainability through technology. , for promoting environmental and social sustainability through technology. TECH4ALL Digital Inclusion Award , for bridging the digital divide in areas such as education, health, and the environment. , for bridging the digital divide in areas such as education, health, and the environment. Women in Tech Award, to recognize exceptional female participants and encourage diversity in the tech sector. In line with its ongoing commitment to ICT education, Huawei also announced the upcoming launch of the 'T.H.E. GOLD Talent' program in 2025. The initiative aims to develop AI talent in the region by offering advanced training focused on solving complex industrial problems. Now in its ninth global edition, the Huawei ICT Competition has become a key platform for discovering and nurturing young digital talent. The 2024–2025 ME&CA competition saw record participation, with over 31,000 students from 640 universities and colleges across 19 countries. Huawei reaffirmed that the competition continues to strengthen the region's position in global digital innovation and talent development.
