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 ÄŒaÄak 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.
For more details about the Huawei ICT Competition, visit us at https://www.huawei.com/minisite/ict-competition-2024-2025-global/en/index.html.
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Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final Concludes: AI Empowers Education Transformation and ICT Talent Development
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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin today announced the full rollout of KIA, a crypto-native AI designed to help users better understand crypto markets, access insights more efficiently, and interact with the platform in a more intuitive way. Now available to all users, KIA represents KuCoin's continued commitment to simplifying the crypto experience through intelligent, user-centric technology.
As the crypto market has evolved, the way users engage with information has become increasingly complex. In earlier stages, investors often relied on manual market tracking and fragmented sources of information, making it difficult to form timely and well-informed views. As market dynamics accelerated, the need for clearer signals, structured insights, and more accessible tools became increasingly apparent.
KIA was developed in response to this shift. Designed as a conversational AI, KIA allows users to explore crypto markets through natural interaction. By understanding user questions and connecting them with real-time market data and contextual insights, KIA helps translate complex information into clearer perspectives—reducing friction in how users access and process market intelligence.
Importantly, KIA is not a general-purpose chatbot. It is a crypto-native AI, built specifically for digital asset market scenarios. Powered by KuCoin's self-developed AI model designed for financial-related contexts, KIA is engineered to interpret market structure, asset behavior, and user intent, rather than simply aggregating information. This foundation enables KIA to deliver context-aware insights that are relevant, timely, and aligned with how users actually engage with crypto markets.
"Since day one, KuCoin has believed that technology has the power to change the world by empowering people," said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. "KIA reflects that belief. By building our own crypto-native AI from the ground up, we are creating technology that truly built for the crypto market—its structure, its risks, and its opportunities. Our trust in cutting-edge technology is ultimately a trust in people: in their ability to make better decisions when given the right tools, clarity, and insight."
KIA supports users across a wide range of use cases. It continuously monitors market-related information, including news, community discussions, and on-chain activity, helping users navigate large volumes of data more efficiently. Users can explore market trends, compare assets, and request technical charts or key indicators through simple prompts. For those newer to crypto, KIA also serves as an educational assistant, explaining core concepts and risk considerations through real-world market examples, supporting a more structured learning process.
By making KIA available to all users, KuCoin aims to redefine how people interact with crypto platforms—shifting from complex interfaces and fragmented workflows to more intuitive, conversation-based engagement. KIA is designed to support informed decision-making by improving clarity, accessibility, and user understanding, rather than encouraging specific actions.
Looking ahead, KuCoin views KIA as a foundational layer in building a more intelligent and human-centered crypto experience. By integrating advanced AI capabilities with deep industry knowledge, KIA reflects KuCoin's broader vision of using technology to empower users with better tools, clearer insights, and a more seamless way to navigate an increasingly complex digital asset landscape.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform trusted by over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform delivers innovative and compliant digital asset services, offering access to 1000+ listed coins, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet. Recognized by Forbes and Hurun, KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 Certifications, underscoring its commitment to top-tier security. With AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria, KuCoin continues expanding its regulated footprint under CEO BC Wong, building a reliable digital‑asset ecosystem.
Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin today announced the full rollout of KIA, a crypto-native AI designed to help users better understand crypto markets, access insights more efficiently, and interact with the platform in a more intuitive way. Now available to all users, KIA represents KuCoin's continued commitment to simplifying the crypto experience through intelligent, user-centric technology.
As the crypto market has evolved, the way users engage with information has become increasingly complex. In earlier stages, investors often relied on manual market tracking and fragmented sources of information, making it difficult to form timely and well-informed views. As market dynamics accelerated, the need for clearer signals, structured insights, and more accessible tools became increasingly apparent.
KIA was developed in response to this shift. Designed as a conversational AI, KIA allows users to explore crypto markets through natural interaction. By understanding user questions and connecting them with real-time market data and contextual insights, KIA helps translate complex information into clearer perspectives—reducing friction in how users access and process market intelligence.
Importantly, KIA is not a general-purpose chatbot. It is a crypto-native AI, built specifically for digital asset market scenarios. Powered by KuCoin's self-developed AI model designed for financial-related contexts, KIA is engineered to interpret market structure, asset behavior, and user intent, rather than simply aggregating information. This foundation enables KIA to deliver context-aware insights that are relevant, timely, and aligned with how users actually engage with crypto markets.
"Since day one, KuCoin has believed that technology has the power to change the world by empowering people," said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. "KIA reflects that belief. By building our own crypto-native AI from the ground up, we are creating technology that truly built for the crypto market—its structure, its risks, and its opportunities. Our trust in cutting-edge technology is ultimately a trust in people: in their ability to make better decisions when given the right tools, clarity, and insight."
KIA supports users across a wide range of use cases. It continuously monitors market-related information, including news, community discussions, and on-chain activity, helping users navigate large volumes of data more efficiently. Users can explore market trends, compare assets, and request technical charts or key indicators through simple prompts. For those newer to crypto, KIA also serves as an educational assistant, explaining core concepts and risk considerations through real-world market examples, supporting a more structured learning process.
By making KIA available to all users, KuCoin aims to redefine how people interact with crypto platforms—shifting from complex interfaces and fragmented workflows to more intuitive, conversation-based engagement. KIA is designed to support informed decision-making by improving clarity, accessibility, and user understanding, rather than encouraging specific actions.
Looking ahead, KuCoin views KIA as a foundational layer in building a more intelligent and human-centered crypto experience. By integrating advanced AI capabilities with deep industry knowledge, KIA reflects KuCoin's broader vision of using technology to empower users with better tools, clearer insights, and a more seamless way to navigate an increasingly complex digital asset landscape.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform trusted by over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform delivers innovative and compliant digital asset services, offering access to 1000+ listed coins, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet. Recognized by Forbes and Hurun, KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 Certifications, underscoring its commitment to top-tier security. With AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria, KuCoin continues expanding its regulated footprint under CEO BC Wong, building a reliable digital‑asset ecosystem.
Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/
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KuCoin Fully Rolls Out KIA, a Crypto-Native AI Built to Simplify the Crypto Experience
