From September 23, 2026, to March 31, 2027, the competition invites applications worldwide showcasing how AI is being used to advance sustainable development. There is no application fee.

Global New Industrial Revolution Alliance (NIRA), a nonprofit international cooperation platform, was recently established in Hong Kong.

On October 15–16, the delegation met with Hefei officials, visited local companies and joined a business matchmaking event that drew about 60 Chinese and Belgian participants.