Shenzhen, April 28, 2025– The 6th BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum​​ grandly opened at the Wuzhou Hotel in Shenzhen. Over 200 distinguished guests from government agencies, expert circles, and corporations across BRICS nations and global stakeholders—including representatives from Brazil, China, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and the Arab region—gathered to delve into topics such as next generation network technology innovation, infrastructure evolution, and global collaboration, jointly charting the roadmap for future network development.During the forum, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA), in partnership with BRICS national representatives, jointly launched the Pioneer Cities Development Initiative. The event also featured the successful hosting of the sub-forum "Universal and Meaningful Connectivity: Path for Next Generation Network Innovation" and the signing of a MOU with the Kazakhstan Internet Association. This agreement will provide standardization and technical consulting support for the construction of Kazakhstan’s Pioneer Cities.Opening Ceremony: BRICS Launch "Next Generation Network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative"​​At the opening ceremony of the forum, the "Ceremony of the BRICS Next Generation Network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative" was officially launched. This initiative focuses on promoting the construction of next generation network infrastructure across BRICS nations, leveraging the New Generation network to accelerate innovation implementation and drive industry upgrading.​​At the Launch Ceremony, the Following Representatives Participated:​​1. Representative from Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT);2. Representative from Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology;3. Representative from Shenzhen Communications Administration Bureau;4. Allan Coelho de Seixas, Representative from Brazil；5. Sureswaran Ramadass, Chair,APAC IPv6 Council；6. Sami Trimech, ICT Department Director, Arab ICT Organization；7. Shavkat Sabirov, President, Internet Association of Kazakhstan；8. Ganbin, Vice President ,Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.；9. Jing Tao, Vice President,Beijing Jiaotong University, Chair,NIDA；Pioneer Cities Initiative: Committed to promoting next generation network infrastructure construction across BRICS nations based on the Next Generation network, accelerating innovation implementation, and driving industrial upgrading.In November 2024, during the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen​​, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA), in collaboration with 8 industry organizations, jointly launched the "Next Generation network Pioneer Initiative" globally. The initiative proposed a 3 years plan to cultivate 100 Thought Pioneers, 100 City Pioneers, and 100 Commercial Pioneers to advance industrial development.BRICS Representatives Jointly Launch the Pioneer Cities Development Initiative​​​Sub-forum: Accelerating the Transition of the Next Generation network from Industry Vision to Society Value​​Chaired by Sureswaran Ramadass, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific IPv6 Council, the sub-forum featured keynote speeches by Thyago de Oliveira Braun Guimaraes, Coordinator for Research and Connectivity at Brazil’s Ministry of Communications, and Jing Tao, Vice President of Beijing Jiaotong University and Chairman of the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA). Both emphasized that next generation networks have become a cornerstone of digital development for BRICS nations, stressing that advancing such infrastructure is an urgent priority.Representative of Brazil's Ministry of Communications, Thyago delivered a speech at the forum. "The Next Generation Network represents a critical direction for the evolution of future networks."​​​​Keynote Speech by Deng Yi’ou, Secretary-General of NIDA, titled ”From IPv6+ to the Next Generation network” The Next Generation network achieves technological innovation and breakthroughs in four areas: ultra-wide new connectivity, protocol new expansion, network new intelligence, and security new mechanisms. It supports massive integration of compute, data, and intelligent terminals. By synergizing with satellite communications, it establishes a multi-dimensional network (air, land, sea, and space), delivering capabilities such as high bandwidth, low latency, deterministic performance, and ubiquitous security. This framework is not only a vital path for next-generation network evolution but also the optimal choice for BRICS nations’ infrastructure upgrades.Professor Huang Tao from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications delivered a keynote speech​​​Professor Huang Tao from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications delivered a keynote speech, introducing China’s Future Network Large-Scale Scientific Infrastructure (CENI). He highlighted its achievements, including a 40-city testbed and breakthroughs in compute-network integration and intelligent scheduling. He emphasized:"In the era of intelligent internet, networks must evolve from ‘information pipelines’ into intelligence-native entities integrating compute, models, and data, driving holistic advancements in architecture, devices, and control systems."Advancing Next Generation Network Standards and Industry Consensus​​Tang Xiongyan, Vice President of China Unicom Research Institute & NIDA Vice Chairman, released the Network 2030 report, outlining the New Generation Internet’s characteristics: Global connectivity, Green ultra-wideband, Deterministic services, Compute-network fusion, Intelligence-native design, Security-by-design.The report reaffirmed adherence to international IP standards for global interoperability while advancing equitable governance of internet resources like IP addresses and domain names.​​Wang Shaopeng, Deputy Director of the Data Center Department at CAICT’s Cloud Computing & Big Data Research Institute, unveiled the Intelligent Data Center Network Grading Evaluation Standards for the New Generation Internet.Building a New Generation Internet with Shenzhen’s Advantages to Establish Industry BenchmarksZhang Sha shared shenzhen "Ultra-Fast Broadband Pioneer City" experience​​​Zhang Sha, Director of the Radio Monitoring and Management Station at Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, shared Shenzhen’s experience and plans for developing the "Ultra-Fast Broadband Pioneer City". On April 27, 2025, Shenzhen officially released the 2025 Action Plan for Ultra-Fast Broadband Pioneer City, outlining four strategic tasks and 18 specific initiatives. The plan aims to build a New Generation Internet with Shenzhen’s strengths, drive the evolution of networks toward ultra-high-speed, large-capacity, and intelligent infrastructure, establish a comprehensive smart network system covering land, sea, air, and space, and enhance the supply capacity for high-quality digital economic development. This initiative solidifies Shenzhen’s competitive edge in information and communications technology.​​From China to Global: Supporting BRICS Network Upgrades​​During the forum, the Kazakhstan Internet Association and NIDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on New Generation Internet collaboration, marking the official launch of joint efforts in technology innovation and standard interoperability​​.Kazakhstan Internet Association and NIDA Sign MOU​Additionally, the BRICS Initiative for Next Generation Network Innovation and Development was officially launched, calling on nations to strengthen global collaboration, joint innovation, and industry upgrades to collectively advance the implementation of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.BRICS Initiative for Next Generation Network Innovation and DevelopmentThe successful convening of this forum marks a solid and pivotal step in implementing the BRICS Next Generation network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative across member states. Consensus on the New Generation Internet’s industrial direction has gradually translated into actionable network upgrade efforts. NIDA will continue to Consolidate global industrial consensus, Advance standardization and joint innovation, Provide strategic guidance for deploying Pioneer Cities and commercial ecosystems, Co-create a new chapter in global network development, Strive tirelessly to build a better digital future!

On April 28, 2025, the 6th BRICS Forum on Future Network Innovation ​​ was grandly opened in Shenzhen. Themed "Cooperation on Network Innovation, for Shared Benefits in a Digitally Connected Age", the forum brought together government representatives, academic institutions, and industry leaders from 24 countries to explore path for next generation network innovation and development among BRICS nations.At the opening ceremony of the forum, the "Ceremony of the BRICS Next Generation Network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative" was officially launched. This initiative focuses on promoting the construction of next generation network infrastructure across BRICS nations, leveraging the New Generation network to accelerate innovation implementation and drive industry upgrading.​​At the Launch Ceremony, the Following Representatives Participated:​​1. Representative from Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT);2. Representative from Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology;3. Representative from Shenzhen Communications Administration Bureau;4. Allan Coelho de Seixas, Representative from Brazil；5. Sureswaran Ramadass, Chair,APAC IPv6 Council；6. Sami Trimech, ICT Department Director, Arab ICT Organization；7. Shavkat Sabirov, President, Internet Association of Kazakhstan；8. Ganbin, Vice President ,Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.；9. Jing Tao, Vice President,Beijing Jiaotong University, Chair,NIDA；In November 2024, during the World Internet Conference, NIDA collaborated with representatives from 8 industry organizations, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), ITU-T (Telecommunication Standardization Sector of ITU), WBBA (Global Cloud Network Broadband Industry Association), IPv6 Forum, CCSA (China Communications Standards Association), China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), jointly launch the ​​"Next Generation network Global Pioneer Initiative". The initiative proposed industrial goals to cultivate "100 Thought Pioneers, 100 City Pioneers, and 100 Commercial Pioneers" globally.The "BRICS Next Generation Network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative"​​ marks a critical milestone in the "Next Generation Network Global Pioneer Initiative", signifying the BRICS nations’consensus on the future direction of Next Generation Network industry. It has become a shared commitment for BRICS countries to advance network infrastructure upgrades and evolution. This event signifies the transition of the next generation network standard roadmap from domestic implementation to international deployment, transforming conceptual frameworks into actionable practices. It underscores the BRICS nations’ strong resolve to collaborate in future network innovation and embodies the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness, cooperation, and mutual benefit.

[April 23, 2025, Changsha, Hunan] The First Medical Industry Digital Ecosystem Innovation Conference and the 7th National Finals of the Smart Healthcare Innovation Competition with the theme of "Smart Leads the Future and Enlightens New Medicine" were held. The competition opened 26 competition zones. A total of 769 entries were collected, with more than 7,000 entries. 225 teams and more than 1,100 people participated in the National Finals and related conferences, and 496 hospitals registered for the competition, including 382 third-class hospitals. The first Smart Healthcare Innovation Contest was held in Hunan in 2017, expanded to six provinces in 2018, and started to go nationally in 2019. Today, the Smart Healthcare Innovation Contest has become one of the largest and influential events in the smart health field in China.Hosted by the Hunan Computing Industry Ecosystem Innovation Center (medical industry), the Ministry of Education of Mobile Healthcare and the Joint Laboratory of China Mobile, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA) participated in the conference as an important support unit to enable digital healthcare transformation. The successful holding of the conference marks the penetration of the data communications industry into the healthcare industry, the in-depth integration of the healthcare industry and ICT, and the greatest innovation potential of each field. Both the healthcare industry and the communications industry are industries with high talent density. The conference brings together top experts in the healthcare and information communication fields and has a strong international vision. We look forward to leading China's standards to the global market under the guidance of experts and industry leaders. Contribute China's wisdom to the innovation and development of the world's ICT industry.Academician Wu Hequan delivered a keynote speech: Building a Digital Ecosystem to Promote Social HealthcareAt the opening ceremony, Wu Hequan, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, delivered a keynote speech on "Building a Digital Ecosystem and Promoting Social Health Care" via video link. Academician Wu pointed out: The Internet has entered the digital intelligence era, and the medical industry has great potential in digital intelligence. Currently, the new round of information technology revolution represented by AI and IPv6+ converges with the key stage of China's medical digital transformation. With digital ecosystem innovation in the medical industry as its mission, it demonstrates the strategic vision of seizing historical development opportunities and the development philosophy of people's health as the core." Academician Wu also stressed: "Standards are the basis for building a digital ecosystem in the healthcare industry. To promote cross-industry cooperation, we can start with digitalized and networked healthcare standards. I am glad to see international standardization organizations such as NIDA and WAA and major ICT enterprises in China participating in the Smart Healthcare Innovation Conference. We hope that the healthcare industry will work closely with the ICT industry to set out on the path of digital healthcare with Chinese characteristics and contribute to China's global development of standards."NIDA Healthcare Industry Committee (to be established) officially launchedAt the opening ceremony of the Innovation Conference, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA) Healthcare Industry Committee was officially launched. Representatives of medical institutions, including Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, and the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, and representatives of ICT enterprises, such as Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and ZTE, attended the launch ceremony of the NIDA Healthcare Industry Committee. This milestone marks a new stage of collaborative innovation in the healthcare and communications industries, and will inject strong impetus into healthcare informatization construction.NIDA Secretary-General Deng Yiou delivered a keynote speechAt the "Medical Information Innovation and Standardization Sub-Forum" on the afternoon of April 24, Deng Yiou, Secretary-General of NIDA, introduced in detail the organizational structure and operational mechanism of the Medical Industry Committee. Secretary-General Deng said that the : " Committee will integrate the innovative technologies of the new quality Internet into the scenarios and needs of the healthcare industry, promote the development of healthcare digitalization standards and international experience exchange, and invite experts from all walks of life to join in to jointly promote the high-quality development of the new quality healthcare network. "Zhu Keyi, Deputy Secretary-General of NIDA, looks forward to the new future of healthcare and network synergyAt the closing ceremony of the conference, Zhu Keyi, Deputy Secretary-General of NIDA, systematically elaborated on the alliance's strategic vision in the medical field. He said: "NIDA will continue to play a role as a bridge and platform to promote the in-depth integration of medical informatization and fixed network technologies. We look forward to more medical institutions joining this open and collaborative platform to jointly explore innovative practices in the'New Quality Health Network'.Huang Weihong Announces Next Smart Healthcare Innovation Contest"New Quality Healthcare Network" TrackAt the closing ceremony of the conference, Huang Weihong, Executive Deputy Director of the Joint Laboratory of the Ministry of Mobile Healthcare and China Mobile, delivered a closing speech, announcing that the "New Healthcare Network" track will be added to the next Smart Healthcare Innovation Competition. The establishment of the new track will open up the space for collaborative innovation in healthcare and networks and inject new impetus into the digital development of the healthcare industry.The successful holding of this conference has set up an important communication platform for the digital transformation of the healthcare industry. As a supporter of the conference, NIDA will continue to leverage its technical advantages in the network field, work with partners in the healthcare industry to jointly promote standard formulation and technological innovation, and contribute to building a smarter and more efficient healthcare service system. In the future, the NIDA Healthcare Industry Committee will work with colleagues from all walks of life to explore new models and paths for digital technologies to enable health care. Welcome colleagues from all walks of life in the medical profession to join the NIDA medical profession committee.

Aggregate industry wisdomDiscussing Fixed Networks to Enable the New Future of HealthcareOn April 23, 2025, Changsha, Hunan – opened the "First Digital Ecosystem Innovation Conference for the Healthcare Industry and the 7th National Finals of the Smart Healthcare Innovation Competition" (hereinafter referred to as the "Innovation Competition"). The Global Alliance for Fixed Network Innovation (NIDA) successfully hosted the Healthcare Industry Council Preparatory Meeting. The conference brought together industry leaders and experts from medical institutions, research institutes, and technology companies to discuss how to use advanced fixed network technologies to drive digital transformation and high-quality development in the healthcare industry. In the future, Committee members will work with NIDA to accelerate the development of network construction standards and solutions that meet the specific needs of the healthcare industry, effectively supporting and promoting innovation and development in the healthcare industry.At the beginning of the conference, Huang Weihong, deputy director of the Ministry of Education and China Mobile Joint Laboratory of Mobile Healthcare, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, delivered an opening speech. He mentioned the potential and value of the integration of network technologies with applications in the medical industry. Deputy Director Huang Weihong believes that the healthcare industry is an ideal scenario for next-generation Internet applications. We should seize the opportunity and combine the strengths of carriers and industry partners to not only meet domestic requirements, but also formulate standards with international influence.Zhu Keyi, deputy secretary-general of the NIDA Alliance, said that NIDA must work closely with the industry to develop network construction standards that meet the industry's core requirements. In recent years, service innovation in the healthcare industry has been booming, and higher requirements have been placed on the network infrastructure that supports the development of the industry. The purpose of NIDA's Healthcare Industry Committee is to deeply understand the business characteristics of the health care industry and use innovative network technologies to better support the development of the health care industry.He also detailed the positioning and core mission of NIDA as an international, industrial, non-profit social organization. The organization structure, membership and operation mechanism of the proposed NIDA medical industry committee were introduced in detail.Zhang Zhiliang, PMO, NIDA Secretariat, presented the Alliance's governance principles and standard workflows. NIDA adheres to the core principles of "openness, transparency and openness" and implements them through a standardized workflow. From proposal to standard release, the IT platform is used to record and manage the standards to ensure the transparency, fairness, and traceability of the standard output process.In the following guest speech session, experts, scholars and industry representatives from more than 30 medical institutions throughout the country spoke freely, the atmosphere was both warm and solemn. The participants expressed their eager expectation and firm support for the proposed NIDA Medical Industry Committee, and expressed their commitment to give full play to their professional advantages, contribute their wisdom, and jointly promote the high-quality development of medical and health care.The successful holding of the preparatory meeting of the NIDA Healthcare Industry Committee not only brought together the best wisdom of the healthcare and communications industry, but also clarified the direction of future cooperation.

[Beijing, April 23, 2024] The 2025 CHINA CLOUD NETWORK CONFERENCE, guided by the China Communications Standards Association (CCSA) and hosted by the CCSA TC610 SDN/NFV/AI Standards and Industry Promotion Committee, opened in Beijing on April 23. Centered on advancing cloud-network/computing-network convergence and network intelligence, the conference delved into cutting-edge technologies, application scenarios, industrial development, and commercialization strategies. Key topics included cloud-network convergence, computing power networks, intelligent computing networks, autonomous networks, large-scale network models and their applications, cloud-network security, SD-WAN, and the information technology application innovation industry. Discussions aimed to drive innovation in next-generation network infrastructure and accelerate the integration of digital and intelligent technologies across industries.At the main forum on the opening day, NIDA Secretary-General Deng Yiou delivered a keynote speech titled 'From IPv6+ to the Next-Generation Network,' explaining how the advent of the intelligent era is driving the internet into a new phase and necessitating generational evolution of networks. The Next-Generation Network, which clearly defines next-generation internet scenarios and key technological directions, is leading global efforts to build next-generation internet infrastructure. This vision focuses on four major scenarios—Computing Connection, Intelligence Connection, Data Connection, and Airspace Connection—and four key technological directions: New Ultra-Broadband Connectivity, New IPv6+ Extensions, New Network Intelligence, and New Security Mechanisms."NIDA Secretary-General Deng Yiou also introduced the vision and mission of the NIDA—to become the world’s most influential standards organization for network infrastructure, driving the upgrade of the IP industry—along with the research focus areas of its working groups: the Network Evolution Working Group, Campus Network Working Group, Data Center Network Working Group, and Network Intelligence Working Group.NIDA's participation and initiatives at the 2025 CHINA CLOUD NETWORK CONFERENCE further elaborated its vision for generational evolution in networking. By defining the next-generation network paradigm through the 'Four Connections' and 'Four Innovations' framework of the Next-Generation Network, NIDA has strengthened industry consensus on driving generational evolution in networking.