On Oct 18, Yinchuan, Ningxia, became the center of attention for over 100 experts and representatives from leading companies in the computing power sector.
Esteemed participants included the Chinese Academy of Engineering, iFLYTEK Co, SenseTime Intelligent Industry Research Institute, Huawei Digital Power, and H3C Information Security Technologies Co, and more.
The conference featured in-depth discussions on topics such as "Innovation and Exploration in Computing Power" and "AI Security and Large AI Models Supporting Urban System Development". Key areas of focus included enhancing computing capabilities, expanding application scenarios, developing data element systems, and building robust computing infrastructure.
Experts also explored how the Northwest region can use its renewable energy resources to advance the development of intelligent computing centers. This strategic advantage is seen as pivotal in promoting sustainable growth in the sector.
During the event, several significant projects were secured, covering a diverse range of areas including security models, smart agriculture, integrated space-ground models, smart cultural tourism, and red education models. In total, agreements for 48 projects were signed, attracting a combined investment of 20.49 billion yuan (approximately $2.87 billion).
A highlight of the event was the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lingwu Smart Computing Innovation Valley project, which boasts an initial-phase investment of no less than 6 billion yuan. It will support Yinchuan and Ningxia's strategic emerging industries, as well as high-latency businesses from the eastern regions, offering inclusive computing power and customized model services to foster the coordinated development of the entire industrial chain.
To date, Yinchuan's "Hub of Computing Power" initiative has secured 31 major projects within the computing power sector, with total investments reaching 38.05 billion yuan. It has established an intelligent computing capacity of 3,300 petaflops and deployed 3,000 intelligent servers, with applications already implemented across government, healthcare, education, and other key sectors.