PolyU co-hosts 3rd GTI Forum to drive global AI+ innovations and deepen industry-academia collaboration

The 3rd GTI Forum on Digital Intelligence Hong Kong, hosted by GTI and co-hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), China Mobile, and other partners, was successfully held from 8 to 9 September. Under the theme “Openness, Sharing, Cooperation Advancing AI Development,” the Forum brought together leading experts, researchers and industry leaders from around the world to explore cutting-edge AI technologies, foster global collaboration and unlock new opportunities for innovation.

A major highlight of the Forum was the joint launch of the AI4S Scientific Workstation • International Edition (TG Science) by PolyU, China Mobile, and GTI, alongside the release of the AI for Science Innovation and Development Initiative. This milestone marks a significant step forward in PolyU's efforts to advance "AI for Science" (AI4S) by fostering cross-border AI research collaboration and building a global ecosystem for open-source scientific foundation models, thereby empowering scientific research and industrial applications worldwide.

Following the Forum, Mr Li Huidi, Executive Vice President of China Mobile, led a high-level delegation to visit PolyU’s Quantum Technology Laboratory and the 6G Laboratory, exploring the latest developments in next-generation communication networks and quantum technologies, while deepening the partnership between PolyU and China Mobile and strengthening strategic collaboration in advanced technology research.

In addition, PolyU also welcomed a distinguished delegation of over 30 senior executives from state-owned enterprises and global technology companies. The delegation toured a range of flagship research facilities to demonstrate how the University addresses real-world challenges through technological innovation, which included:

• Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations: Demonstrating PolyU’s contributions to the major national aerospace and deep space missions
• University Research Facility in 3D Printing: Showcasing translational innovations and applications in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing
• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab: Presenting cutting-edge research in intelligent agents, robotics and human-AI collaboration
• National Rail Transit Electrification and Automation Engineering Technology Research Center (Hong Kong Branch): Highlighting PolyU's technological capabilities in smart railway and intelligent transportation

PolyU will continue strengthening strategic partnerships with Mainland enterprises and international technology organisations, translating research excellence into real-world impact and contributing to the open, collaborative and innovative development of the global AI ecosystem.