Group 1 - The 2026 ASC World University Supercomputing Competition (ASC26) has attracted over 300 university teams from countries including China, the United States, and Germany, with finals scheduled for May 16-20, 2026, in Wuxi [1] - The competition aims to cultivate high-quality talent in the fields of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, which are crucial for industry transformation and technological self-reliance [1][2] - ASC is recognized as the largest global supercomputing competition, promoting international collaboration among young talents through cutting-edge applications and challenges [1] Group 2 - The ASC26 preliminary round features two major application topics: "Embodied Intelligence" and "Gravitational Wave Numerical Simulation," focusing on the intersection of AI and scientific frontiers [2] - The "Embodied Intelligence" topic emphasizes the need for advanced computational power, surpassing current mainstream large language models, and aims to equip students with essential skills for system-level engineering optimization [2] - The competition is designed to develop students' comprehensive abilities in problem definition, modeling, and the application of AI tools [2] Group 3 - Wuxi Institute, as the host of the ASC26 finals, is aligning its educational programs with regional industrial needs, focusing on IoT, integrated circuits, and intelligent manufacturing [3] - The institute emphasizes the importance of collaboration between universities and enterprises to cultivate interdisciplinary talents in supercomputing applications [3] - The growing demand for supercomputing in various fields, including AI and space exploration, highlights the potential for establishing specialized programs to meet national talent needs [3] Group 4 - The ASC competition has significantly contributed to talent development by enhancing students' core competencies in system optimization, research innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration [4] - A new talent cultivation cooperation plan has been launched, involving institutions like the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Center and the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research, to foster youth talent with international perspectives [4] - The ASC competition has successfully held 13 editions, attracting thousands of university students from six continents, solidifying its status as the largest university supercomputing competition globally [5]