From November 23rd to 24th, the 2024 National Simulation Innovation Application Competition, guided by the China Industrial Cooperation Association (CICA) and hosted by the Talent Exchange Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Organizing Committee of the National Simulation Innovation Application Competition, was held at Northwestern Polytechnical University. Lin Xue'en, Director of the Education and Training Division of the Talent Exchange Center of MIIT, Liu Yulan, Honorary Chairman of the China Association of Productivity Promotion Centers, Li Zhimin, Vice President of the China Education Development Strategy Association, and other guests attended the opening ceremony of the competition. Jiang Bo, Chairman of Xi'an Peihua University, Vice Chairman of CICA, and Chairman of Shaanxi Industrial Cooperation Association, delivered a speech on behalf of CICA.

Chairman Jiang Bo stated that with the advent of Industry 4.0, technological innovation and talent cultivation have become the dual engines driving industrial development. The Shaanxi Provincial Industrial Cooperation Association will actively shoulder the mission of building a powerful country in science and technology, continuously empower industrial enterprises, and inject momentum into promoting high-quality economic and social development. As a private university, Xi'an Peihua University will also continuously enhance its scientific research capabilities and innovative abilities, utilizing various platforms, projects, achievements, and other advantageous resources as important carriers for scientific research and education, transforming them into a source of vitality for education and teaching, and contributing to the development of the digital economy.

Tian Yuping, the Chairman of the China Industrial Cooperation Association (CICA), awarded a plaque to the Peili Education and Competition Working Committee of the China Industrial Cooperation Association

The theme of this competition is "Innovation Leads, Shaping the Future," focusing on the new opportunities in the digital economy era and exploring innovative paths for the integration of digital technology and industry. Its aim is to promote the popularization and application of simulation technology, deepen education and teaching reforms, cultivate talents in scientific research and innovation, and meet the demand for high-level talents from enterprises. At the same time, it seeks to expand new channels for employment and entrepreneurship, providing strong support for the high-quality development of the digital economy.