BeijingJune 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the Industry-Education Integration Activity Week of the Digital Technology Industry College at Zhengzhou Sias University concluded successfully. The event featured the unveiling ceremonies for the Zhengzhou OPC International Ecological Community and University Student Entrepreneurship Community, as well as a provincial-level research platform. It also included the signing of a school-enterprise deepening cooperation agreement, recognition of outstanding mentors and students, and the successful holding of the 2026 graduation ceremony.
Key attendees included Ren Lihua, Deputy Director of the Talent Exchange Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Cao Keshun, Second-Level Inspector of the Henan Provincial Department of Education; Chen Yinting, former First-Level Inspector of the Henan Provincial Department of Education and President of the Henan Education Development Strategy Association; Zhang Jiacheng, Director of the Vocational and Adult Education Division of the Henan Provincial Department of Education; Zhang Bo, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Liu Wenqi, Deputy District Mayor of Jinshui District, Zhengzhou City; and Liu Tianwen, Chairman and CEO of iSoftStone, who all attended the event to witness this significant moment together.
01 Earnest Expectations, Wishes for the Future: 2026 Graduates Set Sail
The graduation ceremony began with the national anthem. Liu Tianwen and Chen Xiaochun jointly adjusted the tassels for graduate representatives, encouraging students to bravely step into the digital future.
02 Guest Speeches, United Progress: Government, School, and Enterprise Jointly Cultivate Digital Talent
In his speech, iSoftStone Chairman and CEO Liu Tianwen extended warm congratulations to the 2026 graduates and stated that iSoftStone will continue to increase investment, build AI-native colleges and courses, expand the corporate mentor team, deepen the industry-academia-research-application ecosystem, and strive to establish the college as a national-level exemplary modern industrial college with “AI-native + international characteristics.”
Ren Lihua, Deputy Director of the Talent Exchange Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, praised the college’s industry-education integration model oriented toward information technology innovation. He noted that iSoftStone, as a key partner in the HarmonyOS ecosystem, will deeply participate in industry application implementation and talent standard setting, injecting industry-side vitality into the college. He also encouraged graduates to join the HarmonyOS ecosystem, empowering the development of technology industries with youthful talent.
Cao Keshun, Second-Level Inspector of the Henan Provincial Department of Education, affirmed the achievements of the Digital Technology Industry College. He pointed out that multiple outcomes from the industrial college have been industrialized, fully demonstrating that high-quality digital technology talent must be forged through practical industry-academia-research-application collaboration. He urged both the school and enterprise to continue deepening reforms and encouraged graduates to integrate knowledge with action and bravely lead the way.
Dr. Chen Xiaochun, Chairman of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, Chairman of the World University Presidents Association, and Founder and Chairman of Zhengzhou Sias University, noted that the establishment of DTS in partnership with iSoftStone four years ago aimed to break down barriers between school and enterprise, allowing students to grow through real projects. He encouraged graduates to continuously learn, harness AI, proactively create value, and bravely face the digital future.
03 High-Level Promotion, Ecosystem Co-Building: Multiple Key Ceremonies Held
During the Industry-Education Integration Activity Week, several important unveiling and signing ceremonies took place, showcasing substantive achievements in the multi-party collaboration among government, school, industry, and enterprise to cultivate digital technology talent.
Unveiling of the Zhengzhou OPC International Ecological Community and University Student Entrepreneurship Community:
Bringing together comprehensive AI platforms and incubation resources to help super individuals start their careers with cutting-edge technology and lower costs.
Unveiling of the Henan Provincial Video Image Information Security and Deep Synthesis Detection Technology Engineering Research Center:
Co-established by Zhengzhou Sias University, iSoftStone, and 360 Digital Security Group, focusing on two core directions: “domestic encryption video security” and “AI face deepfake detection.” It aims to comprehensively tackle cutting-edge technologies, boost the innovation and development of Henan’s cybersecurity industry, and supply high-level specialized technical talent.
Signing of the Deepening Strategic Cooperation Agreement between iSoftStone and Zhengzhou Sias University:
Focusing on continuous exploration and innovation in areas such as AI innovation education and international cooperation, deepening industry-education integration, and improving the alignment between talent cultivation and industry demands. Additionally, the “iSoftStone Industry Introduction to Campus Project” was signed, bringing Xiaomi smart terminal testing business into the campus, enabling real industry projects in classrooms and enhancing students’ engineering practice capabilities and employment competitiveness.
“Billion Together AI • Hundred Schools Smart Education” AI Capability Universal Plan Course Platform Donation and Signing:
iSoftStone Education, in collaboration with Sanjieke and CloudMap Navigator, launched the “Billion Together AI • Hundred Schools Smart Education” AI Capability Universal Plan, donating an AI course platform to Zhengzhou Sias University to help students master cutting-edge AI skills at low cost and accelerate the cultivation of application-oriented talent adapted to the intelligent era.
04 Mentor Glory, Role Model Power: Recognition and Award Ceremony
The third “Outstanding iSoftStone Mentor” award ceremony was grandly held, with 15 technical experts from iSoftStone’s business lines receiving this honor. Chen Xiaochun and Liu Huifu jointly presented awards to the winning mentors, thanking them for their dedicated contributions in the dual role of “teacher + engineer” during the education process. Meanwhile, the list of 153 fourth-term iSoftStone mentors was announced. Additionally, outstanding graduates were recognized, with Lin Tao presenting “Outstanding Student” and “Outstanding Graduate” awards to exceptional students, commending their excellent performance in academics and practice.
05 Warm Conclusion, No Goodbyes
At the end of the event, all teachers and students sang “Give You a Little Red Flower” together, exchanging little red flowers filled with blessings and gratitude in the warm melody. This graduation ceremony was not only a heartfelt farewell to youth but also marked the Digital Technology Industry College at Zhengzhou Sias University steadily advancing toward the goal of an “AI-native college,” pushing industry-education integration and AI talent cultivation to a new stage. Thus, the Industry-Education Integration Activity Week and 2026 Graduation Ceremony of the Digital Technology Industry College at Zhengzhou Sias University concluded successfully. Wishing the 2026 graduates a bright future, riding the waves of digital technology and writing a glorious chapter for DTS people!