With the swift advancement of AI technology, the OFweek Annual AI Industry Awards - Vico Cup has become an established event, marking its ninth iteration in 2024. This prestigious occasion not only highlights the groundbreaking achievements in AI over the past year but also offers profound insights into the sector's future trajectories.

Acknowledged for its pivotal guiding role, the awards have garnered significant interest from prominent enterprises and influential products, actively participating and leaving an indelible mark on the industry's development. They serve as a catalyst for industry progress, driving innovation and excellence.

As the AI industry flourishes in 2024, the OFweek 2024 (9th) Annual AI Industry Awards - Vico Cup has been reinvigorated to inspire a cohort of exceptional enterprises to spearhead the wave of change and attain new heights. Hosted by the esteemed high-tech industry portal OFweek Vico and organized by OFweek AI, the grand award ceremony will be held at the Futian Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen on August 28, 2024.

Today, we stand on the cusp of another thrilling announcement - the unveiling of the finalists! Let us eagerly anticipate how these esteemed finalists will showcase their remarkable innovations at the forthcoming ceremony and continue to navigate the future landscapes of the AI industry.

The awards ceremony adheres to the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency, employing a selection process that encompasses voluntary participation and scoring by a distinguished expert panel. Winners will be selected based on various criteria, including technology, products, market expansion, and innovation capabilities, across categories such as "Excellent Innovation Product Award," "Technological Breakthrough Award," "AI Empowerment Case Award" (for Smart Cars, Smart Homes, Smart Security), "Outstanding Growth Enterprise Award," and "Outstanding AI Leader Award".

Following the launch of the awards, leading enterprises in the AI sector eagerly applied for participation. After rigorous screening by the organizers, nearly 500 eligible applications proceeded to online voting. Combining these results with scores from industry luminaries like Researcher Wen Jinming from Jinan University, Researcher Dang Jianwu from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Industry Researcher Wang Yongming from OFweek Vico, a total of 83 enterprises were ultimately selected as finalists across various award categories.