DingTalk Summit hosts specialized competition for innovation and entrepreneurship, launches DingTalk AI initiative for inclusive employment and startups

On January 30, the 2026 Dingfeng Conference · Special Session for the National College Students' E-Commerce Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Competition (referred to as "Sanchuang Competition") successfully concluded in Hangzhou. Co-organized by the Sanchuang Competition Organizing Committee and DingTalk, the event brought together representatives from relevant government departments, members of the competition's organizing committee, senior executives from Alibaba Group and DingTalk, as well as past award-winning participants of the Sanchuang Competition. The event not only reinforced the competition’s mission of "promoting learning, innovation, and employment through contests," but also established a long-term bridge connecting innovative university talent with industrial resources, injecting new momentum into the growth of young makers.

Government, Enterprises, and Academia Discuss the Future of Youth Innovation

A senior official from the Hangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau stated in his speech that the Sanchuang Competition is a vital link in stimulating youth innovation and driving urban industrial upgrading. He emphasized that the government will continue to support young makers through policy incentives and resource integration.

Mali Jun, Vice President of DingTalk, said that this Dingfeng Conference special session fully demonstrated the value of the competition in university innovation and entrepreneurship education. He expressed hopes that the Alumni Association would become a key platform connecting young makers with industrial opportunities.

Professor Zhang Jianlin, Executive Dean of Alibaba Business School at Hangzhou Normal University and Vice Chair of the Sanchuang Competition Organizing Committee, stressed that the competition serves as a "practical window" for innovation and entrepreneurship education in higher education. The establishment of the Alumni Association transforms competition outcomes into sustained developmental momentum, enabling synergies among government, universities, and enterprises to align youth capabilities with societal needs.

Feng Dengwei, General Manager of DingTalk's Science & Education Industry Division, shared insights on "AI-Driven New Paradigms in Talent Development within Higher Education." Through real-world cases, he demonstrated how DingTalk leverages AI-powered tools, digital collaboration platforms, and enterprise resource connections to help young makers efficiently bring their ideas to life.

Kong Mengyun, Secretary-General of the Alumni Association, introduced the future development plan of the association, which includes comprehensive support for alumni growth through resource matching, skill enhancement, and project incubation.

Launch of the AI-Powered Inclusive Employment and Entrepreneurship Initiative

The conference featured the appointment ceremony for expert members of the Sanchuang Competition Alumni Association and officially launched the "Sanchuang Competition & DingTalk AI-Powered Inclusive Employment and Entrepreneurship Initiative." A total of 26 representatives from government, academia, and industry jointly participated in the launch. Leveraging DingTalk’s AI technologies and digital capabilities, this initiative will provide participating students with support in areas such as project incubation, resource connection, and job recommendations, effectively advancing the goals of "cultivating talent through competitions" and "promoting employment through competitions."

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