BRICS Next Generation Network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative

Shenzhen, April 28, 2025– The 6th BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum​​ grandly opened at the Wuzhou Hotel in Shenzhen. Over 200 distinguished guests from government agencies, expert circles, and corporations across BRICS nations and global stakeholders—including representatives from Brazil, China, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and the Arab region—gathered to delve into topics such as next generation network technology innovation, infrastructure evolution, and global collaboration, jointly charting the roadmap for future network development.

During the forum, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA), in partnership with BRICS national representatives, jointly launched the Pioneer Cities Development Initiative. The event also featured the successful hosting of the sub-forum "Universal and Meaningful Connectivity: Path for Next Generation Network Innovation" and the signing of a MOU with the Kazakhstan Internet Association. This agreement will provide standardization and technical consulting support for the construction of Kazakhstan’s Pioneer Cities.

Opening Ceremony: BRICS Launch "Next Generation Network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative"​​

At the opening ceremony of the forum, the "Ceremony of the BRICS Next Generation Network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative" was officially launched. This initiative focuses on promoting the construction of next generation network infrastructure across BRICS nations, leveraging the New Generation network to accelerate innovation implementation and drive industry upgrading.

​​At the Launch Ceremony, the Following Representatives Participated:​​

1. Representative from Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT);

2. Representative from Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology;

3. Representative from Shenzhen Communications Administration Bureau;

4. Allan Coelho de Seixas, Representative from Brazil；

5. Sureswaran Ramadass, Chair,APAC IPv6 Council；

6. Sami Trimech, ICT Department Director, Arab ICT Organization；

7. Shavkat Sabirov, President, Internet Association of Kazakhstan；

8. Ganbin, Vice President ,Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.；

9. Jing Tao, Vice President,Beijing Jiaotong University, Chair,NIDA；

Pioneer Cities Initiative: Committed to promoting next generation network infrastructure construction across BRICS nations based on the Next Generation network, accelerating innovation implementation, and driving industrial upgrading.

In November 2024, during the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen​​, the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA), in collaboration with 8 industry organizations, jointly launched the "Next Generation network Pioneer Initiative" globally. The initiative proposed a 3 years plan to cultivate 100 Thought Pioneers, 100 City Pioneers, and 100 Commercial Pioneers to advance industrial development.

BRICS Representatives Jointly Launch the Pioneer Cities Development Initiative​​​

Sub-forum: Accelerating the Transition of the Next Generation network from Industry Vision to Society Value​​

Chaired by Sureswaran Ramadass, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific IPv6 Council, the sub-forum featured keynote speeches by Thyago de Oliveira Braun Guimaraes, Coordinator for Research and Connectivity at Brazil’s Ministry of Communications, and Jing Tao, Vice President of Beijing Jiaotong University and Chairman of the Global Fixed Network Innovation Alliance (NIDA). Both emphasized that next generation networks have become a cornerstone of digital development for BRICS nations, stressing that advancing such infrastructure is an urgent priority.

Representative of Brazil's Ministry of Communications, Thyago delivered a speech at the forum.

"The Next Generation Network represents a critical direction for the evolution of future networks."​​

​​Keynote Speech by Deng Yi’ou, Secretary-General of NIDA, titled ”From IPv6+ to the Next Generation network” The Next Generation network achieves technological innovation and breakthroughs in four areas: ultra-wide new connectivity, protocol new expansion, network new intelligence, and security new mechanisms. It supports massive integration of compute, data, and intelligent terminals. By synergizing with satellite communications, it establishes a multi-dimensional network (air, land, sea, and space), delivering capabilities such as high bandwidth, low latency, deterministic performance, and ubiquitous security. This framework is not only a vital path for next-generation network evolution but also the optimal choice for BRICS nations’ infrastructure upgrades.

Professor Huang Tao from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications delivered a keynote speech​

​​Professor Huang Tao from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications delivered a keynote speech, introducing China’s Future Network Large-Scale Scientific Infrastructure (CENI). He highlighted its achievements, including a 40-city testbed and breakthroughs in compute-network integration and intelligent scheduling. He emphasized:"In the era of intelligent internet, networks must evolve from ‘information pipelines’ into intelligence-native entities integrating compute, models, and data, driving holistic advancements in architecture, devices, and control systems."

Advancing Next Generation Network Standards and Industry Consensus​​

Tang Xiongyan, Vice President of China Unicom Research Institute & NIDA Vice Chairman, released the Network 2030 report, outlining the New Generation Internet’s characteristics: Global connectivity, Green ultra-wideband, Deterministic services, Compute-network fusion, Intelligence-native design, Security-by-design. The report reaffirmed adherence to international IP standards for global interoperability while advancing equitable governance of internet resources like IP addresses and domain names.

​​Wang Shaopeng, Deputy Director of the Data Center Department at CAICT’s Cloud Computing & Big Data Research Institute, unveiled the Intelligent Data Center Network Grading Evaluation Standards for the New Generation Internet.

Building a New Generation Internet with Shenzhen’s Advantages to Establish Industry Benchmarks

Zhang Sha shared shenzhen "Ultra-Fast Broadband Pioneer City" experience​​​

Zhang Sha, Director of the Radio Monitoring and Management Station at Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, shared Shenzhen’s experience and plans for developing the "Ultra-Fast Broadband Pioneer City". On April 27, 2025, Shenzhen officially released the 2025 Action Plan for Ultra-Fast Broadband Pioneer City, outlining four strategic tasks and 18 specific initiatives. The plan aims to build a New Generation Internet with Shenzhen’s strengths, drive the evolution of networks toward ultra-high-speed, large-capacity, and intelligent infrastructure, establish a comprehensive smart network system covering land, sea, air, and space, and enhance the supply capacity for high-quality digital economic development. This initiative solidifies Shenzhen’s competitive edge in information and communications technology.

​​From China to Global: Supporting BRICS Network Upgrades

​​ During the forum, the Kazakhstan Internet Association and NIDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on New Generation Internet collaboration, marking the official launch of joint efforts in technology innovation and standard interoperability​​.

Kazakhstan Internet Association and NIDA Sign MOU​

Additionally, the BRICS Initiative for Next Generation Network Innovation and Development was officially launched, calling on nations to strengthen global collaboration, joint innovation, and industry upgrades to collectively advance the implementation of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

BRICS Initiative for Next Generation Network Innovation and Development

The successful convening of this forum marks a solid and pivotal step in implementing the BRICS Next Generation network Pioneer Cities Development Initiative across member states. Consensus on the New Generation Internet’s industrial direction has gradually translated into actionable network upgrade efforts. NIDA will continue to Consolidate global industrial consensus, Advance standardization and joint innovation, Provide strategic guidance for deploying Pioneer Cities and commercial ecosystems, Co-create a new chapter in global network development, Strive tirelessly to build a better digital future!