The 2026 World Computing-Power Network Conference (WCNC 2026) will be held Oct. 15 to 16 in Nanshan District, bringing together a Turing Award laureate, experts from China and abroad, and industry representatives to discuss advances in computing networks, high-performance computing, AI and high-speed connectivity.

The Banff International Research Station for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery (BIRS), a globally renowned Canadian mathematics hub, is expanding its international presence to Shenzhen under a new partnership agreement signed today at the Shenzhen Park of the Hetao Shenzhen‑Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone.

The rebuilt Huanggang Port connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong opened at 6:30 a.m. today, with the first passengers praising a new immigration system that cuts border clearance time from about 30 minutes to just five.

​Registration is now open for the Greater Bay Area International Model United Nations (GBAIMUN) 2027, scheduled to take place Feb. 13–14 next year.

Shenzhen's education authorities announced today on their official WeChat account that all primary and secondary school students, whether from public or private schools, will have spring and autumn breaks starting this semester.

The third Better Design Award (BDA) opened for worldwide submissions on Oct. 8, launching an expanded competition that organizers say will evolve from a stand-alone contest into a platform linking design, manufacturing, investment, and marketing.

China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran, a Shenzhen native, stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut.

Shenzhen recorded nearly 9.2 million tourist visits and 8.79 billion yuan (US$1.31 billion) in tourism spending during the seven-day National Day holiday, according to preliminary official figures released today.