HUAWEI 2026 MUNICH TECH ARENA RULES

 

HUAWEI 2026 MUNICH TECH ARENA

(the “Challenge”)

CHALLENGE RULES

(the “Rules”)

This Challenge is sponsored by Huawei Technologies Duesseldorf GmbH, Hansaallee 305, 40549 Duesseldorf, Germany (hereinafter called the “Sponsor” and / or “Huawei” which expression shall where the context so admits or requires, include all subsidiary companies, all associated companies and all business units which are part of the group owned by the parent company, Huawei Technologies Co., Limited, China and all servants, agents, contractors, service providers and advisors operating at the request of Huawei).

The aim of these Rules is to set out the terms and conditions governing your participation in the Challenge.

1. TERM

Registration for this year’s Online Challenge opens on May 4, 2026, and closes on July 15, 2026, at 23:59 (GMT+02).

The Challenge consists of two main parts: an Online Challenge and an On-site Award Ceremony.

The Online Challenge includes the following phases: Registration, Phase 1 – Idea Submission, Phase 2 – Final Project Submission, and the Evaluation Phase. Top-performing teams from the Online Challenge will be invited to attend the On-site Award Ceremony in Munich, where they will present their solutions to a panel of experts.

The Challenge will be accessible 24 hours a day on the dedicated Challenge website operated by the third-party platform Agorize (“Agorize”), available at https://huawei.agorize.com/en/challenges/2026-munich-tech-arena

 (the “Challenge Website”), subject to possible IT maintenance operations.

All dates and times in these Rules refer to (GMT+02).

2. AGREEING TO THE RULES

Any eligible person who is registered on the Challenge Website and enrolls to participate in the Challenge (the “Participant” or “you”) is required to review and accept these Rules. By accessing and accepting these Rules, you:

•   Enter into a valid and enforceable contractual relationship with the Sponsor regarding participation in the Challenge. Registration and enrollment in the Challenge do not create any employment or subordination relationship between the Sponsor and the Participant; and

•   Fully and unconditionally agree to comply with these Rules. Participants express their agreement by checking an online box during enrollment in the Challenge on the Challenge Website.

Upon a breach of any provision of these Rules by a Participant, the Participant may be immediately disqualified from the Challenge, and no prize will be awarded to that Participant or their team.

3.REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CHALLENGE

To take part in the Challenge, Huawei must receive your completed registration by July 15, 2026, at 23:59 (GMT+02).

To register, the Participant must first create a user account on the Challenge Website and must truthfully and accurately complete the required information, such as full name, email address, etc.

Any registration based on inaccurate, false, or incomplete information may result in the Participant’s disqualification.

Refusal to allow the collection, recording, use, and/or disclosure of a Participant’s personal data that is strictly necessary for the purposes of the Challenge may result in the Participant’s disqualification. The Participant is solely responsible for the information they provide when registering. Any intentional or unintentional mistake, anomaly, or inconsistency regarding this information may result in the Participant’s disqualification. The Sponsor reserves the right to conduct any necessary verifications regarding the information submitted during registration on the Challenge Website, including, but not limited to, the Participant’s identity and postal and/or email address.

Deletion of a Participant’s user account on the Challenge Website will be deemed a withdrawal from the Challenge. In such a case, the Participant, regardless of whether the deletion results from the Participant’s own action or not, will no longer participate in the Challenge and will not be entitled to any compensation.

Challenge Track Selection

Upon registration, each team is required to select one (1) challenge track: Automatic Extraction of Anatomical Landmarks of Pinna Shape track.

Please note that once a challenge track has been selected, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.

NDA Requirement for the Anthropometric Data Extraction Track

Participants in the Automatic Extraction of Anatomical Landmarks of Pinna Shape track are required to submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in order to access the dataset.

All team members must sign the same NDA file. The NDA must be uploaded to the Agorize platform as a single PDF file containing all signatures.

Failure to submit the signed NDA as required may result in disqualification from this track.

Access to the dataset will only be granted after the NDA has been successfully submitted and verified.

If a team has already been granted access to the dataset, any newly added members must also submit a signed NDA. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the revocation of the team’s data access.

Registration for and participation in the Challenge is free.

4. ELIGIBILITY

This Challenge is open to full-time students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) currently enrolled in, or recent graduates (within three (3) years) from, a higher education institution located in Europe or the United Kingdom, in the fields of IT, computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, or related areas, who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have full legal capacity.

Each eligible individual may participate in the Challenge as part of only one (1) team and may submit only one (1) entry.

The Sponsor reserves the right to request any documents necessary to verify a Participant’s eligibility (including, but not limited to, identification documents) prior to awarding any prizes.

This Challenge is not open to employees or representatives of the Sponsor and Agorize, or to members of their immediate families.

If any Participant does not meet the eligibility requirements or provides inaccurate, false, or incomplete registration information, the Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify the Participant from the Challenge at any time.

Deletion of a Participant’s account on the Challenge Website shall be deemed as a withdrawal from the Challenge. In such a case, the Participant will no longer be eligible to participate and will not be entitled to any prize or compensation.

This Challenge is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

5. PURPOSE OF THE CHALLENGE AND PARTICIPATION

Participation in the Challenge must be as part of a team.

•   Each team (the “Team”) must consist of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) members. Each Team member must accept these Rules through the Agorize platform. The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Team that does not meet the team size requirements or if one or more Team members have not accepted or are in breach of these Rules.

The purpose of the Challenge is for Participants to submit contributions or projects that meet the requirements defined by the Sponsor. Such requirements are set out in the official challenge materials, including, but not limited to:

•   the challenge brief (the “Brief”);

•   the “Topic Description” page available on the Challenge Website; and

•   the “How it Works” section, which includes submission guidelines and evaluation criteria.

These materials include, but are not limited to, information regarding deadlines, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, prize details, and technical specifications, and are accessible via the Challenge Website.

6. SUBMISSIONS

Participants are required to submit their contributions in accordance with the submission requirements and deadlines specified in the Challenge materials available on the Challenge Website, including the “How it Works” section and the “Topic Description” page.

Failure to comply with the submission requirements may result in disqualification. In particular, any submission that cannot be accessed, downloaded, or evaluated, or that is incomplete, incompatible, illegible, or otherwise invalid, may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.

Each submission must satisfy the following requirements:

•   The submission must consist solely of original work developed by the Team;

•   Where third-party content is used, all necessary rights, licenses, authorizations, and permissions must have been obtained prior to submission;

•   No third party shall have any rights that would prevent or restrict the use, evaluation, or awarding of the submission;

•   The submission must not infringe or violate any rights of any third party, including, without limitation, intellectual property rights, privacy rights, confidentiality obligations, contractual rights, or any applicable laws and regulations.

Any submission found to be in breach of the above requirements may be disqualified.

Participants are solely responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the preparation and submission of their entries. The Sponsor shall not be liable for any lost, late, incomplete, invalid, incorrect, or misdirected submissions.

If a Participant fails to submit any deliverable before the applicable deadline on the Challenge Website, such failure shall be deemed a withdrawal from the Challenge. In such a case, the Participant shall not be entitled to any prize or compensation.

The Sponsor reserves the right to modify submission requirements and evaluation criteria as set out in the Challenge materials at any time.

7. CHALLENGE PROCESS

Challenge Phases

The Challenge consists of two main Parts:

(i) Online Challenge

From May 4, 2026 until September 30, 2026.

During the Online Challenge, all participants must complete two phases within their selected challenge track:

•   Idea Submission – contributes 20% of the final score

•   Final Project Submission – contributes 80% of the final score

Each team must submit their deliverables exclusively for the chosen track. Submissions for multiple tracks are not permitted.

Submissions will be ranked based on score, with higher scores receiving higher rankings. In the event of a tie, the earlier valid submission will be ranked higher.

(ii) On-site Final Event

The Final Event consists of a 1-day on-site event in Munich, Germany. The exact date of the final event is yet to be determined. It will take place one day of October or November, 2026. The specific date and time for the awards ceremony shall be communicated to the winning Teams via email by October, 2026.

Participants who are selected to attend the final event will be directly notified by email at the address provided after the result release. In the event a Participant does not confirm his/her attendance at the final event, the Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify this Participant. This disqualification shall not entitle the Participant to claim any compensation from the Sponsor.

The Sponsor may assist in travel costs if requested by the Participants, in particular for those living outside the Munich region.

During this On-site Final Round, participants will have the opportunity to work in person with their Teams at the venue. Mentors will also be present during the event to support the participating Teams.

At the end of the On-site Final Phase, an oral presentation of the project will be made by the winning Teams. Participants are required to upload submissions to the Challenge website before the start of the Final Event.

Participants must prepare and present a submission in the Final Round which meets the specifications set out in Section 6 and which include:

•   Ability to explain and motivate your solution design and your algorithm, your results, and the business impact of your work.

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on the requirements set out in the Challenge materials, including the Brief, the “How it Works” section, and the “Topic Description” page.

The Sponsor may upload and test submitted code on internal or third-party platforms for evaluation purposes.

The Challenge is based solely on Participants’ skills, creativity, and technical capabilities and does not involve any element of chance. It shall not be considered a lottery.

No evaluation criteria shall be based on personal characteristics, including, but not limited to, appearance, religion, trade union membership, political opinions, or sexual orientation.

Teams will be ranked based on score. In the event of a tie, the earlier valid submission will be ranked higher.

All rankings prior to final validation are provisional. The panel of experts reserves the right to review submissions, including code, and to disqualify any submission that violates the Rules or attempts to gain unfair advantage.

Up to thirty-six (36) Participants may be selected during the Online Challenge to proceed to the next stage.

The Sponsor reserves the right to publish only the final ranking of Teams. Detailed scores and evaluation breakdowns will not be disclosed.

Notification to Participants

Participants will be notified of the results of each phase via email or other contact methods provided during registration.

The Sponsor reserves the right to modify the timing of result announcement if necessary, in particular due to the volume or complexity of submissions to be evaluated.

8. PRIZES

The prizes are awarded to the winners of the Challenge in compliance with these Rules.

Subject to these Rules, once confirmed by Sponsor, the winner(s) will receive the following:

A total of EUR 18,000 is in the prize pool:

•   First Prize: A cash prize of EUR 6,000 will be awarded to the first-prize team.

•   Second Prize: A cash prize of EUR 3,000 will be awarded to each of the two (2) second-prize teams.

•   Third Place Prize: A cash prize of EUR 2,000 will be awarded to each of the three (3) third-prize teams.

All winning Participants will receive a certificate of participation in both electronic and printed formats. Teams awarded First, Second, and Third Prizes will receive certificates indicating their respective prize levels.

Teams awarded First, Second, and Third Prizes may be considered for opportunities at Huawei — including internships, PhD positions, Master’s thesis opportunities, and other roles — subject to separate selection processes and applicable terms and conditions.

In addition, winning Teams may be invited to visit Huawei’s headquarters in Shenzhen, China, subject to visa approval, availability, and any additional terms and conditions determined by Huawei. Where applicable, Huawei may cover travel and accommodation costs at its sole discretion.

In the event that a winning Team cannot be contacted via the contact details provided (including email or phone) for a period exceeding three (3) months, the Team shall be deemed to have forfeited its right to claim the Prize and shall not be entitled to any compensation.

All Prizes are awarded “as is,” and the Sponsor makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Prizes.

If any Prize becomes unavailable, the Sponsor reserves the right to substitute it with a prize of equal or greater value at its sole discretion.

Any Participant who does not meet the eligibility requirements or otherwise violates these Rules at any time during the Challenge may be disqualified without prior notice and shall not be entitled to any Prize.

If a Prize has already been awarded to a Participant who is later found not to have met the eligibility requirements or to have violated these Rules, the Sponsor reserves the right to require the return of the Prize.

9. COMMUNICATION

Each Participant acknowledges and consents that the Sponsor may, within Europe and for the duration of the Challenge and for a period of three (3) years following the final phase, use the Participant’s submissions and related materials (including personal data where applicable) for publicity purposes by any means and through any media now known or hereafter developed, free of charge.

Participants can withdraw their consent for the use of their image by contacting ([email protected])，without affecting the legality of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy available on the Challenge Website, including those relating to the services used in connection with the Challenge.

In particular, each Participant consents to the collection, use, and/or disclosure by the Sponsor and/or Agorize of personal data provided during registration and throughout the Challenge. Such data may include, but is not limited to: name, surname, city and region of residence, educational background, image, bank details (for prize payment and reimbursement purposes), and any other personal data included in submissions.

Such personal data may be processed for the purposes of (i) administering and operating the Challenge; and (ii) communication, promotion, and dissemination related to the Challenge, by the Sponsor, its affiliates, employees, agents, and Agorize.

Participants further authorize the Sponsor and/or Agorize to capture and use photographs, audio, and video recordings taken during the Challenge and to disseminate such materials through any communication medium.

Participants have the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of their personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Sponsor has no obligation to any Participant to keep the information contained in the submissions confidential. When submitting any submissions, the Participant understands, agrees and accepts that any information contained therein may be publicly disclosed by the Sponsor.

If you are a Prize winner, the Sponsor may request that you sign a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement for the purpose of entering into negotiations regarding further development of your project, as embodied in your submission(s). Such confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement will relate to your submission(s) and all intellectual property that it/they may contain(s).

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Definitions. For the purposes of this section:

•   "Intellectual Property Rights" means any and all copyright or other rights over a brand, a design or a model, a patent, an industrial design and more generally, any element, (including trade secrets and know-how), trademarks, trade names, domain names, all of which may be protected by national and/or international laws or conventions on intellectual property.

•   “Previous Rights” means any Intellectual Property Rights which is created or held by the Participants before the start date of the Challenge and which is not related in any way to, or not created or held for the purpose of the Challenge.

•   “Creations” means any software (including source and object code software), database, technical specifications, text, design, model, information, knowledge, method, process or product, as well as any resulting elements and/or processes which are, or are likely to be, protected according to national and/or international laws or conventions on intellectual property and which has been developed by any Participant as a part of any submitted deliverable throughout the Challenge.

Warranty of non-infringement. When submitting any deliverable, at any stage of the Challenge, each Participant warrants and guarantees to Sponsor that he/she is the owner/co-owner and/or holder/co-holder of the Intellectual Property Rights regarding all or part of the Creations contained in the deliverables submitted at any stage of the Challenge, and that he/she has obtained all rights, permissions and/or licences regarding all Previous Rights and any elements of the deliverables used for the purpose of submission of the project during the Challenge, for which he/she does not hold the relevant rights.

Each Participant further warrants and guarantees that (i) his/her contribution is original and unprecedented and to the extent his/her deliverable incorporates the Intellectual Property Rights of third parties, the relevant rights, permissions and/or licenses have been obtained in accordance with the foregoing paragraph; (i) it does not infringe the copyright or any Intellectual Property Rights of any third party; (ii) all the elements of his/her submissions in the Challenge, as well as all pieces of contributions and information communicated in the submission presentation documents are accurate, reliable and complete; and (iii) the submission of the relevant deliverables does not constitute an act of unfair competition of any kind.

It is compulsory for all Participants to indicate the source of Previous Rights of whichever nature that are included in any submitted deliverable.

Use of Previous Rights and Intellectual Property Rights in Creations

By taking part in the Challenge, each Participant expressly agrees to grant the Sponsor a license in respect of the Intellectual Property Rights in the Creations and Previous Rights as necessary for conducting the Challenge and for a period of three (3) years following the Final Phase of the Challenge, on the following terms:

•   The license is non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and transferable within the Sponsor’s group of entities.

•   The license shall include the right to reproduce (wholly or in part), display (wholly or in part), analyze, adapt, modify, disseminate, translate and use any elements which are part of the Creations,

•   Previous Rights may be necessary for the purposes of (i) the assessment and selection process as described in Section 7 above; and (ii) the Sponsor’s publicity, advertising and marketing as described in Section 9 above, including for future challenges and events organized by the Sponsor.

Furthermore, each Participant acknowledges that the Sponsor may currently or in the future be developing information internally, or receiving information from other parties, that is similar to the information contained in any of the projects submitted by the Participants. Accordingly, nothing herein shall prohibit the Sponsor from independently acquiring, developing, or having developed for it, products, concepts, systems, services, or techniques that are similar to or compete with the products, concepts, systems or techniques contemplated by or embodied in any submission.

 

Each Participant recognizes that other Participants, individuals or entities may have provided to the Sponsor or others, or made public, or may in the future submit, or make public, content that is the same or similar to any piece of information contained in any of the projects submitted by the relevant Participant. Hence, each Participant acknowledges, agrees and accepts that the Sponsor shall have the right to use such same or similar materials, and that the Participants will not be entitled to any compensation arising from the Sponsor’s use of such materials.

12. MODIFICATION OF RULES, SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION OF THE CHALLENGE

Update of the Rules. The Sponsor reserves the right to amend these Rules as necessary at any time without prior notice to Participants. Participants are encouraged to consult these Rules regularly.

Should any provision of these Rules be declared or judged illegal, unenforceable or void by a competent court, that provision in question will be considered null and void, but all other unaffected provisions/paragraphs will stay in force within the limits of the law.

Challenge Cancellation or Suspension. The Sponsor reserves the right in its discretion to (i) cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Challenge for any reason, at any time and without any liability; and (ii) to limit or restrict participation in the Challenge. The Sponsor will not be held liable for the modification, cancellation or suspension of the Challenge and no compensation or remuneration will be payable by the Sponsor.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Sponsor shall in no way be held liable in the event of breakdown or failure, regardless of the cause, of any telecommunications network used that causes Participants difficulty in or prevents Participants from identifying themselves on or gaining access to the Challenge website.

To the extent permitted by applicable laws, Participants agree that the Sponsor, its affiliates and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, representatives and agents (“released parties”) will have no liability whatsoever for, and will be released and held harmless by Participants for any claims, liabilities, or causes of action of any kind or nature for any injury, loss or damages of any kind including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages to persons, including without limitation disability or death. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on the Challenge website and in connection with the Challenge is provided on an “as is” basis, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Participation in the Challenge implies acknowledgement and acceptance of the characteristics, limits and risks of the internet and related technologies, particularly with regards to performance, response time, security of software and computer equipment against various potential attacks, such as viruses, logic bombs or Trojans, and loss or misuse of data. As a result, the Sponsor shall not be held liable in any way for any damage incurred by Participants arising from these characteristics, limits and risks, which Participants accept by registering and taking part in the Challenge.

The Sponsor shall not in any case be held liable for damages resulting from faults with or delays in the submission of deliverables by Participants, including refusal to accept these deliverables as a consequence of their submission outside the deadlines set out in the Rules, from faults with or delays in sending of any emails by the Participants as part of the Challenge, or from any alterations made to the deliverables independently of the Sponsor.

The Sponsor shall not in any case be held liable for damages resulting from services provided by a third-party relating to the Prizes.

The Sponsor shall not be held liable for the consequences of a Participant’s disqualification from the Challenge as a result of his/her violation of these Rules.

The Sponsor shall not be held liable for any infringement of the above provisions by any of the Participants. Each Participant shall indemnify the Sponsor against any disturbance, action, claim, opposition and demand or eviction attempt from any third party in connection with any Creation in the deliverables (Intellectual Property Rights included), whether in relation to any infringement or otherwise.

14. ETHICS – ANTI BRIBERY

Huawei has a “zero-tolerance” policy as regards bribery and trading in influence. Huawei will comply in all respects with all applicable anti-bribery and trading in influence laws and regulations, in each of the countries in which Huawei trades, operates or undertakes any other activity. You agree to:

- comply with applicable law and other rules relating to fair trade, trade of influence, and anti-corruption (which shall include without limitation, not making any offer of any form of payment, gift or other form of inducement, reward or advantage, charitable donations, facilitation payments, and/or political contributions (whether of money or anything of value to Huawei, any of Huawei’s agents, representatives, affiliates or persons employed by or acting on behalf of Huawei, any customers or potential customers of Huawei, any public or government officials or employees, public international organizations, political parties, or private individuals or other entities);

- ensure that all the files, information, data, written and oral representation or promise provided by yourself shall be true, accurate, complete and not misleading;

- support Huawei in the building of trust and integrity, reject any solicitation for bribes during daily business cooperation and make a complaint to Huawei’s Business Control Department if there is any related misbehavior (via Complaint channel: E-mail: [email protected]

15. APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTES RESOLUTION

The Challenge, these Rules and any action related thereto shall be governed by the laws of Germany.

In the event of any disputes arising from the Challenge or under these Rules, the Sponsor and the Participant undertake to submit their dispute to an amicable discussion/conciliation prior to any legal proceedings. The party wishing to initiate discussion/conciliation shall inform the other party by means of a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt in which it will state its intentions and will explain the cause. If no agreement is reached between the parties within thirty (30) days after receipt of the registered letter, either party may choose to proceed with further legal actions.

In the absence of an amicable resolution following the discussion/conciliation, the parties hereby agree to submit all disputes arising from the Challenge or under these Rules to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Munich.