2026 France Tech Arena
2026 France Tech Arena
Light Chaser (Optical Networks) or Future Network (Data Communications)
Shape the future of Light Chaser (Optical Networks) and Future Network (Data Communications) at the Huawei 2026 France Tech Arena!
Your innovative solutions can drive the next wave of technology.
As a participant, you'll tackle the critical task of fast and accurate autofocus optimization for Optical Networks problem or robust WiFi-based people counting for Data Communications problem.
This is your moment to showcase your analytical modeling, optimization, and simulation skills, learn from industry experts, and compete for exciting prizes and internship opportunities. If you are studying or have just graduated in EU - this is your moment to shine and make a difference. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to contribute to a high-stakes, high-impact fields.
Sign up now and take your first step toward transforming the cloud computing landscape!
Timeline
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Registration Phase
Light Chaser
(Optical Networks):
August 27 - October 21, 2026Future Network
(Data Communications): August 27 - November 13, 2026
Register on the platform to participate in Online Round for a chance to win the Grand Prize. You can register for both problems.
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ONLINE Round
Light Chaser
(Optical Networks):
October 7-21, 2026
Future Network
(Data Communications): October 14-November 13, 2026
Submit your solution to the platform and climb higher on the leaderboard!
Don't miss the Opening Ceremony and Q&A session from our experts:
Light Chaser
(Optical Networks):
October 9, 2026
Future Network
(Data Communication): October 16, 2026 -
Preparation Phase
Light Chaser
(Optical Networks):
October 21-30, 2026
Future Network(Data Communications): November 13-25, 2026
Top performing teams for Data Communications problem will be invited to the Online Awards Ceremony.
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Online Awards Ceremony
Light Chaser
(Optical Networks):
October 30, 2026
Future Network
(Data Communications): November 25, 2026
Celebrate this moment with your teammates, Huawei mentors, win your cash prize and pitch your solution.
Online Awards Ceremony
Light Chaser (Optical Networks): October 30, 2026
Future Network (Data Communications): November 25, 2026
Winning teams will have the opportunity to pitch their problem solutions, celebrate with their teammates along with mentors from Huawei!
The top teams can win prizes from a cash pool of EUR 11,000 per Challenge Problem (Optical Networks or Data Communications), internship opportunities, certificates, and many souvenirs!
Prizes & Incentives
Pitch your solutions for the chance to be rewarded by Huawei during the Final Hackathon:
A cash reward of EUR 5,000 to the top-placing team
Per Challenge Problem (Optical Networks or Data Communications)
A cash reward of EUR 3,000 to the first-placing team
Per Challenge Problem (Optical Networks or Data Communications)
A cash reward EUR 2,000 to each of the 2nd place winning teams
Per Challenge Problem (Optical Networks or Data Communications)
A cash reward EUR 1,000 to each of the 3rd place winning teams
Per Challenge Problem (Optical Networks or Data Communications)
A total of 4 teams will be defined as Huawei competition students and eligible for internship opportunities
