RISC-V is an open standard Instruction Set Architecture (ISA). It is becoming increasingly popular in applications ranging from embedded systems to high-performance computing due to its open and free attributes.

Hosted by ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center (HIC-ZJU), the 4th RISC-V Summit China (RVSC2024) kicked off in Hangzhou on August 21, 2024, attracting over 3,000 experts and scholars onsite, as well as 500,000+ participants online. More than 100 companies and research institutions will showcase their new products and services during the one-week summit.

Experts and representatives are lined up to discuss the development of these new applications and how the advancement of research are outlining the future of computing in China. Keynote speakers at the summit included notable figures from RISC-V International, research institutions, businesses, and community partners.

XU Weihua, Deputy Mayor of Hangzhou, emphasized RISC-V's role as a leading force in global technological innovation, aligning with Hangzhou’s vision of “innovation-driven, open and inclusive, cooperative and win-win”. The city plans to leverage this summit to focus on innovation leadership, collaborative ecosystem building, and market opportunities, using its talent, industry, and funding advantages to create a “large-scale incubator” for the RISC-V ecosystem and strengthen global partnerships.

NI Guangnan, Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) and Director of the RISC-V Ecosystem & Industry at the China Electronics Standardization Association (RVEI), highlighted the increasing importance of open source in shaping new technology ecosystems. He commended China’s notable successes in the open-source sector, especially in embedded systems, servers, and artificial intelligence. NI urged for ongoing support for open-source infrastructure and talent development in this field.

WU Hanming, Member of CAE and Chief Scientist for the Field at HIC-ZJU, noted that since its inception, RISC-V has gained widespread attention and application due to its openness, flexibility, and scalability, and is now advancing into high-performance computing. He also mentioned that the School of Integrated Circuits at Zhejiang University has made valuable strides in developing virtual manufacturing technology, which integrates design and manufacturing processes to support innovations in RISC-V architecture.

Other distinguished speakers such as Calista Redmond, CEO of RISC-V International, and Prof. Krste Asanović, Co-founder and Chief Architect of SiFive, shared their valuable insights on the latest advancements and future trends of RISC-V. 

RVSC2024 not only facilitated deepened cooperation among global RISC-V ecosystem partners but also held strategic significance for China’s integration into the international innovation chain. Moving forward, HIC-ZJU will keep advancing international collaboration, nurture the RISC-V innovation ecosystem, and drive industry growth.