The competition features two categories—AIGC Lighting Design and Cultural Tourism Planning—and follows a national application system with three phases: nationwide open selection, online roadshow finals, and onsite presentation at the Guangzhou Guangya Fair.

①Nationwide Open Selection: Submissions are collected nationwide, from which five finalists per category are selected as the "National Top 5" to advance.

②Online Roadshow Finals (Final Judging): For AIGC Lighting Design, finalists complete a given challenge within one week and present/defend online; for Cultural Tourism Planning, finalists present and defend their original submissions. Each category's five finalists are ranked to determine one First Prize (1st place), two Second Prizes (2nd & 3rd), and two Third Prizes (4th & 5th).

③Guangya Fair Onsite Presentation: All 10 National Top 5 winners are invited to the awards ceremony and design forum at the Guangzhou Guangya Fair to present their work on the industry's premier stage.

①AIGC Lighting Design Category

（1）Innovativeness (25%)

The work should demonstrate novel and unique concepts, with design philosophy and outcomes exhibiting significant originality and industry foresight.

（2）Cultural Expression (25%)

The work must accurately convey cultural connotations, deeply reflect cultural values, traditional elements, or regional characteristics, and demonstrate innovative integration of traditional elements with modern design and AI technology.

（3）Technical Integration (25%)

The depth and ingenuity in applying AI technology during concept generation and solution development; technical solutions should demonstrate both advanced capabilities and thorough execution.

（4）Artistic Presentation (15%)

The design outcome should possess high aesthetic appeal, harmony, and visual impact, while also addressing human-centric design and comfort in the lit environment.

（5）Sustainability (10%)

The work should demonstrate clear market value and social impact, fully embodying principles of energy conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

②Cultural Tourism Planning Category

（1）Planning Competence (50%)

The proposal should have a clear theme, prominent cultural characteristics, a complete content structure, and diverse forms of presentation. The creative concept must be unique, combining cultural innovation value with market appeal. Visual expression should be aesthetically pleasing and cohesive, capable of creating an immersive experience and narrative tension.

（2）Cultural Integration (25%)

The proposal should deeply explore core elements such as traditional culture and intangible cultural heritage, achieving innovative transformation. It should effectively enhance visitor engagement and experiential depth through diverse interactive activities and digital interactive technologies.

（3）Sustainability (20%)

The proposal should employ low-carbon, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly technologies and materials, along with sustainable operational models. It must deliver social benefits that promote the local economy, employment, and cultural heritage, ensuring the project's long-term value.

（4）Technology Application (5%)

Innovative application of cutting-edge technologies such as VR/AR/AI and digital twins to enhance the visitor experience (not mandatory, but awarded bonus points).

The intellectual property rights of all submitted works belong to the original authors.By submitting their works, participants confirm that the design concepts are their own original creations. Should any infringement occur, the participant shall bear full responsibility, and the organizer reserves the right to disqualify the infringing entry.The competition organizing committee and its partner organizations are granted non-exclusive rights to the submitted works, including but not limited to reproduction, distribution, exhibition, online dissemination, adaptation, compilation, and publication.