The Digital Intelligence International Development Education Alliance (DI-IDEA) held the the 1st Global Digital Intelligence Education Innovation Competition in 2024. This event aimed to enhance exchanges and cooperation among member institutions and universities worldwide, advance teaching and learning through competition, and explore new paradigms of talent development in the digital intelligence era. The competition featured three primary tracks: the Innovation Track, the Sustainable Development and Cultural Preservation Track, and the AI4Science Track. These tracks were designed to inspire innovative thinking and stimulate problem-solving skills from various perspectives. Specifically, the Innovation Track focused on employing AI to address real-world challenges in fields such as life sciences, materials sciences, and aerospace information; the Sustainable Development and Cultural Preservation Track encouraged the application of technology to tackle relevant issues; and the AI4Science Track explored the potential applications of AI in research. The competition was open to students currently enrolled at universities worldwide and to those who graduated within the last three years, promoting interdisciplinary and inter-university collaboration. Spanning several months, the event provided participants with a platform to fully showcase their creativity and talents. Substantial prizes were awarded to encourage the pursuit of excellence, recognize innovative spirit, and acknowledge practical achievements. The 1st Global Digital Intelligence Education Innovation Competition was not only a prominent academic contest but also a platform for promoting international exchanges, exploring educational innovations, and nurturing talent for the new era.