Development Plans for Hainan AI Hub
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. announced plans to rebrand as AI & FutureTech Alliance Limited and develop an AI supercomputing centre in Hainan. This rebranding and project are subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
Approved by the company’s board, the proposal includes changing its name and Nasdaq ticker symbol to reflect a new focus on AI infrastructure and optical network systems. This strategic shift aims to position the company as a leader in AI-driven technologies.
Set to be located in Qingshui Bay, Hainan, the planned AIFA Silicon Photonics AI Supercomputing Centre will leverage Hainan’s international submarine cable landing station, offering direct connectivity to major global networks. The centre is part of a broader strategy to expand the company’s optical network infrastructure.
James Li, Chairman and CEO, stated: “The proposed rebranding to AIFA, the development of a silicon photonics AI supercomputing centre on Company-owned land, and the associated convertible financing represent the first major phase of AGAE’s strategic transformation.”
Project Details and Business Lines
Covering 26,667 square meters, the supercomputing centre will focus on high-performance compute leasing, advanced distributed storage, AI token output services, cross-border compute orchestration, and full lifecycle value-added services. Initially, 13,089 square meters have been secured with plans to acquire an additional 13,578 square meters.
By integrating Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) and immersion liquid cooling, the technology architecture is expected to reduce energy consumption by up to 60% compared to traditional methods. The facility will prioritise green energy sources, primarily solar power.
To support the project’s development, the company is pursuing a convertible bond financing initiative. Up to USD 300 million may be raised to fund data centre construction, GPU procurement, and infrastructure deployment, with phases planned for execution.
Aiming for 1.2 EFLOPS (FP8) of compute capacity in the first phase, the project will expand GPU deployment from 5,000 to 12,000 units in subsequent phases. However, specific timelines for these phases have not been disclosed.
Allied Gaming expects to finalise acquisition agreements for international fiber-optic assets by the second quarter of 2026. This aligns with the company’s efforts to enhance its AI infrastructure capabilities and support its strategic transformation.
The facility in Hainan represents a significant investment in the future of AI and optical technology. As part of the initiative, the company plans to explore further mergers and acquisitions to bolster its position within the digital economy.
The strategic rebranding and infrastructure development aim to capture opportunities arising from the rapid evolution of global intelligent computing capacity. The company is committed to maintaining transparency by providing updates in accordance with applicable securities laws.
