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SUMMARY:Generative AI Hackathon for SDGs 2025 – Final Pitch Day
DESCRIPTION:The day will begin with the 41 selected teams pitching to an independent panel of judges to adjudicate the prize winners. \n08:30 – 09:00     Registration (fuel up on coffee!)\n09:00 – 09:15     Welcome ceremony\n09:30 – 12:30     PITCH BATTLE BEGINS (5-min pitch + 7-min Q&A)\n12:30 – 14:00     Networking Lunch (Food\, drinks and victory snacks provided)\n14:00 – 15:00     Awards ceremony (who’s taking home glory?) \nThe day will conclude in the afternoon with an announcement of the 12 winners/ runners-up and the closing ceremony.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/generative-ai-hackathon-for-sdgs-2025-final-pitch-day/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall II\, Centennial Campus\, The University of Hong Kong
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for Pitch Deck Submission to Jumpstart Zpire: 31 October 2025\, 11:59 pm
DESCRIPTION:The JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE program (September 2025 – March 2026) invites students from all majors to form interdisciplinary teams of 2–4 undergraduates to develop tech-driven solutions for sustainable wellness ecosystems. This hybrid event fosters innovation and leadership\, requiring no prior coding expertise. \nApplication Deadline: 31 October 2025 (11:59 pm)  \nLink: JUMPSTARTER 2026
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/application-deadline-for-pitch-deck-submission-to-jumpstart-zpire/
CATEGORIES:Key Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251028T210000
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SUMMARY:Pitch for Social Good: Authentic Storytelling for Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join an interactive workshop with Johnny Lo\, Co-founder of Aroma Office and Founder of JL Career Training and Consultancy. Learn to connect with your audience\, tell compelling stories\, and craft a persuasive pitch deck that opens doors to new opportunities. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll apply theory to guided practice\, hands-on exercises\, and peer rehearsal. Gain practical techniques to manage your nerves and speak with confidence. \nDate: October 28\, 2025 (Thurs)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nVenue: TriAngle@HKBU \nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/52waurxhVd
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/pitch-for-social-good/
LOCATION:HKBU TriAngle (DLB 306\, David B. Y. Lam Building\, 3/F\, Shaw Campus\, Kowloon)
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20260810T232726
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge (HKSEC) Team Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge (HKSEC) Team Registration Deadline is 28 October 2025. \nAll teams are eligible to register. \nRegister Here \n10 of the 40 selected teams for the final pitch day will be directly admitted to the Semi-finals of the Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge (HKSEC) organised by the Centre for Entrepreneurship at CUHK. The competition is the leading social entrepreneurship competition in Hong Kong. Selection will be made by the organisers of HKSEC.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/hong-kong-social-enterprise-challenge-hksec/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260810T232726
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SUMMARY:Techathon+ Team Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Techathon+ Team Registration Deadline: https://www.hktechathon.com/en/site/join \nTeam formation and pitch deck submission deadline: October 26\, 2025 at 23:59. Applicants will gain a chance to pitch and get valuable insights from judges\, mentors and industry pros to advance your project on 1 Nov at InnoCentre\, Kowloon Tong. \nAll four winning teams from each track of the GenAI Hackathon will be admitted directly into the Finals of the Techathon+\, the most prestigious tech entrepreneurship competition in Hong Kong.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/techathon/
CATEGORIES:Key Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232726
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SUMMARY:AI Mastery Workshop – Build with AI: From Idea to App in a Day
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to two exclusive pre-challenge workshops from the JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE Student AI Challenge\, designed to boost your creativity and AI skills before your next hack: \nAI Mastery Workshop – Build with AI: From Idea to App in a Day \n\nOct 25\, 2025 (09:30 – 16:00) | Alibaba Office\nGo beyond theory – get hands-on with vibe coding and real AI tools with Tom Ho (Animoca Brands). Build\, test\, and ship your own AI app — zero coding needed.\nRegister NOW: [link]\n\nPlease Note: These workshops are open to all students\, but we have reserved a limited number of spots exclusively for GenAI Hackathon participants like you. As spots are limited\, please secure now via the links above to avoid missing out on this great opportunity to level up your skills! \nYou are also welcome to join the JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE AI Innovation Challenge\, where students compete for HKD 100\,000 in prizes and exclusive mentorship opportunities. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/ai-mastery-workshop-by-jumpstarter-alibaba-entrepreneurship-fund/
LOCATION:Alibaba Office\, Causeway Bay\, 23/F Tower One\, Times Square\, 1 Matheson Street\, Causeway Bay\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251024T120000
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SUMMARY:Morning Tea Pitch Consultation Session (with Jack)
DESCRIPTION:Need last-minute feedback on your pitch deck for your hackathon project? Join this fast-paced consultation session! You can do quick presentation of your team’s pitch and get personalised feedback on the effectiveness of your pitch strategy\, deliver\, and presentation. \nFirst come\, first serve—no pre-booking! \nPerfect for refining pitches or boosting confidence before submission. Drop in\, present\, and walk away with clear next steps! \n24 October 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\nhttps://hku.zoom.us/j/92151405268?pwd=flRZ3bnkVtRvSSP7Jz6skx1lecZqAb.1 (Meeting ID: 921 5140 5268/ Password: 771556) \n  \nFacilitator \nDr Jack Tsao is the Associate Director of the HKU’s Common Core and the co-founder of the GenAI Hackathon for SDG/ Social Good. \nPrevious to academia\, he worked in corporate learning and development\, business banking\, and luxury fashion. Jack co-founded and led a Hong Kong fashion distribution start-up as the CEO for 5 years\, growing revenues from zero to over HK$300 million per annum (before exit). He also worked as a consultant for the global consulting company RogenSI (Part of TTEC)\, coaching and mentoring professionals and senior executives on pitching\, presentation and influencing skills\, emotional intelligence\, and sales and leadership. His clients included JP Morgan Chase\, BNP Paribas\, and Willis Towers Watson.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/morning-tea-pitch-consultation-session-with-jack/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251023T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232726
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Onto the Startup Journey
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, we are honoured to have Dr. Qi LU\, Founder and CEO of MiraclePlus\, as our Entrepreneurship Academy opening guest. This lecture will analyse the three main reasons why young people consider entrepreneurship. It will explain methodologies and share vivid case studies on finding startup opportunities and ideas\, providing guidance and inspiration for those looking to start their own businesses. \nDr. Qi Lu is the Founder and CEO of MiraclePlus\, a tech-driven startup accelerator and incubator based in China. A prominent figure in the tech industry\, Lu previously held high-ranking positions\, including President and COO of Baidu and Executive Vice President at Microsoft and Yahoo. He founded MiraclePlus\, formerly YC China\, in 2018 after leaving his role at Y Combinator to provide funding and support to early-stage startups \nRegistration Here \nDate: 23 Oct (Thu)\nTime: 19:30-21:30\nVenue: LE1\, Library Extension Building\, Main Campus\nOrganiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus\nSpeaker: Dr Lu Qi\, Founder and CEO of MiraclePlus
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/seminar-onto-the-startup-journey/
LOCATION:LE1\, Library Extension Building\, Main Campus HKU\, LE1\, Library Extension Building\, Main Campus HKU\, Pokfulam
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251021T143000
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SUMMARY:Scaling Sustainable Ventures and Impact Investing: Lessons from Mills Fabrica
DESCRIPTION:Join Cintia for an eye-opening session on building entrepreneurial ecosystems and communities to empower entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures to tackle climate change\, resource scarcity\, and other urgent planetary challenges. The talk unpacks how mission-aligned capital and industry partnerships can drive systemic shifts by supporting technologies and business models that respect planetary boundaries while creating long-term economic and social value. Cintia shares Mills Fabrica’s unique business models and venture investment strategy for innovation in the fields of sustainability\, techstyle\, and agrifood\, demonstrating some real-world examples. This session offers insights for students and teachers interested in social entrepreneurship\, impact investing\, and sustainable innovation. \nThe event will be run in hybrid mode (physical and online). A zoom link will be sent to registered participants. \nAbout the speaker \nCintia Nunes is the General Manager and Head of Asia of The Mills Fabrica. As the innovation engine to sustainability and impact of Hong Kong conglomerate Nan Fung Group\, Cintia leads the team to connect innovators in the techstyle and agrifood tech space with capital\, connections\, and expertise — to bring sustainability tech innovations from concept to market. Drawing inspiration from social business principles that prioritise both profitability and purpose\, she is committed to facilitating collaboration among stakeholders across the ecosystem to advance positive environmental and social impact at scale. Before joining The Mills Fabrica\, Cintia served as Chief of Strategy and Growth at Hong Kong’s largest network of social enterprises and impact ventures. She also held leadership roles at a multinational FMCG company where she formalised business strategies for over 10 brands. \nAbout Mills Fabrica \nOfficially launched in 2018\, Fabrica (part of the Nan Fung Group) aims to create positive social impact for future generations with like-minded entrepreneurs and strategic partners. It focuses on incubating and investing in sustainable innovations\, building an international community of sustainability\, innovators\, entrepreneurs and visionaries\, and sharing with everyone our physical spaces (co-working/ events/ prototyping lab/ experiential store). Fabrica has offices in Hong Kong and London. \nModerated by Dr Jack Tsao\, Associate Director of HKU Common Core. \nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/0tZfWNmBDB \n 
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/scaling-sustainable-ventures-and-impact-investing-lessons-from-mills-fabrica/
LOCATION:Learning Lab (RRS 321\, 3/F\, Run Run Shaw Building\, Main Campus\, HKU)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251020T213000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Building Nex and Redefining Play
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, HKU alumni David Lee\, Co-Founder and CEO of Nex\, shares his entrepreneurial journey — from campus life in HKU to founding Nex\, the motion technology and entertainment company behind the award-winning Nex Playground – an award-winning active play system that uses AI and computer vision to turn any living room into an immersive active play experience. \nDavid will talk about how his time at HKU shaped his entrepreneurial mindset\, the early inspirations behind Nex\, the challenges and breakthroughs of scaling a startup\, and what it takes to build a successful consumer product from scratch. He’ll also share Nex’s exciting plans for growth — including expanding its presence in Hong Kong — and why now is the perfect time to join the journey. \nAbout David \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlkf/ \nDavid Lee is the CEO and Co-Founder of Nex\, the motion technology and entertainment company that brings families and friends together through active play. Nex is the creator of Nex Playground\, an award-winning active play system that uses AI and computer vision to turn any living room into an immersive active play experience — no wearables or controllers needed. Since launching in 2023\, Nex Playground has become a breakout success\, receiving top honors including Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year and Parents Magazine’s Toy of the Year. It has been featured by major outlets such as Good Morning America\, WIRED\, and TechCrunch\, and is now available in major retailers across the U.S. Prior to founding Nex\, David was a Senior Engineering Manager at Apple. There he built and led the engineering team behind the development of iWork for iCloud and the web app version of Apple’s productivity suite\, including Pages\, Numbers\, and Keynote. David managed a team of 30 engineers distributed across Cupertino and Hong Kong. Before his career working at Apple\, David sold EditGrid\, the leading online spreadsheet service that he founded\, to Apple. \nRegistration Here \nDate: 20 Oct (Mon)\nTime: 19:30-21:30\nVenue: Rayson Huang Theatre\, Main Campus HKU\nOrganiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X Nex Playground\nSpeaker: David Lee\, Co-Founder and CEO of NEX Team Inc.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/seminar-building-nex-and-redefining-play/
LOCATION:Rayson Huang Theatre\, Main Campus HKU\, Rayson Huang Theatre\, Main Campus HKU\, Pokfulam\, Hong Kong
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251017T160000
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SUMMARY:Ideation Workshop - Design Thinking in Action: Inspiring Innovation with AI
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to two exclusive pre-challenge workshops from the JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE Student AI Challenge\, designed to boost your creativity and AI skills before your next hack: \n\nIdeation Workshop – Design Thinking in Action: Inspiring Innovation with AI\n\nOct 17\, 2025 (16:00 – 18:00) | Alibaba Office \nTurn ideas into reality with design thinking. Explore how creativity and AI come together through real startup stories in ideation\, UX\, and prototyping.\nRegister NOW: [link]\n\n\n\nPlease Note: These workshops are open to all students\, but we have reserved a limited number of spots exclusively for GenAI Hackathon participants like you. As spots are limited\, please secure now via the links above to avoid missing out on this great opportunity to level up your skills! \nYou are also welcome to join the JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE AI Innovation Challenge\, where students compete for HKD 100\,000 in prizes and exclusive mentorship opportunities. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/ideation-workshop-by-jumpstarter-alibaba-entrepreneurship-fund/
LOCATION:Alibaba Office\, Causeway Bay\, 23/F Tower One\, Times Square\, 1 Matheson Street\, Causeway Bay\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251009T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251009T173000
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SUMMARY:Developing AI Applications Using Alibaba Cloud Model Studio (by Alibaba Academy)
DESCRIPTION:Leverage Alibaba Cloud’s Model Studio to design\, build\, and deploy AI-powered applications efficiently. In this session\, Raymond will walk you through the end-to-end workflow—from model selection and fine-tuning to application integration—enabling rapid AI development without deep infrastructure expertise. \nAbout the trainer\n\n\nMr. Raymond Tsang\, Global Training Advisor / Senior Technical Trainer in Alibaba Academy\, Alibaba Cloud International \n\n\n\n\nRaymond Tsang is a seasoned education technology leader with over 22 years of experience in IT training\, cloud computing\, and technical education. He is currently a Global Trainer Advisor at Alibaba Cloud. Raymond specializes in cloud technologies\, AI\, cybersecurity\, and development. He is fluent in English\, Chinese\, and Putonghua\, and is known for his ability to build effective training frameworks and foster industry partnerships. \nDate: October 9\, 2025 (Thursday)\nTime: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \nThe Zoom link will be available closer to the event. \nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/m1mMc5D5gh
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/developing-ai-applications-using-alibaba-cloud-model-studio-by-alibaba-academy/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Key Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250928T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250928T210000
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SUMMARY:Mock Pitch and Pitching Skills
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/mock-pitch-and-pitching-skills/
LOCATION:HKBU TriAngle (DLB 306\, David B. Y. Lam Building\, 3/F\, Shaw Campus\, Kowloon)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250925T160000
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SUMMARY:Vibe is All You Need: From Feeling to Expression
DESCRIPTION:Many young creators have powerful ideas but often struggle to turn them into working prototypes quickly. This hands-on workshop by YouWare introduces Vibe Coding\, an innovative method that uses generative AI to transform abstract feelings and ideas into interactive\, shareable websites. \nMarvin Ma from YouWare will show you how to use simple prompts to collaborate with AI and quickly build and iterate on your ideas\, regardless of your technical background. You’ll learn to use the platform effectively\, allowing you to develop and refine a project under tight deadlines while staying focused on the core concept. \nThis workshop will unlock new possibilities\, letting you experience firsthand how AI can amplify your unique vision. Turn a feeling into a force for change with YouWare\, the AI coding platform that empowers creators to express their ideas freely. \nDate: 25 September 2025 (Thursday)\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nVenue: LI-4412\, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building\, City University of Hong Kong\nRegistration Link: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/ted/workshops/20250925_hack4sdg/\nFor enquiry: chiunlei@cityu.edu.hk \n 
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/vibe-is-all-you-need-from-feeling-to-expression/
LOCATION:LI-4412\, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building\, City University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250920T180000
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SUMMARY:Hackathon Launch Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hackathon launch day to familiarise yourself with the hackathon schedule and rules\, meet new friends\, form your team\, and plan your collaborative journey ahead. \nDate: 20 September 2025 (Saturday)\nTime: 9:00 am – 16:00 / 18:00 pm \nVenue: Lecture Hall II (Opposite Grand Hall Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre)\, HKU Centennial Campus \nWhat will students do: \n\nNetwork with HKU and students from other universities\nLearn about the event rules\nForm a hackathon team\nBrainstorm ideas and social issues\nHear from guest speakers around sustainable innovation\, design thinking\, and identifying your problems.\n\nFree lunch will be provided. \n  \n\n\n\nTime\nActivities\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00\nParticipant Registration\n\n\n10:00 – 10:15\nWelcome Address and Introduction\n\n\n10:15 – 10:45\nIcebreaking Activities\n\n\n10:45 – 11:00\nOverview of rules/ prizes\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00\nKeynote presentations \n\nA Heart of Change – David Begbie\, Crossroads Foundation\nDesigning Ethical AI Solutions in an Agentic World – Mr. Brian Tang\, HKU\nGenAI for Design Thinking – Dr. Jac Leung\, HKUST\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:30\nNetworking Lunch (Lunch is provided)\n\n\n13:30 – 14:00\nSupport and Entrepreneurial pathways\n\n\n14:00 – 16:00 /\n(End time of 18:00 for Alibaba Cloud Workshops)\nAfternoon presentations and workshops \n\nGenAI for Cultural Preservation – Ms. Diana Pang\, Arup\nSustainable Design and Biodiversity – Dr. Meike Sauerwein\, Ms. Skiee Hui\, Dr. Leon Lei\nPrompt Engineering and Studio Model Cloud AI Tool – Raymond Tsang\, Alibaba Academy\n\n(Free time for students to plan and collaborate)\n\n\n\nEvent Master of Ceremonies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaster of Ceremonies – Mr. Michael Campion\, Quinlan & Associates\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Hong Kong\, Michael Campion is a Partner and Head of Corporate Training at Quinlan & Associates. He has over a decade of experience performing on stage as a speaker and emcee\, sharing the stage with CEOs and celebrities for corporate\, educational and not-for-profits events. Michael has been interviewed by BBC World\, SCMP\, RTHK\, and worked on live TV as a sports commentator. He also hosts the business and self-help podcast Playing The Inner Game.  Earlier in his career\, Michael worked global banking and markets at Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh and was a full-time professional football player in Hong Kong. He holds a Master of Business Management from the University of Edinburgh. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaunch Day (20 Sep 2025) Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Heart of Change\n\n\n\n\nWe stand in an era troubled by war\, poverty\, displacement\, slavery and a host of other issues. So often\, there is a longing to respond\, to affect tangible change\, to see this world other than it currently is. But how? Can one person’s life make a difference? Listen as David Begbie reflects on the power of the role each of us has to play in changing this world for good. \n\n\n\n\nMr. David James Begbie\, Crossroads Foundation\n\n\n\n\nDavid Begbie is Director of the Crossroads Global Village and a senior spokesman for the humanitarian aid and development organisation\, headquartered in Hong Kong. Over the past 24 years\, David has spoken widely about the work of this organisation\, representing them for the press\, educational institutions\, business corporations\, consular and United Nations events. He is also the director of Crossroads’ experiential programs which have seen over 200\,000 participants engage in simulations\, including attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, Switzerland. His role includes strategic leadership in the development of a new initiative\, an experiential Global Village showcasing global needs and solutions. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies and a Master of Arts in NGO Leadership. He grew up in Asia\, living in the region for the past 40 years\, and makes his home in Hong Kong with his wife and two sons. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDesigning Ethical AI Solutions in an Agentic World\nAs we seek to design solutions to address the UN SDGs\, what else do we need to consider to create Ethical AI solutions? And what extra complexities do we need to consider as we enter a more Agentic world? Brian will shed some light for our future young AI makers and changemakers. \nMr. Brian Tang\, Executive Director of LITE Lab\, The Faculty of Law\, The University of Hong Kong\nBrian Tang is founding executive director of Law\, Innovation\, Technology and Entrepreneurship Lab\, the award-winning interdisciplinary and experiential programme at University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Law (LITE Lab@HKU)\, which is a core component of the BASc (Fintech) and BASc (Design+) degrees and is part of the vanguard of educators incorporating generative AI into teaching future talent and upskilling working professionals\, Brian also teaches Applied AI Ethics and Governance at HKU’s Department of Philosophy. Brian has authored chapters in Wiley’s The FinTech Book\, The RegTech Book\, The AI Book and The LegalTech Book and most recently Artificial Intelligence in Finance: Challenges\, Opportunities and Regulatory Developments. Brian is also one of the original participants of the SMU-Microsoft Asian Dialogue on AI Governance and previously on IEEE’s Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Policy Committee. Brian is co-chair of Asia Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA)\, APAC Regional board member of Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL)\, and AI advisory council member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong. He previously spent nearly 20 years at global investment bank Credit Suisse in Hong Kong\, and at law firms Sullivan & Cromwell in New York and California and Mallesons in Perth\, Australia. \n\n\n\n\n\nGenAI for Design Thinking\nThis keynote demonstrates how AI can be applied in design thinking\, with student examples ranging from synthetic users to AI-assisted ideation and prototyping. It also introduces Eric Curts’ rubric\, helping participants critically evaluate their own prototypes and AI products for the hackathon\, fostering responsible and literate innovation. \nDr. Jac Leung\, Lecturer in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design\, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\nDr. Jac Leung is a Associate Program Director of the MSc on Technology\, Leadership and Entrepreneurship program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He has attained the Doctor of Education (HKU)\, MSc in Environmental Engineering\, and BSc in Mechanical Engineering. His teaching and research interests include design and systems thinking\, AI literacy\, self-determination theory and PBL  Dr. Leung is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and holds a Fellow member of the Academy of Education Excellence (AEE) at HKUST. He was nominated for the UGC Teaching Award in Early Career category in 2025 and serves multiple academic committees for programs in Design and Technology\, Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, and AI. Jac’s project on AI for reflective practices was shortlisted for the QS Reimagine Education Award 2024 under the category of Best Use of Generative AI. He is the co-author of the award-winning book AI Literacy in K-16 classrooms and principal Investigator of various projects related to Generative AI in education\, collaborative inquiry skills\, metaverse\, makers education\, and sustainability education. \n \n\n\n\n\nGenAI for Cultural Preservation\nThis session begins with a short presentation (10–15 mins) showcasing inspiring applications of generative AI in cultural heritage\, alongside the urgency and potential of cultural innovation. It highlights challenges such as disappearing crafts\, inaccessible heritage\, and the creative possibilities of regeneration. The presentation sets the stage for a hands-on workshop (45 mins)\, where teams will define a clear\, evidence-based problem to tackle during the hackathon through guided exercises. \nMs. Diana Pang\, Senior Foresight Analyst\, Arup\nDiana Pang is a designer and researcher exploring the intersections of cultural systems\, urban environments\, and healing. Her transdisciplinary practice blends data\, storytelling\, and speculative design to reimagine how communities engage with heritage\, space\, and each other. As Senior Foresight Research Analyst at Arup\, she prototypes regenerative futures that centre resilience and inclusion. With a background spanning finance\, design\, and technology\, including roles at Goldman Sachs and studies at the London School of Economics\, Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design\, and School for Poetic Computation\, Diana brings strategic depth to complex social challenges. Her award-winning work has been exhibited at Milan and Dubai Design Weeks\, and featured in Bloomberg\, Mingpao Weekly (HK)\, Isola (Italy)\, and Ideas For Good (Japan). She is currently mapping Hong Kong’s cultural heritage through street names and is passionate about preserving disappearing crafts\, revitalising historic spaces\, and exploring new forms of heritage storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrompt Engineering and Alibaba Cloud AI Tool Model Studio\nMr. Raymond Tsang\, Global Training Advisor / Senior Technical Trainer in Alibaba Academy\, Alibaba Cloud International\nRaymond Tsang is a seasoned education technology leader with over 22 years of experience in IT training\, cloud computing\, and technical education. He is currently a Global Trainer Advisor at Alibaba Cloud. Raymond specializes in cloud technologies\, AI\, cybersecurity\, and development. He is fluent in English\, Chinese\, and Putonghua\, and is known for his ability to build effective training frameworks and foster industry partnerships. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSustainable Design and Biodiversity\nThis session opens with three presentations that explore sustainable design and biodiversity through diverse lenses—ranging from academic research and campus initiatives to community-driven innovation. These presentations aim to spark curiosity and inspire fresh thinking\, laying the groundwork for an interactive brainstorming session. In this collaborative segment\, teams will generate creative solutions and actionable ideas to advance sustainability and ecological resilience within the neighbourhood and beyond. \nDr. Meike Sauerwein\, Lecturer\, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\nMeike Sauerwein is a Lecturer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Her work focuses on sustainable consumption\, life cycle assessment\, and circular systems in fast-moving consumer goods and textiles. She also chairs the Sustainability Education Working Group of the HK Sustainable Campus Consortium\, advancing sustainability education across Hong Kong’s universities. \nMs. Skiee Hui\, Project Manager for the Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme\nSkiee Hui is the Project Manager for the Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme\, whose mission is to drive sustainability and promote responsible consumption and production amongst the eight UGC-funded university campus communities in Hong Kong and beyond. \nDr. Leon Lei\, Senior Education Development Officer\, City University of Hong Kong\nLeon Lei is the Senior Education Development Officer at City University. With expertise in digital learning\, generative AI\, and sustainability education\, he leads strategic initiatives to enhance teaching and learning across the university and in the Asia-Pacific region. Leon’s work bridges innovation\, accessibility\, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals in higher education.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/1803/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall II\, Centennial Campus\, The University of Hong Kong
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SUMMARY:Presentation/Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Demo/Presentation Day is the opportunity for student teams to present their prototype and ideas to a panel of judges. Teams will be split into different tracks based on thematics. This day is crucial as the judges’ decisions will determine the winners\, recognising the teams’ hard work and creativity. \nIt’s a chance for students to showcase their innovative solutions and potentially set the stage for future opportunities. \nDate: 19 October 2024 (Sat)\nTime: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (TBC)\nVenue: Lecture Hall II (Opposite Grand Hall Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre)\, HKU Centennial Campus \nSchedule \n09:00 – 09:30   Registration and coffee\n09:30 – 12:00   Team Presentations and Judging\n12:00 – 13:30   Lunch (Provided)\n13:30 – 15:00   Award ceremony\, photos\, and closing
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/presentation-demo-day/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall II\, Centennial Campus\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Key Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241008T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
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SUMMARY:How to build a million dollar AI app with no coding background
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 8\, 2024 (Tue)\nTime: 17:30 – 19:00\nVenue: KB132\, 1/F\, Knowles Building\, Main Campus\, HKU\nRegistration: https://lu.ma/u555kq6b\nGuest: Jason Chan (HKU Med Student and Co-founder of PDF2Anki) \nAbout the Organiser: \nThe Entrepreneur Society (ESo) is a student-led non-profit committee founded with the vision and mission to create a platform to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among the HKU community. Founded in 2019\, ESo has established strong partnerships with venture capitals\, accelerators\, faculties and other student organizations. ESo Ventures is Entrepreneur Society’s latest initiative to bridge early-stage startups in Hong Kong with Angel Investors. As an ESo Ventures associate\, you are tasked to write startup investment proposals and conduct due diligence for angels in our network. Joining ESo Ventures presents an opportunity for university students to gain more awareness of the overall startup ecosystem in Hong Kong while harnessing both soft and technical skills when writing detailed reports for our partners. \nEmail: entrepreneursocietyhku@gmail.com\nInstagram: eso_hku\nFacebook: @entrepreneursocietyhku\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26598823
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/how-to-build-a-million-dollar-ai-app-with-no-coding-background/
LOCATION:KB132\, 1/F\, Knowles Building\, Main Campus\, HKU
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241005T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
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SUMMARY:Localhost: 0005 Co-working Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 5\, 2024 (Sat)\nTime: 2:30 – 3:45 pm\nVenue: iDendron / HKU\nRegistration: https://lu.ma/8j5l9ddf \nAbout the Organiser: \nThe Entrepreneur Society (ESo) is a student-led non-profit committee founded with the vision and mission to create a platform to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among the HKU community. Founded in 2019\, ESo has established strong partnerships with venture capitals\, accelerators\, faculties and other student organizations. ESo Ventures is Entrepreneur Society’s latest initiative to bridge early-stage startups in Hong Kong with Angel Investors. As an ESo Ventures associate\, you are tasked to write startup investment proposals and conduct due diligence for angels in our network. Joining ESo Ventures presents an opportunity for university students to gain more awareness of the overall startup ecosystem in Hong Kong while harnessing both soft and technical skills when writing detailed reports for our partners. \nEmail: entrepreneursocietyhku@gmail.com\nInstagram: eso_hku\nFacebook: @entrepreneursocietyhku\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26598823
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/localhost-0005-co-working-session/
LOCATION:iDendron / HKU
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241005T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
CREATED:20240923T063317Z
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SUMMARY:Wordware: Building No-Code Agentic AI Applications
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 5\, 2024 (Sat)\nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 pm\nVenue: Online (Zoom)\nRegistration: https://lu.ma/kxemh8ow \nAbout the Organiser: \nThe Entrepreneur Society (ESo) is a student-led non-profit committee founded with the vision and mission to create a platform to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among the HKU community. Founded in 2019\, ESo has established strong partnerships with venture capitals\, accelerators\, faculties and other student organizations. ESo Ventures is Entrepreneur Society’s latest initiative to bridge early-stage startups in Hong Kong with Angel Investors. As an ESo Ventures associate\, you are tasked to write startup investment proposals and conduct due diligence for angels in our network. Joining ESo Ventures presents an opportunity for university students to gain more awareness of the overall startup ecosystem in Hong Kong while harnessing both soft and technical skills when writing detailed reports for our partners. \nEmail: entrepreneursocietyhku@gmail.com\nInstagram: eso_hku\nFacebook: @entrepreneursocietyhku\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26598823
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/wordware-building-no-code-agentic-ai-applications/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
CREATED:20240820T234025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T202600Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Problem-Solving through Metacognition and AI Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Date: 4 October\, 2024 (Fri)\nTime: 18:00-19:30\nLocation: Academic Building\, Room 6558\, 6/F\, LIft 27/28\, HKUST\nRegistration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73a4Yr8kNW0qboW \nAbout the workshop: \nIn this 1.5-hour interactive workshop\, participants will explore the critical interplay between metacognition and AI tools in problem-solving processes. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily workflows\, understanding the potential for cognitive offloading—where reliance on AI may impact our cognitive processes—is essential. This workshop will explore the role of metacognition\, or thinking about thinking\, as a strategy for more effective collaboration with AI systems. Participants will engage in discussions and activities designed to raise awareness of how AI can both support and hinder problem-solving. The session will cover strategies to maintain a balanced approach\, ensuring that AI tools enhance rather than diminish human cognitive capacities. By the end of the workshop\, attendees will have a deeper understanding of how to leverage AI as a collaborative partner in problem-solving while safeguarding and enhancing their own metacognitive skills. \n  \nSpeaker: Dr. Sean McMinn \nDirector\, Center for Education Innovation \n  \nDr Sean McMinn is the Director of Center for Educational Innovation at HKUST. Having nearly 20 years’ experience in higher education\, Sean has taught a range of subjects\, such as Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning\, Business Communications\, EAP\, Digital Literacies\, and Social Complex Systems\, and has interests in learning design\, educational technology\, digital literacies\, and networked learning. He won a Teaching Innovation Award in 2007 for his work with podcasts and education at HKUST and a SHSS Teaching Award in 2015.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/enhancing-problem-solving-through-metacognition-and-ai-collaboration/
LOCATION:Academic Building\, Room 6558\, 6/F\, LIft 27/28\, HKUST
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
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SUMMARY:Finetuning and Hosting an LLM (Build Your Own GPT)
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 4\, 2024 (Fri)\nTime: 17:30 – 19:30\nVenue: CPD LG.63\, LG/F\, HKU Centennial Campus\nRegistration: https://lu.ma/68owtv6j \n  \nAbout the Organiser: \nThe Entrepreneur Society (ESo) is a student-led non-profit committee founded with the vision and mission to create a platform to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among the HKU community. Founded in 2019\, ESo has established strong partnerships with venture capitals\, accelerators\, faculties and other student organizations. ESo Ventures is Entrepreneur Society’s latest initiative to bridge early-stage startups in Hong Kong with Angel Investors. As an ESo Ventures associate\, you are tasked to write startup investment proposals and conduct due diligence for angels in our network. Joining ESo Ventures presents an opportunity for university students to gain more awareness of the overall startup ecosystem in Hong Kong while harnessing both soft and technical skills when writing detailed reports for our partners. \nEmail: entrepreneursocietyhku@gmail.com\nInstagram: eso_hku\nFacebook: @entrepreneursocietyhku\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26598823
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/finetuning-and-hosting-an-llm-build-your-own-gpt/
LOCATION:CPD LG.63\, LG/F\, HKU Centennial Campus
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
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SUMMARY:Designing your AI Solution Ethically
DESCRIPTION:As more technology startups and social entrepreneur founders use GenAI to create impactful solutions\, given the rising appreciation of the externalities and new regulations globally\, it has become increasingly important for AI ethics and governance be an integral part of the design process. This 1 ½ hour workshop introduces Hack4SDG participants to salient AI ethical design considerations when creating and implementing their SDG solutions to address our aging population\, sustainable food and waste systems and inclusive cities for this hackathon\, and beyond. \nDate: October 4\, 2024 (Fri)\nTime: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nVenue: Room 319\, 322 & 323\, 3/F\, Cheng Yu Tung Tower\, Main Campus\, HKU; Online (Zoom)\nRegistration: https://forms.gle/W9xApUrRiXB2opBV8 \nFor attending in person at HKU Centennial Campus: \n   \nSpeaker: Brian W Tang\, Executive director of Law\, Innovation\, Technology and Entrepreneurship Lab \n \nBiography: \nBRIAN W TANG is founding executive director of Law\, Innovation\, Technology and Entrepreneurship Lab\, the award-winning interdisciplinary and experiential programme at University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Law (LITE Lab@HKU).  Brian’s LITE Lab and its students have won international accolades such as 2023 Edtech Heroes Award for Stakeholder Engagement (Adult Education)\, Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) Legal Innovation in Operations Award 2022 and Georgetown Law’s Iron Tech Lawyer Invitational. His current wide-ranging research areas cover AI governance\, emerging capital markets for tokenized securities and carbon markets\, sustainable financing and the role and impact of technology on the future delivery of legal services and education. \nBrian is a member of the Microsoft-SMU Asian Dialogue on AI Governance and was a member of the IEEE Standards Association’s Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems Policy Committee. Brian has authored or co-authored chapters in Artificial Intelligence in Finance (Edward Elgar\, 2023)\, The AI Book (Wiley\, 2020)\, The Regtech Book (Wiley\, 2017)\, The Fintech Book (Wiley\, 2016) and Reconceptualizing Global Finance and its Regulation (Cambridge University Press\, 2016). \nBrian is part of the small vanguard of educators incorporating generative AI into his teaching and has applied his pedagogy to upskilling in-house lawyers\, and also leads a climate contracting initiative involving leading law firms and legal departments in collaboration with The Chancery Lane Project. \nBrian previously spent nearly 20 years at global investment bank Credit Suisse in Hong Kong\, and at law firms Sullivan & Cromwell in New York and California and Mallesons in Perth\, Australia. \nBrian is co-chair of the Asia Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA)\, APAC Regional board member of Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL)\, and board member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/designing-your-ai-solution-ethically/
LOCATION:Room 319\, 322 & 323\, 3/F\, Cheng Yu Tung Tower\, Main Campus\, HKU; Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241002T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
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SUMMARY:Crafting and Delivering Killer Startup Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 2\, 2024 (Wed)\nTime: 18:00 – 19:30\nLocation: Academic Building\, Room 6558\, 6/F\, LIft 25/26\, HKUST\nRegistration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWtguFcigeu0rbM \n  \nAbout the workshop: \nEvery startup needs to pitch to investors\, customers\, and potential employees. Yet\, the art of pitching remains a mystery to many first-time founders\, who must learn how to pitch on the fly. In this session\, you will learn a tried and tested Silicon Valley approach towards pitching startups to key stakeholders. \n  \nSpeaker: Prof. Joon Nak CHOI \nAdjunct Associate Professor\, Department of Management \n  \nJoon Nak CHOI (JC) is Adjunct Associate Professor\, Department of Management; Advisor to the MSc in Business Analytics Program\, Department of Information Systems\, Business Statistics\, and Operations Management; and Faculty Associate\, Institute for Emerging Market Studies at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. In addition to his academic appointments at HKUST\, Professor Choi has also held professorships at Stanford University and NYU Shanghai. He is a member of HKUST’s Task Force on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence and formerly was a member of the Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, heading the Subcommittee on Incubation and Funding; he is also an Expert Delegate in Artificial Intelligence to the Digital Education Council\, representing HKUST. He graduated from Brown with an AB in International Relations\, Urban Studies\, and Economics and from Stanford with an MA and a PhD in Sociology. \nProfessor Choi’s current work focuses on the intersection of business and technology\, encompassing AI\, data science\, business analytics\, management consulting\, innovation\, and business ethics; he is currently co-teaching HKUST’s new undergraduate common core course on understanding and leveraging AI. His research has been published in academic outlets including Stanford University Press\, Routledge\, and the American Journal of Sociology as well as newspapers of record including the South China Morning Post and Maeil Kyungjae Daily; his work has also been cited in the MIT Technology Review and Sina.com in addition to the South China Morning Post. He serves as a member of the Urban Land Institute Hong Kong Technology and Innovation Committee and has been an invited speaker at events hosted by JLL\, EY\, the British Chamber of Commerce\, the German Chamber of Commerce\, the HK Institute of Human Resource Management\, and various other corporate and industry entities. \nProfessor Choi has been involved with several startups. He was Chief Data Scientist for AssertID\, which was spun out from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He made angel investments in friends’ startups in Silicon Valley\, which left him poorer in wealth but richer in experience. After he returned to Hong Kong from a visiting professorship at Stanford\, Professor Choi co-founded Zectr\, which applied machine learning to automate survey-driven market research. More recently\, he founded Learnovate\, which is applying AI to education.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/crafting-and-delivering-killer-startup-pitches/
LOCATION:Academic Building\, Room 6558\, 6/F\, LIft 25/26\, HKUST\, Academic Building\, Room 6558\, 6/F\, LIft 25/26\, HKUST
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241002T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
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SUMMARY:Building Multi-Agent Workflows
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 2\, 2024 (Wed)\nTime: 17:30 – 19:30\nVenue: CPD 3.01\, 3/F\, HKU Centennial Campus\nRegistration: https://lu.ma/1jml4wdv \n  \nAbout the Organiser: \nThe Entrepreneur Society (ESo) is a student-led non-profit committee founded with the vision and mission to create a platform to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among the HKU community. Founded in 2019\, ESo has established strong partnerships with venture capitals\, accelerators\, faculties and other student organizations. ESo Ventures is Entrepreneur Society’s latest initiative to bridge early-stage startups in Hong Kong with Angel Investors. As an ESo Ventures associate\, you are tasked to write startup investment proposals and conduct due diligence for angels in our network. Joining ESo Ventures presents an opportunity for university students to gain more awareness of the overall startup ecosystem in Hong Kong while harnessing both soft and technical skills when writing detailed reports for our partners. \nEmail: entrepreneursocietyhku@gmail.com\nInstagram: eso_hku\nFacebook: @entrepreneursocietyhku\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26598823
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/building-multi-agent-workflows/
LOCATION:CPD 3.01\, 3/F\, HKU Centennial Campus
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T133000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
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SUMMARY:Technical AI Workshop (Advanced) by Microsoft
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 27\, 2024 (Friday)\nTime: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nVenue: LT-3\, 4/F.\, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building\, City University of Hong Kong\, 83 Tat Chee Avenue\, Kowloon Tong\nRegistration: https://cityuhk.questionpro.com/aiwksp20240927
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/ai-workshop-advanced-level/
LOCATION:LT-3\, 4/F.\, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building\, City University of Hong Kong\, 83 Tat Chee Avenue\, Kowloon Tong
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260810T232727
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SUMMARY:Technical AI Workshop (Beginner/Intermediate) by Microsoft
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 26\, 2024 (Thursday)\nTime: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nVenue: HKBU TriAngle (DLB 306\, David B. Y. Lam Building\, 3/F\, Shaw Campus\, Kowloon)\nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/eacRQfMgV3
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/ai-workshop/
LOCATION:HKBU TriAngle (DLB 306\, David B. Y. Lam Building\, 3/F\, Shaw Campus\, Kowloon)
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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SUMMARY:Intro to Prompt Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 25\, 2024 (Wed)\nTime: 17:30 – 19:30\nLocation: MB103\, 1/F\, Main Building\nRegistration: https://lu.ma/c7akookr \n  \nAbout the Organiser: \nThe Entrepreneur Society (ESo) is a student-led non-profit committee founded with the vision and mission to create a platform to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among the HKU community. Founded in 2019\, ESo has established strong partnerships with venture capitals\, accelerators\, faculties and other student organizations. ESo Ventures is Entrepreneur Society’s latest initiative to bridge early-stage startups in Hong Kong with Angel Investors. As an ESo Ventures associate\, you are tasked to write startup investment proposals and conduct due diligence for angels in our network. Joining ESo Ventures presents an opportunity for university students to gain more awareness of the overall startup ecosystem in Hong Kong while harnessing both soft and technical skills when writing detailed reports for our partners. \nEmail: entrepreneursocietyhku@gmail.com\nInstagram: eso_hku\nFacebook: @entrepreneursocietyhku\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26598823
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/intro-to-prompt-engineering/
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T133000
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SUMMARY:Low code/no code workshop by Microsoft
DESCRIPTION:This Microsoft low-code/no-code workshop is designed to equip you with the essential tools to rapidly develop and prototype your innovative solutions. By utilising an intuitive platform that minimises traditional coding requirements\, you can focus on the creative and functional aspects of your projects\, regardless of your technical background. This workshop will help you prototype your social impact ideas with minimal technical knowledge. \nDate: September 25\, 2024 (Wednesday)\nTime: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nVenue: MB151\, 1/F\, Main Building\, HKU\nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/W8rLjrqfat
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/low-code-no-code-workshop/
LOCATION:MB151\, 1/F\, Main Building\, HKU
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240922T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240922T130000
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking 101: "Re-design Junction Road Park"
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the whole set of Design Thinking method from Stanford d.School in practice to “Re-design Junction Road Park”. The process involves empathizing with parks users\, defining their needs\, ideating innovative solutions\, prototyping simple designs\, and testing them to create a community-centered park improvement by adopting AI. \nDate: September 22\, 2024 (Sun)\nTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm\nVenue: Junction Road Park\, Lok Fu\nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/eacRQfMgV3 \nPlease meet at Junction Road Park sharp at 9:50 am. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact CISL-TriAngle via email (triangle@hkbu.edu.hk) or Instagram (@HKBUTriAngle). \n 
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/design-thinking-101-re-design-junction-road-park/
LOCATION:Junction Road Park\, Lok Fu
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T170000
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SUMMARY:Team Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join our interactive Team Communication Workshop designed to enhance your ability to work effectively within a group setting for the hackathon! This workshop aims to equip students with essential communication skills\, including active listening\, clear expression\, conflict resolution\, and feedback techniques. Through a blend of engaging activities\, practical role-plays\, and discussions\, participants will learn how to foster a collaborative environment\, ensuring smoother teamwork on their hackathon projects. \nDate: September 21\, 2024 (Sat)\nTime: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nVenue: Lecture Hall II\, Centennial Campus\, The University of Hong Kong \nFacilitator: Dr Jack Tsao\, Associate Director of the Common Core\, The University of Hong Kong \nBio: Previous to his role in academia\, Jack had over 15 years of experience working in performance consulting\, organisational learning and development\, and entrepreneurship. As a consultant at the global consulting firm RogenSi (now TTEC)\, he worked on developing communication\, conflict management\, influencing and negotiations skills of executives and professionals of multinational clients such as JP Morgan Chase and BNP Paribas. He was also a facilitator for National Australia Bank\, teaching business analysis\, leadership and sales\, and risk and credit management to bankers. \nNo registration required. Just turn up! \nView of the workshop slides here.
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/team-communication-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall II\, Centennial Campus\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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