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 …
Date: October 4, 2024 (Fri) Time: 17:30 - 19:30 Venue: CPD LG.63, LG/F, HKU Centennial Campus Registration: https://lu.ma/68owtv6j About the Organiser: The 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 …
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Date: 4 October, 2024 (Fri) Time: 18:00-19:30 Location: Academic Building, Room 6558, 6/F, LIft 27/28, HKUST Registration: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73a4Yr8kNW0qboW About the workshop: In 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 …
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Date: October 5, 2024 (Sat) Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm Venue: Online (Zoom) Registration: https://lu.ma/kxemh8ow About the Organiser: The 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 …
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Date: October 5, 2024 (Sat) Time: 2:30 – 3:45 pm Venue: iDendron / HKU Registration: https://lu.ma/8j5l9ddf About the Organiser: The 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 …
Date: October 8, 2024 (Tue) Time: 17:30 – 19:00 Venue: KB132, 1/F, Knowles Building, Main Campus, HKU Registration: https://lu.ma/u555kq6b Guest: Jason Chan (HKU Med Student and Co-founder of PDF2Anki) About the Organiser: The Entrepreneur Society (ESo) is a student-led non-profit committee founded with the vision and mission to create a platform to foster the entrepreneurial …
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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. It's a chance for students to showcase …
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. Date: 20 September 2025 (Saturday) Time: 9:00 am – 16:00 / 18:00 pm Venue: Lecture Hall II (Opposite Grand Hall Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre), HKU Centennial …
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. Marvin Ma from YouWare will show you how to use simple prompts to collaborate …
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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. About the trainer Mr. Raymond Tsang, Global Training Advisor / Senior Technical Trainer in Alibaba Academy, Alibaba …
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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: Ideation Workshop - Design Thinking in Action: Inspiring Innovation with AI Oct 17, 2025 (16:00 - 18:00) | Alibaba Office Turn ideas into reality with …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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. First come, first serve—no pre-booking! Perfect for refining pitches or boosting confidence before submission. Drop in, …
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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: AI Mastery Workshop - Build with AI: From Idea to App in a Day Oct 25, 2025 (09:30 - 16:00) | Alibaba Office Go beyond …
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Techathon+ Team Registration Deadline: https://www.hktechathon.com/en/site/join Team 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. All four winning teams from each track of the GenAI …
Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge (HKSEC) Team Registration Deadline is 28 October 2025. All teams are eligible to register. Register Here 10 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 …
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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. In this workshop, you’ll apply theory to guided practice, hands-on exercises, and peer rehearsal. Gain …
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