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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;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251028T190000
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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:20251031
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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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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;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260919T180000
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SUMMARY:Hackathon Launch Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hackathon launch day to familiarize yourself with the hackathon schedule and rules\, meet new friends\, form your team\, and plan your collaborative journey ahead. \nDate:  19 September 2026 (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\n\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 xxx Workshops)\nAfternoon presentations and workshops \n\n\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 (19 Sep 2026) Speakers
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/hackathon-launch-day/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall II\, Centennial Campus\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Key Events
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SUMMARY:Pitching Workshop @ HKU Innovation Wing
DESCRIPTION:Pitch workshop for GenAI Hackathon 
URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/pitching-workshop-hku-innovation-wing/
LOCATION:HKU Innovation Wing
CATEGORIES:Workshop (F2F)
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SUMMARY:Generative AI Hackathon for SDGs 2026 – Final Pitch Day
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URL:https://www.hack4sdg.com/event/generative-ai-hackathon-for-sdgs-2026-final-pitch-day/
LOCATION:City University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Key Events
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