Hong Kong Baptist University Department of Computer Science School of Communication Centre for Innovative Service-Learning Office of Student Affairs Ritsumeikan University (Japan) National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) West Virginia University (USA) West Virginia University HIT Lab Hong Kong Baptist University Department of Computer Science School of Communication Centre for Innovative Service-Learning Office of Student Affairs Ritsumeikan University (Japan) National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) West Virginia University (USA) West Virginia University HIT Lab

ABOUT THE GLOBAL VIRTUAL HACKATHON 2021

The Global Virtual Hackathon 2021 is part of Hong Kong Baptist University's young talent development project which allows global university talents to address real world issues with their innovative minds and build networks. Under the guidance of mentors and professional coaches, students from around the world will work together to build creative solutions for the betterment of community through intercultural engagement and a series of workshops and activities on design thinking and social innovation.

The theme of The Global Virtual Hackathon 2021 is Hack for a Sustainable ‘New Normal’. The Hack will focus on 4 Sustainable Development Goals from the United Nations. You will be able to tackle these challenges, create positive social impact and exchange knowledge with highly talented people.

Call for Global Innovators!



FOCUS ON 4 GOALS THIS YEAR

Participants should label one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals to develop their projects together:

GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

QUALITY EDUCATION

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES

Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable



RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns




JOIN US

A unique opportunity to work with global talents and professionals across different time zones, to share global wisdom, impactful insights, discover opportunities and unleash your creative potentials!

Application deadline: ** Late Application Till 5 April 2021 **


EVENT SCHEDULE



Thursday, 1 April 2021

(All times Hong Kong Time GMT+8)

*Participants are recommended to join
20:00 - 22:00Pre-conference Teaming


Wednesday, 7 April 2021

(All times Hong Kong Time GMT+8)

HACKATHON KICK-OFF
18:00 - 19:30 Opening Ceremony
19:30 - 20:00 Global Competence and Virtual Teamwork
20:30 - 23:00 Design Thinking Master Class 1 & 2: Discover & Define


Thursday, 8 April 2021

(All times Hong Kong Time GMT+8)

HACKATHON INNOVATION DAY
00:00 - 10:00Free Hacking Time
10:00 - 10:30Virtual Coffee & Mini Warm Up Activities (Optional)
11:00 - 12:00Intro to Sustainable Development Goals
12:00 - 13:00Virtual lunch with mentors
13:00 - 17:00Hacking Time
17:00 - 18:00Guest Speeches & Networking
18:00 - 20:00Facilitated Hacking Time
20:00 - 23:00Design Thinking Master Class 3 & 4: Develop & Deliver


Friday, 9 April 2021

(All times Hong Kong Time GMT+8)

HACKATHON COMPETITION DAY
00:00 - 10:00Free Hacking Time
10:00 - 10:30Virtual Coffee & Mini Warm Up Activities (Optional)
11:00 - 13:00Free Hacking Time
13:00 - 14:30Virtual Networking Lunch
15:00 - 18:00Facilitated Hacking Time and Video Preparation
18:00 - 18:30Submission Time
18:30 - 19:30Edited Video Presentation & Judging
20:00 - 21:00Grand Finals
21:00 - 23:00Closing Ceremony

Opening Remarks

Dr. Albert Chau

Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), Hong Kong Baptist University



Keynote Speaker

Mr. Kal Joffres

Strategic Innovation Advisor, UNDP
CEO and Co-Founder, Tandemic

JUDGES AND MENTORS

(more judges and mentors to be announced)

Judge

Dr. Albert Chau

Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), Hong Kong Baptist University

Judge

Prof. Stephen Cheuk Fai Chow

Climate Action Recognition Scheme Sub-Committee Member, Hong Kong SDG Hub
Director of Knowledge Transfer, The Education University of Hong Kong

Judge

Mr. Clive Lee

Founder, Phoenix Foundation
Founding President, DragoNation
Founding President, Envision Hong Kong
Founding President, GEILI

Judge

Dr. Gabriel Leung

Managing Director Hong Kong & Macau Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Judge

Mr. Teddy Lui

Operations Director, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund

Judge

Ms. Agnes Mak

Executive Director, iPrinciple Limited

Judge

Ms. Carmen Ng

Director of Sustainability, Langham Hospitality Group

Judge

Mr. Jimmy Tao

CEO, Vitargent (International) Biotechnology Limited
President, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Startups Alumni Association (SAA)

Judge

Mr. Paul Shepherd

Animation and Media Arts, Associate Professor of Practice, Academy of Film, Hong Kong Baptist University

Judge

Dr. William Yu

Founder & CEO, World Green Organization

Mentor

Dr. Ajay Aluri

Founding Director, Hospitality Innovation and Technology (HIT) Lab
Associate Professor, Hospitality and Tourism Management, West Virginia University

Mentor

Mr. Harris Chan

Co-Founder & CEO, Cobo Academy Hong Kong

Mentor

Dr. Brian Chang

Director, Robbin's Center for Global Business and Strategy, WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Mentor

Ms. Mary Cheng

Technical Specialist, Microsoft Hong Kong

Mentor

Mr. Aaron Chong

Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft

Mentor

Dr. David Dawley

Executive Director, Robbins Center for Global Business and Strategy
Associate Professor, Management in the College of Business and Economics, West Virginia University

Mentor

Mr. Philip Lam

Co-Founder, FoundersHK
Co-Founder, NEX Team Inc.

Mentor

Ms. Queenie Lee

Lecturer II, Department of Finance and Decision Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University
Associate Director, MSc Finance (Fintech & Financial Analytics), Hong Kong Baptist University

Mentor

Dr. Kristen Yuanxi Li

Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Hong Kong Baptist University

Mentor

Dr. Meng-Fen Grace Lin

Associate Professor, Department of Learning Design and Technology, University of Hawaii-Manoa

Mentor

Mr. Swapnil Mishra

Co-Founder, Planeteers HK
Project Consultant, The International Consulting Club at UST

Mentor

Dr. Yohei Murakami

Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan University

Mentor

Dr. Mondheera Pituxcoosuvarn

Assistant Professor, Ritsumeikan University

Mentor

Mr. Jonathan Salmon

Head of Sustainability, Li & Fung Limited

Mentor

Mr. Philip Seifi

Co-Founder, Colabra

Mentor

Mr. Henry Tam

Co-Founder, Design for HK

Mentor

Dr. Alfred Tan

Head of Knowledge Transfer Office, Hong Kong Baptist University

Mentor

Mr. Hugo To

Account Technology Strategist, Microsoft Hong Kong

Mentor

Mr. Matthew Zhao

Food Scientist, Big Idea Ventures

Facilitators

Facilitators

Mr. Arthur Chow

Facilitators

Mr. Martin Kwan

Facilitators

Mr. Jimmy Kwong

Facilitators

Ms. Linka Lin

Facilitators

Mr. Dinh-Long Pham

Facilitators

Mr. Terry Yim

ORGANIZERS & PARTNERS

Organizing Committee

Dr. William Kwok Wai, Cheung

Head and Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, HKBU, Hong Kong

Dr. Lisa Lam

Director, Centre for Innovative Service-Learning, HKBU, Hong Kong

Dr. Chia-Han Yang

Associate Professor, Industry & Service Innovation, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Dr. Kristen Yuanxi Li

Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Hong Kong Baptist University

Mr. Ken Ngai

Assistant Director, Leadership Qualities Section, SA, HKBU, Hong Kong

Dr. Yohei Murakami

Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Japan

Dr. Paolo Mengoni

Lecturer, Department of Journalism, School of Communication, HKBU, Hong Kong

Ms. Amelie Liu

Project Assistant, Centre for Innovative Service-Learning, HKBU, Hong Kong

Dr. Ajay 'AJ' Aluri

Founding Director, WVU HIT Lab & Associate Professor, John Chambers College of Business and Economics, West Virginia University, USA

Dr. Xinzhi Zhang

Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism, School of Communication, HKBU, Hong Kong

Dr. Kevin King Hang, Wang

Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, HKBU, Hong Kong

Dr. David D. Dawley

Associate Professor & Executive Director, John Chambers College of Business and Economics, West Virginia University, USA

Dr. Jacky Chun Pong, Chan

Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, HKBU, Hong Kong

Co-organizers

Hong Kong Baptist University Department of Computer Science School of Communication Centre for Innovative Service-Learning
Office of Student Affairs Ritsumeikan University, Japan National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) West Virginia University (USA)
West Virginia University Robbins Center for Global Business and Strategy West Virginia University HIT Lab

Partners

University for Foreigners of Perugia University of Perugia University of Hawaii Manoa OTH Regensburg ICE Inter Cultural Education HKBU Knowledge Transfer Office ITO HKBU International Office World Green Organisation (WGO) Cobo Academy Big Idea Ventures Planeteers HK FoundersHK Design for HK Langham Vitargent Phoenix Foundation i Principle Ltd ALIBABA Entrepreneurs Fund

Fully supported by

Virginia and Stanley Yim Student Development Fund Wofoo Social Enterprises Wofoo Leaders' Network Microsoft

PRIZES & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY




JUDGING CRITERIA

The core 5 indicators are:

  • 20% Insight:
    Understanding of user and pain point, demonstrated systematic empathy and user understanding

  • 20% Innovation:
    Creativity, demonstrated successful iteration and validation by users/market

  • 20% Impact:
    Social/environmental/disruptive

  • 20% Sustainability:
    Financial/social, can lead to something transformative rather than one-off

  • 20% Presentation:
    Included persuasiveness and Teamwork




SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

(All times Hong Kong Time GMT+8)

Submission Time: 18:00 - 18:30 Friday, 9 April 2021

A Poster

(Suitable for printing in A3 size) To promote your project to the public in jpg format

A 3-minute Video

A video of your project in MPEG4 format (any creative way which best communicates your project. e.g. presentation, animation, storytelling, role-playing...)

A Short Description of The Project

Maximum 100 words to describe your project

A Prototype

It can be a basic tech solution like a mobile app/website, or a non-tech solution like a social campaign/movement or a social intervention or even a piece of art

A Group Photo

(In any creative way to include all your team members)

Raw Materials Folder (Optional)

A folder with supporting documents (e.g. group photo with mentors, the team’s happy moments, prototype versions, designs, etc.)

Contact

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