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AI x HK OpenCup Competition Sees Young People Tackling Global Sustainable Development Challenges

27 Nov 2023

AI x HK OpenCup Inspires Future Tech-Talents to Address Global Sustainable Development Challenges

20 Sep 2023

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ABOUT

Innovation and technology have continued to foster global and social development.  AI x HK OpenCup engenders an innovation-enriched platform for up-and-coming young talents to envision the future of AI technologies for tackling global challenges and adding new value to the community.

Focusing on four Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN), including Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7); Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8); and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), participants are encouraged to ideate innovative AI solutions in addressing one of these challenges in the Hong Kong context, with the objective to create positive social impact and promote sustainability this year.

The Department of Computer Science at Hong Kong Baptist University is dedicated to harnessing the power of innovation and technology to unlock endless possibilities. Our mission is to inspire and nurture the next generation of tech leaders, encouraging them to push beyond boundaries with innovative thinking, AI technologies, and close collaborations. Together, we strive to create positive impact for our community and promote sustainable development.

JUDGES

• Secondary Students Category


Prof. Hong Cheng

Professor
Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
The Chinese University of Hong Kong



Prof. Byron Choi

Associate Head (Teaching and Learning) and Professor
Department of Computer Science
Hong Kong Baptist University



Dr. Chun Kit Chui

Senior Lecturer
Department of Computer Science
The University of Hong Kong



Prof. Dan Wang

Professor
Department of Computing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University



Prof. Raymond Wong

Associate Head (Education) and Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

• Tertiary Students Category


Prof. Roland Chin

President Emeritus
Hong Kong Baptist University



Dr. Charles Cheung

Senior Data Scientist and Deputy Director
NVIDIA AI Technology Center (Hong Kong)



Mr. Raymond Chu

Associate Director, University Collaboration & Entrepreneurship
Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)



Mr. Dennis Lee

Senior System Manager (Artificial Intelligence Systems)
Hospital Authority



Mr. Frank Ng

Skills Lead, Education
Microsoft Hong Kong

VIDEOS & PHOTOS

Opening-cum-Briefing
(16 Sept 2023)

Final Pitch - Secondary Students Category
(25 Nov 2023)

Final Pitch - Tertiary Students Category
(25 Nov 2023)

Award Ceremony
(25 Nov 2023)

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