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NEXXINSPIRE
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Awards 

NEXXINSPIRE
社會領袖獎

Green & Smart Campus
Division
綠色和智慧校園
組別 

To recognize schools (Secondary and Tertiary institutions) that apply extra resources and technology to achieve environmental sustainability on campus, this event will present the "Green and Smart Campus Award".

本次活動為了表彰學校(小學、中學和大學)投放額外資源提倡及推廣科技和創意來實現可持續發展的校園環境,活動將頒發 "綠色和智校園獎" 予傑出的學校

Co-organisor 
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Supporting organisation :
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Energy Management

能源管理

Energy Management: Schools adopt relevant guidelines to monitor and manage energy use and demonstrate reduced energy consumption after the relevant guidelines applied. Concrete results and higher reductions will receive higher scores.

能源管理: 學校採用相關準則來監測和管理能源使用,並證明在應用相關準則後能源消耗減少。具體的結果和較高的減少量將獲得較高的分數。

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Waste Management

廢物管理

Waste Management: Schools adopt relevant guidelines to classify, recycle and reuse waste. (e.g. Food waste cycling) 

廢物管理: 學校採用相關準則對廢物進行分類、回收和再利用。(例如,廚餘回收)

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Green Campus

綠色校園

Green Campus : Schools make use of the campus to enhance the engagement with students.

(e.g. Green rooftop and student farm)

綠色校園:學校利用校園來加強與學生的接觸。 (例如,綠色屋頂和學生農場)

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Technology & Creativity Education for Sustainability

科技和創意教育: 促進可持續發展

Technology & Creativity Education for Sustainability: Schools promote technology and creativity in curricula and activities to enhance students' and staff's awareness of environmental protection, and cultivate their ability to build a sustainable future using technology and creativity. Systematic programs and concrete results will benefit the scoring. 

提倡及推廣科技和創意教育促進可持續發展: 學校在課程和活動中提倡使用科技和創意,提高學生和員工的環保意識,培養他們利用科技和創意發展可持續發展的能力。系統的方案和具體的成果將使評分受益。

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Smart Campus

智慧校園

Smart Campus: Schools extensively use different technologies to optimize management of energy and waste on campus, and collect environmental data (e.g. Sensors and program for monitoring, 5G network enabling more efficient and precise use of resources. The higher and more comprehensive the school's application of technology in environmental management and operation, the higher the score. 

智慧校園: 學校廣泛使用不同的技術來優化校園的能源和廢物管理,並收集環境數據(例如,用於監測的傳感器和程序,5G網絡使資源得到更有效和精確的使用。學校在環境管理和運營方面的技術應用越高越全面,得分越高。

Applicant only selects at least one of the items above to submit
申請
校園只需選擇以上至少一項即可提交
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Application submission starts on 20th June, 2023

 

-   Application deadline : Mid of Aug

-   Judging period : Mid to end of Aug

Award ceremony is tentatively held in the week of 18 Sept at Central Market.

2023年7月10日開始提交申請

- 申請截止日期 : 8月中

- 評審時間 : 8月中旬至下旬

頒獎典禮暫定於9月18日當週於中環街市舉行

Judging criteria
評審標準 

Prizes and trophies
獎品
項 

In accordance with established standards, judges evaluate cases based on the following specific criteria.

 

1.Energy Management 

2.Waste Management 

3.Green Campus  

4.Technology & Creativity Education for Sustainability 

5.Smart Campus 

評委根據以下標準評分

1.能源管理

2.廢物管理

3.綠色校

4.科技和創意教育 : 促進可持續發展

5.智慧校園 

Amazon Web Service (AWS) AI online courses will be offered to secondary schools and tertiaries of the winners. For each student of the award-winning campus, the AWS Academy education platform will provide a credit worth $100/lab for free.

亞馬遜網絡服務(AWS)人工智能在線課程將提供給獲獎的
校園(中學和大學))。每名獲獎校園的學生, AWS Academy 教育平台將免費提供價值100美元/實驗室的使用額度。

AI Generative Content (AIGC) workshops for awarded secondary . (tbc)

.​安排獲獎中學進行人工智能生成內容 (AIGC)工作坊。(待定)

A tour to the 6,800-square-feet Link Sustainability Lab, which is located at a social hub in the heart of central Kowloon, Lok Fu Place.
安排遊覽佔地約6,800呎『領展可持續未來館』,未來館位於九龍中的樂富廣場,是全港首個扎根社區、位處市區商場中心的可持續發展教育及協作平台。


An exhibition of winners will be held in Central Market at the end of Sept, 2023
安排獲獎學校於2023年9月底在中環場舉行展覽
Award Ceremony 

Date:  23rd Sep 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 12:00nn – 1:30pm

Venue: 1/F Event space, Central Market, 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Language : Cantonese

 

 

Programme rundown of Green and Smart campus Award  (tentative) :

12:00noon  - 12:10pm : Opening Remarks - Mann Yim, NEXX

12:10pm - 12:15pm : Welcome Remarks - Central Market (tbc)

12:15pm - 12:20pm : Keynote Speaker – Professor Leslie CHEN, JP, ex-Dean, Faculty of Design and Environment, Thei and advisor of NEXX

12:20pm - 12:25pm : Group Photo

12:30pm - 1:30pm  : Award presentation ceremony

1:30pm ended

Past award ceremony of 2019 (at HKCEC) and 2020 (at Eaton Hotel)
過往頒獎典禮 2019年(在會展中心)和 2020年(在伊頓酒店)
Exhibition of winners will be held in Central Market early Sept, 2023
獲獎
學校展覽將於2023年9月底在中環市場舉行

Contact Us (for enquiries or application details)
聯繫我們(查詢或申請細節)

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Strategic Partner
Co organisers
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Supporting Organisations 
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Academic Partner
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F&B Partner
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Keynote Speakers
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Allan Zeman GBM, GBS, JP
Chairman, LKF Group

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Nick Chan BBS, MH JP

Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong SAR and Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

Welcome and Opening Remarks
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Cecilia Yau
Partner
China Media Insutry Leader
PwC
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Mann Yim
Chairperson
DSDPA HK
Event Overview:

The Digital Security and Data Protection Alliance (Hong Kong), in collaboration with PwC, is proud to host this landmark forum addressing the critical intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The event marks the official Inauguration Ceremony of DSDPA HK, established to foster a more secure and resilient digital ecosystem for businesses in the region.

Highlights :

  • Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and policymakers, including representatives from the Legislative Council, PwC, Samsung HK, CLP, and Maxim’s Group.

  • Critical Discussions: Explore the evolving landscape of Responsible AI, data privacy regulations, and emerging cybersecurity risks.

  • Networking: Connect with professionals across fintech, risk management, compliance, and the AI startup community.

  • Recognition: The forum will also feature the launch of the latest edition of the NEXX AI and Innovation Awards.

Focus Topics

Where Business meets Technology

  • AI copilots for finance, operation & market expansion

  • Data platformsand real‑time analytics

  • Compliance, governance, and audit in a digital world

  • Future of work: skills, culture, and operating models

Why Attend

Practical insights from distinguished leaders

  • Business transformation & AI adoption that actually ship

  • Modern risk, controls, and cyber‑resilience for business leaders

  • Data strategy, FP&A excellence, and value creation

  • Peer‑to‑peer exchange with top operators

Date : 15th May, 2026 (Fri)
Time : 2:00 - 5:30pm

Venue : 21/F Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road, Central
Solo Session Speakers
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CY Cheung
Cybersecurity and Privacy
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Jade Hwang
Consultant
GoGBA Business Support Centre (Futian)
Erik Chan
Partner Digital Transformation
and AI Consulting
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Panel Speakers
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(Moderator)

Alvin Wong
Advisor, DSDPA HK
(Ex-COO Group ICT Business and Products, HGC Global Communications)

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Michael Cheung
Director of Cyber Security Operation
CLP
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Chairperson
Sub Committee – AML
DSDPA HK
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Dr. Tony Cheong
Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Biz
Samsung HK
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Fireside Chat Speakers
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Mann Yim
Chairperson
DSDPA HK
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Louis Mah
Director Of Group Information Technology
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Time                               Session                                                    Details

2:00 – 2:30pm                  Registration & Networking                     Guest arrival, check-in, welcome refreshments and networking.

2:30 – 2:35pm                  Opening by MC                                     Welcome guests and acknowledge organisers, co-organisers and                                                                                                                            supporting organisations.

2:35 – 2:45pm                   Welcome Remarks                                Representative from Digital Security and Data Protection Alliance of                                                                                                            Hong Kong (DSDPA HK) & PwC

                                                                                                        Cecilia Yau, Partner - China Media Industry  Leader, PwC

                                                                                                        Mann Yim, Chairperson, DSDPA HK

2:45 – 3:00pm                    Keynote I                                              Allan Zeman GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman, LKF Group

 

3:00 – 3:05pm                    Group Photo                                        Group photo with committee members, organisers, speakers,                                                                                                                                   officiating guests and supporting organisations.

3:05 – 3:15pm                   Award Ceremony                        2nd edition of NEXX AI and Innovation Awards

                                                                                     (Enterprise and Start-ups divisions )

                                                                                                        Award presenters:

                                                                                                        Allan Zeman, GBM, GBS JP, Chairman , LKF Group

                                                                                                        Prof. Alvin Leung, Associate Dean, College of Business, CityU

 

3:15 – 3:25pm                  Solo Session I                                       "Building Safe Enterprise-grade AI Agent Systems"

                                                                                                       CY Cheung, Partner – Cybersecurity and Privacy at PwC

 

3:25 – 3:35pm                  Solo Session II                                       "Enterprise AI Adoption Trends"

                                                                                                        Erik Chan, Partner - Partner Digital Transformation
                                                                                                        and AI Consulting at PwC

 

3::35 – 3:45pm                 Solo Session III                                      Jade Hwang, Consultant, GoGBA Business Supporting Centre (Futian)

 

3:45 – 4:00pm        Coffee Break                                          Break and Networking

 

4:00– 4:45pm                   Panel Discussion                               "Digital Security and Data Protection for Business : Responsible                                                                                          AI, Risk, Data Privacy and Trust"

                                                                                        (Conducted in Cantonese)

 

                                                                                                         Moderator : Alvin Wong, Advisor, DSDPA HK (Ex-COO Group ICT                                                                                                                             Business and Products, HGC Global Communications)

 

                                                                                                         Speakers :

 

                                                                                                         Michael Cheung, Director of Cyber Security Operations, CLP

                                                                                                         Henry Yu, Chairperson, Sub Committee – AML , DSDPA HK

                                                                                                         Dr. Tony Cheong, Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Biz, Samsung HK 

 

 

4:45 – 5:00pm                 Keynote                                                    Nick Chan,  BBS, MH JP, Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong                                                                                                               SAR and Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

 

5:00 – 5:15pm                 Fireside chat                                            Mann Yim, Chairperson, DSDPA HK and

                                                                                                         Louis Mah, Director Of Group Information Technology, Maxim’s Group

                                                                                                       

 

5:15 – 5:25pm                 DSDPA Inauguration                Official inauguration of the Digital Security and Data                                                                                         Protection Alliance (DSDPA HK) and group photo.

5:25 – 6:00pm                 Networking                                               Networking

About the Awards

There are two divisions : Start-up and Enterprise

The NEXX AI and Innovation Award aims to recognize start-ups, corporates and organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievements in driving transformative change through the application of artificial intelligence and innovative strategies. It celebrates forward-thinking leadership, impactful implementation, and measurable contributions to advancing digital transformation across industries in the AI era.

Basic Requirements for Nomination

  • Demonstrated adoption of AI technologies in own products, services, or business operations and marketing strategy

  • Evidence of strategic planning or organizational transformation enabled by AI

  • Measurable outcomes or impact resulting from AI application (e.g. improved efficiency, customer engagement, decision-making)

  • A clear commitment to ethical and responsible use of AI

  • Proven leadership or advocacy in fostering AI innovation within the organization or industry

  • Demonstration of structured workshops, training programs, or partnerships designed to equip employees with basic AI skill

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1st Edition of awardees (Enterprise and Start-up divisions) in 2025 :​

www.nexxhk.com/ai-innovation-forum2025

Award presenter (Start-up Division) : Ms. Cari Wu · Assistant Commissioner (Mainland and Industry Collaboration), Digital Policy Office (DPO) 

<<Awardees of  Start-up Division >>​

Canpanion Group

VIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS – Klipy AI

Laurry & Co.

Pubrio

RealAI Technology HK

Fase Technology Group

Be Better International

Vizzle

HK Simfinity Holdings

PowerGuard AI

Award presenter (Corporate Division) : Dr. Allan Zeman, GBM,GBS,JP

<<Awardees of  Corporate Division >>

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)

Fairwood Holdings

MyTV SUPER (TVB)

StockX

HKTVmall

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery

10 Design

Uni-China Group

Past Industry Engagementnt
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