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NEXXINSPIRE
SOCIAL LEADER AWARDS

a non-profit initiative that leverages technology innovation to advance sustainability efforts

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Co-organisor
Supporting organisations
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Divisions of Awards
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Enterprise Division

1. Environmental Leadership Awards

2. Social Impact Awards

3. Governance and Transparency Awards

4. Innovation in Sustainability Awards

5. Sustainability in ESG reporting Awards

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This award recognizes companies providing innovative smart mobility solutions that contribute to sustainability in cities and communities. The award promotes advancements in reducing emissions, optimizing transportation systems and improving quality of life through smart mobility services. Companies will be evaluated based on measurable environmental and social impact, integration of solutions and sustainability practices in business operations. 

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To recognize schools that apply extra resources, commitment and technology to achieve environmental sustainability on campus.

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This award honors startups developing groundbreaking technologies and business models leading the transition to a sustainable future. Our mission is to spotlight agile, visionary companies solving humanity's most pressing challenges through renewable energy, transportation and mobility solutions, AI and automation, healthcare breakthroughs and more..

The Team

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Winners

Winners of Enterprise & NGO (2020) :

 

Chicks  (雞仔嘜)

Culture Homes

Eaton HK

Eco Marine

HGC Global Communications

Lee Kum Kee

Nature Discovery Park

Ocean Park

Slowood

 

Winner of Individuals (2020):

 

Keilem Ng

Co-founder, Eco Marine

Winners

Winners of Enterprise & NGO (2019) :

Asia Art Hong Kong
Cyberport 
DYXNet
HTC Hong Kong
Lenovo Hong Kong
Eagle Group Holdings
Omnicom Media Group
S.F. Express (Hong Hong)
Swire Coca-Cola HK
Stan Group

Winners of Individuals (2019):

Eddy Hui
Honorary Secretary, Hong Kong Design Association 
Alexandra Lo
Head of Digital & Consumer Engagement of Nestle Hong Kong

Contact Us (for enquiries or application details)

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Co organisers
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Event Parnter
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Strategic Partner
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Supporting Organisations 
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Academic Partner
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Judging for Hackathon and Gen AI Student Social Challenge Pitching
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Mann Yim
President

Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation
Austin Chan
Senior Engineer
Star Ferry Hong Kong
Kylie Fung
Deputy Director - ITO
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Wayne Tam
CTO
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Lance Yeung
Executive Committee Member
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Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

 
Dr. Tony Cheong
Senor Director
Samsung Electronics HK
Hackathon Advisor
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Annie Cheng
Advisor
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Join Hackathon
Prizes with gifts worth 3,000HKDH)KD
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AInsane is a community based initiative under the Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (HKSAII), dedicated to building a vibrant, collaborative community of AI creators, builders, innovators and industry leaders.

 

By bridging cutting-edge technology with practical, real-world challenges—such as heritage preservation, corporate digital transformation, and agentic commerce—AInsane empowers innovators to turn visionary ideas into scalable solutions. Through hackathons, cross-sector workshops, and interactive forums, the community fosters talent, accelerates AI adoption, and reinforces Hong Kong's role as a premiere hub for AI innovation. excellence and creative innovation.

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Rundown of Hackathon
Date : 30th Aug, (Sun)
Time : 10:00 am - 12;30pm
Venue : Cyberport



 

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM (15 mins)

Opening & Challenge Briefing

 

Welcome & Problem Overview

 

 

• Introduction by HKSAII / AInsane initiative

 

• Challenge 1: Heritage Integration & Storytelling

 

• Challenge 2: Environmental Comfort & Digital Engagement

 

• Overview of submission criteria & evaluation framework


10:15 AM – 11:45 AM (90 mins)
Sprint Build & Mentorship

Solution Design & Prototyping

 

 

• Phase 1 (Understand & Ideate): Define passenger journey & brainstorm AI integration

 

• Phase 2 (Build & Wireframe): Develop interactive concepts, web/mobile app prototypes

 

• On-site mentor check-ins with AI domain experts


11:45 AM – 12:00 PM (15 mins)

Submission & Prep

 

Final Deck & Prototype Submission

 

 

• Lock in presentation slides and live demo links

 

• Briefing for final pitch order


12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Wrap up and Networking 

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Ceremony will be held at the afternoon session at the arcade in Cyberport (Starting at 2:30pm)

 

 

• Judges' deliberation

 

• Winner announcements & closing remarks

 

• Networking & transition to afternoon DELF program

AInsane x HKSAII Hackathon : The Challenge at a Glance

Star Ferry seeks to modernize its guest experience while honoring its storied history. Participants will tackle two critical challenges across a 2.5 hours intensive hackathon sprint.
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Venue for award ceremony and panel discussion

 at DELF in Cyberport on 30th Aug , 2:30 – 3:30pm

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Rundown 
 
2nd Gen AI Student Social Challenge Presentation & Award Ceremony for Hackathon
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Forum : Unlocking Sustainable Commerce for
Star Ferry & AI


Date : 30th Aug, 2026 (Sun)
Venue : Arcade, Cyberport


2:30 - 2:35pm Event introduction by Emcee

2:35 - 2:50pm 2nd Gen AI Student Social Challenge Presentation

2:50 - 3:00pm Sharing session by GoGBA Business Support Centre (Futian)

3:00 - 3:20:pm Panel discussion  : 
Unlocking Sustainable Commerce forStar Ferry & AI  
Moderator :
Mann Yim, President, Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (HKSAII) 
                                           
Panelists :
Dr. Tong Cheong, Senior Director,  Samsung Electronics HK

Wayne Tam, CTO, Mei Ah Wuji AI Platform, Mei Ah Entertainment

Austin Chan, Senior Engineer, Star Ferry Hong Kong 

3:20 - 3:30pm  Award Ceremony of Hackathon & Group Photo
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Thank You
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