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Smart City Awards

Smart Mobility & Logistics

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This award recognizes companies providing innovative smart mobility & logistics 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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Supporting organisations
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Smart Transit

1. Smart Transit - For innovations in public and shared transportation systems including real-time transit data, smart routing, integrated ticketing, etc.
 

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Demand Management

2. Demand Management - For companies leveraging pricing, access control and data analytics to reduce traffic congestion and environmental impact

3

Smart Parking & Curb Management

3. Smart Parking & Curb Management - For innovations in connected parking spots, dynamic pricing, curb usage sensors, etc. optimizing road space and reducing circling for parking

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New Mobility Platforms

4. New Mobility Platforms - For mobility aggregators, brokers and software platforms enabling multi-modal transport and integrated journey planning

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Inclusive Mobility

5. Inclusive Mobility - For companies expanding access to affordable, optimized mobility options for disabled, elderly and disadvantaged groups

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Electric & Autonomous Vehicles

6. Electric & Autonomous Vehicles - For companies providing connected and automated EV charging solutions, autonomous shuttle services and mobility platforms incorporating self-driving or electric vehicles or alternative renewable energy powered vehicles. Judging criteria would focus on increasing adoption of EVs, optimizing charging and vehicle usage, and sustainability benefits of autonomous vehicles including fewer traffic accidents and reduced need for parking lots.

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Intelligent Transport & Logistics Systems

7. Intelligent Transport & Logistics Systems - For companies leveraging IoT sensors, AI and smart infrastructure to improve traffic monitoring, dynamic traffic management, accident and emergency response. Winning solutions would demonstrate enhanced road safety, reduced congestion and optimized traffic flow leading to lower emissions and more efficient mobility.

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Data & Analytics Platforms

8. Data & Analytics Platforms - For companies collecting and analyzing data from public and private mobility sources to gain insights enabling improvements to transport planning, infrastructure projects, policy development and mobility services.

Applicant only selects at least one of the items above to submit.
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Judging criteria

1.Environmental Impact (25 points) - Measurable reductions in fuel usage, emissions, traffic and optimizing road space.


2. Social Impact (20 points) - Improved access, experience and affordability of mobility options for all user groups including disadvantaged communities. 


3. Integration & Partnerships (15 points) - Integrates own solutions with transit networks and 3rd party mobility services via open APIs and data sharing to enable seamless multi-modal journeys.


4. Innovation (15 points) - Incorporates new technologies, software, business models or practices that significantly improve the sustainability impact of mobility systems. 


5. Growth & Leadership (15 points) - Demonstrates ambition and initiative to scale solutions, lead the industry and advance more sustainable and inclusive smart mobility overall.

Application submission starts on 30 Oct, 2023

 

-   Application deadline : 15 Dec, 2023

 

-   Judging period : Early Jan, 2024

Past award ceremony of 2019 (at HKCEC)
and 2020 (at Eaton Hotel)

Contact Us (for enquiries or application details)

Thanks for submitting!

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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
Wuji AI Platform
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Lance Yeung
Executive Committee Member
Hong Kong Society of 
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

 
Dr. Tony Cheong
Senor Director
Samsung Electronics HK
Hackathon Advisor
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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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