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ULTRAGBA 2023

Discover the immense potential of Hong Kong's creative industries through cross-border collaborations in the Greater Bay Area. Hong Kong's significant role in the GBA's economic growth, particularly in the creative and design sector, is bolstered by the resumption of quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the mainland. This development is set to accelerate the economic integration of the GBA, opening doors to new opportunities for collaboration.

 

Join us for an engaging seminar titled "Unleashing Hong Kong's Creative Potential through Cross-Border Collaborations in the Greater Bay Area" to gain valuable insights into emerging trends and explore the unlimited possibilities for Hong Kong's creative industries. RSVP now to secure your spot and be part of the dynamic exchange of ideas and connections that will shape the future of the GBA.

Date : 27 Sept , 2023 (Wed)

TIme : 4:00 - 6:00pm

Venue : Fringe Club, Central

Language : English

(Updated) Rundown :

4:00pm - 4:35pm         Reception and networking

4:35pm - 4:40pm         Opening Remarks: Mann Yim, Chairman, NEXX

4:40pm - 4:55pm         Keynote Speech: Doris Fong, Head of Creative Industries,  Invest Hong Kong (Topic: Exploring Hong Kong’s Dynamic Hub for Design and Innovation)

4:55pm - 5:00pm              Group Photo

5:00pm – 6:00pm                  Panel discussion: Unleashing Hong Kong's Creative Potential through Cross-Border Collaborations in the Greater Bay Area

 

Moderator:                  Douglas Young, Co-founder , G.O.D.

 

Panelists:

Dr. Allan Zeman, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Group

Henry Steiner, Founder, Steiner&Co.

Barry Shapiro, Managing Principal for Asia, 10 Design

NEXX x HKTDC 2021 - GBA webinar series 

HKTDC 's webinar series Ep1 on 30th April, 2021 :

Guest speakers

- Winnie Shek, Partner - Tax & Business Advisory Services at Deloitte China

- Teddy Liu, The Hong Kong Management Association – People Development Management Committee Member

- William Lee, Founder at Loveramics

HKTDC 's webinar series Ep2 on 3 May, 2021 : Unlocking the oportunities in GBA 

 

Guests Speakers :

- Alice Yip - Partner at KPMG

- Remy Wong - GM at QS Search 

HKTDC 's webinar series Ep3 on 14 May, 2021 : Direct to Customer (DTC) strategy for O2O in GBA

 

Guests speakers :

- Chow Tai Fook

- Coresight Reseach

HKTDC 's webinar series Ep4 : Developing a KOL Strategy for Market in GBA 

 

Guest speakers :

- MCN

- Bonjour Technology

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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
Mei Ah Ebtertainment

 
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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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 

 

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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