IOT Data Hackathon 2025

Why join

• Learn data and problem solving skills by working on real world problems
• Enhance Experience: Harness mentorship and valuable feedback from industry & tech experts
• Get Connected: Network and meet industry thought leaders tech experts to expand your network
• Gain Exposure & Win Recognition
• Showcase your expertise, build your professional profile, and win prizes
• Foster Career Development
• Fast track to incubation/internship programs, explore opportunities for future career advancement

*Application deadline: 20 Dec 2024*

Applicants who complete the IOT Data Hackathon 2025 application form by the "Application deadline" on 20 Dec 2024 and submit a proposal by the 'Initial Submission' on 16 Feb 2025 will receive a "Certificate of Participation".

Streams

• Student Stream: Tertiary students in Hong Kong
• Professional Stream: Startups, Entrepreneurs or Business Professionals in Hong Kong

Remarks: 

• Each team can be formed up to 6 teammates.

• At least 1 teammate is expected to show up at designated venue physically to present their proposal for the hackathon final.

• To avoid conflicts of interest, applications from sponsors' companies will not be accepted.

Prizes

• Champion Team: HK$5,000
• First Runner Up Team: HK$3,000
• Second Runner Up Team: HK$2,000
• Best ESG Achievement Award: HK$2,000
• Incubation opportunities for the top 3 winning teams
• Internship opportunities for the top 3 winning teams of Student Stream
   

The resources provided by sponsors always leave a lasting impression on the participants. Join our sponsorship packages to enjoy extensive opportunities. 

Sponsorship Benefits:

1) Brand Awareness & Exposure

• Reach students from 11 universities, startups and business professionals from Cyberport, HKSTP and GS1HK’s business network
• Spotlight your brand at various activities, hackathon & award ceremony, and marketing materials

2) Idea Inspiration & Generation

• Get inspired by inventive minds and fresh eyes
• Gain innovative ideas
• Connect start-ups and entrepreneurs for future business or project opportunities

3) Tackle Business Challenges

• Provide data and challenge statement to solve your particular business issues
• Facilitate workshops to educate participants about your business

4) Talent Acquisition & Mentorship

• Meet and interact with talented students and entrepreneurs
• Discover new talents for recruitment
• Mentor & guide participants on their road to success

All sponsorships are negotiable, and we are more than happy to discuss details or work out a custom sponsorship opportunity for you, contact us now at iot@gs1hk.org / Tel: +852 2861 2819

Chairman

Mr. Louis MAH
Director – Group Information Technology, Maxim’s Caterer Limited

Members

Mr. William CHAN
Chief Information Officer, CUHK Medical Centre

Dr. Toa CHARM
President, HK IoT Industry Advisory Council, GS1 Hong Kong

Ms. Mignone CHENG
Chief Marketing Officer, GS1 Hong Kong

Ms. Amy CHOW
General Manager, Hong Kong & Macau, Check Point Software Technologies Limited

Ar. Prof. Ada FUNG, BBS
President, HK Alliance of Built Asset & Environment Information Management Associations

Mr. Henry LI
Head of Ecosystem Development, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited

Ms. Joanne MO
Director, Digital Strategy & Innovation, Swire Coca-Cola Limited

Ms. Kimmy NG
Senior Manager, Ecosystem Development, Advanced Digital Infrastructure,
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Ir. Susanna SHEN, MH
Advisor of HKCS CIO Board, Hong Kong Computer Society

Mr. Ricky SIU
Senior Vice President, Mobile Product & Solution, Commercial Group, HKT Limited

Mr. Patrick TSANG
Senior Director, Information & Communication Centre, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group

Mr. Pascal TSE
Vice Chairman, HL7 Hong Kong

* In alphabetical order by Surname