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08/06/2026

[DAO Graduation Party - Class of 2026 ]

DAO Department graduates, you are warmly invited to join us for a special celebration marking your achievements. Every graduate will receive a souvenir, enjoy cupcakes together, and capture memories at the photo backdrop prepared for the occasion. 📸

Date: 13 June 2026 (SAT)
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM (after ceremony)
Location: LAU 7/F, outside DAO Department Office

Let’s gather to honor the Class of 2026-see you there!🎉

29/05/2026

[📣Apply now❗️] Join SMP Career Day by HKICPA

Join us for the SMP Career Day, an exciting opportunity for students eager to explore career paths in small and medium practices (SMPs), organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)! This event features a dynamic programme designed to equip you with valuable insights and skills. Learn from experienced accountants about career opportunities in the accounting field, and a recruitment agency representative will provide essential tips on crafting a CV that stands out and how to ace your interviews. You will also be able to explore available job openings, speak directly with recruiters, and even apply for positions on-site. Don’t miss the chance to boost your career prospects!

📅Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
⏰Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
📌Venue: Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (27/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai)
👥Eligibility: All graduates/ students from tertiary institutions are welcome
Language: Cantonese

📅 Registration Deadline: 16 June 2026

🔗Register link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8839275/SMP-Career-Day-2026-Enrolment-form-for-student-copy

28/05/2026

ASCEND Certificate — Advancing Future Banking Capabilities 📈

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) is inviting active students and aspiring banking practitioners to future-proof their careers with the ASCEND Certificate program! This is your opportunity to gain industry-recognized training in the most critical areas of modern banking.

🌟 Certification Requirements:

To earn your certificate, simply complete at least 6 hours of ASCEND CPD courses (minimum 2 hours in each of the three core areas) plus a brief reflection:

1 💻 Technology and Data (2 Hours)
2 🤝 Soft Skills (2 Hours)
3 🏦 Banking Knowledge (2 Hours)
4 📝 Reflective Essay (Minimum 300 words)

🎓 Target Audience & Eligibility:

Active university students and banking practitioners.

Individuals looking to expand their professional knowledge and career marketability.

📅 Deadline: Must complete all required hours and submissions before December 2026.

🔗 Enroll via: https://www.hkib.org/page/284

27/05/2026

[Apply now📣📣📣] BOCHK Challenge 2026

📅 Date: 15 June 2026

Details:
BOCHK Challenge 2026 hosted by Bank of China (Hong Kong) is now calling for student’s applications.

The competition provides a platform for students from universities and startups to showcase their talents on technology and ignite innovative ideas, while bringing new momentum into the field of technological innovation.

Interested students should form in team of 2 - 5 people. Team leader should complete the registration form online by 15 Jun 2026. Register link: https://www.bochk.com/dam/more/bochkchallenge/2026/form_en.html

This year, your fintech proposal must combine:

✅ At least one technology theme: Gen AI | Blockchain | Big Data | Quantum Computing
✅ At least one impactful scene: Payment | Inclusive Finance | Risk Management | ESG | Cross-border

For more detailed information about the competition, please refer to the competition website
https://www.bochk.com/dam/more/bochkchallenge/2026/tc.html

Inquiries: [email protected]

26/05/2026

22/05/2026

[📣 NOVA: National AI Creativity Competition – Apply Now❗️]
Co-organized by HKUST Center for Technology and Business Ecosystem (CTBE), HKUST Shanghai Alumni Chapter, and Tencent Research Institute, this competition aims to promote AI innovation exchange among university and senior secondary students in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.

🤖 Three Competition Tracks:
Social Impact – Tech for good: address real societal pain points
Apply AI to challenges like population aging, environmental protection, underserved groups, or urban management.
Creative Arts – Reimagining the senses: exploring AI and human creativity
Combine generative AI (AIGC) with digital media to redefine visual, auditory, and interactive experiences (imagery, music, games, cultural heritage).
Business Efficiency (Business Intelligence) – Digital transformation: boosting productivity for SMEs and specific industries
Develop AI tools for finance, legal services, e-commerce, manufacturing, or internal processes like HR and customer service.

🏆 What’s in it for you?
💰 Attractive Cash Prizes: Total of CNY$100,000 for winning university students in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland
🤝 Networking: In-depth discussions with expert judges from academia and industry + collaboration with like-minded peers

🔗 Registration Form (HK University Students) – https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aAH6lphN7C7QQC
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]
Open to university and senior secondary students in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.

21/05/2026

Sovrano AI Internship Program: Summer 2026 by CareerOS
Ready to build true, “AI-native” credentials that top CEOs are actively hunting for? CareerOS has opened applications for the Sovrano AI Internship Program.
How it works:
Students work full-time on AI evaluation with a daily schedule that mirrors a real job: roughly two hours of structured training each morning (deeper and faster than the semester curriculum), then six to eight hours of live evaluation work.
* Multi-week projects. Model benchmarking, complex annotation, methodology work.
* Direct access to project leads and the broader Sovrano AI team.
* Detailed reference letter at the end, plus presentation and certification
How to Apply
Students can submit your application directly via the Sovrano AI Opportunities Portal.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration for students who apply by 31 May 2026 (Sun). Review the full program details and submit your application immediately to secure your spot.

20/05/2026

🚀 Agentic AI is reshaping the future of software development and scientific research.

Named the #1 Technology Trend for 2025 by Gartner, Agentic AI is already being adopted by leading companies to autonomously plan, code, and deliver digital products. But how can researchers and students actually apply it in their daily workflow?

Co-organized by the CityUHK Institute of Future Learning and Tencent Cloud, this seminar + hands-on workshop will explore practical AI-powered research workflows — from literature review and experiment design to formatting and academic output acceleration. 📚⚡

🗓 Date: 27 May 2026 (Wed)
🕞 Time: 15:30 – 17:40
📍 Venue: LT 5, Mr and Mrs Lau Tat Chuen Lecture Theatre
🗣 Language: Mandarin & English
💻 Please bring your own laptop for the workshop session!

🎓 Registration
Students: https://go.cityu.hk/wfa3ya
Staff: https://go.cityu.hk/q2b8lg

18/05/2026

[📣Apply now❗️] Student Innovation Award 學生創新獎

The Hong Kong ICT Awards (HKICTA) is an annual territory-wide competition established to recognise and promote outstanding ICT inventions and applications. The Student Innovation Award is one of the eight categories, specifically designed to nurture young talent and encourage students to apply technology to solve real-world problems.

📅Deadline: 20 July 2026
📌Language: English

Student Development Services (SDS) Note to students:
Information of this announcement is for students’ general reference only, and is subject to change at any time without prior notice. Student Development Services is not responsible for the content provided by any external organizer, nor is it accountable for any claims associated with the use of, access to, interaction with their products and services

🔗Register link: https://icta.itda.hk/

15/05/2026

FutureSkills — AI Training for ALL 🤖

AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s the engine driving the future of work. Are you ready to lead in the era of Human + AI collaboration? 🚀

✨ Event Highlights:

• 🗣️ Panel Discussion: “Enabling the Human + AI Workforce” – A deep dive into leadership and talent strategies for a hybrid future.

• 🛠️ AI Training Workshops: Explore cutting-edge topics like Vibe Coding, Leveraging AI for impact, and breaking down AI barriers.

• 💡 Expert Sharing: Learn directly from industry leaders about real-world AI applications.

📅 Event Details:

• Date: 21 May 2026 (Thursday)

• Time: 10:30 – 18:00 (Panel: 10:45 – 11:15)

• Venue: 1/F, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon

• Fee: FREE

🔗 Register Now: http://u.hkpc.org/bAn