Ready to reshape Hong Kong's future with AI? Join the first-ever AWS AI Hackathon in Hong Kong!
We're calling on innovative developers, designers, and visionaries to team up and create groundbreaking AI solutions that will redefine Hong Kong's landscape. Whether you're passionate about revolutionizing retail experiences, transforming F&B operations, enhancing smart tourism, advancing fintech, or tackling any other Hong Kong-specific challenge – this is your platform to make an impact.
What We're Looking For:
- Creative solutions addressing Hong Kong industry needs or real-life practical problem
- Solutions built using Amazon Q Developer or Kiro
[NEW] AWS Hackathon Clinic - In-person build together session is now available on Sep 26 & 30, join now via this link
Requirements
What to Build
Entrants must build a solution using Amazon Q Developer or Kiro, a generative AI-powered assistant.
Choose any of the themes below to develop solutions that transform Hong Kong's key industries, or freestyle it yourself!
- Future of Retail – Revolutionize shipping experiences and retail operations;
- Smart Tourism – Enhance travel experiences and industry efficiency;
- F&B Innovation – Optimize food service operations and customer experiences;
- FinTech Evolution – Create solutions across Web3, cryptocurrency, and traditional finance
- Freestyle – Any innovative projects that do not fall into any of the categories above
What to Submit
- A text description of your project, including what problem you are trying to solve and how you leveraged Amazon Q Developer or Kiro
- Demo Video (Maximum 3 minutes)
- Publicly accessible link to your source code repository
- (Optional) A link to your working prototype
Prizes
Grand Prize: Trip to AWS re:Invent Las Vegas
All eligible team members of the winning team will receive:
- Round Trip Economy Flight ticket (Hong Kong to Las Vegas)
- 5-night accommodation (November 30th to December 5th)
- AWS re:Invent Full conference pass (Retail Value: USD 2,099)
1st Runner Up: Silver Trophy
A silver trophy to recognize your outstanding project
2nd Runner Up: Bronze Trophy
A bronze trophy to recognize your outstanding project
Participation Prize: AWS Swag
Participants from eligible teams can choose AWS T-Shirt or AWS Premium Pickleball Swag (First come first served)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Brenda Li
Final Judge: AWS - Head of HK SSO
Gene Soo
Final Judge: WYB - Founding Member
Gigi Chong
Final Judge: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation - Assistant Director, Co-development
Henry Li
Final Judge: Cyberport - Head of Ecosystem Development
Karena Belin
Final Judge: Whub and AngelHub - Co-Founder
Olivier Klein
Final Judge: AWS - Chief Technologist
Samson Tai
Final Judge: Hong Kong Computer Society - Convenor of AI Special Group
Alex Fung
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Business Development Manager, Strategic Programs
Amy Wong
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Marketing Manager
Anson Wong
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Manager, Business Development & Program
Benson Kwong
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Sr. Solution Architect
Carman Leung
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Program Manager
Clifford Duke
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Sr. Solution Architect
Cyrus Wong
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Solutions Architect
Shawn Zhang
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Specialist Solution Architect
Terence Chow
Shortlisting Judge: AWS - Sr. GenAI Go To Market Specialist
Judging Criteria
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Business Value & Use Case
Does the submission demonstrate a clear problem-solution fit? Does the solution show potential impact and scalability? Will the project inspire other users to create creative and entertaining projects? -
Implementation
How effective were Amazon Q Developer / Kiro used during development / optimization of the project? Is it well-built, functional, and polished from a technical standpoint? -
Innovation & Originality
How unique and innovative is the project concept? Does the project demonstrate a novel approach to solving the problem? Has the submission leveraged the provided technologies in creative and/or compelling ways?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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