PolyU InnoTech Open Day x Alumni Homecoming 2024
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Date
16 Oct 2024
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Organiser
Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office, PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research, Research and Innovation Office [Co-organised by Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology]
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Time
10:00 - 18:00
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Venue
PolyU Campus Map
Summary
Join us for our flagship events on one day!
The InnoTech Open Day showcases PolyU’s impactful achievements in research, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurial development that contribute to Hong Kong’s advancement into a global I&T hub via a variety of dynamic activities such as seminars, forums, exhibitions, and start-up pitching.
With the largest number of graduates amongst local universities, the Alumni Homecoming will be a spotlight for reliving cherished friendship and memories through engaging activities and rediscovering the alma mater.
Spend an inspiring and fun-filled Saturday with your family and friends, and bring home some new insights, good memories, surprise gifts, attractive raffle prizes, and loads of joy! Stay tunned.
Opening Ceremony
Time: 11:00 – 12:15
Venue: Jockey Club Auditorium
PolyU InnoTech Open Day x Alumni Homecoming 2024 — PAIR InnoTech Forum
Time: 14:00 – 17:30
Venue: V322, 3/F, Jockey Club Innovation Tower (Core V)
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Agenda |
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14:00-15:00 (60 minutes) |
Forum I: Driving Innovation in Good Health and Well-being (45-minute presentation + 15-minute panel discussion)
Moderator: Prof. Qingyan CHEN, Director of PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research, PolyU
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15:00-15:20 (20 minutes)
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Break I |
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15:20-16:25 (65 minutes) |
Forum II: Technologies in AI and Modern Era (50-minute presentation + 15-minute panel discussion)
Moderator: Prof. Hau Chung MAN, Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Founding Director of Research Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, PolyU
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16:25-16:45 (20 minutes)
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Break II |
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16:45-17:30 (45 minutes) |
Forum III: Resilient Urban Infrastructure under Climate Change (30-minute presentation + 15-minute panel discussion)
Moderator: Prof. Xiangdong LI, Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment and Director of Research Institute of Sustainable Urban Development, PolyU
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PolyVentures Showcase
Time: 12:00 – 18:00
Venue: Global Student Hub
Language: Cantonese and Putonghua
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Agenda |
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14:00-14:45 |
Startup「圍爐」 Startup Fireside Chat: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Failures, and Inspiring Stories |
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14:45-15:00 |
Your Journey, Our Commitment: PolyU’s Support |
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15:00-16:30 |
PolyVentures Pitching & Award Presentation |
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16:30-18:00 (90 minutes) |
Networking Session: PolyVentures Connected |
