Events for October 2026
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Oct 2026
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Oct 2026
Hong Kong AI Summit: BUILD ACROSS Hackathon
With the hackathon theme BUILD ACROSS, students can compete in three challenge tracks: Finance, Urbanization and Startup.
07
Wed
Oct 2026
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Fri
Oct 2026
08
Thu
Oct 2026
09
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Oct 2026
10
Sat
Oct 2026
CUHK LEAP
CUHK LEAP brings together the University's longstanding Entrepreneur Day and Innovation Day, gathering outstanding scholars, researchers, students and alumni to showcase cutting-edge research breakthroughs, innovative technologies and entrepreneurial ventures.
09
Fri
Oct 2026
PoC Programme Innovation Showcase
The event will highlight the achievements of five Proof‑of‑Concept (PoC) projects, featuring cross‑sector panel discussions, live solution demonstrations, and interactive networking to explore how spatial data can be transformed into new engines for public services, operational efficiency, and cross‑sector collaboration.
10
Sat
Oct 2026
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Oct 2026
16
Fri
Oct 2026
HKU Innovation Week 2026
HKU Innovation Week is our annual flagship celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. This year, the event returns as a vibrant, living ecosystem – The Innovation Reef: Where Ideas Breed and Thrive.
12
Mon
Oct 2026
HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2026
Date: 12 OCT 2026 (Monday)
Venue: Main Hall, Shaw Auditorium, HKUST
Language: English
Time:
09:00 - 12:00 Final Round Competition
12:30 - 14:00 Finalist Showcase Booth
14:00 - 15:30 Award Ceremony
15:30 - 16:30 Finalist Showcase Booth
13
Tue
Oct 2026
16
Fri
Oct 2026
14
Wed
Oct 2026
16
Fri
Oct 2026
AI Builders Global Conference 2026
On October 14-16, the people building, leading, and scaling AI show you exactly how they did it. Get the strategies to stay ahead, the playbooks to 10x your growth, and direct access to decision makers, hiring managers, industry experts and investors.
14
Wed
Oct 2026
16
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Oct 2026
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Oct 2026
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Wed
Oct 2026
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Thu
Oct 2026
Green Tech Summit 2026
The Summit convenes leaders from across industries, academia, finance, and policy to explore the evolving landscape of cleaner energy transition, climate science to risk resilience, and sustainable finance.
21
Wed
Oct 2026
AI Tinkerers Hong Kong 2nd Anniversary Harbour Cruise Celebration
AI Tinkerers Global and AI Tinkerers Hong Kong are hosting a special 2nd Anniversary Celebration for the Hong Kong Chapter! This is a curated, technical and celebratory gathering for active builders, partners, engineers, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, and creative technologists working directly with foundation models and generative AI.
22
Thu
Oct 2026
23
Fri
Oct 2026
GAIIN Community Mixer
Come and meet other people in Hong Kong who are curious about AI, innovation and business. It's casual, with no agenda and no talks. You turn up, have a drink and talk to people.
24
Sat
Oct 2026
24
Sat
Oct 2026
01
Sun
Nov 2026
InnoCarnival 2026
With the theme of “Lead with I&T Dream to Fly High”, the Carnival has the support from more than 40 programme partners. Members of the public are welcome to join and enjoy a wide range of I&T-related interactive and educational activities, including the showcase of local inventions and research achievements, workshops, online seminars and interactive games, etc.
24
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Oct 2026
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Oct 2026
29
Thu
Oct 2026
Eco Expo Asia
Eco Expo Asia is a global trade platform for the environmental protection industry that showcases the latest green products, equipment and state-of-the-art technology.
27
Tue
Oct 2026
Global Youth Entrepreneurs Forum 2026
The 2026 Forum will bring together 500 emerging leaders shaping the future of business, with the aim of equipping participants to navigate the volatile global market through AI-powered tools for digital transformation, agile business models such as One Person Companies (OPCs) and strategies for scaling ventures across borders.
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Wed
Oct 2026
29
Thu
Oct 2026
GoGBA Development Day
The GoGBA Development Day brings together government officials, industry experts, and entrepreneurs from across the GBA, to discuss leveraging complementary strengths, driving innovation, navigating policy, and expanding globally to secure a competitive edge in this evolving landscape.
London Business School Alumni x HKUST Alumni: AI & FIntech Pitch Night
Startups affiliated with London Business School or HKUST through a founder, key investor, C-suite leader, or current student/alumnus will have the opportunity to present about their company to fellow alums, VCs, Angels, professionals and startup enthusiasts.