Join us for HKUST's inaugural two-day-one-night Pioneers Summer Camp—a fantastic blend of learning, fun, and reconnection as we celebrate the University’s 35th Anniversary!

Inspiring Talks

Get ready to be inspired! 

- Prof. Nancy Y. IP, President of HKUST, “XXXXX”
- Dr. Benjamin AU YEUNG (Ben Sir), Edutainer, “Teaching Parents to Parent: Using the Emotional Refrigerator to Strengthen Parent-Child Bonds教家長做家長：精神雪櫃如何拉近親子關係”
- Dr. Sophie LEUNG, Specialist in Paediatrics, “Fun with Vegetables蔬菜的樂趣” and “Delicious Diet for Health and Longevity健康長壽美味飲食”
- Prof. Yi WANG, Associate Director of Space Science and Technology Institute, “The Fascinating Scientific Principles of The Three-Body Problem三體中的科學原理”
- Prof. Dong LOU, Associate Dean of Business and Management (Strategic Planning and Research), “Digital Finance”
- Prof. Desmond TSOI, Associate Professor of Engineering Education, “The Magic and Illusion of Generative AI”
- Mr. Vincent Chui, Head of Wealth Management for Asia Pacific, Morgan Stanley, “Diversification vs. Diworsification”

AI Workshop (Recommended for participants aged 12 and above) 

Dive into the exciting world of game development and artificial intelligence! 

 - Racing Game
This intensive workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the exciting intersection of game development and artificial intelligence. Students will dive directly into Unreal Engine to build a complete racing game from the ground up. You will learn to use AI-assisted tools to design and model a unique 3D race car, and then bring it to life by training a "digital driver" using the powerful Learning Agents plugin. The course will cover fundamental concepts of reinforcement learning and imitation learning, where you will define the rules and rewards that shape your AI's decision-making process. 

STEAM Workshops (Recommended for participants aged 6 to 11) 

Get ready for some hands-on fun! 

- STEAM DIY Workshops 
Participants enjoy hands-on fun by creating their own STEAM DIY projects and taking home a piece of innovation. Kids can team up with their parents to explore creativity and enjoy the joy of making together.

- Climbing Robot Workshop and Games
Participants build and program climbing robots while learning basic robotics and engineering concepts. Parents and kids work together to discover how the robots move, encouraging teamwork, curiosity, and learning through play.

Relaxing Campus Experiences 

Explore Asia’s most stunning university campus! 

Unwind and enjoy a range of relaxing activities across our beautiful campus, from wellness sessions to leisure time.

- Coffee Appreciation & Wine Tasting at Alumni Commons

Grab a cup and savor signature coffee beans from different regions, then level up your wine knowledge with a curated tasting and a few confident sips. Keep it fun with interactive tasting games designed to challenge your palate and spark real conversation.  

Coffee Tasting Experience    
Immerse yourself in a vibrant and aromatic journey with our coffee tasting experience. This fast-paced, highly interactive 15-minute sensory workshop will guide you through the world of specialty coffee, challenge your palate, and offer a relaxed setting to connect with fellow alumni.

Duration per session: 15 minutes    
•    5 mins: Welcome Coffee & Hand-Drip Demonstration    
•    ⁠10 mins: Blind Tasting & Flavor Decoding    
Capacity per session: 4 participants    
Note: Alumni who do not wish to join the interactive workshop are welcome to stop by anytime to grab a complimentary cup of freshly brewed batch coffee.    
 

- HKUST Tours     
Discover the vibrant campus through our guided tours.  

- Yoga Fun     
Join us for a rejuvenating session of Yoga Fun, designed for participants of all ages and skill levels.      
 

Stay in Our Brand-New Student Hall (Optional) 

Relive your student days at the Jockey Club i-Village, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with Leigh & Orange!  
Don’t miss the chance to stay with family and friends at the newly established i-Village—a symbol of internationalization and innovation. Alternatively, you can choose to stay in our on-campus hospitality hotel, the Conference Lodge, boasting picturesque mountain and sea views. 

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