The Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology ( HKIIT ) proudly co-hosted the GDSC2025 (Global Digital Skills Championships) China Regional Selection with the International Alliance for Digital Game Education (IADGE) from March 16 to 19, 2025, attracting digital game art experts and participants from Mainland China and Hong Kong. This competition not only provided a platform for participants to showcase their talents but also promoted the development and exchange within the digital game art industry.

Special thanks to Mr. Felix Yip, Chairman of ACM SIGGRAPH Shanghai Chapter and Mr. Michael Sze, Project Director of CSoft for sharing their invaluable expert advice with us during the event. HKIIT students also gained significant knowledge and experience from this competition, further enriching their understanding of the digital game art industry.

As the concluding venue for the GDSC2025 China Regional Selection, all exceptional finalists will be invited to join the upcoming finals in Shanghai this July. HKIIT also expresses our gratitude to all the experts, teachers, and students whose dedication and hard work contributed to the success of this event. Let us unite in support of the future of digital game art and celebrate the remarkable talents poised to shine on the international stage!

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HKIIT and Cyberport Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collaboratively nurture talent and advance AI technology and governance. This partnership aims to expand the AI talent pool and foster the growth of the AI industry in Hong Kong!

We are excited to work closely with Cyberport to promote AI education and AI governance training. Please stay tune for more updates as we embark on this AI journey together!

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We would like to extend our gratitude to Mr Raymond CHENG and Mr Kok Tin GAN, who shared their expertise in our recent Digital Leaders Fireside Chat Series - Latest Cybersecurity Landscape and Preparation for Critical Infrastructure.

Together, we explored how AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape and discussed the importance of upskilling professionals to tackle emerging threats. The conversation highlighted the cybersecurity outlook and examined global trends in cyber attacks and defense mechanisms. Additionally, KT introduced the new Critical Infrastructure Regulation, offering insights into future cybersecurity developments and their implications for critical infrastructure.

The event was a great success, thanks to the incredible participation and engagement from all attendees.

Please stay tuned for the upcoming Fireside Chat session, where our Digital Leaders will provide in-depth insights on various emerging technology topics!

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Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT), a member institution of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sangfor Technologies (Hong Kong) Limited (Sangfor) on 20 December 2024 to jointly bolstering IT talent pool, promoting vocational and professional education and training (VPET) and further contributing to the Innovation Technology and Cybersecurity development in Hong Kong.

Witnessed by Mr Ringo Yiu, Regional General Manager (Mature Asia-Pacific Region) of Sangfor, and Dr John Hui, Principal of HKIIT, the MoU was signed by Mr Ban Cheng - Territory Sales Director (Government & Public Sector) of Sangfor and Mr Wing Wong, Vice Principal of HKIIT.

Through this partnership, Sangfor will establish an academic partnership with HKIIT, granting HKIIT students the right to utilize relevant materials from Sangfor, thereby enriching the learning resources available to the students and further providing extended learning activities, including guest lectures, company visits, and training workshops, to equip students with the essential professional skills.

HKIIT will offer upskilling and reskilling programmes for Sangfor employees through its "SkillsUP" in-service training services. Furthermore, HKIIT and Sangfor will collaborate on cybersecurity training initiatives, leveraging Sangfor's expertise to enhance HKIIT's curriculum and student experiences.

Together, we are excited to provide more young people with opportunities for professional development and strengthen the IT talent pool as well as sustain the industry’s development ! Please stay tune for more updates on this exciting journey!

Congratulations to the four teams composed of students from our Higher Diploma in Telecommunications and Networking, Higher...

Congratulations to the four teams composed of students from our Higher Diploma in Telecommunications and Networking, Higher Diploma in Software Engineering, Higher Diploma in Game Software Development, and Higher Diploma in Cybersecurity for their remarkable achievements at the Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025 Hong Kong SAR!

The teams won the second prize in the Practice Competition - Computing Track and Innovation Competition as well as the Potential Prize in Computing Track and Cloud Track, showcasing their outstanding technical knowledge, innovation, and teamwork. Also, HKIIT Acting Senior Lecturer, Mr Dino MA, was awarded as the Most Valuable Instructor by Huawei.

At HKIIT, we are committed to nurturing ICT talent by equipping our students with the skills and expertise required to excel in a rapidly evolving industry. We extend our gratitude to Huawei for providing this valuable platform to empower young talent and foster innovation.

Furthermore, HKIIT has become the first Huawei ICT Academy Support Center (IASC) in Hong Kong SAR. This collaboration marks a new milestone for both parties in the cultivation of ICT talent and represents an important step toward nurturing new forces in innovation and technology.

Congratulations once again to all the award-winning students and heartfelt thanks to the teachers for their guidance and support in achieving this success!

We are delighted to share that Google DevFest 2024 has just concluded at HKIIT, and it was a monumental event! Building on last year's achievement of over 1,300 registered participants, this year, we welcomed an impressive 2,000 registered attendees to HKIIT, making it our largest DevFest to date!

A special thank you to Michael Y. - Managing Director and General Manager of Google Hong Kong, along with Googlers, Google Developer Experts (GDE), and other leaders from supporting organisations. Your invaluable insights and experiences contributed greatly to the success of this event. We also extend our gratitude to the dedicated volunteers from GDG Hong Kong and our HKIIT teachers and students, whose hard work made this event possible.

At HKIIT, we partnered with Google to cultivate the next generation of cloud computing talent. Our students had the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge cloud technology educational resources in cloud technology and showcase their innovative capabilities in the GDSC Solution Challenge. Two projects namely “AI Cloud Industrial Safety Guardian Dog” and “GeProVis AI Screen Reader” achieved recognitions among the top 100 globally.

This year’s DevFest featured 8 Tracks and over 40 Sessions, exploring hot topics across various Google technologies and tailoring them to meet the needs of local developers. The sessions covered a diverse array of cutting-edge topics, including Generative AI, LLM, Flutter and Firebase, Cloud Computing, Web Technologies, etc. Attendees gained valuable insights, practical knowledge, and the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals passionate about technology.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the speakers, volunteers, and attendees who contributed to making Google DevFest 2024 another resounding success. Your enthusiasm and passion for technology continue to inspire us. We’re excited to see what the future holds and eagerly look forward to more engaging events in the days to come!

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!