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BUild Agentic AI Hackathon Powered by AWS
Learn directly from AWS experts, collaborate in teams, and put your ideas to the test in a high-energy contest. With no barriers to entry, this is your chance to gain hands-on coding experience, compete for exciting prizes, and earn a certificate that highlights your innovation journey.
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Event details:
Date:
24 March 2026, Tuesday
Time:
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Venue:
RRS401, HSH Campus, HKBU
Theme:
Create a new business or service that tackles a critical global issue. Choose your focus from four key UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Key Details:
- Eligibility: Ungergraduate and Postgraduate Students
- Team size: 4-5 members
- Briefing session for shortlisted teams and Kiro account set up in early March 2026 (Compulsory)
Event Highlight:
- Inclusive & Accessible: No prior background required — open to all curious minds ready to explore coding and innovation.
- Expert-led Learning: Hands-on guidance from AWS Solution Architects ensures participants gain real-world skills.
- Competitive & Rewarding: Showcase creativity in a team-based hackathon, with attractive prizes and recognition.
- Career-Boosting Credentials: Every participant receives a certificate, adding value to their academic and professional journey.
- Collaborative Spirit: A chance to connect students from different disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and innovation.
Amazon Web Service Team:
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Mr Dexter CHAN Solutions Architect |
Mr Pat CHAN Solutions Architect |
Mr Clifford Duke Senior Solutions Architect |
Prizes:
| Champion | First Runner-up | Second Runner-up | Most Innovative Idea Award | Best Presentation Award |
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HKD 1,000 equivalent gift per student |
HKD 800 equivalent gift per student |
HKD 500 equivalent gift per student |
HKD 500 equivalent gift per student |
HKD 500 equivalent gift per student |
Rundown:
| Time | Session |
| 9:30 - 10:00 am (30 mins) | Opening & Kickoff |
| 10:00 - 13:00 (3 hours) |
Lab 1: Vibe Coding Use Kiro's Vibe Coding feature to rapidly build a complete e-commerce website through natural language prompts. |
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Lab 2: Steering Use Kiro's Steering feature to provide contextual guidance and standards to your AI agent. |
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Lab 3: MCP Integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with Kiro to enhance your AI agent's capabilities. |
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Lab 4: Spec Driven Development Use Kiro's Spec-Driven Development feature to build complex applications through a structured, methodical approach. |
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| 13:00 - 15:30 (2.5 hours) | Lunch and Hackathon prototype building |
| 15:30 – 15:45 (15 mins) | Break |
| 15:45 - 17:15 (1.5 hours) | Project presentation & judging |
| 17:15 - 17:30 (15 mins) | Closing ceremony |
Registration Deadline: 27 February 2026, Friday