Encourage cross-border learning and exchange Students are encouraged to innovate community projects with the latest technology
HONG KONG - Media OutReach Newswire - April 16, 2024 - In this new era of rapid technological development, learning how to apply the latest technology and make the impossible possible will be one of the most important learning topics for children. Preface, which has been committed to providing the latest and highest quality technology education for students of all ages, has joined hands with FTLife, the Peace Centre of the UNESCO Association of Hong Kong, RAGFP, Cyberport, Ocean Park, Uncle Potato Chips Co-creation Society, Hong Kong Computer Education Association and other organizations to jointly organize the first annual technology application competition in the Greater Bay Area, "Nomad Awards". Through workshop guidance and practical project development, you can participate in scientific and technological innovation projects, learn how to make good use of technology to build an innovative community, and build a sustainable future together!
The Nomad Awards welcomes all students from Hong Kong, Macao and the Greater Bay Area to participate in the competition, with a view to encouraging cross-border learning and exchanges, allowing students to look to the future and the world! The competition will have prizes worth up to HK$50,000, as well as a variety of prizes such as sponsored study tours, corporate internship opportunities, technology products, and a certificate of completion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Students aged 9 to 24 are welcome to participate in the competition in the form of individuals, including primary school group, secondary school group, tertiary and open group. Participants are expected to focus on four major industries: "Wellness", "Arts & Culture", "Retail Services", "Tourism & Hospitality", and use new technologies such as programming and artificial intelligence to promote and develop impactful projects that can be applied in various aspects. More than 30 hours of continuous training, such as online quizzes, workshops, community trips, etc., will be arranged for participants to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the real issues facing the community or enterprises today. At the same time, professional and experienced instructors will guide participants to conceive innovative technology solutions, explain what is innovative thinking, programming and artificial intelligence applications, product development and design, and presentation skills training, so as to start thinking and grow with participants.
At the kick-off ceremony held by Preface, the organiser of the Nomad Awards, FTLife, the title sponsor FTLife, and a number of supporting organisations, Mr. Tommie Lo, Founder and CEO of Preface, said, "All children have unlimited creativity, and with the right platform, they can definitely create works that have more impact than we can imagine. Programming knowledge is becoming more and more important in the real world, and students can participate even if they have no coding experience, because the Nomad Awards has technology training courses and instructors who will guide young participants to learn and apply coding knowledge, artificial intelligence, etc., which is believed to help students improve their problem-solving, analytical and presentation skills. 」
In addition, FTLife was the title sponsor of the competition, and Ms. Au Yeung Ming-yan, Chief Strategy Officer of FTLife, said, "FTLife is committed to creating value beyond insurance, and the Nomad Awards, as the second major event in the annual flagship event 'MyFuturee' under the 'EDUtainment' annual flagship event, we hope to provide children with various opportunities to break through themselves and explore their potential. FTLife will focus on the field of 'physical and mental health', hoping to encourage the next generation to learn and apply programming knowledge to help the society build a healthy physical, mental and spiritual development with innovative thinking and technological innovation projects. We are very much looking forward to exchanging ideas with students from Hong Kong and even the Greater Bay Area, and using our industry knowledge and students' innovative thinking to create more sustainable and shared value for society." 」
The application deadline for the first annual technology application competition in the Greater Bay Area, "Nomad Awards", is 21 April 2024 (Sunday).
Nomad Awards, the first annual technology application competition in the Greater Bay Area
Application Deadline: 21 April 2024 (Sun)
Eligibility (Hong Kong, Macau and Greater Bay Area students):
Primary School Category: Primary 4 to 6
Secondary School Category: Secondary 1 to 3 (Junior Secondary Group), Secondary 4 to 6 (Senior Secondary Category)
Tertiary and Open Categories: Aged 17 to 24
Contest Flow:
May-June 2024: Nomad 100 Challenge (Online Quiz, Workshop, Community Tour)
4 & 5 May 2024: Briefing session and free gift pack
July-August 2024: Technology training courses and ideation programmes
August 25, 2024: Match day
Mid-September to November 2024: Community practice phase
December 7, 2024: Science and Technology Exhibition and Finals
Prizes & Certificates (Finalists will receive):
Prizes worth up to HK$50,000 will be used to sponsor study tours, dinner dinners with business leaders, and corporate internships
A wide range of technology products, including smart watches, tablets, laptops, headphones or headphones
Certificate of Completion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Certificate of Tech Advocate (training required)
Registration link and more details: https://www.preface.ai/nomad-awards/sc/
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Organiser: Preface
Title Sponsor: FTLife
Supporting Organisations:
Hong Kong UNESCO Association Peace Centre and RAGFP
Cyberport 数码港
Ocean park
Hong Kong Computer Education Society
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council
Uncle Potato Chips Co-Creation Society
Hong Kong Flipped Teaching Association
Generation Hong Kong
Rotary Club of Hong Kong
仁爱堂