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. Just as coral reefs sustain thriving marine ecosystems, we bring together over 800 visionary researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders from around the world to transform breakthrough discoveries into real-world impact.
Join us to exchange valuable insights, explore collaboration opportunities and discover the latest trends in research and innovations! Sign up now!
Innovation Week:
Date: 12-16 October 2026
Venue: HKU Campus
Main Event:
Date: 14 October 2026 (Wed)
Event Time: 09:30 – 11:30
Exhibition: 09:00 – 18:00
Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam
Event Highlights:
🟢 100+ innovative project exhibitions
🟢 High-impact networking opportunities with industry leaders
🟢 Insightful fireside chat: From Lab Bench to Commercialisation
🟢 Successful Founders Spotlights
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Keynote speeches, ceremonies, fireside chat and founders spotlight: Time: 09:30-11:30 Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam (MTR Station: HKU Exit C1)
VIP Tour of the Innovation Exhibition Area(by Invitation Only)
HKU’s Innovation Achievement Video
Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor, HKU
Professor Dong Sun, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of HKSAR
Officiating Ceremony & Group Photos
HKU Entrepreneurship Engine Fund x DEFTA Joint Fund First Close Ceremony
HKU Strategic Partnership Alliance for Research and Commercialization (SPARC) Launch Ceremony
HKU Impact Awards Presentation
Fireside Chat: From Lab Bench to Commercialisation
Keynote by Prof. Bob Langer, Institute Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT (Pre-recorded Presentation)
- Moderator: Ms Wendy GAN, Council Member and Innovation Advisory Board Member, HKU
- Panelists:
- Dr. Mengkang Hu, Founder, Evolvent AI
- Dr. Meijie Tang, Director of Technology Translation Centre, Materials Innovation Institute for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES)
- Mr Michael Langer, Co-founder and Managing Partner, T.Rx Capital
Founders Spotlights:
Exhibition and Project Showcase (Exhibitor List):
Time: 09:00-18:00
Venue: Lecture Theatres CPD7, 8, 9, 10 and common space of Floor LG1, Centennial Campus, HKU
Contact Information
Email: vprevent@hku.hk
Tel: 852-39170465 / 39173144
Discover our exciting events and activities
GenAI Hackathon – Pitching for Impact Workshop: Winning Strategies to Engage, Persuade, and Inspire Action
HK Techathon+ Campus Mixer at HKU
Gain insights from industry leaders and innovation experts
Prof. Xiang ZHANG, JP
President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU
Prof. Dong SUN, JP
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry for the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau
Ambassador George HARA
Chairman of the Board, Alliance Forum Foundation and Group Chairman and CEO of DEFTA Partners
Prof. Robert LANGER
Institute Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
