HKUST Unicorn Day 2026 - From Ideas to Miracles — 35 Years of Impact and Beyond

9:15am - 5:30pm
HKUST Shaw Auditorium, Clear Water Bay campus

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As HKUST celebrates its 35th anniversary, Unicorn Day has grown into one of the largest signature events in Hong Kong's higher education sector, uniting facilities, startups, industry partners, and investors within the innovation and technology ecosystem. Last year's edition featured over 100 startup showcases and welcomed over 1,400 global participants from more than a dozen countries. The event serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration — highlighting HKUST's cutting-edge technological advancements while strengthening Hong Kong's role as an international innovation hub and empowering local entrepreneurs to scale their impact globally.

 

🌟New Initiatives:

Signature event of HKUST's 35th Anniversary celebration – Be part of this landmark occasion

Launch of the Innovation Building – Hong Kong's first university-based deep-tech incubator

Fun engagement games & exclusive souvenirs – Enjoy interactive activities and take home memorable keepsake

 

🎯Why Attend?

130+ HKUST startup showcase & marketplace booths – Experience a vibrant exhibition showcasing cutting-edge          

     deep-tech innovations and startup products

Deeptech pitching sessions - Witness HKUST’s top research projects poised for disruption

Lunch refreshments & networking lounge – Connect with investors, founders, and ecosystem partners

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Speakers / Performers:
Opening Remarks By Guest Of Honour: Prof. Dong SUN, JP
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry The Hong Kong SAR Government
Speakers / Performers:
Welcome Remarks: Prof Nancy IP, SBS, BBS, MH, JP
President, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Speakers / Performers:
Welcome Remarks: Prof. Lionel Ming-Shuan NI
President, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Speakers / Performers:
Opening Remarks: Prof. Tim Cheng
Vice-Peresident for Research and Development, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Speakers / Performers:
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Qian ZHANG
Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Language
English
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