DevFest 2024 Hong Kong

Name: DevFest 2024 Hong Kong
Start: 2024-11-23T09:30:00+08:00
End: 2024-11-23T17:30:00+08:00
Location: Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee), 3 King Ling Road, Hong Kong, 000000

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee), 3 King Ling Road, Hong Kong, 000000, 3 King Ling Road, Hong Kong, 000000

GDG Hong Kong

Nov 23, 1:30 – 9:30 AM (UTC)

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Key Themes

AIAndroidAngularCareer DevelopmentCloudDataDevFestEnterprise/Business SolutionsFirebaseFlutterGeminiGemmaGoogle Maps PlatformInclusionMachine LearningMobileVertex AIWeb

About this event

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DevFest 有咩特別？
🔥 40+ 位重量級 Speaker: 跟 Googlers、Google Developer Experts、同埋業界 expert 交流吓心得！
🤯 8 個唔同 Tracks: AI/ML、Flutter、Android、Web、Cloud，總之咩都有，啱哂你！
🤝 Networking: 識吓新朋友，擴闊你嘅人脈！

Hello！👋 You're cordially invited to the largest developer conference on Google technology in Hong Kong 🤗

Just a friendly reminder that check-in for DevFest 2024 Hong Kong starts at 9:00 AM sharp! We've noticed many of you are eager beavers (which we love!), so arrive early to grab some exclusive early-bird goodies and ensure a smooth entry into the opening session. Avoid the rush and make the most out of DevFest!

Enter our lucky draw for a chance to win a variety of exciting gifts !
Participating is easy! Simply complete your registration at DevFest 2024 Hong Kong to be entered into the draw.

We are exploring hot topics across various Google technologies and tailoring them to meet the needs of local developers! Join us for engaging discussions and presentations on:
Flutter and Firebase: Learn about efficient cross-platform app development and powerful backend solutions for your projects
Cloud Computing: Dive into cloud-native development, scalable solutions, and best practices for leveraging Google Cloud Platform
Web Technologies: Gain insights on cutting-edge web development techniques and tools to create powerful, responsive web applications
AI and Machine Learning: Discover the latest advancements and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
Responsible AI: Explore how we can build and use AI in a fair, ethical, and responsible way to benefit society
Startup Trends: Explore the latest innovations and emerging technologies shaping the startup ecosystem in today's dynamic tech landscape
Career Development: Explore exciting career pathways and opportunities in the ever-evolving tech industry
Education in Tech: Discover resources and approaches to continue learning and stay updated in the fast-paced world of technology
... and so much more!

Schedule Overview + Feature Sessions

Schedule Details

AI Track Session List

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活動時間及地點 / Event Details
Date: 23 November, 2024  (Saturday)
Time: 10:00AM - 5:30PM (Check in starts at 9:00AM)
Location: Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology at IVE (Lee Wai Lee) (Tiu Keng Leng MTR Station - Exit A)
主辦 / Organized by
Google Developer Groups Hong Kong (GDG Hong Kong)
協辦 / Co-organized by
Google Developer Group on Campus - Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (GDG on Campus HKIIT)
鳴謝香港資訊科技學院位於 IVE(李惠利) 承辦是次活動 / 
Special thanks to Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology at IVE (Lee Wai Lee) as undertaking organization
支持組織 / Supporting Organizations (按英文字母順序 / in alphabetical order)
Google Developer Group on Campus - City University of Hong Kong
Google Developer Group on Campus - Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Google Developer Group on Campus - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Google Developer Group on Campus - The University of Hong Kong

When

Saturday, November 23, 2024
1:30 AM – 9:30 AM (UTC)

Where

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee), 3 King Ling Road, Hong Kong, 000000
3 King Ling Road
Hong Kong, 000000

Agenda

1:30 AM	Check in & Registration
2:00 AM	Opening Speech by GDG Hong Kong
2:10 AM	Welcome Speech by Dr. John Hui, Principal @ HKIIT
2:20 AM	Opening Speech by Michael Yue (Managing Director and GM @ Google Hong Kong)
2:35 AM	[Web/AI] Web AI in 2024: Superpowers for modern web apps [Jason Mayes, Web AI Lead @ Google]	[English / Beginner / 30 mins] Web AI libraries and models crossed over 1 billion downloads in the last 2 years alone. If you're not yet using machine learning on the client side, now is the the time to see what's possible and the benefits it can bring your business over cloud based solutions such as lower costs, privacy for your end users, and low latency responses suitable for real-time applications. Learn what's new with the state of Web AI at Google and discover new generative AI models you can run client-side in the browser entirely offline along with key updates from Chrome, TensorFlow.js, MediaPipe, Core ML, Visual Blocks, and beyond. A must see talk for anyone working in the web space (or is using JavaScript) so you can bring your AI powered ideas to life faster than ever before.
3:05 AM	[AI] LLM Adaptation strategies for optimal performance on your use case [Erwin Huizenga, Staff Developer Relations Engineer of Developer Advocacy @ Google]	[English / Beginner / 30 mins] Explore techniques for supervised fine-tuning with Gemini. This session best practices for supervised fine-tuning Gemini with Vertex AI.. Discover how to push the boundaries of Gemini and unlock its full potential for your most challenging use cases.
3:45 AM	[AI] Building Cantonese LLM with Gemma 2 [Thomas Chong & Jacky Chan, AI Research Engineer/CTO @ Votee AI]	[Cantonese / Intermediate / 30 mins] In this session, we will dive into the process of training LLM for low-resource languages, such as Cantonese, using Gemma 2 model series and TPUs. We will explore the unique challenges and considerations involved in training language models for low-resource languages, and how Google Vertex AI and TPUs can streamline and optimize the training process. During the session, we will discuss the key components of training such an LLM, including data preparation, model architecture, hyperparameter tuning, and evaluation techniques. We will also demo the trained LLM and showcase its potential applications and deployment.
4:15 AM	Lunch Time
5:00 AM	[Career Development] Bits to Business: Coding Your Path to Tech Leadership [Taeko Sakai (APAC Engagement Director/Google Women Techmakers Ambassador) & Cecilia Wang (Chief Information Officer) & Ben Chan (Senior Lead, Application, Data and AI) & Tibor Banach (Product Owner for AI and CRM)]	[English / Intermediate / 45 mins] Join us for an illuminating panel discussion featuring accomplished tech leaders who have successfully navigated the journey from hands-on technical roles to industry leadership positions. As a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, I'm proud to announce that our diverse panel will include a prominent female tech leader, underlining our commitment to gender equality in the tech industry! Our esteemed panelists will share their experiences and insights on: - Challenges faced during their career transitions - Essential learning paths and skill development strategies - Valuable advice for the next generation of tech professionals - Promoting diversity and inclusion in tech leadership roles This interactive session will be enhanced by live polls and quizzes using a quiz app allowing attendees to engage directly with the discussion and compare their perspectives with industry trends. Whether you're a coding enthusiast aspiring to lead or a tech professional looking to climb the career ladder, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn from those who've walked the path before you. Discover the keys to elevating your tech career and unlocking your leadership potential in the ever-evolving world of technology. Join us to decode the secrets of tech leadership, champion diversity, and chart your course from coder to commander!
6:00 AM	[Education/AI] A Bridge to success: Using AI to raise the bar in special education [Victor Wong (CEO @ Bridge AI) & Chris Wong (Case Manager @ Bridge AI) & Eddie Hui (Digital Innovations Lead, Lenovo SSG)]	[Cantonese / Beginner / 30 mins] The number of children with special education needs (SEN) continues to grow in Hong Kong, and educators and professionals are facing immense pressure to cater for the needs of all SEN children. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is considered one of the most effective training methods for SEN children, but the problem of insufficient trained professionals is still being faced by the field. Join this session where we will share a solution to the problems mentioned above through utilization of modern technologies and its integration with field expertise. The session will explore technologies implemented to help alleviate workload of teachers and trainers, and the potential of these technologies in transforming SEN education.
6:45 AM	[Flutter] Flutter for Wearables: Building the Future on Your Wrist [Ahmed J Hamdan, Flutter Platforms Lead]	[English / Beginner / 30 mins] Discover how Flutter can be used to transform the world of wearables. From smartwatches to fitness trackers, learn how to create seamless, responsive, and feature-rich apps that fit on your wrist. This session delves into the unique challenges and opportunities of developing for wearables with Flutter, providing insights and real-world examples to help you start building innovative applications for this rapidly evolving market.
7:30 AM	[AI/Responsible AI] Explainable AI: Perspectives from Cognitive Science [Janet Hsiao, Professor @ Hong Kong University of Science and Technology]	[English / Beginner / 30 mins] In this talk, I will introduce the importance of Cognitive Science approaches to Explainable AI to facilitate human-AI interaction and mutual understanding, when we are moving towards the next generation Explainable AI.
8:15 AM	[AI/Responsible AI] How AI & Assistive Technologies Are Closing Skill Gaps for Disabled Professionals? [Peter Wong (Deputy CEO, Dialogue in the Dark (HK) Foundation), Robert Hsu (Senior Manager, HSBC Group Digital Experience and Accessibility team), Iris Luk (Deputy Secretary-General of the AI Application Association), Phoebe Kwok (Head of Corporate Business Development at Dialogue in the Dark (HK) Foundation, founding member of the AllStarsWomen DAO)]	[Cantonese / Beginner / 30 mins] Panel Discussion: How AI Assistive Technologies Are Closing Skill Gaps for Disabled Professionals Description: Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and assistive technologies are transforming the professional landscape, empowering disabled individuals to participate and excel in the workforce like never before. From AI-powered tools that enable real-time communication to platforms that automate routine tasks, these innovations are not just leveling the playing field—they are helping organizations tap into a diverse talent pool and bridge critical skill gaps. This panel will explore how AI and assistive technologies are creating new opportunities for disabled professionals, fostering inclusion, and driving workplace equity. Panelists will share insights on how companies can integrate these technologies to support employee development, promote career growth, and enhance productivity. Attendees will also gain actionable strategies for building inclusive work environments that leverage AI-driven solutions to unlock the full potential of disabled talent. Key Discussion Points: - Real-world examples of AI tools and assistive technologies empowering disabled professionals (e.g., text-to-speech, real-time transcription, and AI coaching assistants). - The role of AI in bridging skill gaps and facilitating upskilling and reskilling. - How assistive technologies are enhancing accessibility in remote and hybrid work settings. - Best practices for organizations to adopt and scale AI-driven solutions for workplace inclusion. - Ethical considerations and challenges in designing AI solutions that are accessible and inclusive by default. Who Should Attend: This panel is ideal for HR professionals, DEI and ESG leaders, technology innovators, and business executives seeking to understand how AI can foster inclusive workplaces and help build diverse teams by supporting disabled professionals. Phoebe Kwok as the moderator of the panel Peter, Iris and Robert as the panelists

Speakers

Michael Yue

Google Hong Kong

Managing Director and GM

Dr Yan-keung John HUI

Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)

Principal

Jason Mayes

Google

Web AI Lead

Erwin Huizenga

Google

Staff Developer Relations Engineer of Developer Advocacy

Connie Leung

Google Developer Expert in Angular, Software Architect @ Diginex

Homing Tam

Lalamove

Principal Product Manager

Suesi Tran

Google Developer Expert in Dart & Flutter

Gary Lo

Google Developer Expert in Kotlin, Lead Software Architect

Cyrus Wong

Google Developer Expert GCP + AI/ML(GenAI) & Senior Lecturer HKIIT

Hyomin Kim

Google Developer Expert in Google Cloud Platform, SRE, Karrot

Jacky Chan

Votee AI

CTO

Thomas Chong

Votee AI

AI Research Engineer

Vahid Asghari

Quantitative Researcher / HKML

Dharmendra Jadon

Lalamove

Principal Engineer

Zhuang Qi

Master Concept

Cloud Engineer

Taeko Sakai

APAC Engagement Director & Google Women Techmakers Ambassador

Ben Chan

Senior Lead, Application, Data and AI

Tibor Banach

Product Owner for AI and CRM

Cecilia Wang

Chief Information Officer

Janet Hsiao

Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Ahmed J Hamdan

Flutter Platforms Lead

Peter Wong

Deputy CEO for Dialogue Experience

Robert Hsu

Senior Manager, HSBC Group Digital Experience and Accessibility team

Iris Luk

Deputy Secretary-General of AI Application Association

Phoebe Kwok

Head of Corporate Business Development at Dialogue in the Dark (HK) Foundation, founding member of the AllStarsWomen DAO

Tommie Lo

Founder & CEO, Preface

Victor Wong

Bridge AI

CEO

Chris Wong

Bridge AI

Case Manager

Eddie Hui

Lenovo SSG

Digital Innovations Lead

Véronique Duong

HIKA LIMITED Co-Founder & International SEO | NLP Expert

Anita Wong

Tech Content Creator | GreenTomato Technology Architect

Norris Chung

CEO & Co-founder

ArtInSight

Marco Lee

ArtInSight

CTO & Co-founder

Sammy Fung

President, Open Source Hong Kong

Ivy Shi

Learnmonade

Founder

Mark Cohen

Pregrade

Data scientist

Adeline Chan

Founder & CEO of AAL INNOVATION

Libin Wang

Developer

Eric Chan

Youth Committee Director of HKCNSA

Mathias Bock, PhD

Principal, Chairos - making sense of time

Ricky Ngan

Mobile Developer

Scottie Yoon

Software Engineer

Bijoy Sen

Talentier

Chief Strategy Officer

Sadman Sakib Rabbani

Talentier

Chief Executive Officer

Yulianti Oenang

Android Developer

Eric Li

Crypto.com

Senior Android Developer

Ka Kin Lau

Crypto.com

Android Lead

Frankie Wu

AI Engineer

Chi Wang Lau

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Ka Ming Lau

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Xiao Haoyuen

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Ying Kuen Chan

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Yin Nok Lee

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Anson Ng

Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT) - Lee Wai Lee

GDG on Campus - HKIIT Co-lead

Angela Chow

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Man King Wun

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Yuen Yee Li

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Mei Yan Mandy Lau

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Yau Ki Yeung

雲端系統及數據中心管理高級文憑 HKIIT

Host

GDG Hong Kong

Organizers

Thomas Chong

GDG Hong Kong

GDGHK Organizer

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Homing TAM

Lalamove

GDGHK Organizer

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Emma Wong

GDG Hong Kong

GDGHK Organizer

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Kinni Mew

GDGHK Organizer

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Larry Lo

GDGHK Organizer

See bio

Frankie Wu

GDGHK Organizer

See bio

Allen Wyma

Plangora Limited

GDGHK Organizer

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Herbert, Ho-yin Man

GDGHK Helper

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Desmond Yeung

GDG HK

GDGHK Helper

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Contact Us

DevFest 2024 Hong Kong

Nov 23, 1:30 – 9:30 AM (UTC)

Key Themes

About this event

When

Where

Agenda

Speakers

Michael Yue

Dr Yan-keung John HUI

Jason Mayes

Erwin Huizenga

Connie Leung

Homing Tam

Suesi Tran

Gary Lo

Cyrus Wong

Hyomin Kim

Jacky Chan

Thomas Chong

Vahid Asghari

Dharmendra Jadon

Zhuang Qi

Taeko Sakai

Ben Chan

Tibor Banach

Cecilia Wang

Janet Hsiao

Ahmed J Hamdan

Peter Wong

Robert Hsu

Iris Luk

Phoebe Kwok

Tommie Lo

Victor Wong

Chris Wong

Eddie Hui

Véronique Duong

Anita Wong

Norris Chung

Marco Lee

Sammy Fung

Ivy Shi

Mark Cohen

Adeline Chan

Libin Wang

Eric Chan

Mathias Bock, PhD

Ricky Ngan

Scottie Yoon

Bijoy Sen

Sadman Sakib Rabbani

Yulianti Oenang

Eric Li

Ka Kin Lau

Frankie Wu

Chi Wang Lau

Ka Ming Lau

Xiao Haoyuen

Ying Kuen Chan

Yin Nok Lee

Anson Ng

Angela Chow

Man King Wun

Yuen Yee Li

Mei Yan Mandy Lau

Yau Ki Yeung

Host

GDG Hong Kong

Organizers

Thomas Chong

Homing TAM

Emma Wong

Kinni Mew

Larry Lo

Frankie Wu

Allen Wyma

Herbert, Ho-yin Man

Desmond Yeung

Nov 23, 1:30 – 9:30 AM (UTC)