Campus France Hong Kong, along with the Consulate General of France, and leading universities in Hong Kong are hosting “Welcome to France: Digital Revolution & Industries of the Future” throughout March and May.
In event partnership with the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the School of Design at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, different themes relevant to Industry 4.0 will be highlighted to learn about how global industries and business strategies are transforming in a world post-2020.
Each event will feature:
• Debate with academic and industry experts from France and Hong Kong.
• Industry insight on how new jobs on the market are reflecting global evolutions, as well as how you can best prepare yourself to develop the key skills needed for future success.
• An overview of training opportunities in English, in response to future industry growth and innovation, that you can pursue with higher educational institutes in France and Hong Kong.
Week 1: FRENCH AI & DATA WEEK @HKU (8th – 11th March)
- [Her]Story: Women in Tech (commemorating International Women’s Day, in partnership with Women in Science, HKU)
- A Big Debate on Technology & Trust: An Ongoing Challenge
- Three panel discussions with key industry and academic representatives on:
- Data Science: The Revolution in Business Strategy and Intelligence
- The Potential and Future of FinTech
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Internet of Things: The Future of Science and Technology - “Everything You Need to Know About Studying in France: Post-Graduate and Research Opportunities” (Master’s, PhD, Post-Doc)
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Week 2: HKUST x France Sustainability Day (17th March)
- Three panel discussions with key industry and academic representatives on:
- Does Sustainability Create More Value?
- Green & Sustainable Finance: The New Normal?
- Sustainable Development: The Challenge of Energy and Environmental Management
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Week 3: FRENCH & HK DIGITAL DESIGN DAY@POLYU (23rd March)
- 1 keynote session on “Social Innovation - Inside the Creative Process of “Design for All””, reflected through specific application topics (i.e. Care & Medical, Sustainability, Digital, Urbanism) with experts from universities, companies and governments.
- Two panel discussions focusing on selected application areas of Design with key industry and academic representatives on:
- Social Innovation: Inside the Creative Process of “Design for All” (follow through of keynote session)
- Design & Technology: Dive Deep into the Heart of Interactive Media & Animation
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Week 4: FRENCH CINEMA: JOIN THE NEW WAVE (27th May)
- A panel discussion with key industry and academic representatives on:
- Hong Kong, French and global film industries, its trends, intersections, and future evolutions
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Whether you are interested in learning about first-rate technological developments evolving in both France and Hong Kong, industry insight and key skills to develop for future success, or considering a post-graduate degree – this event has something for everyone. Take this first step in making your dreams in France come true.