Public Sharing of the Off-school Advanced Learning Programme (2024/25 school year):“Application and Technology of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Town Planning and Smart City" (Funded)

The e-Learning Development Lab is honoured to organize the Off-school Advanced Learning Programme (2024/25 school year): “Application and Technology of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Town Planning and Smart City” (funded by Gifted Education Fund) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education. The programme ran from late May to mid-December 2025.

Designed specifically for gifted students, the programme aimed to expose students to knowledge and skills related to artificial intelligence (AI), explore potential use of AI in society, and guide them in researching the future applications of AI and other emerging technologies through mentorship.

To mark the completion of seven months of dedicated learning and innovation, the Public Sharing event was held on 13 December 2025, celebrating students’ efforts and achievements.

This year marks the first time the laboratory joined the Off-school Advanced Learning Programme as a programme provider. A total of 49 students participated in the seven-month programme, which comprised six phases, including 21 lectures, five group consultations, and one public sharing session.

In the final two phases, students formed project groups to design and develop prototypes of their own smart city devices. Each group was matched with a mentor to guide them throughout the creative and technical process. During the Public Sharing, the groups presented their project concepts, prototypes, and promotional videos, demonstrating how their smart city devices could enhance daily life or address specific societal challenges, including those faced by people with special needs.

Group awards (including Excellence in Technology, Innovation Excellence, Outstanding Poster Design, and Best Presentation) were presented to teams that demonstrated exceptional performance in various aspects. Individual certificates were also awarded to all students, graded Excellent, Good, Pass, or Participation based on their overall performance.

Looking ahead, the laboratory is actively preparing to offer the programme again in the 2025/26 school year. The upcoming programme will continue to center on core elements of artificial intelligence and machine learning while integrating new perspectives to broaden students’ horizons. The curriculum will also enhance the integration of theory and practice, providing gifted students with more opportunities for exploration and innovation. Through continuous enhancement, the programme aims to nurture young talents with both the vision and capability to shape the future of technology and society.