Academic Week 2023
Theme: AI and the Changing World
Theme: AI and the Changing World


The Department organizes Academic Week (A Week) every October to foster connections among practitioners and professionals from various business fields. It provides an opportunity for students and lecturers to gain insights into the evolving trends and practices in the real-world business environment. This year, the theme of Academic Week 2023 is "AI and the Changing World".
Business learning is dynamic, not static, just like your career development. We hope that the seminars will provide you with a deeper understanding to develop your career in this rapidly changing business environment, particularly in light of the rapid advancements in AI.
The details and schedule of the seminars are attached. The Department expects
- Years 1 and 2 students to join at least ONE seminar/workshop, and
- Years 3 and 4 students to join at least TWO seminars/workshops.
Especially those relevant to your BBA program, it is highly recommended to attend all seminars to develop your career plan.
Furthermore, we have organized four workshops in the afternoon focusing on specific AI applications. Due to limited availability with only 30 places for each workshop, please follow the instructions in the schedule to secure your seat as early as possible.
Please remember to bring your student ID and present it when attending the seminar(s) and/or workshop(s). If we do not have your attendance record, you will be considered absent from all classes for the week (i.e., 24 to 27 October).
We wish you all a fruitful Academic Week.
Furthermore, we have organized four workshops in the afternoon focusing on specific AI applications. Due to limited availability with only 30 places for each workshop, please follow the instructions in the schedule to secure your seat as early as possible.
Please remember to bring your student ID and present it when attending the seminar(s) and/or workshop(s). If we do not have your attendance record, you will be considered absent from all classes for the week (i.e., 24 to 27 October).
We wish you all a fruitful Academic Week.

Event Schedule:
Date | 24 Oct (Tue) | 25 Oct (Wed) | 26 Oct (Thur) | 27 Oct (Fri) |
Arranged for |
BBA Program
DM Program |
BBA Program - HRM Concentration
HRMAP Program |
BBA Program - FSP and CG Concentration CGRM Program L&B Program |
BBA Program |
Morning Session (10:00 to 12:00): | ||||
Talks |
Ethical AI in the Changing World | AI and HRM | The Effects of AI Development on Finance & Governance Practices | AI and Marketing (Intelligent Chatbot and Creative Drawing by Generative AI) |
Guest Speakers |
Mr. Mike Cheung |
Dr. Kenny Siu |
TBC |
Mr. Jacky Wu |
Venue | RLB303 (3/F, Low Block, Research Complex) | RLB502 (5/F, Low Block, Research Complex) | H303 (3/F, Residential & Amenities Complex) | RLB502 (5/F, Low Block, Research Complex) |
Lecturer in charge | Dr. Kelly Peng | Dr. Colin Law | Dr. Qiang Zhou | Dr. Mark Ng |
Afternoon Session (14:00 to 16:00): | ||||
Workshops | AI and Design | AI and Writing | AI and Presentation | AI and Programming |
Speakers | Dr. Joseph Kong | Dr. Roy Ho | Dr. Joseph Kong | Dr. Roy Ho |
Venue | RLG502 (LG5, Research Complex) | RLG502 (LG5, Research Complex) | RLG502 (LG5, Research Complex) | RHB502 (5/F, High Block, Research Complex) |
Lecturer in charge | Dr. Celine Cui | Dr. Nell Shen | Dr. Alice Chung | Dr. Brian Wong |
For students who are interested in joining the workshops, please fill out the application form using the following links (applications will start on 25 September 2023, at 10:00 AM). Successful applicants will be notified via ba@hksyu.edu before 20 October 2023. Please note that each workshop has limited availability with only 30 places, and it will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Application for Workshop: AI and Writing (25 Oct 2023 Wed PM session):
Application for Workshop: AI and Presentation (26 Oct 2023 Thu PM session):
Application for Workshop: AI and Programming (27 Oct 2023 Fri PM session):
Application for Workshop: AI and Design (24 Oct 2023 Tue PM session):
Application for Workshop: AI and Writing (25 Oct 2023 Wed PM session):
Application for Workshop: AI and Presentation (26 Oct 2023 Thu PM session):
Application for Workshop: AI and Programming (27 Oct 2023 Fri PM session):


