3D Asset Creation with Generative AI

Date 20 September 2024
Time 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Venue Tin Ka Ping Lecture Theatre (LT-1), Floor 4, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, CityU
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Speaker Mr. Cliff Ho, Senior Solutions Architect
Company A pioneering company in accelerated computing

This seminar will explore how innovative Generative AI (GenAI) tools can be leveraged to accelerate content creation. Traditionally, the creation of 3D game assets for game development has been prohibitively expensive due to complex workflows. The development of a AAA video game can cost upwards of hundreds of millions of dollars. However, GenAI has revolutionized the game development landscape, and its related tools have now become industry standards.

Agenda:

  • GenAI for Facial Animation
  • GenAI for Material and Texture Generation
  • Q & A

This is definitely a seminar not to be missed! See you all there!

Decentralized Applications in the Cryptocurrency and Web 3.0 Ecosystem

Date 25 October 2024 (Friday)
Time 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Venue Tin Ka Ping Lecture Theatre (LT-1), Floor 4, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, CityU
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Speaker Dr. Shang Zhenhang, Chief Scientist, Co-founder of 375 Labs
Company HKUST Crypto-Fintech Lab

You are cordially invited to a seminar presented by the HKUST Crypto-Fintech Lab, where you will gain insights into the decentralized application ecosystems built on blockchain, enhancing your understanding of Web 3.0.

The HKUST Crypto-Fintech Lab is a research initiative at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, focusing on the convergence of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and financial technology (fintech). The lab aims to advance research, develop practical applications, and promote collaboration between academia and industry. It organizes workshops, seminars, and projects to address challenges and innovations in the crypto-fintech space while also providing educational opportunities for students interested in these fields.

Agenda:

  • What is a decentralized application?
  • Popular decentralized applications: Uniswap, Aave, Compound and many others
  • How to build a decentralized application yourself?
  • Q & A

This is definitely a seminar not to be missed! See you all there!.

 

Architecting November: A Cloud-Powered Vision for the Future

Date 1 November 2024 (Friday)
Time 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Venue Tin Ka Ping Lecture Theatre (LT-1), Floor 4, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, CityU
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Speaker Mr. King Lai, Solutions Architect
Company Digital Native at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Calling all CityUHK innovators, tech enthusiasts, and future cloud gurus!

Imagine a world where computing power is limitless, and accessible anytime, anywhere. That's the power of the cloud. This November, the AWS Cloud Club Hong Kong invites you to explore this exciting realm and discover how it can transform your academic and professional journeys.

Get ready to be inspired by Mr. King Lai, Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), as he shares his insights on:

  • Unleashing Your Inner Tech Titan: Gain practical cloud skills that are highly sought after by employers.
  • Building Your Cloud Career Path: Discover the diverse range of opportunities in the ever-growing cloud industry.
  • Thinking Like an Entrepreneur: Learn from King's own journey and gain valuable advice on navigating your career.

This event is tailored for ALL CityUHK staff and students, focusing on Computer Science students eager to ride the wave of cloud innovation.

Join the AWS Cloud Club Hong Kong, part of a global community of over 43k members across 36 countries/regions, and connect with fellow cloud enthusiasts. Don't miss this chance to level up your tech game!

This is definitely a seminar not to be missed! See you all there!.

 

Agentic AI: The Next Evolution of Great Experiences

Date 17 January 2025 (Friday)
Time 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Venue Tin Ka Ping Lecture Theatre (LT-1), Floor 4, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, CityU
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Speaker Mr. Eddy Chan, Head of Solution Consulting
Company ServiceNow North Asia

Generative AI has gained all the attention and popularity at light speed. What’s the next evolution of Generative AI? Agentic AI is definitely one of the focus.

Agentic AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can work on its own to achieve specific goals. Different from common GenAI that takes simple actions in response to direct human prompting, Agentic AI can make decisions, take actions, and interact with its surroundings without constant human guidance. It can also act as agency to work with other AI agents to take action or exert control over its environment.

Come join us to learn how ServiceNow, a leading enterprise workflow platform vendor, envision the next big leap forward of Generative AI, as well as the impact of AI on enterprises and workforce skills.

Agenda:

  • What is Agentic AI and why is it important?
  • ServiceNow and the IT Market's Agentic AI vision
  • How mature are global enterprises in their AI adoption?
  • How emerging technologies, like AI, will impact the workforce in future?
  • Key takeaways
  • Q & A

This is definitely a seminar not to be missed! See you all there!

 

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