Deadline: October 25, 2025 (Sat)
Organizer
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This forum aims to bring together world-leading AI researchers and rising stars, providing a platform for global scholars to exchange ideas and inspiration. Topics include but not limited to: generative models, multimodal AI, embodied AI, computer vision, machine learning and deep learning theory. This forum is organized by HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science (HKU IDS).
News & Announcement
Call for Student Lightning Talks
Deadline: September 30, 2025 (Fri)
We invite all HKU PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to submit applications for a 10–20 minute lightning talk to present their research. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your work, gain valuable feedback, and network with the community.
Suggested topics include (but are not limited to): artificial intelligence, computer vision, embodied AI, generative AI, and multimodal AI.
Slots are limited! Please apply via https://forms.gle/8bzTSsuCJFPRUXLC6 by September 30, 2025. We will select the best submissions for the limited talk slots.
For any inquiries, please contact Prof. Xihui Liu.
Invited Speakers
Professor
Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
President’s Chair Professor
College of Computing and Data Science
Nanyang Technological University
Presidential Young Professor
Department of Computer Science
National University of Singapore
Dr Yue XIE
Organizing Committee @
HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science
Programme
26 Oct, 2025 (Sun)
| Morning Session | ||
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0830 – 0845 |
Opening Remarks |
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0845 – 0935 |
Invited Talk |
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0935 – 1025 |
Invited Talk |
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1025 – 1040 |
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1040 – 1130 |
Invited Talk |
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1130 – 1200 |
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| Afternoon Session | ||
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1400 – 1450 |
Invited Talk |
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1450 – 1540 |
Invited Talk |
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1540 – 1630 |
Invited Talk |
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1630 – 1645 |
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1645 – 1735 |
Invited Talk |
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1735 – 1800 |
Panel Discussion |
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27 Oct, 2025 (Mon)
| Morning Session | ||
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0900 – 0950 |
Invited Talk |
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0950 – 1040 |
Invited Talk |
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1040 – 1100 |
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1100 – 1200 |
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| Afternoon Session | ||
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1400 – 1450 |
Invited Talk |
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1450 – 1540 |
Invited Talk |
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1540 – 1600 |
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1600 – 1640 |
HKU Lab Spotlight |
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1640 – 1720 |
HKU Lab Spotlight |
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1720 – 1800 |
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Registration
Registration Deadline:
on or before 08:00 HKT on October 25, 2025 (Sat)
For enquiry, please contact us at datascience@hku.hk.