Registration will close October 25, 2024 at

Event 1 – Friday 18 October: Inspiration at Education Hub, Panyu, Guangzhou

The FFSLS kicks off with a day dedicated to sparking inspiration! GBA educators will engage with pioneering thought leaders who will delve into the GBA's strategic importance and Guangzhou's rapid development.

Key highlights:

  • GBA Fast-Paced Developments: Exploring rapid advancements in the Greater Bay Area.
  • Future-Focused Education: Emphasising educational approaches aligned with future needs.
  • Industry-Education Links: Strengthening connections between industry and education.
  • Soft Skills: Raising awareness of the importance of soft skills in the AI era.

 

Event 2 – Saturday 2 November: Industry Insights in Shenzhen

The second day focuses on practical applications, with exclusive industry visits to Shenzhen's leading high-tech companies, including DCH, Huawei, Lenovo and Tencent*.

*Participants may not be able to visit all of the listed companies.

Key highlights:

  • A Full-Day Event: For immersive, comprehensive learning in Shenzhen.
  • Visits to High-Tech Companies: Exclusive first-hand exposure to top technology and innovation leaders.
  • Practical Knowledge Transfer: Translating valuable insights and practical knowledge back to school and classroom settings.

 

Event 3 – Saturday 30 November: Implementation in Hong Kong

The final event is all about action! It is an opportunity for STEAM coordinators and teachers to explore the implementation of STEAM education in their schools.

Key highlights:

  • EdTech Start-Ups: Enjoy a hands-on experience at up to 25 game-changing EdTech start-ups being incubated at Cyberport.
  • Implementation Strategies: Hear from school leaders on "Whole School" approaches to implementing STEAM from overseas STEAM leaders and GBA STEAM leaders.
  • The STEAM Ecosystem: Join an ecosystem of STEAM Coordinators and teachers in this fast-paced, changing educational landscape.
Travel from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Guangzhounan Station (G6582) (For those travelling from Hong Kong)
Arrival and Registration
Opening Ceremony
Navigating the Future: The Government's Pivotal Role in the GBA Evolution

Keynote Speech

Rapid Development across GBA – Industry Perspectives
Qing LiXiaoming LiTommie LoData Ng

Industry Panel Discussion

Moderator: Mr. Tommy Lo, Founder, Preface

  • Qing Li (Chairman at Guangzhou Hao Cheng Computer Science & Technology Co Ltd)

    Qing Li

    Chairman at Guangzhou Hao Cheng Computer Science & Technology Co Ltd
  • Xiaoming Li (Assistant President at Guangdong Private Investment Co., Ltd)

    Xiaoming Li

    Assistant President at Guangdong Private Investment Co., Ltd
  • Tommie Lo (Founder and CEO of Preface)

    Tommie Lo

    Founder and CEO of Preface
  • Data Ng (Co-President at Cyberport Startup Alumni Association)

    Data Ng

    Co-President at Cyberport Startup Alumni Association
Lunch including Spotlight Speaker
Spotlight Speech
Daniel Seah
  • Daniel Seah (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Digital Domain Holdings Limited)

    Daniel Seah

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Digital Domain Holdings Limited
Shift Our Thinking
Darren BryantLujia Wang

Keynote Speech by two professors with Q&A

  • Darren Bryant (Professor of School of Education and Dean of Learning Futures, Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University)

    Darren Bryant

    Professor of School of Education and Dean of Learning Futures, Faculty of Humanities at Curtin University
  • Lujia Wang (Assistant Professor of Practice in Engineering Education Base of Red Bird MPhil, College of Future Technology at HKUST(GZ))

    Lujia Wang

    Assistant Professor of Practice in Engineering Education Base of Red Bird MPhil, College of Future Technology at HKUST(GZ)
Innovate Our Learning Approach
Tony ChenJennifer MaXiaojun Zhang

Presentation with Q&A

  • Tony Chen (Director of Innovation Centre)

    Tony Chen

    Director of Innovation Centre
  • Jennifer Ma (Group Chief Strategy Officer at CTF Education Group)

    Jennifer Ma

    Group Chief Strategy Officer at CTF Education Group
  • Xiaojun Zhang (Chief Officer of Education | Leader of Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Leadership Team at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU))

    Xiaojun Zhang

    Chief Officer of Education | Leader of Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Leadership Team at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)
Breakout Sessions

Includes hands-on visit to Innovation Centre at the Education Hub

Dinner including Spotlight Speaker
The “A” in STEAM
Paul Tines

Spotlight Speaker

  • Paul Tines (Founding Arts Director of Kindervarsity Hub)

    Paul Tines

    Founding Arts Director of Kindervarsity Hub
Departure from Education Hub
Travel from Guangzhounan Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Train Station (G6509) (For those travelling from Hong Kong)