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Student Proposal Competition

Introduction

The theme for the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Hong Kong 2026 is "Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World". This year's Student Proposal Competition aims to guide students in developing specific, innovative solutions centered around this core direction: Community Response Solution – "Digital Support Network for Our Community".
 

This theme invites you to identify a specific challenge your community faces (for example: communication breakdown during typhoons or heavy rain, difficulties for the elderly in accessing accurate emergency information, or ensuring safe online learning for students during school closures) and develop a practical technology tool or social media initiative. The focus is on creating a simple, user-friendly solution that helps your community prepare quickly, stay connected, and receive vital information during a disruption.

Event Details

Registration and Submission Period

15 January – 10 April 2026

Registration and Submission Period

15 January – 10 April 2026

Eligibility

S4-S6 secondary, university & college students

Event Date 

21 March 2026 (sat) morning

Fee

Free of charge

Eligibility

S4-S6 secondary, university & college students

Fee

Free of charge

About the Proposal

  • Topic: Community Response Solution – "Digital Support Network for Our Community"

    • The proposal should include the following elements:

      • Identify Hong Kong’s current or potential threats and how the existing social institutions or digital systems might shape the responses.

      • Proposed Digital Solution: Describe the innovative ICT/AI-powered solution or platform, explaining how it acts as a "digital lifeline" to maintain essential services.

      • Practical Implementation Plan: Outline a realistic plan for development, deployment, and engagement of the target community or stakeholders.

      • Impact & Resilience Assessment: Evaluate the proposal's potential to strengthen community preparedness, ensure service continuity, and improve overall societal resilience.

    • For proposal competition, Word or PowerPoint document to be submitted by participating student, please state student’s fill name in Chinese or English ONLY, and DO NOT state his/her school’s name.

      • Written format (Chi: 800 - 1200 words; Eng: 500-1000 words)

      • Slide format (Chi: 500 words or above with maximum 20 slides; Eng: 380 words or above with maximum 18 slides)

    • Participants are encouraged to provide visuals, charts, or diagrams to support their proposals and effectively communicate their ideas.

    • AI Integration Statement: A brief, mandatory statement (approx. 100 words limit) describing how AI was used in the preparation of the proposal (e.g., for research, data analysis, brainstorming, or drafting).

    • Judging Criteria: Content & Critical Thinking (60 %) and Coherence & Impact (40 %).

    • The proposal competition will present six categories of awards: 1 Champion, 1 1st-runner-up, 1 2nd-runner-up, 10 Outstanding Submission Awards, 1 Outstanding Achievement School Award, and 3 Active Participation School Award.

    • Scoring method for the Outstanding Achievement School Award: The three highest individual scores from each school are summed; the school with the greatest total wins.

    • Scoring method for the Active Participation School Award: The schools with the top-three highest participation rate win.

    • All participants will receive an e-certificate as a recognition.

    • Champion prized with one HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2 (Black);

    • First Runner-Up prized with one HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 pro 46mm (Titanium);

    • Second Runner-Up prized with one HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 46mm (Black);\

    • 10 Outstanding Submissions Awards, awardees prized with one HUAWEI FreeBuds 7i;

    • Outstanding Achievement School Award and 3 Active Participation School Awards. will receive trophies and be featured in media reports.

    • Submission Deadline: 10 April 2026 11:59 p.m. (Friday). Competition submission should be uploaded to wtisdhkcahk@gmail.com

    • Participants may submit multiple entries throughout the competition.

    • The competition only allows individual submission.

    • The organizer reserves the right to publish, publicly display, and reproduce submitted works in any form, including but not limited to public exhibitions, the organizer’s or sponsors’ websites, social media, or publications.

    • All submissions must be original; any form of duplication, compilation, or plagiarism is not accepted.

    • Entrants bear full responsibility for any disputes arising from copyright, intellectual property, or national security issues related to their content.

    • Entrants retain full ownership and all sales rights to their proposals; the organizer will not be involved in, or bear any responsibility for, any commercialization process.

    • The organizer reserves the right to amend the competition rules, alter event details, or modify final results at any time without prior notice.

  • CAHK Company Members

    • Victory moment: 16 May 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon at the Charles K. Kao Auditorium, Hong Kong Science Park (8 Science Park West Avenue, Pak Shek Kok), during the “2026 Hong Kong World Telecommunication &Information Society Day Awards Ceremony”.

    • Champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up and Outstanding Submissions will be selected by the judging panel, winners will receive premium HUAWEI prizes.

    • The winner will forfeit the prize if they do not attend the ceremony

    • Winners are welcome to bring family and friends to share the spotlight.

    • A short, on-stage interview with distinguished guests will spotlight the winning proposals—come prepared to shine!

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