Problem Identification & Validation (10%)
Solving a real pain point, supported by evidence and a clear understanding of the target population and Hong Kong context.
7 and 21 Nov 2026 (Sat)
Program & Judges
2-Day Program for Shortlisted Teams
Day 1: Empowerment Workshop
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| Welcoming and Opening Speech | |
| Introduction: The HIV Hackathon & Guidelines | |
| Empowerment Workshops 1By Dr Wilson LAM, Specialist in Infectious Disease, Chairman of Hong Kong AIDS Foundation | |
| Community Insight on Challenge 1By Hong Kong AIDS Foundation | |
| Sharing SessionBy Mr Colby LI (He/Him), Registered Social Worker, HIV Advocate, Writer, DJ and Dancer in Motion | |
| Community Insight on Challenge 2By Hong Kong AIDS Foundation | |
| Lunch & Building Interactive Art Piece | |
| Empowerment Workshops 2By Dr Sam Wing-sum LI, Specialist in Public Health Medicine, Secretary of Hong Kong LGBT Medical Society and members from Hong Kong LGBT Medical Society | |
| Community Insight on Challenge 3By Hong Kong AIDS Foundation | |
| Empowerment Workshops 3By Dr Bonnie WONG, Specialist in Infectious Disease, President of Hong Kong Society for HIV Medicine | |
| Empowerment Workshops 4By Dr Jacky CHAN, Specialist in Infectious Disease, Vice-President of Hong Kong Society for HIV Medicine | |
| Group Discussion | |
| Wrap-Up & Reminders for Day 2 |
(Program details, topics, and speakers are subject to change.)
Day 2: Presentation & Award Ceremony
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| Welcome Candidates and Judges Introduction | |
| Team Presentations | |
| Judging Review | |
| Team Presentations | |
| Panel Discussion for Judges | |
| Opening Remarks | |
| Sharing by Judges | |
| Award Presentation & Certificate Distribution | |
| Group Photo | |
| Closing Remarks | |
| End of Ceremony |
(Program details, topics, and speakers are subject to change.)
How Will Your Idea be Judged?
Every team will be assessed by an expert judging panel across five criteria. (Total = 100%)
Innovation & Creativity (25%)
Rewarding original, creative and purposeful approaches that improve on existing solutions.
Clinical / Public Health Impact (30%)
Assessing meaningful, measurable potential to improve HIV-related health or service outcomes.
Feasibility & Scalability (25%)
Assessing implementation practicality, resources, cost, partnerships, ethical/privacy/regulatory considerations and scalability.
Presentation & Delivery (10%)
Clear, concise and professional communication; readable slides; relevance to the challenge.
Bonus: Meaningful use of supporting video/multimedia.
Meet the Judges
Experts. Clinicians. Public Health Leaders. Community Voices.