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"AI in Action" Career Day Inaugural AI-Focused Recruitment Drive 1,000+ Tech Roles to Attract Top Talent and Address Industry Demands

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 21 February 2025 - The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) successfully hosted the "AI in Action" Career Day, attracting over 3,000 visitors.

Marking HKSTP's first-ever AI-focused recruitment initiative, the event delivered a one-stop career platform tailored for young professionals and graduates, connecting them with over 150 AI-specialised companies. Together, these innovators showcased 1,000+ roles in cutting-edge fields including software development, data analytics, and large-scale model algorithms, addressing critical talent demands across the AI ecosystem.

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HKSTP launched the 'Talent Foundry' initiative, bringing together deans and associate deans from the engineering and computer science faculties of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the University of Hong Kong.

Agile Response to Market Needs and Attracting Top AI Talent

The "AI in Action" Career Day was held in a hybrid format (physical and virtual), uniting leading AI enterprises across both platforms. Participants engaged directly with hiring representatives at the venue or explored job vacancies, requirements, and submitted applications via the online "Talent Pool" platform. The event also featured skill-building workshops on jobsearch techniques and personal brand-building, alongside industry insight sessions where participants interacted with experts from global leaders such as NVIDIA, Deloitte AI Institute, and Madhead. These engagements offered deep insights into AI advancements, career pathways, and emerging industry trends.

Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said: "We are delighted by the overwhelming turnout, which underscores the industry's strong demand for AI talent. In this era of rapid technological evolution, HKSTP is committed to bridging the gap between technological innovation and top talent. Going forward, we will continue to adapt proactively to market dynamics, leveraging thematic recruitment initiatives to address specific talent needs. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with the next generation of innovators and academic institutions to establish Hong Kong as a key global hub for technological innovation."

Launching the 'Talent Foundry' Initiative to Strengthen Collaboration Among Talent, Universities, and Industry

To unlock the potential of Hong Kong's students and strengthen the local talent pipeline, HKSTP, in collaboration with engineering and computer science faculties from universities in Hong Kong, launched the "Talent Foundry" initiative to bridge the gap between student skills and job market needs, fostering closer ties between academia and the I&T industry.

The official launch brought together deans and associate deans from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the University of Hong Kong. Their participation highlights the strong university-industry collaboration fostered by the Talent Foundry initiative.

Talent Foundry connects students and graduates with enterprises and startups in the Science Park ecosystem, creating career pathways and providing professional development to immerse young talent in the vibrant I&T community.

Through this initiative, HKSTP is committed to nurturing talent and driving Hong Kong's growth as a global innovation hub.

HKSTP Recruits Global Tech Talent and Showcases Hong Kong's I&T Opportunities Worldwide

Building on the success of the first 'AI In Action' Career Day in 2025, plans are underway to explore additional themed recruitment initiatives such as microelectronics, life and health tech, and financial technology aimed at fostering connections between talent and opportunity in innovative ways.

To further expand Hong Kong's I&T talent base and solidify its position as a global hub for top-tier professionals, an HKSTP delegation will embark on a talent recruitment mission to the United Kingdom in March. The delegation will engage with prestigious universities and research institutions to explore collaborative talent development frameworks, while also connecting directly with students through campus engagements. These interactions will showcase Hong Kong's dynamic I&T ecosystem, highlighting diverse internships and high-growth career pathways within the city's thriving innovation landscape.

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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,200 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.

Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at .

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