Krystal Institute Supports CUHK and Hong Kong Jockey Club's “AI for the Future” initiative to empower the next generation of AI talent

Krystal Institute played a pivotal supporting role in the landmark initiative – The Jockey Club “AI for the Future” Program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) – jointly spearheaded by CUHK and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The outcomes of this collaboration were prominently showcased at the “Greater Bay Area ‘AI for the Future’ Experience Camp 2024,” held on August 19, 2024, at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. The one-day event brought together over 300 teachers and students from across the region.

As a vital technical partner, Krystal Institute is committed to advancing the project's mission of establishing a comprehensive and sustainable AI education ecosystem for secondary school students. The Institute's contributions were highlighted during the camp, which also launched a new online learning platform designed to empower educators and students.

During the morning session, attendees gained an in-depth understanding of the new online learning platform developed by Krystal Institute. Presentations detailed the platform's founding philosophy, development goals, and innovative features, while offering hands-on experience with core modules. These included a professional-grade online learning environment, cutting-edge generative AI tools, and official AI courses specifically designed for junior high students.

Beyond the camp, Krystal Institute's support for the “AI for Future” initiative is both extensive and ongoing. The institute plays a pivotal role in supporting the initiative's “Champion Schools,” equipping them with the tools and expertise needed to effectively implement the new AI curriculum. Furthermore, Krystal Institute actively invests in educator development, having provided critical generative AI skills training to over 40 representatives from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This ensures teachers are fully prepared to guide the next generation of innovative talent.

About CUHK Jockey Club “Smart” for the Future Initiative

The CUHK Jockey Club “Smart” for the Future Program is a visionary initiative that leverages the combined strengths of CUHK's world-class Faculty of Engineering and its distinguished Faculty of Education. Generously funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the program stands at the forefront of educational innovation.

The Faculty of Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong boasts outstanding achievements in the education, research, and development of AI technologies. Concurrently, CUHK's Faculty of Education remains committed to researching innovative pedagogies and training educators to meet evolving societal demands. Supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the CUHK Jockey Club “Smart” for the Future Initiative combines the strengths of CUHK's engineering and education faculties. It aims to create new AI curricula, sustainable AI education models, and supporting frameworks for Hong Kong secondary schools, thereby fostering the development of a relevant AI education ecosystem.

About Krystal Institute

Krystal Institute engages in teaching, research, training, and certification to empower the people, provide upward mobility, and bridge the global digital divide. We deliver essential knowledge for excellence in the digital economy. We prepare students to fully utilize their knowledge, skills, and tools in the digital economy by fostering their creativity and providing open-source technologies.

Our Founders have decades of experience collaborating with educational institutions worldwide, such as Nanyang Technological University, Shenzhen University, and City University of Hong Kong. Founder Raymond Neoh produced China's first 3D CG animated feature film, Thru the Moebius Strip (2004). To date, the Institute of Digital Game Technology and Institute of Digital Media Technology have trained close to 10,000 media professionals for China's digital content creation industry.

In Hong Kong, we collaborate with training and industry partners to offer courses in over 40 different areas within the Digital Economy Core Technologies (DECT) framework. We have established academic collaborations with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, driving our research and development.

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