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Building the GenAI-Powered Campus: Transforming Education, Innovation & Collaboration
This workshop introduces the latest AI developments in teaching and learning, featuring Microsoft 365 tools, low-code AI agents, and innovative applications for research and administration. It will also showcase the enhanced HKBU GenAI Platform.
Date & Time:
9 October 2025 (Thursday), 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue:
Eileen L. Tsui Student Activities Room, WLB301, 3/F, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, Shaw Campus (Next to Pacific Coffee)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Cheung
Account Technology Strategist, Public Sector Group, Microsoft HK
Mr. Ken Chow
IT Manager, Office of Information Technology, Hong Kong Baptist University
Who Should Join?
⯀ Faculty & Academic Programme Leaders - Enhance student engagement with AI
⯀ Administrative & Student Services Staff - Automate tasks and improve service delivery
⯀ AI Enthusiasts - Transform workflows and boost productivity with intelligent tools
Programme
1. The New Era of Gen AI in Education - Mr. Mike Cheung
- Explore the latest trends in AI and how they're reshaping teaching, learning, and campus operations
- Understand the role of intelligent agents and models in driving innovation across academic institutions
- Discover how AI is being used to personalise learning, automate services, and support research
2. AI Chat Experiences in Microsoft 365 - Mr. Mike Cheung
- Overview of AI-powered chat tools available in Microsoft 365
- Demo: Faculty productivity scenarios using built-in agents
- New Capabilities: Agents designed for Researchers, Analysts, Facilitators, Interpreters, and more
3. Build Your Own AI Agent - No Coding Required - Mr. Mike Cheung
- Learn how to easily create and customise AI agents using low-code tools
- Demo: Build your own agent in 5 minutes
- User Cases: IT helpdesk, library concierge, student services, etc
- New Capabilities: Multi-agent orchestration, expanded knowledge sources, prebuilt actions
4. Gen AI Technology for Innovation - Mr. Mike Cheung
- Discover how Microsoft's AI platform supports custom model integration and extensibility
- Demo: Deploy a custom model and connect it with your agent
- Use Cases: Research assistants, curriculum planning, data analysis
- New Capabilities: Deep research agents, local deployment options, enhanced agent services
5. The Enhanced HKBU GenAI Platform – Your Trusted and Secure AI Partner - Mr. Ken Chow
- Discover how the HKBU GenAI Platform provides a secure and trusted environment
- Learn how to use HKBU GenAI Platform effectively to support academic and administrative tasks
- Explore the new features of the HKBU GenAI Platform
6. Q & A
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Mapping
