About this Event
Build with AI. Solve a real problem. Take your idea to iFX EXPO.
iFX Hack Hong Kong 2026 is a one-day Trading & Fintech Hackathon, Powered by AWS, bringing together students and professionals to build practical AI-powered solutions for financial services.
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Time: 09:30–21:00
Venue: Lecture Hall II, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) ()
Rooms: CPD-LG.07 & CPD-LG.08
Participation: Free
Eligibility: 18+
Team Size: 1–5 participants
Under the theme Build the Future of Finance with AI, participants will identify a real problem, develop an AI-powered solution and build a prototype with access to mentoring and support throughout the day.
Ideas can explore trading and investing, payments and fintech, compliance and operations, digital assets, customer experience and more.
At the end of the Hackathon, the Top 7 teams will progress to the Grand Final at iFX EXPO Asia on 8 October at HKCEC, where they will present their solutions live at the Mastery Hub.
Total Prize Pool: HKD 28,000
🥇 1st — HKD 16,000
🥈 2nd — HKD 8,000
🥉 3rd — HKD 4,000
Ready to build the future of finance with AI? Register now.
Event venue & nearby stays
Lecture Hall II, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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