On 21 November 2025, a faculty member from the Department of Applied Data Science (ADS) was invited to serve as an Award Presenter for the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2025 in the categories of ICT Startup Award and Digital Entertainment Award. Additionally, the faculty member contributed as a member of the judging panel during the evaluation process in August 2025.

Established in 2006, the Hong Kong ICT Awards is widely regarded as the most prestigious and enduring information technology award in Hong Kong, China. The Awards aim to recognize and promote exceptional achievements in local information and communications technology (ICT) innovations and applications, thereby fostering continuous innovation and excellence across the ICT industry. Furthermore, to encourage the creative application of artificial intelligence (AI), the “Best Use of AI” accolade is conferred within each of the eight award categories, highlighting and honoring outstanding accomplishments in leveraging AI technologies within respective domains.