AI-powered projects spotlight social impact and cultural expression, empowering young creators to transform ideas into reality through innovative technologies
HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud successfully hosted the Hong Kong and Macau Demo Day of the 2026 "AI CAN DO IT" Tencent Cloud Game Development Hackathon, bringing together 10 outstanding finalist teams from across Hong Kong and Macau SARs to showcase innovative AI-powered projects. Covering themes such as social good, cultural expression, and narrative innovation, the projects demonstrated how the next generation of creators are leveraging AI to transform creative ideas into meaningful digital experiences and real-world solutions.
As one of Tencent Cloud's developer challenge series, the "AI CAN DO IT" Hackathon encourages participants to utilize AI tools including CodeBuddy, WorkBuddy, and Miora to explore new forms of creation through games, animation, AI Agents, and other digital experiences. Centered around three core pillars, Social Good, Cultural Expression, and Narrative Innovation, the competition inspires participants to address societal challenges, promote cultural inheritance, and experiment with new approaches to storytelling through AI technologies.
This year's competition spans multiple regions, including Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau SARs, and Southeast Asia, attracting more than 10,000 creators worldwide and generating over 1,000 innovative project submissions. Participants explored a broad range of topics, from supporting individuals with high-functioning autism and advancing silver-tech solutions for ageing populations to developing AI-powered games and immersive content experiences.
Hui Cai, Operations Lead of the Tencent Cloud Hackathon, said: "AI is rapidly becoming an essential creative partner for the next generation. Through the 'AI CAN DO IT' Hackathon, we hope to provide more young people with opportunities to access and apply advanced AI technologies, transforming ideas rooted in real-world needs and societal challenges into meaningful and impactful solutions. The creativity, execution capabilities, and interdisciplinary thinking demonstrated by the participating teams from Hong Kong and Macau have been truly impressive, highlighting the tremendous potential of young innovators in the AI era."
The Hong Kong and Macau Demo Day featured 10 finalist teams whose projects reflected the growing convergence of AI technology and creative expression. Participants showcased how AI can empower creators from diverse backgrounds to develop meaningful experiences that address social needs, celebrate cultural heritage, and redefine digital storytelling.
Projects in the Social Good Category focused on addressing social issues such as support for individuals with high-functioning autism and fostering greater social inclusion. Teams competing in the Cultural Expression Category incorporated Chinese cultural elements into digital creations, exploring new possibilities for cultural preservation and innovation in the AI era. Meanwhile, the Narrative Innovation Category showcased interactive games and immersive experiences that demonstrated AI's potential to reshape content creation and storytelling.
During the Demo Day, participating teams presented their project concepts, technical implementations, and creative outcomes to a panel of judges, sharing how AI tools enabled them to transform ideas into tangible products and experiences. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the following three teams emerged as winners and will advance to represent Hong Kong and Macau at the Tencent Cloud Hackathon Global Finals, where they will compete and exchange ideas with outstanding developers from around the world:
- First Place: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – "Anchor"
- Second Place: The University of Hong Kong – "Walking in Poetry"
- Third Place: Public Division – "LOONG SEASON"
As AI technologies continue to evolve, the barriers to innovation and creation are rapidly lowering, enabling more young people to transform ideas into products, content, and services regardless of their technical backgrounds. Beyond a technology competition, the Tencent Cloud Hackathon serves as a platform where developers, designers, creators, and students can explore new opportunities in the AI-native era, unlocking fresh possibilities for creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. Through the initiative, Tencent Cloud also aims to promote its commitment to "Tech for Good," encouraging young innovators to harness AI responsibly to address societal needs, preserve cultural values, and create positive impact through technology.
Looking ahead, Tencent Cloud will continue supporting young developers, creators, and innovators through educational partnerships, developer programs, and innovation challenges. By providing access to advanced AI tools, technical resources, and collaborative learning opportunities, Tencent Cloud remains committed to nurturing the next generation of AI talent and driving future innovation.
About Tencent Cloud
Tencent Cloud, one of the world's leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.
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Tencent Cloud's "AI CAN DO IT" Hackathon Hong Kong and Macau Demo Day Concludes Successfully
Tencent Cloud's "AI CAN DO IT" Hackathon Hong Kong and Macau Demo Day Concludes Successfully
SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Football legend Steven Gerrard will be in Singapore on 4 and 5 October 2026 for the inaugural Beyond the Pitch at Resorts World Sentosa, where he will take part in an interactive football clinic, share stories and lessons from his career, and join members of Singapore's football community in a conversation about leadership, football development and the future of the game.
Created by World Football Legends, Beyond the Pitch is a new series designed to bring audiences closer to the people behind some of football's most celebrated careers, not only through what they achieved on the field but through the experiences, challenges, leadership lessons and defining moments that shaped them.
The inaugural edition will see Gerrard interact with participants during the Beyond the Pitch Football Clinic at Resorts World Sentosa, before taking centre stage that evening for an in-depth conversation about his journey from player and captain to manager.
He will also join members of Singapore's football community for a discussion on the development of the game, exploring leadership, coaching philosophies and what it takes to nurture the next generation of players.
"Beyond the Pitch is about bringing people closer to the legends of the game and creating experiences they will remember long after the event is over. Football has an incredible ability to connect people, and we want to take that connection beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch," said Ian Holahan, Founder of World Football Legends.
"There is no better person to launch the series with than Steven Gerrard. His career and achievements are known around the world, but this is an opportunity for people in Singapore to see another side of Steven - to interact with him, hear his stories first-hand and gain insights from his journey in football, leadership and life beyond the game."
MORE THAN AN APPEARANCE
The Beyond the Pitch Football Clinic will take place on Sunday, 4 October 2026, at the Equarius Hotel Lawn at Resorts World Sentosa.
Participants will take part in a series of technical football activities under the guidance of qualified Football Association of Singapore coaches, with Gerrard joining the sessions and interacting with participants throughout the programme. The clinic will culminate in an interactive question-and-answer session with Gerrard, followed by autograph and official photograph opportunities.
Later that evening, Gerrard will take centre stage at the Beyond the Pitch Gala Dinner, where the focus will shift from his achievements on the field to the experiences behind them. An In Conversation with Steven Gerrard session will explore his career, captaincy, leadership journey and defining moments, before Gerrard joins representatives from Singapore's football community for a Football Leadership Panel Discussion examining football development, coaching and the future of the game.
A limited number of tickets to the Beyond the Pitch Gala Dinner will go on sale from 10.00am on Friday, 21 August 2026. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Beyond the Pitch Gala Dinner event page.
BRINGING FANS CLOSER TO THE GAME
Resorts World Sentosa joins the inaugural Beyond the Pitch as Presenting Sponsor, hosting the Football Clinic and Gala Dinner at Equarius Hotel.
For fans looking to extend the experience, Resorts World Sentosa will also offer a very limited Steven Gerrard Immersive Experience Bundle at The Laurus, featuring a 3-day, 2-night stay in a Deluxe Suite with daily breakfast for two, access for two to the Beyond the Pitch Football Clinic and Gala Dinner, Singapore Oceanarium admission for two, and a S$200 nett Resorts World Sentosa Gift Voucher. The Steven Gerrard Immersive Experience Bundle is available for stays between 3 and 5 October 2026. For package details and reservations, click here.
KrisFlyer, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group's lifestyle rewards programme, is the Official Football Clinic Partner. KrisFlyer members can redeem miles for exclusive access to the Football Clinic, as well as VIP seats at the Gala Dinner. For more information and to redeem, visit KrisFlyer Experiences.
Beyond the Pitch will continue on 5 October with a series of private engagements with Gerrard, extending the experience beyond football and providing further opportunities for interaction in more intimate settings.
FROM SINGAPORE TO ASIA
Singapore marks the starting point for Beyond the Pitch, which World Football Legends intends to develop into a continuing series featuring different football legends, stories and experiences across Asia.
The concept is built around four pillars – Celebrate, Inspire, Connect and Grow – with future editions designed to connect football's most recognised figures with fans, businesses and communities in ways that extend beyond traditional appearances.
"Singapore is just the beginning for Beyond the Pitch. Our ambition is to take the series across Asia, bringing different legends and their stories closer to audiences in ways they would not ordinarily experience," said Holahan. "There is always more to a great football career than what happens on match day. Beyond the Pitch is about discovering the person behind the player."
EVENT INFORMATION
Beyond the Pitch by World Football Legends featuring Steven Gerrard
4 & 5 Oct 2026
Singapore Beyond the Pitch Football Clinic
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Equarius Hotel Lawn, Resorts World Sentosa
Beyond the Pitch Gala Dinner
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Equarius Hotel Ballroom, Resorts World Sentosa
Limited tickets on sale from 10.00am, Friday, 21 August 2026. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Beyond the Pitch Gala Dinner event page.
Steven Gerrard Immersive Experience Bundle at The Laurus
Very limited packages available.
Booking details available here.
ABOUT WORLD FOOTBALL LEGENDS
World Football Legends creates football experiences across Asia, connecting some of the game's most recognised figures with brands, businesses, fans and communities. Through live experiences, football clinics, corporate engagements and community initiatives, World Football Legends brings audiences closer to the personalities, experiences and stories behind the game.
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STEVEN GERRARD HEADLINES 'BEYOND THE PITCH' AT RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA SINGAPORE THIS OCTOBER
