Future Intelligence: AI and Innovation in the Greater Bay Area
Program Introduction
Hosted by the Beijing Institute of Technology at its Zhuhai campus, this program offers an immersive learning experience that combines cutting-edge AI education with real-world industry engagement and cultural exploration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical insight into how artificial intelligence is shaping industries and societies across China’s most innovative economic region.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive AI Learning: Covers key concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, and large language models through beginner-friendly lectures, coding exercises, and hands-on projects.
- Industry Visits: Includes field trips to leading technology companies such as Tencent, Kingsoft, and By-Health, allowing students to observe AI applications and interact with professionals.
- Cultural Immersion: Offers opportunities to experience Lingnan Culture—exploring Cantonese tea houses, historic towns, and the unique East-West fusion of the Pearl River Delta.
- Supportive Environment: Features strong academic resources, a scenic campus setting, and comfortable accommodation for an engaging and well-supported study experience.
Schedule
Day 1
Morning: Welcome ceremony and practical Chinese language lessons for daily life and travel.
Afternoon: Introduction to AI with engaging examples of its development and applications.
Day 2
Morning: Lecture on AI ethics, exploring fairness, trust, and privacy in real-world applications.
Afternoon: Field visits to Jinshan Software Park for AI-enabled document creation and BY-HEALTH’s robotic factory.
Day 3
Morning: Key AI technologies and breakthroughs in large-model AI, illustrated through case studies.
Afternoon: Explore Lingnan culture, including history, economy, lifestyle, and basic Cantonese learning.
Day 4
Morning: Graduation Roadshow with group presentations and certificate awards.
Afternoon: Closing ceremony and farewell dinner.
Day 5
Morning: Tencent headquarters visit to experience a borderless office and smart city concepts, plus Shenzhen museums.
Afternoon: Continue exploring Shenzhen’s urban culture and innovation.
Day 6
Morning: AI in industry and smart cities, with practical case examples.
Afternoon: Southern Lion cultural workshop, including lion head making and traditional eye-dotting.
Day 7
Morning: Graduation Roadshow with group presentations and certificate awards.
Afternoon: Closing ceremony and farewell dinner.
Program Location:
Shenzhen & Zhuhai
Language of instruction:
English, Chinese