Königsberger Bridges Institute (KBI) is a cosmopolitan decentralized collective, cultivating students and innovators worldwide as responsible world citizens, versed in advanced and emerging technologies, including data science and artificial intelligence, blockchain and trust technologies, materials science and nanotechnologies, quantum computing and other applications of frontier physics. KBI fosters cross-border cooperation akin to diplomatic exchanges in tech talent development, while emphasizing individual competencies and diverse, inclusive networks that transcend national hierarchies. As a nonprofit, KBI empowers ethnic communities by bridging barriers, working with academia, government, and industry to nurture a culture of practical, collaborative innovation in science, technology, and design for global impact. For more information, visit www.kb.institute.

Diocesan Girls' School, a local grammar school with an international outlook, was founded in 1860 by the Anglican (Episcopalian) Church to provide an excellent all-round secondary education for girls in Hong Kong. The School is governed by the Council of the Diocesan Girls' School, a group comprised of capable administrators who ensure that the School is well-managed and that it adheres to the School Mission. Having run as a grant-aided school since it was founded; the School commenced operation in the Direct Subsidy Scheme mode in September 2005. For more information, visit www.dgs.edu.hk.

Blueprint, a premium brand for contemporary Flexible Workspace and Event Venues, is developed, owned and operated by Swire Properties, a pioneering force behind the transformation of Hong Kong. As a cornerstone amenity situated in Swire Properties’ Grade A Taikoo Place portfolio, Blueprint caters for the different business needs and working realities of today. A nurturing haven for startups and small businesses, Blueprint’s flexibility and scalability also accommodate MNCs’ temporal workspace and event needs, making it naturally fertile for connections between the two and amongst the community. For more information, visit blueprint.swireproperties.com.

The Emerging Technologies Olympiads (ETO) is a conference showcasing the combined top projects of that season from the International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) and the International Data Science Olympiad (IDSOL), both flagship programs of the decentralized collective Königsberger Bridges Institute (KBI). The ETO Conference primarily hosts an Exhibition for showcasing projects en masse and a Symposium for stage presentations, while also offering workshops, panels, and sharing sessions called Socratic Circles. For more information, visit www.kb.institute.

The International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL), a flagship program of the decentralized collective Königsberger Bridges Institute (KBI), embodies internationalism and cosmopolitanism by inviting students and recent graduates worldwide to create multidisciplinary solutions using blockchain and decentralized trust technologies for real-world challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Founded in 2017 as the longest-running competition of its kind, IBCOL elevates individuals and teams capable of design thinking and first principles thinking, uplifting careers and facilitating partnerships. For more information, visit www.ibcol.org.

The International Data Science Olympiad (IDSOL), a flagship program of the decentralized collective Königsberger Bridges Institute (KBI), embodies internationalism and cosmopolitanism by inviting students and recent graduates worldwide to create multidisciplinary solutions using data science and artificial intelligence for real-world challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from sister competition IBCOL (International Blockchain Olympiad), IDSOL elevates individuals and teams capable of design thinking and first principles thinking, uplifting careers and facilitating partnerships. For more information, visit www.idsol.org.