Powered by AWS, the one-day Hackathon will challenge students and professionals to build AI-powered solutions for financial services, with the Top 7 teams progressing to iFX EXPO Asia 2026.
HONG KONG, [September 22, 2026] – iFX Hack Hong Kong 2026, a Trading & Fintech Hackathon Powered by AWS, will take place at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on 4 October 2026, bringing together students, developers, entrepreneurs, AI specialists and financial services and technology professionals to build practical AI-powered solutions for the future of finance.
The Hackathon is co-organised by iFX and HKU Business School, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and Powered by AWS, with the Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK) and Tsunami Advisors as Partners, and HKU Technology Entrepreneurship Core (TEC) as a Supporting Organisation.
Build the Future of Finance with AI
Under the theme “Build the Future of Finance with AI,” participants will identify a meaningful problem within financial services and develop an AI-powered solution or working prototype.
Teams can explore areas including trading, investing, fintech, payments, operations, compliance, digital assets and customer experience, with the challenge designed to encourage a mix of technical, business, product and financial expertise.
The Hackathon goes beyond a traditional coding competition. Participants will spend the day building and developing their solutions before presenting them through live demos to the jury.
Open to Students and Professionals
Participation is free and open to students and professionals aged 18 and above, including developers, entrepreneurs, AI specialists, fintech professionals and anyone with the relevant skills, interest or an idea to contribute.
Participants can apply individually or in teams of 2–5 people. Those without a team can be matched with other participants where appropriate. The Hackathon is limited to a maximum of 100 participants.
From HKU to iFX EXPO Asia
The journey does not end at HKU.
The Top 7 teams will progress to the Grand Final at iFX EXPO Asia 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 8 October.
Finalists will have 5–7 October to further develop their prototypes and prepare their final presentations before taking to the iFX EXPO Asia stage, where they will showcase their solutions to an international audience from the financial services and technology industry.
Teams will also compete for a total prize pool of HKD 28,000:
1st Prize: HKD 16,000
2nd Prize: HKD 8,000
3rd Prize: HKD 4,000
Event Details
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: Students and professionals aged 18+
Team Size: 2–5 participants
Capacity: Maximum 100 participants
Grand Final: 8 October 2026 at iFX EXPO Asia, HKCEC
Register here: https://shorturl.at/tNitP
About iFX EXPO
iFX EXPO is a global event series for the online trading, fintech, payments and financial services industries.
For over a decade, iFX EXPO has brought together brokers, fintech companies, payment providers, technology providers, affiliates, investors and industry leaders through exhibitions, conferences, networking and business development opportunities.
With events taking place in key financial hubs around the world, iFX EXPO connects thousands of professionals from across the global financial ecosystem.
iFX EXPO is part of Ultimate Group, its parent company and the group behind a portfolio of international events, media platforms and business communities serving the financial services, trading, fintech, payments and technology sectors.
