A Look Back at Hack the East 2026: Powering the #AI Surge in Hong Kong

From February 28 through March 1, 2026, the team at #OAX Foundation had the distinct pleasure of sponsoring Hack the East, representing #HongKong’s first city-wide, student-organized AI #hackathon. The event drew approximately 350 innovators across more than 60 teams, with many participants traveling from overseas to attend. Their objective was to engineer practical, high-impact #AI applications within a strict 24-hour timeframe. The atmosphere eschewed corporate bureaucracy and endless slide decks in favor of intense collaboration and creative execution.

This event diverged from standard competitions by highlighting a modern class of #builders. These participants proved to be inclusive and solution-oriented, demonstrating a readiness to address societal issues through a blend of AI and #decentralized methodologies.

While we commend the efforts of all attendees, we must specifically recognize Team Dyson of the East. They secured the OAX Foundation Award for their project, StudyRot. This innovative solution transforms standard PDFs and educational syllabi into engaging content threads similar to the formats seen on X or TikTok.

Please read our full summary of the event at this link: https://t.co/g7YoBqn39f

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