AISCL at The Chinese University of Hong Kong invites the next generation to turn complex logistics data into practical, high-impact ideas.
01 · THE CHALLENGE
Build insight under real constraints
Selected teams receive transport and logistics datasets and have 35 non-stop hours to analyse, validate and transform them into innovative operational, service or business solutions.
02 · THE STAGE
10 minutes to make it matter
Present your findings to professors and senior industry leaders. The strongest teams combine analytical rigour, business value and memorable communication.
03 · LEARN
Industry access
Seminars, logistics infrastructure visits and data analysis workshops ground every idea in the realities of modern logistics.
04 · COLLABORATE
Cross disciplines
Teams of two to three are encouraged to bring together data, engineering, design, logistics and commercial thinking.
05 · ADVANCE
Smart. Innovative. High-end.
Help showcase Hong Kong as a regional logistics hub and reimagine how AI can create measurable industry value.
Two paths, one horizon
Choose your league
Both leagues compete over the same event period, with dedicated selection and judging within each league.
University League
Universities across Asia
Open to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. Cross-university and multidisciplinary teams are welcome.
WorkshopsData analysis and logistics knowledge enhancement
Oct 30 – Nov 1
Smart Logistics Datathon 2026Competition and award ceremony
Open learning programme
Logistics Knowledge Enhancement Workshop Series
All interested local Secondary 4 to 6 or Grade 10 to 12 students may join. Datathon registrants receive attendance priority.
Three workshop days
October 3, 2026 · morning
October 17, 2026 · morning
October 24, 2026 · morning and afternoon
Topics include supply chains, air cargo and shipping, global trade, e-commerce, logistics technologies, plus AI and cloud data analytics tools.
Workshop Series rundown
Three days of industry and AI learning
Programme details are subject to operational confirmation. “TBC” speakers will be announced when confirmed.
Workshop I
Industry perspectives
CUHK Shatin Campus
Introduction of DatathonThe Organiser
Industry Talk I – Air Cargo: The Hidden Gold Mine – Logistical DataIr Dr. Kelvin Kai-yuen LEUNG · International Vice President (East Asia) & Immediate Past President; Former Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer of DHL Global Forwarding (Hong Kong) Limited
Industry Talk II – The maritime & shipping industry: How to embrace digital transformation in the AI eraMr. Raymond LAM · Logistics Manager, Sinotrans
Industry Talk III – E-commerceTBC
Industry Talk IV – AI LogisticsTBC
Workshop II
AI & Data Analysis Tools Training
CUHK Shatin Campus
Four practical modules
AI Foundations in Supply Chain & Logistics
Predictive AI – Demand Forecasting
Analyzing CSV Data for Logistics
Generative AI & Framing the Winning Pitch
Mr. Raymond TSANG
Workshop III
Facilities, logistics and supply chains
Hong Kong International Aviation Academy · PM
Transportation by coach—
Site visit: Traditional Warehouse vs Robotic WarehouseIndustry experts from Chun Sing Group and Rollship International Ltd
Transportation by coach—
Lunch · self-arranged—
Seminar I – Logistics Services: Hong Kong: A Logistics HubProf. Waiman CHEUNG · Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), CUHK Business School & Director, AISCL, CUHK
Seminar II – Supply Chain ManagementProf. Sean ZHOU · Associate Dean (Research and Impact), CUHK Business School & Director, Centre for Supply Chain Management, AISCL, CUHK
Call for participation
2026 event posters
Share the right poster with your teammates, school or university.
University League · Application deadline September 23Secondary School League · Application deadline September 30
Quick answers
FAQ
A time-limited competition in which teams use data, programming, analytics and business thinking to produce valuable operational, service or business insights.
Professors review open-ended application responses for relevance, originality, creativity, innovation and clarity. Team skill and discipline diversity is also considered.
Creative use of data, methodology, business savvy, significance of findings and recommendations, and presentation skills.
The team that develops the project owns the project and its intellectual property, subject to the terms in the relevant league rules.
Ecosystem
Organiser and partners
Organiser
Funding
Supporting organisations
Contact
Questions? Talk to AISCL.
Asian Institute of Supply Chains & Logistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
