Global Sustainability Challenge: Hybrid Info Session by HKUST (Regional Ambassador of Pacific Asia Region)
🌍 Global Sustainability Challenge
Interested in sustainability and curious about how you can make a difference? Wondering how your ideas, skills, and creativity could help shape a more sustainable future?
The Global Sustainability Challenge (GSC) is an international student competition open for university students from around the world to design, build, and showcase real-world sustainability solutions.
This year's Challenge focuses on two key themes: Sustainable Energy and Adaptation & Resilience. Participants have opportunities to gain hands-on experience, learn from experts and mentors, connect with like-minded peers globally, and showcase their ideas on an international stage.
In addition to the learning experience, outstanding teams have the opportunity to advance through regional and global finals and earn international recognition including cash awards, project visibility, networking and mentorship opportunities.
ℹ️ GSC Info Session
Wondering how to get started, form a team, or what makes a winning submission? Join us for a hybrid info session and Question/Answer session with the GSC core team! This session welcomes any university students outside of HKUST to attend online.
📅 Event Details
Date: 8 Oct 2026 (Thur)
Time: 12:15pm - 1:15pm Hong Kong Time (GMT+8)
This will be a hybrid event:
In-person: Library Multifunction Room (LG4), HKUST
Online: Zoom (https://hkust.zoom.us/j/97469304775?pwd=ocxkhBpbJ2GEZyxKOSTP2y_Xbr5o9w.HU3naDu2qoV6MtBY)
📖 What to expect?
What the Global Sustainability Challenge is and how it works
Who can participate, and how to register your team
How the three phases—Ignite, Build, Shine—work
What makes a strong project or submission
Key dates, deadlines, and tips for getting started
Hear from GSC student alums and winning teams as they share their personal journeys and insights from last year
Live Q&A: Get all your questions answered in real time
💡 Why join?
Get clarity: Direct answers from the organizing team
Pro-tips: Learn how to stand out and maximize your impact
GSC experience: Hear from GSC Alum, Anuk Ranaweera (HKUST Year 4 Mechanical Engineering Student) who participated in the GSC last year
Register now to secure your place and discover how you can be part of a global community developing solutions for a more sustainable future!