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AAAI China GBA Chapter
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AAAI China Greater Bay Area Chapter

AI practice community in the Greater Bay Area

Approved by AAAI, we connect AI practitioners, businesses and professionals through events, shared knowledge and practical courses.

Membership

Who we are

Approved by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) in March 2026, the chapter is a not-for-profit community connecting researchers, practitioners and businesses across the Greater Bay Area. Events, knowledge exchange and courses link AI research to practical business applications.

About AAAI

Founded in 1979, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) is an international nonprofit scientific society promoting AI research and responsible use. It advances research exchange through the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, conference proceedings and AI Magazine, bringing researchers and practitioners together across the field.

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Mission
Build an AI practice community that brings researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs together to advance industry applications.
Vision
Help the Greater Bay Area become an innovation hub for AI and industry by connecting technology with demand and supporting innovation-led growth.
Core goals
Knowledge sharing · Resource integration · Collaborative innovation · Responsible AI
About the chapterGovernance and charter
An attendee speaking at a chapter discussion
Discussion at a chapter event
March 2026
Approved by AAAI
4
Major themed events in 2026
10+
Meetups and online sessions
500+
Cumulative event attendance

Open calls & initiatives

AAAIx · Global public education

Bring AI knowledge into the community

The AAAI China Greater Bay Area Chapter invites researchers, educators, businesses and community partners to develop public AI talks, forums and workshops.

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Proposal deadline
Event window
February–October 2027
Support for selected projects
US$500–1,500

Participate and learn

  • Events

    Major themed events, quarterly member Meetups and online sessions, led by practitioners sharing their own project experience.

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  • Knowledge base

    Open resources on AI fundamentals, AI agents, cross-border e-commerce and practical case studies.

    Explore resources

  • Certificate course

    Certificate in Generative AI for Business Productivity: 14 lessons and 98 learning hours. Required for chapter membership.

    Explore the course

AI Magazine & AI Observer

Browse all issues

Chapter AI Observer · October 2026

Scaling agents starts with human attention

Explore AI Magazine research on human–AI collaboration and how teams organise review, approvals and exceptions.

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2026 events

All events

In development: Hong Kong monthly seminar; Guangzhou edition of "Knowledge is power"; First quarterly member Meetup, fourth quarter of 2026

Membership

Membership details

Meet peers and build practical AI experience through chapter events, shared knowledge and public learning resources. Review membership options and application requirements to find your route.

Community Participant
No dues
Public events are open to everyone; registration details appear in each event notice
Member
HKD 1,999 / year
First year: one-time review fee of HKD 300
Student membership: HKD 499 / year
Certificate course, experience review, annual dues
Senior Member
Senior Member of AAAI China GBA Chapter
Same dues as Member
Membership tenure, contribution and review
Elite Member
Elected
Council members, 2-year term

Team structure

Meet the team

Management team

10 people
  • Ken Jiang (Kan Jiang)
    Chair
  • Geoff Chen
    Co-Chair
  • Jeremy Cai
    Secretary
  • Rocky Li
    Executive Director (Hong Kong)

6 functional leads: Project Director, Head of Partnerships, Head of Growth Marketing, Director of Finance and Event Operations, SIG Director, Director of City Development

Honorary advisers

3 people

Dr. Keith Chau, Dr. Vincent Lau, Ir Dr Kenneth Pak

AI experts

8 people

Expertise in AI productisation, AI agents, RAG, embodied AI and AI-led transformation