NFT (Non-fungible tokens) has taken the world by storm in recent years has completely changed the ecosystem of the creative industries. Being an encrypted token on the Blockchain, NFT can either be a digital asset or a tokenized real-world asset. Often being applied on artworks, music, virtual collections, picture files, video files, etc., it allows for online trading and carries good investment value. NFT not only protects creators, but also offers more investment opportunities to the market.
The course not only covers the essentials of NFT, but it also spans to the China digital market overview and intellectual property rights. Upon completion of the course, students will have a thorough picture of digital collective market development in Hong Kong, China and overseas.
To keep up with the fast-changing NFT community, course content will be updated from time to time, to ensure participants receiving the latest updates of the NFT development.
Through in-class hands-on activities, participants will acquire the latest and practical knowledge and tips needed for minting NFT. Upon completion of this 6-hour course, participant will be able to:
The course will be particularly useful to participant who is involving in creative works and interested in embarking on NFT and FinTech journey.
4, 5 Mar 2023
19:00-22:00
Total 6 lecture hours
HKPC Building, Kowloon Tong
Cantonese & English
HK$1,800
Lesson 1: Introduction to NFT, Metaverse and Digital Collective Market in China
*Students who wish to create the crypto wallet on your own device, it’s preferred to do it with laptop/desktop that supports Google Chrome/Firefox (phones & tablets are not recommended)
Lesson 2: Creating and Protecting Your NFT
*Students have to prepare digital content to mint as NFT. Details will be shared in Session 1.
Digital Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who have attended all lessons.
Mr. Kevin LEE
Kevin obtained his BBA from the University of Hong Kong His passion for digital entertainment has kept him engaged with digital entertainment production technology and related application development for more than 15 years. Since 2018 Kevin has focused on high tech creative culture industry and committed to the development of multimedia technology and applications He had completed the Professional Education Certificate Course of Digital Transformation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (majoring in artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, cloud computing and cyber security). He has also recently finished studying a Higher Education Teaching Certificate course from The Derek Bok Centre for Teaching Learning of Harvard University.
Mr. Jesse Co
Jesse started his career in banking and finance, during which he worked for various listed companies in corporate finance capacity. Besides, he has held senior positions in real estate corporations and funds in Hong Kong and China. The 10+ years of experience in corporate finance he had accumulated was propitious to his pivot to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Jesse is currently the General Manager at Amigo Tech Limited. He makes regular media appearances, include TV, radio, and published newspaper columns and interviews. Jesse holds a MSc in Financial Analysis from HKUST and a BA in Economics from Trinity College.
Dr. Alex Lau
Alex has gained profound knowledge and experience on legal aspects of intellectual property (IP) market through his involvement in the legal industry for over 20 years. Besides, being the partner of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Advisory Services Limited (IPAS), he is, currently, an accredited mediator of the HK Mediation Accreditation Association Limited.
He is also recognized for his remarkable performance in the community service and has been awarded “The 2015 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service” in the area of IP.
Alex graduated from the University of Macau with a bachelor’s degree in Social Science. He is also a multi-degree holder in law which includes LL.B – Peking University; LL.B (Hons) and LL.M (Chinese and Comparative Law)(credit) – City University of Hong Kong and Ph.D (Competition Law) – China University of Political Science and Law.