Alibaba Cloud × Qwen

Build it. Ship it.
Become an AI Professional.
Series 2 is here.

Series 2 of the Alibaba Cloud Hong Kong AI Ambassador Program introduces Fast Track: Build with Qwen — partners build a working prototype with Qoder or QwenWork at our Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 build day, qualify directly for AI Professional status, and the top three solutions are featured at Alibaba Cloud Summit on Nov 17.

Build Day
Nov 5
Thursday · 2026 · in person · Hong Kong
Showcase
Nov 17
Top 3 featured at Alibaba Cloud Summit
Fast Track
Open Now
Prototype with Qoder / QwenWork → AI Professional
◆ What's New

Series 2 at a Glance

One new way for partners to move faster: Fast Track: Build with Qwen — build a working prototype, qualify for AI Professional, and compete for a Cloud Summit showcase.

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NEW PATHWAY · SERIES 2
Fast Track: Build with Qwen
NOV 5 → NOV 17 · 2026

Partners build a working prototype with Qoder or QwenWork at our in-person build day on Thursday, Nov 5, 2026. Completing a prototype qualifies you directly for the AI Professional badge — no content quota or co-hosting requirement. The top 3 solutions are then featured at Alibaba Cloud Summit on Nov 17.

◆ Fast Track: Build with Qwen

Build with Qwen. Earn AI Professional.

A new, build-based route into Tier 02. Partners build a working prototype with Qoder or QwenWork at our in-person build day on Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 — qualifying directly for AI Professional, with the top 3 solutions featured at Alibaba Cloud Summit on Nov 17.

Approved Tool 01
Qoder

Agentic coding platform for building production-grade software with AI. Ideal for prototypes that involve real codebases, APIs, or full-stack applications.

Approved Tool 02
QwenWork

Desktop agentic assistant for daily work — documents, data, automation, and multi-step workflows. Ideal for prototypes that solve real business operations problems.

How the Fast Track Works
Three steps to AI Professional
1
Register

Register for the Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 build day.

Register the Build Day
2
Secure Seats & Build

Buy 4 Qoder seats + 4 QwenWork seats (annual plan, by your company / key partner) and register for the Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 event. Then come build on-site with Qoder / QwenWork.

Register the Build Day
3
Qualify

On approval, receive the AI Professional badge and full Tier 02 benefits. Top 3 solutions are featured at Cloud Summit on Nov 17.

🎟 Entry Requirement
Seat Commitment
  • 4Qoder seats · annual plan
  • 4QwenWork seats · annual plan
  • 🏢Purchased by the company / key partner (not individual contributors)
🏆 Recognition
Top 3 → Cloud Summit

The top three solutions are featured at Alibaba Cloud Summit on Nov 17 — stage presentation, customer exposure, and official recognition from Alibaba Cloud Hong Kong.

◆ Who It's For

Built for Hong Kong's AI Leaders

The program brings together experienced leaders who turn AI strategy into measurable customer, product, and business outcomes.

Profile 01
Business Leaders

Practice leads, digital executives, transformation officers, and industry leaders guiding AI adoption across their organisations and customer portfolios.

Profile 02
Technical Leaders

Solution architects, principal engineers, CTOs, and AI or data leaders deploying Alibaba Cloud AI in production.

Profile 03
Commercial Leaders

Business development directors, partner sales leads, and go-to-market strategists growing AI opportunities and taking solutions to market.

◆ Progression

Progression Pathway

Progress through clear, action-based milestones. Series 2 adds a build-based Fast Track into Tier 02.

Path to Tier 01
ONBOARDING
Earn the AI Associate Badge
  1. 1Attend the AI Partner Bootcamp
  2. 2Pass the Alibaba Cloud AI certification exam
  3. 3Submit a five-minute video explaining a practical Alibaba Cloud AI use case
SERIES 2 · FAST TRACK
Path to Tier 02
Earn the AI Professional Badge
⚡ New — Fast Track (Series 2)
  1. ★Build a working prototype with Qoder or QwenWork and pass review
Classic route
  1. 1Hold AI Associate status in good standing
  2. 2Publish three pieces of technical content each quarter
  3. 3OR — Co-host an event or speak at an Alibaba Cloud HK or partner event
FLAGSHIP
Path to Tier 03
Earn the AI Ambassador Badge
  1. 1Hold AI Professional status for at least two quarters
  2. 2Contribute to two qualified opportunities or one customer win
  3. 3Develop a customer case study with logo approval
◆ Membership Benefits

Benefits That Grow With Your Impact

Each tier adds new ways to learn, contribute, and connect with Alibaba Cloud teams and the wider AI community.

Tier 01
ENTRY
AI Associate
✦ Benefits
  • ✓Digital credential and member ID
  • ✓Private member community
  • ✓US$50 in one-off AI Credits for personal projects
  • ✓Annual member merchandise
  • ✓Recognition across official social channels
Tier 02
CONTRIBUTOR
AI Professional
✦ Benefits
  • ✓Priority consideration for speaking roles
  • ✓US$100 in one-off AI Credits for personal projects
  • ✓Annual member merchandise
  • ✓Recognition across official social channels
FLAGSHIP
Tier 03
AI Ambassador
✦ Benefits
  • ✓Global speaking opportunities
  • ✓Direct access to Alibaba Cloud AI product teams
  • ✓Co-selling and pipeline support
  • ✓US$200 in one-off AI Credits for personal projects
  • ✓Annual member merchandise
  • ✓Recognition across official social channels
  • ✓Event funding support of up to US$2,000 in cash
  • ✓Merchandise sponsorship for approved events
  • ✓Official recognition from Qwen
◆ Events & Community

Events & Community

A year-round program of peer exchange, practical learning, and new opportunities to collaborate.

☕
Monthly
Informal · peer-led
AI Meetup

Small, informal gatherings designed for candid discussion, practical questions, and lasting peer connections.

☕ Coffee Chat 🥗 Lunch 🍸 Happy Hour 🍽 Dinner

8–20 members per session · built for open Q&A and peer exchange.

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Quarterly
Structured · business-focused
Partner Connect

A focused half-day featuring product roadmap briefings, sales enablement, joint pipeline reviews, member case studies, and a networking dinner.

50–80 participants · rotating venues across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
FLAGSHIP
🏆
Annual
Recognition · global access
Alibaba Cloud Global Event

A flagship gathering with Alibaba Cloud AI leaders, hands-on labs, roadmap previews, member recognition, and a gala dinner.

Selected Hong Kong Ambassadors may receive sponsored travel.
🎤
Partner Co-Host Program
Co-host the AI Monthly Workshop

A recurring in-person workshop for 50–80 participants, focused on one practical AI topic per session. Ambassadors bring local insight, a venue, and an audience; Alibaba Cloud supports speakers, approved funding, and promotion.

🎯 Single AI topic per session 👥 50–80 participants 🇭🇰 Hong Kong · monthly
◆ Thursday · Nov 5, 2026

Register the Build Day

Join Fast Track: Build with Qwen and secure your place for the Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 build day.

Register the Build Day