Khon Kaen University’s Learning and Teaching Innovation Center held the qualifying round of the “KKU Prompt Battle 2025” on July 4, selecting 10 finalist teams from over 150 student participants for a creative competition focused on AI-powered image and video generation. The final round is scheduled for July 15, 2025.
KKU Prompt Battle 2025 Advances 10 Teams to Finals in AI Competition
Key Details
The qualifying round took place at the Witthayawiphas 1 Conference Room, Faculty of Science, featuring a competition centered on prompt writing for Generative AI image and video creation. Students from various academic years participated in the event designed to promote digital literacy and AI skills.
The judging panel included experts from science, technology, and arts: Prof. Wanida Kanarkard, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wattana Pattanagul, and Dr. Pat Kotchapakdee, Assistant to the Dean for International and Communication Affairs, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.
Prior to the competition, participants attended a special lecture by Prof. Wanida Kanarkard, who shared professional techniques for AI-based image and video generation to prepare contestants.
- Over 150 student participants from multiple academic years
- 10 finalist teams selected for the final round
- Competition focused on Generative AI prompt writing skills
- Final round scheduled for July 15, 2025
- Expert judging panel from diverse academic backgrounds
Quotes & Reactions
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wattana Pattanagul, Director of Learning and Teaching Innovation Center, noted that the competition aims to promote Generative AI knowledge and skills among students, describing these technologies as central to the digital transformation era.
Asst. Prof. Denpong Soodphakdee, Ph.D., Vice President for Education and Digital, emphasized that Generative AI opens new creative opportunities for students to design and present content through images and videos. He encouraged students to engage with technology “creatively, responsibly, and purposefully” as they prepare for the digital society.
Ms. Suthinan Lamlong, a third-year student from the College of Computing, shared her experience: “I saw the competition announcement on social media and decided to join because I wanted to seriously explore video creation using Generative AI. The workshops taught us how to write effective prompts—setting scenes, camera angles, tools, and more.”
“We were thrilled to make it to the finals. I’m really thankful to KKU for providing this platform where we could grow creatively and apply what we learned both inside and outside the classroom,” said Ms. Suthinan. “It helped sharpen my analysis and creativity—skills I can apply in class or future career paths.”
Background & Context
The opening ceremony was presided over by Asst. Prof. Denpong Soodphakdee, with Asst. Prof. Anucha Somabut, Ph.D., Assistant to the President for Education, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wattana Pattanagul, and Prof. Wanida Kanarkard, Vice Dean for Research, Innovation, and International Affairs, Faculty of Engineering, in attendance.
Ms. Suthinan partnered with Ms. Patthinyaporn Kaenchan to create a video envisioning Khon Kaen University 100 years into the future. Their project featured 3D holographic renderings of key locations including the College of Computing, Golden Jubilee Convention Hall, and Srinagarind Hospital’s medical innovations, using platforms like Google Veo, Kling, and Pixel AI.
The initiative reinforces KKU’s commitment to preparing graduates for a rapidly changing world, according to digital education frameworks that emphasize technology integration in higher learning.
What’s Next
The 10 finalist teams will compete in the grand finale on July 15, 2025. The KKU Prompt Battle 2025 reflects the university’s commitment to promoting digital literacy and lifelong learning in response to the artificial intelligence era, encouraging students to use technology creatively and purposefully.
