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Under the theme “Leading Tech Forward,” the Summit attracted enthusiastic participation from over 40 global leaders in government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors, who shared insights on trending tech developments in the global I&T ecosystem. Over 1,500 attendees, including technological experts, startups, business leaders, and I&T enthusiasts from Hong Kong and various countries and regions, engaged in discussions on cutting-edge tech developments, such as generative AI, low-altitude economy, and smart city solutions.
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, The Hon John Lee, congratulated ASTRI on its achievements in a pre-recorded video. “Twenty-five years ago, ASTRI began its journey with an important mission: to boost Hong Kong’s global competitiveness through applied research. Today, it stands as a leading research and development powerhouse and a key contributor to Hong Kong’s innovation and technology sector,” he said.
Professor Sun Dong, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of HKSAR, echoed this sentiment. “Today, as we gather under the banner of I&T, we are reminded of the power of collaboration. In Hong Kong, the close partnership among government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors forms the cornerstone of our strategy to unlock new opportunities and drive progress, extending far beyond our borders,” Sun noted. “The potential for Hong Kong-Mainland collaboration is immense. ASTRI has played a pivotal role in fostering this collaboration. With the opening of its office in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone last year, ASTRI has been instrumental in transforming ideas into impactful solutions that benefit businesses, society, and the economy.”
In his welcoming speech, Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI’s Board, underscored the institute’s important role in driving the commercialisation of cutting-edge research projects and…Read More