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The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) today (October 23) launched InnoTech Month 2015, which involves a range of activities to promote a culture of innovation and technology (I&T) in the community.
InnoTech Month 2015 runs from October 19 to December 5 and features an array of programmes including roadshows, a large-scale carnival, exhibitions, workshops, long-distance running, seminars and industry conferences. The event aims to offer members of the public an opportunity to see Hong Kong's achievements in I&T, and to provide a communication platform for the industry to facilitate its long-term development.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Ms Annie Choi, said, "The community generally recognises that I&T is one of the key elements for the future development of Hong Kong. To speed up Hong Kong's development in technology, in addition to the scientists' efforts, public awareness and attention and a prevalent I&T culture are also very important."
Ms Choi added, "By organising the activities, the ITC hopes to enhance people's knowledge about I&T and boost interest, especially among young people, in technology."
Following the launch of this year's InnoTech Month, a three-day roadshow is being held starting today at Cityplaza, where winning entries of the Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2015 and other inventions are on display, in conjunction with a series of workshops. Another roadshow will be held at Wo Che Plaza from November 27 to 29.
The InnoCarnival, organised by the ITC with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation as campaign partners, is the highlight of InnoTech Month. The InnoCarnival will be staged at Hong Kong Science Park from October 31 to November 8. The nine-day event will carry the theme "InnoTech - Key to a Boundless Future". More than 70 programme partners including universities, research and development centres, professional bodies, government departments, technology enterprises and youth education organisations will showcase their innovations and research achievements, including those in the fields of robotics and green technology.
Members of the public are invited to attend. Admission to the roadshows and the InnoCarnival is free of charge. For programme details and enrolment for the activities, please visit www.itm.gov.hk or contact the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups by calling 2561 6149 or emailing itmonth@hkfyg.org.hk.
Ends/Friday, October 23, 2015
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