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Global aviation leaders gather at Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 in Hong Kong (with photos)
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     The Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 (APICS 2023), jointly organised by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (CAD) and the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA), with support from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Asia and Pacific (APAC) Regional Office and the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), commenced today (December 14) at the AsiaWorld-Expo. 

     The two-day APICS 2023 is a signature event attended by over 1 500 aviation professionals from around the world, including top leaders and experts from civil aviation authorities, air navigation service providers, airport operators and aviation industry as well as young talent from more than 35 states and administrations. The event aims to facilitate discussions on innovative technologies and capacity building in both regional and international contexts. Additionally, it provides an excellent platform for participants to establish business network and foster collaboration. 

     Themed "Uniting the Strength of Innovation for Building a Seamless Sky", APICS 2023 was officiated by 11 guests of honour at the opening ceremony today. The symposium brings together nearly 25 renowned speakers to share their insights in 15 forums related to the theme embracing three expert panels, namely "Innovation in Sky - Air Navigation Service", "Innovation on Ground - Airport Operations" and "Capacity Building for Civil Aviation Workforce". Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, expressed his great pleasure in attending APIC 2023 as a major aviation event. Mr Wong opined that the theme of the symposium was a timely and relevant focus for the aviation industry, emphasising the importance of leveraging innovative technologies to drive the aviation industry forward in the post-pandemic era.

     The Deputy Administrator of the CAAC, Mr Cui Xiaofeng, and the Chairman of the AAHK, Mr Jack So, also delivered opening remarks at the APIC 2023 opening ceremony. The Director-General of the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, Mr Victor Liu, highlighted the significance of global collaboration in building a seamless sky for aviation in his keynote speech. Mr Liu stressed the importance of innovation in addressing industry challenges and encouraged participants to grasp opportunities to explore solutions, share insights, and foster collaboration during the symposium, in line with the ICAO's initiative of "No Country Left Behind". 

     APICS 2023 has also provided an important forum for enhancing regional and international co-operation on innovative technologies and capacity building involving some 25 companies and organisations exchanging their collaborative agreements. These significant moments were witnessed by the guests of honour and the participants attending the event.

     In addition to speeches, panel discussions and business talks by top leaders in the industry, APICS 2023 also includes exhibition with nearly 60 internationally renowned exhibitors from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge technologies in civil aviation to the participants.   

     APICS 2023 is not only the first symposium in the Asia-Pacific region focusing on uniting the power of innovation to build a seamless sky for aviation, but it is also the first conference co-organised by the CAAC, the CAD and the HKIAA to present capabilities of globally leading exhibitors from Mainland China, Hong Kong and overseas in innovation, technologies and capacity building for civil aviation, as well as promoting interest of the young generation in the latest innovative technologies for civil aviation.  

     The symposium will continue tomorrow (December 15). For the latest updates on APICS 2023, please visit its dedicated webpage (www.apics2023.org).
 
Ends/Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 (APICS 2023) commenced today (December 14). Photo shows the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, delivering opening remarks at the APICS 2023 opening ceremony.
The Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 (APICS 2023) commenced today (December 14). Photo shows Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China Mr Cui Xiaofeng speaking at the APICS 2023 opening ceremony.
The Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 (APICS 2023) commenced today (December 14). Photo shows the Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr Jack So, delivering opening remarks at the APICS 2023 opening ceremony.
The Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 (APICS 2023) commenced today (December 14). Photo shows the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong (fifth right); Deputy Administrator of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Mr Cui Xiaofeng (sixth left); the Director of the Bureau III of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Wu Wei (fourth right); Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Mr Fang Jianming (fourth left); Deputy Director-General Development of Economic Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR Mr Lyu Feng (third right); the Chief Engineer of the CAAC, Mr Yin Shijun (second right); the Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), Mr Jack So (fifth left); the Director-General of the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, Mr Victor Liu (third left); the Chief Executive Officer of the AAHK, Mr Fred Lam (second left); the President of the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, Mr Simon Li (first left); the International Civil Aviation Organization Asia Pacific Regional Director, Mr Ma Tao (first right), officiating at the APICS 2023 opening ceremony.
The Director-General of the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, Mr Victor Liu, gave a keynote speech at the Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 today (December 14).
The International Civil Aviation Organization Asia Pacific Regional Director, Mr Ma Tao, delivered a keynote speech at the Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 today (December 14).
Witnessed by the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong (first right), and Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China Mr Cui Xiaofeng (second right), the Director-General of the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, Mr Victor Liu (first left), exchanged the Letter of Intent with the President of the China Academy of Civil Aviation Science and Technology, Mr Li Yu (second left), to signify mutual communication and collaboration at the Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023 today (December 14).