Welcome Speech by Chairman (Ir. Dr. Wilton Fok Wai Tung)
The first guest speaker was Ir. Stephen Chan (EMSD, HKSAR) and his topic was “Evolution of Applications of Electronics in the Government in the past 30 years”.
He pointed out three important elements for Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Hong Kong:
i) ICT Awareness
ii) ICT Usage
iii) ICT Capability
He also introduced the ICT development index, which is a survey conducted in 154 countries by using 16 indexes. Hong Kong was ranked No. 11 in 2007 and South Korea was No. 2 in 2007.
Finally, he stated three important directions for ICT development. They are:
i) New technology adaptation
ii) Engineer understanding globalization
iii) Information security
The second guest speaker was Prof. O Yue (Scientific Advisor, Innovation and Technology Commission, HKSAR) and his topic entitled “Innovation and Technology of Electronics Technology in HK”
i) ICT Awareness
ii) ICT Usage
iii) ICT Capability
He also introduced the ICT development index, which is a survey conducted in 154 countries by using 16 indexes. Hong Kong was ranked No. 11 in 2007 and South Korea was No. 2 in 2007.
Finally, he stated three important directions for ICT development. They are:
i) New technology adaptation
ii) Engineer understanding globalization
iii) Information security
The second guest speaker was Prof. O Yue (Scientific Advisor, Innovation and Technology Commission, HKSAR) and his topic entitled “Innovation and Technology of Electronics Technology in HK”
He reviewed the ITC mission and different funding which support local innovation and technology development. 1313 projects were supported by ITC and it cost a total of HK$3.85 billion (where EE ~28%, IT ~26, Biotech ~11%, etc.).
He mentioned the cooperation between Mainland and Hong Kong is very important. He encouraged government to support IP protection, cooperation with Shenzhen in Electrons Industries.
He mentioned the cooperation between Mainland and Hong Kong is very important. He encouraged government to support IP protection, cooperation with Shenzhen in Electrons Industries.
I was delighted to have a chance to talk to Prof. Yue. He said that he had serviced Bell Laboratory about 30 years ago. Prof. Yue told me that many fundamental scientific researches could be done if the researches relates to telecommunication directly or indirectly. It was because Bell Lab was under AT&T group in that time. We believe that Bell Lab and Silicon Valley are excellent examples for Hong Kong to develop science and technology.
Then, Legislative Councilors Forum entitled “Technology and Engineering Develop in Hong Kong in the next 30 years” was moderated by Ir. Jolly Wong and Ir. Peter Yeung. The guests of forum were Ir. Dr. Raymond Ho, Mrs. Regina Ip and Ir. Dr. Samson Tam.
Mrs. Ip indicated the importance of ICT has been observed. To develop ICT, both “Cooperation with China” and “IP protection” are critical. Thus, we need to work closely with Shenzhen famous companies such as ZTE Corporation and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Dr. Tam affirmed Electronics Engineers would focus on the cooperation with Shenzhen and Guangdong in the next 30 years. He also quoted Bill Gate that the future ICT leader would be found in Asia (especially in China). Moreover, he said freedom in internet was very important in Hong Kong based on our legal system. Finally, he supported “Digital” innovation industries.
Dr. Ho said the most important issue for government is to set strategies for industries and also for young engineers. Nevertheless, the development of Lok Ma Chau Loop(河套區) cannot be ignored.
Souvenir presented to all guests.
Trophies presentation to past chairmen
Ir. SW Cheung received the trophy (He is Past Chairmen, EN in HKIE and Past VP, BDTS, HKSTP)
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