The Technology Forum organized by Hong Kong Tech
Community for celebrating the 73rd Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC (香港科技界慶祝中華人民共和國成立七十三週年科技論壇) on 10th Sep
2022. In the beginning, all participants song the national anthem.
Firstly, Prof. Yuk-shan Wong (香港科技界慶祝國慶籌委會主席團主席 黃玉山教授) gave welcome speech.
Prof. SUN Dong (香港特別行政區政府創新科技及工業局局長 孫東教授) gave guest speech related to formulating a clear
development direction and goals for Hong Kong's innovation and technology in
the next 5 to 10 years. In order to enhance the innovation and
technology ecosystem, the government would strengthen cooperation with the RGC for
the breakthrough capability of local universities in basic scientific research
"from zero to one" and also launch a new plan to encourage
universities to develop "from one to N".
Mr. Ye Shuiqiu (中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室教育科技部副部長 葉水球先生) gave guest speech and he
encouraged Hong Kong science and technology participants to enhance their sense
of responsibility and mission to innovate Hong Kong and serve the mainland
China with science and technology.
Ms. Fan Yingyan (廣東省科協黨組成員兼專職副主席范英妍) said they would support
GBA science and technology development so as to enhance regions cooperation and
collaboration.
Ir Dr. Lo Wai-kwok (香港科技界慶祝國慶籌委會執委會主席 盧偉國博士) gave the welcome speech.
Prof. Jin-Guang TENG (香港理工大學校長、粵港澳大灣區院士聯盟理事會副主席 滕錦光院士) was the first speaker and
his topic entitled “Northern Metropolis Establishment and Development
Opportunities for Hong Kong's I&T Industry” (北部都會區建設和香港創科產業的發展機遇). Firstly, Prof. Teng
reviewed the background and current situation of Hong Kong’s I&T Industry.
Then he asked some critical questions about design of
the top infrastructure on I&T industry.
Finally, Prof. Teng proposed to establish Hong Kong
Industrial Development Corporation (HKIDC) by Hong Kong Academy of Engineering
Sciences to promote I&T industry development, as well as, some suggestions
on Northern Metropolis development such as land use on universities.
Prof. Lo Yuk Ming Dennis (香港科技創新聯盟主席、轉化腫瘤學國家重點實驗室主任 盧煜明教授) was the second speaker and
his presentation named “Non-invasive Prenatal Testing and Cancer Screening: From
Dream to Reality” (無創產前檢測及癌症篩查：由夢想到現實). Firstly, Prof. Lo shared
his study journey and his study direction started in his PhD.
Then he shared how he solved some challenging problems
and think outside the box (e.g. DNA outside cells). He found baby’s DNA from mother’s blood. And then
he shared how to apply parent and form company affairs. Some challenges in GBA
he faced were discussed as follows: i) restriction on cross-border transfer of
samples and data; ii) restriction on ownership or companies in selected areas
(e.g. genetic testing) and iii) no mechanism to automatically register patents
granted in the HKSAR in mainland China.
Finally, Prof. Lo introduced their research on
Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) early detection technology. This technology could
also transfer to other cancer early detection. Lastly, he summarized that
synergy between academic research and commercialization, as well as,
streamlining of policies to be essential to Hong Kong’s future as a technology
hub.
The third speaker was Academician Shu Yinbiao (中國電機工程學會理事長、國際電子電機委員會主席 舒印彪院士) and his topic named “Energy
and Power Technology Innovation under the "Double Carbon" Goal” (「雙碳」目標下能源電力科技創新). His presentation separated
into three subjects and they were achievement on electricity technology, “Double
Carbon” goal leading effort and innovation direction.
After that Academician Shu briefed “Double Carbon”
goal to achieve neutralization of Carbon in 2060 in mainland China.
Finally, Academician Shu briefed some policies and clean
technologies to be implemented so as to realize the “Double Carbon” goal.
The last speaker was Mr. Duncan Chiu (香港特別行政區立法會議員 邱達根先生) and his presentation
title was “Briefly the Necessary Conditions for Hong Kong to be an International
Innovation and Technology Center” (簡述香港成為國際創科中心的必備條件). For instance, research
funding across mainland and HK, talent development and national policy support
were discussed.
Reference:
香港科技界慶祝國慶籌委會 - https://www.bhkaec.org.hk/a-list/8115-cht
創新科技及工業局局長出席香港科技界慶祝中華人民共和國成立73週年科技論壇致辭 - https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202209/10/P2022091000353.htm
孫東：4方向推動港創科向前發展 - https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202209/11/AP631cf5ece4b033218a61f767.html
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