Lunch with Former HKSQ chairmen and exco members in PolyU 2025

Mr. CP Chow, Mr. Karson Chui, Mr. SW Lam and Dr. Albert Tsang had lunch with me in PolyU on 26^th Aug 2025. After that SW would back to USA. We had long time no see and took a photo for memory. 

Then CP asked me to take another photo with his iPhone, and he used AI to remove the other people in the background.

Reference

20240223: Lunch with Former HKSQ chairmen and exco members in PolyU 2024 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/02/lunch-with-former-hksq-chairmen-and.html

20240127: HKSQ Website Knowledge Transfer Meeting 2024 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/01/hksq-website-knowledge-transfer-meeting.html

20240109: Dinner with Dr. KS Chin and Prof. Frankey Pun - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/01/dinner-with-dr-ks-chin-and-prof-frankey.html

20231010: Lunch with Former HKSQ exco members - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/10/lunch-with-former-hksq-exco-members.html

HKSQ AGM 2025 & Seminar on Cyber Crisis Management – Insights from Digital Firefighters

HKSQ Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022/2023 was held on 18th Aug 2023 both online and onsite in PolyU. We invited Blackpanda representative to give us AGM Seminar. Many exco and former exco members joined the AGM and we took a group photo. 

In the beginning, Dr. Jane Wong (Chairman, HKSQ) briefed the chairman report 2024/2025 and reviewed different activities of HKSQ in the past year.

I took a photo with Dr. Jack Wu during registration.

Then Minda come and joined AGM.

We were honor to have Prof. PUN Kit Fai (HKSQ oversea representative) and his family (Ms. Rebecca Yiu and Mr. PUN Ka Hei) to join HKSQ AGM and Seminar as well as dinner. 

Then our Hon. Treasurer Dr. Mandict Wong reported HKSQ financial status. We had a very healthy financial situation and some income last year.

Afterwards, the AGM seminar began. Our guest speaker was Mr. Tim Toa (Regional Director of DFIR (Digital Forensics & Incident Response), Blackpanda) and his presentation topic named “Cyber Crisis Management – Insights from Digital Firefighters”. In the beginning, he said top two industries employed their service were Banking & Finance and Manufacturing.  

Then he mentioned three common myths about hacking including target size, skills required and antivirus protection. Explains misconceptions that high skills are not required in the age of AI, regardless of company size, and that antivirus software cannot fully protect.

After that he took us top 5 root causes. The most common was weak password! 

Finally, he stated the business impact and eight steps of Ransomware attract.

1.    Find the Open Doors!

2.    Find the Keys!

3.    Find the Money Safe!

4.    Destroy the Backup Servers!

5.    Install Backdoor!

6.    Burn Down Your House!

7.    Steal All the Money! Burn Down Your Garden!

8.    Show You What I’ve Got!

Lastly, Mr. George Wong (Business Development Director, Blackpanda) introduced their new service named IR-1 which was maintenance service for protecting company devices before attract and suitable for SMEs to due with cyber emergency. 

After the seminar, Dr. Jane Wong (Chairman) and Ms. Angela Wong (Vice chairman) took a photo with two speakers.

We then took a group photo with all onsite participants.

At the end, HKSQ exco members, members and guests had dinner together.

Reference:

HKSQ - http://www.hksq.org/

Past HKSQ AGM Seminar:

20240913: HKSQ AGM Seminar on Reform the Past and Innovate - “New Quality Productive Force” (革故鼎新 -「新質生產力」) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/09/hksq-agm-seminar-on-reform-past-and.html

20230818: HKSQ AGM 2023 & Seminar on “Minus Quality Assurance (-QA) (減法品質保證)” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/08/hksq-agm-2023-seminar-on-minus-quality.html

20220826: HKSQ AGM 2022 & Seminar on “Quality and Sustainability: A Case Study of A S Watson” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2022/08/hksq-agm-2022-seminar-on-quality-and.html

20210924: HKSQ AGM 2021 & Technical Seminar on Intelligence of Everything - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2021/09/hksq-agm-2021-technical-seminar-on.html

20201017: HKSQ AGM 2020 & Seminar on Local Production of Facial Mask in Hong Kong - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2020/10/hksq-agm-2020-seminar-on-local.html

20190927: HKSQ AGM Seminar on Industry 4.0 in Quality Management - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2019/09/hksq-agm-seminar-on-industry-40-in.html

20180804: HKSQ AGM Quality Innovation Seminar on “Extenics and AI Application” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/08/hksq-agm-quality-innovation-seminar-on.html

20170728: HKSQ AGM 2017 and Extenics Seminar - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2017/07/hksq-agm-2017-and-extenics-seminar.html

20160812: HKSQ AGM 2016 and QFD Seminar - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2016/08/hksq-agm-2016-and-qfd-seminar.html

20150717: HKSQ AGM 2015 and Zero Defect Strategy Seminar - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2015/07/hksq-agm-2015-and-zero-defect-strategy.html

20140726: HKSQ AGM 2014 and IP Audit Seminar - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2014/07/hksq-agm-2014-and-ip-audit-seminar.html

20130719: ASQ Master Black Belt Seminar after HKSQ AGM - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2013/07/asq-master-black-belt-seminar-after.html

20120819: The 23rd HKSQ Annual General Meeting - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-23rd-hksq-annual-general-meeting.html

20110729: The 22nd HKSQ Annual General Meeting and Quality Seminar - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2011/07/22nd-hksq-annual-general-meeting-and.html

20100724: The seminar on “The Best Renewable Energy for Hong Kong” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2010/07/seminar-on-best-renewable-energy-for.html

20100724: The 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2010/07/21st-annual-general-meeting-agm-hong.html

HKSQ Technical Visit to HKPC laboratories

After the cooperation meeting with HKPC, HKSQ arranged a technical visit to HKPC laboratories on 13^th Jun 2025. Dr. Jane Wong (Chairman, HKSQ) and Ms. Angela Wong (Vice-chairman, HKSQ) led us to visit HKPC and we took a group photo in front of the Future Manufacturing Hall. 

In the beginning, Mr. Jerry Cheung (Consultant, Biomedical, New Industrialisation Division, HKPC) introduced HKPC background.

HKPC has long history and they established since 1967 with 1200 staffs and provided different services to Hong Kong industries.

Mr. Jerry Cheung introduced some schemes to assist SMEs in Hong Kong.

And then he led us to visit the Future Manufacturing Hall.

The introductory video was played here.

Then their representative introduced their projects with local industries.

We also visited the microfactory zoom.

Afterwards, we visited the Cradle Zone that they assisted SMEs in expanding their overseas business.

Some products were demonstrated. It is AI Tactile Sensing Matrix.

We then took a group photo in front of the Cradle banner.

We also visit EMC laboratory that is the first EMC laboratory in Hong Kong. I met Mr. John Wu (EMC expert) who worked with Ms. Angel Wong for long time. We cooperated many times when I serviced in CMATCL.

Then John introduced EMC testing for new product design.

Finally, Jerry led us to visit medical devices exhibition from different companies. This product was designed by PolyU for health assessment without blood extraction.

I found CityU session and took a photo for memory.

And then we visited Green Living Laboratory which accredited by HOKLAS and provided different testing including metals, microbiology, inorganics and trace organics.

They had GCMS for TCM testing and authentication.

Lastly, we visited Smart Wearables, Watch and Clock Technology Centre. 

The representative explained their service for smart device especially smart watch.

The videos demonstrated how to test the smart watch simulated user running and walking. 

At the end, we returned to the meeting room and Mr. Bond Chan (Sr. Biomedical Specialist, HKPC) introduced different government funding schemes which were suitable to HKSQ members.

New Industrialisation Funding Scheme (NIFS) was introduced.

Research and Development Cash Rebate Scheme (CRS) is the most popular funding for SME cooperated with HKPC.

After the funding introduction, he showed some real successful cases to us.

At the end, we took a group photo together.

(Left: Mr. Jerry Cheung, Mr. Bond Chan, I, Ms. Angela Wong, Dr. Arvin Zhang (Head, New Idustrialisation Division), Dr. Jane Wong, Mr. Felix Chiu (Bose), Dr. Carlin Chu (HSUHK) and Ms. Kitty Li (Mattel))

After the visit, we joined HKSQ exco meeting in PolyU.

Reference

HKSQ - https://hksq.org/

HKPC New Industrialisation - https://www.hkpc.org/en/our-services/new-industrialisation

20250516: HKSQ and HKPC Cooperation Meeting - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2025/05/hksq-and-hkpc-cooperation-meeting.html

Visit to Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre for HKSQ Corporate Member

I was honor to be steering committee member of Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre (HKPMAC) under Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) (previously under The Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society (CGSE)) since 2015. Based on HKPMAC high quality service to gold community in Hong Kong and Macau, HKPMAC was nominated to be HKSQ Corporate member. Our chairman (Dr. Jane Wong) and vice-chairman (Ms. Angela Wong) presented the corporate membership plate to Mr. Brian Fung (CEO, HKGX) and Dr. Kathy Fu (Lab Manager, HKPMAC) on 22^nd May 2025. 

When I arrived the Hong Kong Gold Exchange early, I took a photo for showing the location.

In the office, Dr. Jane Wong (Chairman, HKSQ) introduced HKSQ vision, mission and services especially student project competition and World Summit for Chinese Quality to Mr. Brian Fung (CEO, HKGX).

Then Dr. Jane Wong presented the plate to Mr. Brian Fung.

After that Mr. Brian Fung led us to visit the Hong Kong Gold Exchange. A large area with lots of old-fashioned telephones. Brian said that in the past (supposedly the 70s) it was so crowded that every business had two phones for pricing and ordering. 

And then I selfie a group photo.

Another group photo was taken by HKGX staff.

Finally, we visited the laboratory. The security level is very high.

Dr. Kathy Fu explained their services and testing methods.

Finally, we took a group photo in the laboratory to finish this visit.

Reference

Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) - https://hkgx.com.hk/en

Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Limited (HOKLAS 234) - http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/quality/hkas/doc/scopes/234.pdf

HKPMAC - http://www.hkpmac.com.hk/en/

CGSE committee member list - http://www.cgse.com.hk/chines/en/corporate-structure

HKSQ Corporate Member List - https://hksq.org/list-of-hksq-corporate-members/

Other visits to HKSQ Corporate members:

20240416: Visit to Jockey Club's Racing Laboratory for HKSQ Corporate Member - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/04/visit-to-jockey-clubs-racing-laboratory.html

20211122: Visit to HKSQ Corporate Member - ActiveCarePharmacy Limited - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2021/11/visit-to-hksq-corporate-member.html

20180424: Visit to Intertek (HK) for HKSQ Corporate Membership - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/04/visit-to-intertek-hk-for-hksq-corporate.html

20140608: Visit to LSG Sky Chefs for HKSQ Corporate Membership - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2014/06/visit-to-lsg-sky-chefs-for-hksq.html

20110423: Visit and Experience Exchange to HKSQ Corporate Member (TDK-EPC) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2011/04/visit-and-experience-exchange-to-hksq.html

20110403: HKSQ & CityU visit CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories Ltd. - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2011/04/hksq-cityu-visit-cma-testing-and.html

Related HKPMAC activities:

20250312: Visit Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre for COMP Students’ Capstone Project - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/search/label/HKPMAC

20241115: The Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Steering Committee Meeting 2024 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-hong-kong-precious-metals-assay.html

20231102: The Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Steering Committee Meeting 2023 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-hong-kong-precious-metals-assay.html

20221115: The Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Steering Committee Meeting 2022 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-hong-kong-precious-metals-assay.html

20211105: The Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Steering Committee Meeting 2021 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-hong-kong-precious-metals-assay.html

20201030: The Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Steering Committee Meeting 2020 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-hong-kong-precious-metals-assay.html

20191106: The 2nd Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Steering Committee Meeting - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-2nd-hong-kong-precious-metals-assay.html

20180322: CityU Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation Ceremony (Dr. Haywood Cheung) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/03/cityu-distinguished-alumni-award.html

(We had relationship between CGSE and CityU that Dr. Haywood Cheung (President, The Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society) is our the 5th CityU Distinguished Alumni awardee.)

20151012: The 1st Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre Steering Committee Meeting - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-1st-hong-kong-precious-metals-assay.html

20150812: Visit to Hong Kong Precious Metals Assay Centre under CGSE - http://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2015/08/visit-to-hong-kong-precious-metals.html

20150710: Ceremony Dinner for the Launch of “Shanghai-Hong Kong Gold Connect” - http://qualityalchemist.blogspot.hk/2015/07/ceremony-dinner-for-launch-of-shanghai.html