MTR Corporation and HKUST Win Award of the Year at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024

2024-11-22 21:30 Last Updated At：21:48

Innovative technology and applications recognised with Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024

The presentation ceremony for the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024 was held this evening (November 22) with MTR Corporation / The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology being presented the Award of the Year from the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan. MTR Corporation / The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is also the winner of the Smart Mobility Grand Award, surpassing seven other category winners with its winning entry "Public transport ridership simulation and railway planning – MTR to Keep Cities Moving".

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Innovative technology and applications recognised with Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Innovative technology and applications recognised with Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Mr Chan said, "The ICT Awards put a deserved spotlight on the remarkable talent, creativity and dedication of the people seeking to harness technology to reinvent products and services, to improve efficiency, to offer better care to the needy, and ultimately to make our lives and the world better."

Noting this year's Hong Kong ICT Awards has introduced the "Best Use of AI" Award, Mr Chan said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government believes in the vast potential of artificial intelligence (AI)which is a sweeping force in boosting productivity and enhancing the competitiveness of economy. And the Government has been working on multiple fronts to make it thrive, through supporting research and development, nurturing startups, fostering cross-boundary and cross industry collaboration, attracting strategic enterprises, and building the related infrastructure, including a supercomputing centre.

The Hong Kong ICT Awards aims to recognise and promote outstanding local Information and Communications Technology (ICT) innovations and applications. It has been well-received as an annual flagship event of the local industry since its debut in 2006. In addition to encouraging and recognising local innovations, the Awards also serves as a springboard to help the winners and their products enter the Mainland and overseas markets.

Organised by the Digital Policy Office and supported by the collaborative efforts of eight Leading Organisers, the Steering Committee, the Standards Assurance Sub-committee, the Grand Judging Panel, the Marketing and Promotion Sub-committee, judges, supporting organisations and industry associations, this year's competition concluded successfully. The Chairman of the Grand Judging Panel, the President of Lingnan University, Professor Joe Qin, congratulated the awardees and praised their innovative solutions for bringing unlimited possibilities to life and benefiting society as a whole.

Professor Qin said, "In the era of artificial intelligence, the newly introduced 'Best Use of AI Award' inspires further innovative applications, ensuring that information and communications technology remains in tune with the times and sustainable development." He firmly believes that education, technology, and talent are closely interconnected and encourages everyone to experiment and to contribute to shaping a brighter future together.

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, presented trophies to the eight winners of Grand Awards to commend their outstanding performance. The awardees are:

Award category

(Leading Organiser)

Grand Award winner

(winning entry)

Digital Entertainment Grand Award

(Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association)

AITHER ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

(Apeiron)

FinTech Grand Award

(Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia)

Evident Limited

(EVIDENT)

ICT Startup Grand Award

(Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association)

Neurodyssey Association Limited

(Neurofeedback AI-Based Mapping Expert System ("NAMES"))

Smart Business Grand Award

(Hong Kong Computer Society)

Transcendence Company Limited

(C-SMART Site Safety System)

Smart Living Grand Award

(Hong Kong Information Technology Federation)

Logital Co. Limited

(Savoir by EasyHear)

Smart Mobility Grand Award

(GS1 Hong Kong)

MTR Corporation / The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

(Public transport ridership simulation and railway planning – MTR to Keep Cities Moving)

Smart People Grand Award

(The Hong Kong Council of Social Service)

Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association / St. James' Settlement / Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service, LC-HKS / Hong Chi Association

(The Hong Kong Jockey Club e-Platform to Achieve Smart Service for On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services (e-PASS OPRS))

Student Innovation Grand Award

(Hong Kong Education City)

St. Paul's Co-educational College (Ms Clarisse POON)

(Medisafe)

Besides, the winning entry "Medisafe" has fully demonstrated effective application of computational thinking for problem-solving, as well as students' great potential in the field of ICT. As such, the Grand Judging Panel unanimously recommended Ms Clarisse Poon of St. Paul's Co-educational College to receive the "Special Recognition Award" as an encouragement and commendation for her remarkable performance. The award was presented by Professor Qin to Ms Poon.

Detailed information of the winners and the event are available on the website of the Hong Kong ICT Awards (www.hkictawards.hk).

Housing Secretary Lauds Fire Services at Passing-Out Parade for 144 New Officers, Emphasizes Safety and Technology Integration.

2024-11-22 21:00 Last Updated At：21:08

S for Housing reviews Fire Services passing-out parade

The Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho, reviewed the Fire Services passing-out parade for 16 station officers, nine ambulance officers, nine senior firemen/senior firewoman of the Mobilising and Communications Division, 95 firemen and 15 ambulancemen at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy today (November 22).

Speaking at the parade, Ms Ho expressed her gratitude to the Fire Services Department (FSD) for its full support rendered when the Government enhances speed and efficiency in increasing public housing supply. She appreciated that the FSD has maintained close communication with the Housing Bureau during the stages of approving plans and final works inspections, being target-oriented in serving the public. As a result, public housing residents in need can receive their flat keys earlier. Ms Ho also expressed her hope of continuously working closely with the FSD to ensure that the Basic Housing Units to be launched in future can enhance fire safety standards to benefit grassroots households.

Ms Ho said that she was pleased to learn that the FSD is keeping up with the times by applying technology in operations, such as utilising big data analysis and artificial intelligence in mountain search and rescue, as well as enhancing efficiency and personnel safety in firefighting. She also mentioned that the newly developed Virtual Fire Scene Incident Command Training System, which allows firefighters in training to be free from weather, location and time constraints, enables FSD personnel to exercise decision-making in areas such as command, planning and resources allocation. These measures are in line with the Government's efforts in developing a smart city and smart building.

Ms Ho added that fire and ambulance personnel not only step forward in firefighting and saving lives but also stay keen to participate in the promotion and education on fire safety and rescue. They raise public awareness of fire safety and equip the public to deal effectively with emergencies or contingencies. Such efforts are vital for safeguarding lives and ensuring public safety.

The parade was followed by a demonstration of firefighting and rescue techniques by the graduates. The 144 graduates will be posted to various fire stations, ambulance depots and the Fire Services Communications Centre.

MTR Corporation and HKUST Win Award of the Year at Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024

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