InnoCarnival 2025: Unlocking Dreams Through Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong

2025-09-29 15:45 Last Updated At：15:58

InnoCarnival 2025 to run from October 18 to 26

Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), InnoCarnival 2025 (IC 2025) will be held from October 18 to 26 at the Hong Kong Science Park with the theme "I&T Unlocks Your Dream". The event is receiving support from about 50 programme partners, including local universities, research and development (R&D) centres, government departments and other organisations. Through an array of interesting activities, it aims to promote the innovation and technology (I&T) culture in the community.

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InnoCarnival 2025 to run from October 18 to 26 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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InnoCarnival 2025 to run from October 18 to 26 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speaking at the media preview for IC 2025 today (September 29), the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee, stated, "'I&T Unlocks Your Dream' is not only this year's Carnival theme but also our vision for Hong Kong's I&T future." He remarked that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster topped the latest Global Innovation Index released by the World Intellectual Property Organization for the first time. This achievement is the result of countless researchers courageously pursuing their dreams through continuous innovation. He expressed hope that through the Carnival, more young people will experience the power of I&T, unleash their own potential within this world-leading innovation cluster, and realise their dreams.

The media preview exhibited the R&D projects of several participating teams. Project team representatives presented their inspirational ideas, R&D processes, features and functions, and project applications. These projects include "Tongue HealthChecker", developed by Hong Kong Baptist University, which combines artificial intelligence with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostics by allowing users to upload a photo of their tongue coating to a mobile app, where the system remotely analyses the image to assess their health condition and provide dietary therapy suggestions. This aids in early prevention and can assist TCM practitioners with their diagnosis. "Wireless System-on-Chip for High-Speed Data Transmission for Capsule Endoscopy", developed by the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), enhances diagnostic accuracy through high-speed, high-definition imaging, reducing the potential risk of cross-infection and eliminating the need for anaesthesia.

In addition, representatives from Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College introduced "IntelliLight". Through AI visual-recognition technology, the device flashes a warning when traffic anomalies are detected. Lampposts closer to the accident flash at increased frequencies, while those farther away flash at reduced frequencies, enhancing real-time accident alerts and road safety.

Exhibition booths will be set up at the Hong Kong Science Park to showcase local I&T achievements, some of them with interactive games. Moreover, a diverse line-up of about 150 workshops and 15 webinars across various subjects, including artificial intelligence and ecological environment, will be available during the Carnival.

Furthermore, the second City I&T Grand Challenge: The Showcase will also be staged during IC 2025. Prototypes of the winning solutions will be showcased to the public for trials through real-life scenarios. The second City I&T Grand Challenge was launched under the theme "Hong Kong's Got I&T" to promote an I&T culture and enhance the application of I&T in the community. It invited submissions from different sectors of the community to develop I&T solutions focusing on two subjects, namely "I&T for Nature (Yama)" (improving the operation and management of country parks and campsites, and enhancing hikers' experiences in nature) and "I&T for Community (Community Wellness)" (enhancing support for carers). Twenty winners from the University/Tertiary Institute and Open Groups received support from the ITC. Upon training and refinement of I&T solutions for over half a year, teams have transformed ideas from the competition into prototypes for trials at designated venues, including government departments and social communities.

All IC 2025 activities are free of charge. Some of the activities require preregistration. Details are available on the thematic webpage (innocarnival.hk). Members of the public are most welcome to join.

Professor Sun Dong Promotes AI Cooperation Between Hong Kong and Guangxi During Nanning Visit

SITI visits Guangxi

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, visited Nanning in Guangxi today (January 14).

This morning, Professor Sun called on the Secretary of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional People's Congress, Mr Chen Gang, and learned that Guangxi is accelerating the high-quality development of artificial intelligence and building an industrial co-operation highland for the AI industry facing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). They also had exchanges and in-depth discussions on further strengthening the co-operation and synergistic development between Hong Kong and Guangxi in various areas including AI, innovation and technology (I&T) parks, data infrastructure, data governance, and nurturing talent. Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee and Vice Chairman of the People's Government of the Autonomous Region Ms Lu Xinning also attended the meeting.

Professor Sun said Hong Kong will fully leverage its distinctive advantage of having strong support from the motherland and a close connection with the world. Through complementary co-operation and synergistic development, Hong Kong and Guangxi will explore co-operation between the two places and with ASEAN countries in industries such as AI and the digital economy.

Professor Sun then met with Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee and the Secretary of the CPC Nanning Municipal Committee, Mr Xu Yongguo, to exchange views on I&T co-operation between Hong Kong and Nanning.

Professor Sun visited the Display Center of the China-ASEAN Countries Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center and toured its display hall. The Center is an AI co-operation platform, jointly established by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and ASEAN countries, which aims to promote regional co-operation in AI technologies and the digital transformation of industries. The center is also an industrial highland facing ASEAN.

He was briefed on the Center's construction and operation, as well as its co-operation with ASEAN countries. He also observed the AI+ industries and application scenarios, including industrialisation and social governance, and exchanged views on the co-operation model of research and development, integration in Guangxi, and applications in ASEAN.

Professor Sun also visited the exhibition centre of the China-ASEAN Information Harbor and the Beibu Gulf Big Data Exchange Center and studied the collaboration in AI between Guangxi and ASEAN countries, as well as the development and transaction of data products. He also learned about the cross-boundary data flow channels and industrial Internet platforms, the construction of the Digital Silk Road, and co-operation with the ASEAN market.

Professor Sun then visited the China-ASEAN Geographic Information Town to study the industrial applications of technologies, such as satellite navigation and geographic information, in the fields of smart city, cross-boundary logistics, and so on.

Meanwhile, Professor Sun visited the China-ASEAN Mercantile Exchange (China-Singapore Nanning International Logistics Park) to learn about the operation of the large-scale cross-boundary integrated logistics park and one-stop trade platform that integrates functions including production, warehousing, logistics, exhibition, commerce and finance. He also studied the international co-operation between ASEAN countries and Guangxi through the Western New Land-Sea Corridor.

Upon his arrival in Nanning, Guangxi yesterday, Professor Sun immediately met with Deputy Secretary-General of the People's Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Party Secretary and Director of the Guangxi Big Data Development Bureau Mr Zhao Zhigang, to have an in-depth exchange on issues including the promotion of data sharing, smart city development, and co-operation in digital industry.

The Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Dr Rocky Cheng, also joined the visit.

Professor Sun will continue his visit tomorrow. He will visit a digital intelligent operations and maintenance service provider and its intelligent computing centre to learn about the service provider's latest achievements in AI and computing power, digital intelligence technology and products. He will also visit the China Mobile Group Guangxi Company to conduct studies on the planning of its infrastructure in computing power and its AI industry large models.

Professor Sun will conclude his visit before noon and return to Hong Kong.

InnoCarnival 2025: Unlocking Dreams Through Innovation and Technology in Hong Kong

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