New Dome Show at Hong Kong Space Museum: Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot Opens Today!

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot"

The Hong Kong Space Museum is screening a new dome show, "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot", at its Space Theatre from today (December 15) until September 14, 2026, taking audiences on an extraordinary desert odyssey alongside a 1-month-old desert elephant named "Little Foot". Amid a perilous environment, the baby elephant not only needs to learn to skilfully control its trunk but also to master the survival techniques passed down through generations to withstand threats from predators and relentless sandstorms.

The Namib Desert in Africa is the oldest desert on Earth, with extremely arid landscapes. A remarkable herd of desert elephants demonstrates extraordinary survival skills. Led by the experienced matriarch, these elephants forge powerful mother-daughter bonds that last a lifetime, with mothers nursing their young for up to seven years. "Little Foot" must master her trunk, a combination of nose and upper lip with over 150 000 muscle bundles, while learning unique desert adaptations like taking sand baths that serve as natural sunscreen and parasite protection. As hidden dangers lurk across the desert wilderness, the baby elephant must stay close to the herd to avoid being left alone and becoming prey to predators such as lions. She also needs to develop life-saving skills from her mother - sensing subtle ground vibrations to detect approaching sandstorms and finding hidden water sources beneath the desert - wisdom that determines survival in this unforgiving land.

The screening times of this 40-minute show are 5pm on weekdays, and 11am, 3.30pm and 8pm on weekends and public holidays. Tickets priced at $30 (front stalls) and $40 (stalls) are now available at the Hong Kong Space Museum Box Office and URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For details of the show, please visit hk.space.museum/en/web/spm/shows/dome-show/desert-elephants.html.

The Hong Kong Space Museum, located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, is closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by SITI at 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit today (January 16):

Professor Sun Dong, Photo by Bastille Post

Ms Qiu (Vice President of DLG Exhibitions & Events Co Ltd, Ms Qiu Haoming), Hendrick (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Mr Hendrick Sin), Terry (Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong), Duncan (Member of the Legislative Council, Mr Duncan Chiu), Alex (President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, Dr Alex Chung), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning. I am delighted to join you at the 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit.Today's theme, "Wake Up More!", is a call not only for any single company, city, or country but also a timely reminder for all of us to embrace a new era of intelligence, possibility, and shared responsibility.

A big thank you to the organiser for choosing Hong Kong as a destination for this remarkable Summit. This is another testament to Hong Kong's unique position as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" that thrives on global connection and creativity. We are delighted to see that world-class academics, industry experts and leading entrepreneurs from around the world gather here today to explore the future of AI and the opportunities it brings to us.

AI has become a core engine driving global technological and economic progress, and all economies recognise its strategic importance.Under the unique advantages of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong is also seizing this AI moment.With a focus on "strengthening infrastructure and promoting the application-oriented approach", Hong Kong is steadily advancing a series of AI initiatives.

In terms of R&D (research and development), the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government is working to establish the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute within this year, which is a new engine for discovery, translation, and real-world impact.Through our AIR@InnoHK research cluster, we have funded the establishment of 16 R&D laboratories focusing on AI and robotics technologies.Notably, the "HKChat" AI chatbot developed by the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center has already launched its public version.

Hong Kong's total computing power has now reached 5 000 PFLOPS, with the Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre contributing 3 000 PFLOPS. This centre is a critical hub that supports Hong Kong's AI development, and its capacity will continue to expand to meet growing demand. The upcoming data facility cluster at Sandy Ridge in North District will further provide advanced computing power facilities, promoting the development of data and AI-related industries in Hong Kong.

And at the heart of all progress is talent. We recognise that people, not algorithms, will shape the future of AI. Our strategy is simple yet powerful: "Promote technology with talent, lead industries with technology, and attract talent with industries". To this end, we have included in the Talent List a number of professions in the I&T (innovation and technology) segment, including experienced AI Specialists, to facilitate global experts, like all of you here, in developing your careers in Hong Kong.

Looking ahead, the Hong Kong SAR Government will continue to foster strong collaboration among the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors. The future of AI cannot be built by anyone or any place alone. It requires a global community that is awake, aware, and aligned.I am confident that this Summit will spark new ideas and inspire us to wake up more for high-quality AI development.

I wish the Summit great success. Thank you.

The 2026 WAIC UP! Global Summit, Photo by Bastille Post