Hong Kong Showcases Art-Tech Innovations at London Reception with HK Baptist University

London ETO promotes Hong Kong's art tech in London

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) co-hosted a reception titled Pulse of the Pearl: The Business of Avant-garde with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) in London, the United Kingdom, on January 19 (London time) to promote the latest developments and investment opportunities in Hong Kong's art-tech sector.

Supported by Invest Hong Kong, the Innovation and Technology Commission, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the reception highlighted the latest advancements in art technology, explored pathways for commercialisation and industrialisation, and showcased the breadth of investment opportunities available in Hong Kong's fast-growing art-tech sector. The event also celebrated the successful London showing of "Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth (OTOE)", the world's first post-cinematic choreographic installation, co-produced by HKBU, the Hong Kong Ballet, as well as Studio Wayne McGregor.

Speaking in her welcome remarks at the reception, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted that OTOE exemplifies Hong Kong's unique position as an East-meets-West hub for international cultural exchanges and creative innovation. She also remarked that the project not only integrates cutting-edge technology with artistic expression, but also demonstrates Hong Kong's strengths in fostering cross-disciplinary and cross-border collaboration among universities, cultural institutions, and world-class artistic talent.

Around 60 participants joined the event, including representatives from the business, cultural, and academic sectors, providing a valuable platform for dialogue, networking and collaboration between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.

OTOE began its global journey in Venice, Italy, in July 2025. It is now showing in London until February 22, and will return to Hong Kong at Tai Kwun this summer.

London ETO promotes Hong Kong's art tech in London Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO promotes Hong Kong's art tech in London Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO promotes Hong Kong's art tech in London Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO promotes Hong Kong's art tech in London Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Special traffic and transport arrangements for Kai Tak Stadium concerts on January 24 to 26

The Transport Department (TD) today (January 22) said that special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented to facilitate the holding of concerts at Kai Tak Stadium on the evenings of January 24 to 26. As traffic in the vicinity of the Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) is expected to be heavy, concertgoers should opt for public transport and avoid driving or taking private cars (including cross-boundary private cars).

The TD has co-ordinated with local and cross-boundary public transport operators to strengthen their services during dispersal. The MTR will enhance the intervals between trains on the Tuen Ma Line. The last MTR train to Lo Wu Station interchanging at Tai Wai Station on the East Rail Line will depart from Sung Wong Toi Station at 10.59pm and Kai Tak Station at 11.01pm. Franchised bus companies will provide 11 special bus routes at the Sung Wong Toi Road Pick-up/Drop-off Area (PUDOA) to the Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) Public Transport Interchange (route No. SP12), the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port and Airport (route No. A25S), and major districts across the territory.

Concertgoers who plan to return to the Mainland on the same day may also take the KTSP's cross-boundary coach during dispersal. Passengers should purchase tickets from the operators' online platforms in advance. On-site ticket sales will not be available during dispersal.

The Kai Tak Stadium Taxi PUDOA will be open. The Sung Wong Toi Road PUDOA will be open for taxi drop-off only during admission (3.30pm to 7pm) and suspended for taxi pick-up/drop-off during dispersal. The expected waiting time will be longer amid the outflux of spectators, and passengers' patience is appreciated.

Spectators are advised to heed real-time information via the on-site broadcast and the "Easy Leave" platform (easyleave.police.gov.hk) as well as the latest traffic news through the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk), the "HKeMobility" mobile application and radio and television broadcasts.

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