InnoEX 2026 Kicks off in Hong Kong, Showcasing Global Innovation and Technology Advancements

SITI officiates at Opening Ceremony of InnoEX

The fourth InnoEX officially opened today (April 14) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, officiated at the Opening Ceremony and welcomed more than 550 exhibitors and delegations from 21 countries and regions, as well as 17 Mainland provinces and cities.

In his speech at the Opening Ceremony, Professor Sun highlighted that this year's InnoEX fully demonstrates the key elements of "T-E-C-H" - Thriving Participation, Elevation, Connection and Collaboration, and Hong Kong. He emphasised that InnoEX is more than an annual exhibition showcasing Hong Kong's innovation and technology (I&T) strengths; it serves as an international platform connecting start-ups with investors, research and industry, and local enterprises with global markets.

The Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Dr Gerd Müller, attended the Opening Ceremony as the Guest of Honour. He said, "InnoEX invites us to 'Innovate', 'Automate' and 'Elevate' to advance inclusive and sustainable industrial transformation for the benefit of all. In today's interconnected world, we share a common global responsibility; China, as a role model for sustainable industrialisation and a leading country in the field of artificial intelligence, possesses valuable knowledge, experience and innovation that should be scaled up worldwide to achieve lasting industrial transformation and prosperity."

The four-day InnoEX is being held from April 13 to 16 under the theme "Innovate • Automate • Elevate". It covers five key I&T areas: AI+, robotics, low-altitude economy, property technology, and retail technology. Both the number of exhibitors and the geographical coverage have grown significantly this year. New participants include exhibitors from Austria, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, the Philippines and the United States. Mainland delegations are also highly active, with 18 pavilions from more than 10 provinces and cities. Larger delegations came from Liaoning, Chongqing and Shanghai compared with previous years, while Xi'an and Inner Mongolia are participating for the first time.

A major highlight this year is the RoboPark zone, which brings together over 100 robots from more than 50 technology companies in Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas. The zone covers three application themes - "Commercial & Industrial", "Health & Living", and "Entertainment & Social" - and features around 40 robot demonstrations and thematic seminars. Participating companies include four of the world's top five best-selling humanoid robot manufacturers last year (AgiBot, EngineAI, UBTECH and Unitree Robotics), representatives from Hangzhou's "Six Little Dragons" and Shenzhen's "Eight Great Guardians", as well as Hong Kong start-ups such as Rice Robotics and SOTA Robotics, showcasing practical applications of robots in various scenarios.

In addition, themed "AI+ Hong Kong", the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion set up by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) showcases over 100 I&T solutions developed by the Government that benefit the public and businesses, as well as award-winning I&T projects by local industry and students, fully demonstrating Hong Kong's achievements in I&T and smart city development. Major enterprises, including China Mobile Hong Kong, Hong Kong Telecom, Huawei International, iFLYTEK, Lenovo (Hong Kong) and Tencent Cloud International, are also presenting their latest I&T solutions at the exhibition.

This morning, Professor Sun visited InnoEX, touring the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion set up by the DPO as well as various Mainland and overseas pavilions. He expressed gratitude to exhibitors from different regions for choosing and supporting InnoEX to explore business opportunities and promote global I&T collaboration.

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, speaks at the InnoEX Opening Ceremony cum Luncheon today (April 14). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (third right), and the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong (first right), visited InnoEX today (April 14) and exchanged views with exhibitors. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (fifth left), visited InnoEX today (April 14). Photo shows Professor Sun with the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong (fourth left), the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung (third left), and other guests. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (front row, seventh left), officiated at the InnoEX Opening Ceremony cum Luncheon today (April 14). Photo shows Professor Sun with the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Dr Gerd Müller (front row, sixth left); the Secretary-General of the World Internet Conference, Mr Ren Xianliang (front row, sixth right); the Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Mr Kevin Choi (front row, fifth left); the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong (front row, second left); the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee (front row, first left); the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung (front row, first right); Legislative Council Member Ms Elizabeth Quat (front row, third left); Legislative Council Member Mr Duncan Chiu (front row, fourth right); the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Sophia Chong (front row, seventh right), and other guests. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong (fourth right), visited InnoEX today (April 14). Photo shows Professor Sun with the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong (third right), the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung (second right), and other guests. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Heritage Museum to stage exhibition on selected paintings and poems by Lingnan School of Painting master painter Chao Shao-an

The Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) is presenting the exhibition "On Flowers: Selected Paintings and Poems by Chao Shao-an" from tomorrow (April 15). Themed around "emotions anchored in nature", this exhibition features a fine selection of over 30 exquisite paintings of flowers and plants by Professor Chao Shao-an from the HKHM's collection. The works are complemented by the artist's poetic inscriptions, achieving a seamless fusion of poems and paintings.

ProfessorChao (1905-1998), a master painter of the Lingnan School of Painting, is best known for his bird-and-flower paintings, and dedicated his life to the study of nature. As a keen observer, he captured the myriad forms and graceful rhythms of flowers and plants in his nimble brushwork and brilliant composition, producing floral works that exemplify the style of the Lingnan School of Painting.

The exhibition focuses on ProfessorChao's floral paintings with poems, showcasing multiple layers of meaning in his works. In paintings "Bird on Winter Pine", "Weeping Cicada in Chilly Wind", "Plum Blossoms", and "Orchid", ProfessorChao took pine trees, bamboo, plum blossoms, and orchids, and imbued them with noble virtues. By incorporating ancient poems into his portrayals of crab apple blossoms after the rain, magnolia flowers in winter and apricot blossoms blowing in the wind, ProfessorChao fuses natural beauty and literary sentiment on sheets of paper. The exhibition offers visitors a chance to feel as if they are in the splendid world of the master's ink art, and experience the poetic artistry embodied in the works.

Painting demonstration videos with rare footage of ProfessorChao teaching and painting will be shown at the gallery. From demonstrating brushwork and composition skills to colour application, visitors can have a deeper understanding of the master's creative process.

To tie in with the exhibition, the HKHM will organise activities and guided tours with free admission. At the Petals and Ink: Handmade Gift Card Workshop, participants can create their own unique handmade gift cards, write floral blessings, and share their heartfelt messages to friends and family. Moreover, a variety of engaging educational activities and guided tours will be held to enable visitors of all ages to step into the world of Lingnan blossoms, explore the charm of art, and extend their museum journey beyond the exhibition.

The exhibition is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and organised by the HKHM. It is held at the Chao Shao-an Gallery, 1/F, the HKHM. Admission is free. For details of the exhibition and activities, please visit the website at hk.heritage.museum/en/exhibitions/csa_flower.html.

The exhibition is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit ccpo.gov.hk/en.

Heritage Museum to stage exhibition on selected paintings and poems by Lingnan School of Painting master painter Chao Shao-an Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Heritage Museum to stage exhibition on selected paintings and poems by Lingnan School of Painting master painter Chao Shao-an Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Heritage Museum to stage exhibition on selected paintings and poems by Lingnan School of Painting master painter Chao Shao-an Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Heritage Museum to stage exhibition on selected paintings and poems by Lingnan School of Painting master painter Chao Shao-an Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Heritage Museum to stage exhibition on selected paintings and poems by Lingnan School of Painting master painter Chao Shao-an Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Heritage Museum to stage exhibition on selected paintings and poems by Lingnan School of Painting master painter Chao Shao-an Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases