This e-newsletter provides a glimpse of Smart City Consortium (SCC)’s events and initiatives over the past quarter. Please visit the following links respectively for the previous versions of e-newsletters and more details of upcoming events.
Smart City Consortium (SCC) held its 10th Annual General Meeting and the 41st Council Meeting on 5 May 2026. Mr Gary Yeung was re-elected as President for a two-year term. The Vice Presidents are Dr Rosana Wong, Mr Clement Fung, Dr Daniel Chun, Mr Damien Wu and Mr Stanley Lee. Mr Sam Fan was appointed Honorary Treasurer and Mr Vandia Yang was appointed Honorary Secretary.
President Gary Yeung delivered a report on SCC‘s work for the past year and introduced SCC’s initiatives in five priority areas : Smart City Academy (SCA), Geospatial Lab (GeoLab), GBA Low Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEA), Learning & Teaching Expo (LTE) and HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
重點活動 Events Highlights
香港國際創科展 2026 「SCC智慧生活展館」 SCC Smart Living Pavilion @ InnoEX 2026
The InnoEX 2026, co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of HKSAR Government and the HK Trade Development Council (HKTDC), was held from April 13 to 16 at HKCEC. It ran concurrently with HKTDC’s HK Spring Electronics Fair. The two exhibitions were a resounding success, attracting over 88,000 visitors from 155 countries and regions. Visitors from outside Hong Kong mainly came from the Chinese Mainland, Japan, India, the United States, and Korea, among others.
SCC set up a “SCC Smart Living Pavilion” at InnoEX 2026, showcasing smart living technologies from HK companies, covering “AI empowered fire safety management”, “Technology integrated into everyday life”, “GeoAI solutions for enhancing construction workflow”, “Poffices GenAI Agents System”, “Smart city technologies to combat smart crime”, “Smart property management solutions” and “Smart secure and encrypted storage solutions”.
Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, and stakeholders and users from I&T sectors visited the SCC Pavilion. SCC exhibitors described the experience at the four-day event rewarding. They said the Expo enabled them to stay abreast of the latest developments in innovation and technology through interaction with other technology companies, industry experts and scholars.
The SCC project is funded by the General Support Programme of the Innovation and Technology Fund and sponsored by the E-Commerce Association of HK, with support from the HK Software Industry Association and the HK Information Technology Joint Council.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Innovation and Technology Commission or the General Support Programme Vetting Committee of the Innovation and Technology Fund.
香港國際創科展2026「低空經濟發展會議」 Low-Altitude Economy Development Conference @InnoEX 2026
The low-altitude economy was one of the key focuses of InnoEX 2026. The Working Group on Developing Low-Altitude Economy of the HKSAR Government (Working Group), the GBA Low Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEA) and HKTDC set up a low-altitude economy exhibition zone at the 4-day exhibition. In addition, the three parties hosted “LAE Development Conference 2026: Building an Innovation Hub for a Low-Altitude Ecosystem” on April 15.
Mr Michael Wong, Deputy Financial Secretary of HKSAR Government and Head of the Working Group, was the keynote speaker, while President of Our Hong Kong Foundation Dr Jane Lee moderated a panel discussion. LAEA’s Founding President Hon Elizabeth Quat delivered closing remarks.
「低空經濟 — 智慧房屋物業管理的機遇與展望」研討會 Low-Altitude Economy for Smart Property/Housing Management seminar
Organised by City University of Hong Kong (CityU), LAEA and SCC, the seminar titled “Low-Altitude Economy — Opportunities and Prospects for Smart Housing and Property Management” was held at CityU on 13 March. The event brought together government officials, scholars and industry representatives to explore in depth the integrated development of the low-altitude economy and smart property management. More than 500 guests attended the seminar.
Co-organisers of the seminar included the Asia Pacific Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Housing, HK Institute of Surveyors, HK Institute of Facility Management and HK Institute of Housing. It was supported by the Working Group on Developing the Low-altitude Economy of the HKSAR Government, the HK Housing Authority, the Housing Managers Registration Board, and the Property Management Services Authority.
Secretary for Housing Ms Winnie Ho, Founding President of LAEA Hon Elizabeth Quat, and CityU Vice President Prof Anderson Shum delivered Opening Remarks. SCC Vice President Dr Rosana Wong served as the moderator of a panel discussion. CityU’s Associate Vice-President Prof Li Lishuai and Head of Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering Prof Dai Jianguo, SCC President and LAEA Honorary Secretary Gary Yeung and Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal) of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ms Fiona Lai were among the speakers.
地理空間實驗室營運合約 Tender awarded for operation of Geospatial Lab
The Development Bureau (DEVB) announced on March 31 that the tender for the provision of services for the operation of the Geospatial Lab (GeoLab) has been awarded to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) and SCC, as the operating and supporting organisations respectively. Both organisations have been responsible for operating the GeoLab for the past five years.
The Spatial Data Office of the DEVB looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the TWGHs and the SCC, reaching out to schools and communities, and further promoting and advocating the use of spatial data, with a particular focus on applications that integrate spatial data and AI in the next two years. （Please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202603/31/P2026033100444.htm for the full version of the press release.）For details of GeoLab activities, please visit https://csdigeolab.gov.hk/en/.
Organized by SCC and presented by HK Education City with full support from the Education Bureau of HKSAR Government, the Learning & Teaching Expo 2026 will take place at HKCEC from 25 to 27 June. As Asia’s leading educational platform, the Expo connects educators, thought leaders, and industry innovators from around the globe, all dedicated to advancing educational practices.
This year's spotlights include Principals’ Conference, Kids’ AI Summit, Steam Zone, Language Learning Hub and Startups Circle. This is an annual educational festival that one can’t miss! For event and pre-registration details, please visit https://ltexpo.org/about-lte and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Linkedin @LTEXPOHK.
大灣區低空經濟聯盟進行多項工作 GBA Low-Altitude Economy Alliance’s initiatives
The Greater Bay Area Low-Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEA) has carried out multiple initiatives in recent months including conducting field inspections on low-altitude economy (LAE) infrastructure development in Nanjing and Suzhou, signing Memoranda of Understanding with the China Foreign Trade Centre and the Liaoning Aviation Industry Development Promotion Association, and organising consultation sessions for HK’s five-year LAE development plan. Additionally, the Alliance continues to follow up closely and support members approved under Regulatory Sandbox X in advancing their respective project implementation progress.
SCC will launch a new round of Artificial Intelligence (AI) training seminars. The first one, themed " The Path for SMEs to Implement AI”, will be held on June 5 at 4-6 pm at H6 CONET Activity Room C, 99 Queen’s Road Central, with Mr Benny Lam as the lecturer. Mr Lam is the Founding Vice Chairman of the Technology Incubation Network in HKSTP, Technical Advisor of GBA Blockchain Technology Association, and Vice Chairman from the Data Security Association. The SCC project is funded by the General Support Programme of the Innovation and Technology Fund and sponsored by E-Commerce Association of HK, with HK Software Industry Association and HK Information Technology Joint Council as Supporting Organisations. For more detail, please visit :https://forms.gle/hbVrkabbmUCruE4N6
Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Innovation and Technology Commission or the General Support Programme Vetting Committee of the Innovation and Technology Fund.
大灣區青年創業 (智慧城市) 計劃 GBA Youth Entrepreneurship (Smart City) Program
Under SCC’s Greater Bay Area Youth Entrepreneurship (Smart City) Program, a series of entrepreneurial incubation lectures are being held to help entrepreneurs master key knowledge and skills.
Upcoming lectures include “GBA Startup Journey of the Hong Kong Youth” on May 11, followed by “GBA Innovation Hubs Guide (Qianhai)” on May 29. Both sessions will be conducted in Cantonese. If you are interested, please pre-register on https://forms.gle/2xLztoEugnJC7S1s6 and https://forms.gle/4XdpDGFNDi1RTWQg6 respectively.
In the past two months, SCC has organized six entrepreneurial incubation lectures, including “VC View: Startup Valuation” on April 22, “Brand Content & IP Trading” on April 10, “Experience of an Entrepreneur” on March 20, and “Startup System & Risk Management” on March 6. This program is supported by the Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-HK-Macao GBA under the Youth Development Fund.
信報教育網/智慧城市學院合作 HK Economic Journal / SCA collaboration
Jointly developed by Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) and Smart City Academy (SCA), a regular column on various smart city topics targeting secondary school students is published every other Thursday on HKEJ Education Webpage and Instagram. Please visit the above links for the articles published in the past quarter.
其他SCC支持活動 SCC Events supported by SCC
《香港01》企業人工智能升級轉型交流日2026 HK01 AI Transformation Solution Day 2026
Organized by HK01, the " HK01 AI Transformation Solution Day 2026" will be held on 15 May 15 at Rooms S221-S230 of HKCEC. SCC is one of the supporting organizations.
The event aims to help businesses overcome cost and talent barriers, achieving "industries for AI" and "AI for industries" to cement Hong Kong as a global AI hub. For register, please visit:https://bit.ly/4u3j8Pd.
網絡攻防精英培訓暨攻防大賽 2026 Cyber Attack and Defence Elite Training cum Tournament 2026
由香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司(HKIRC)丶數字政策辦公室(DPO)、香港警務處網絡安全及科技罪案調查科(CSTCB)及香港網絡安全專業協會（HKCSPA）主辦的「網絡攻防精英培訓暨攻防大賽 2026」現正接受報名，SCC是活動支持機構。比賽旨在透過高強度的專業培訓及貼近真實的攻防情景，深化參加者對攻擊與防禦策略的理解，全面提升技術水平與實戰能力。活動設有「學生組」、「大專組」及「公開組」。更多詳情及申請，請瀏覽：https://awdt.hk。如有疑問，歡迎聯絡與大會聯絡 (電郵:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Organised by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) in partnership with the Digital Policy Office (DPO) and the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB), and HK Cybersecurity Professional Association (HKCSPA) the “Cyber Attack and Defence Elite Training cum Tournament 2026” is now open to register. SCC is a supporting organization.
The competition aims to deepen participants' understanding of attack and defense strategies and comprehensively improve their technical skills and practical abilities through intensive professional training and realistic attack and defense scenarios. The event includes "Student Group," "College Group," and "Open Group". For more details and application, please visit: https://awdt.hk . For inquiries, please contact the organizers by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Best regards, Smart City Consortium
Please visit SCC website for details of the ‘Smart City’ concept, SCC’s role, vision and mission: http://smartcity.org.hk/
About Smart City Consortium Smart City Consortium (SCC) is formed by a group of professionals from different corporations and organizations to provide opinions and suggestions to the Government for formulating related policies and standards in the development of Hong Kong as a world-class smart city. We encourage worldwide collaboration with different stakeholders to create the right ecosystem which fosters innovation and sustainable economic growth for Hong Kong.
Dear Members and Friends,
This e-newsletter provides a glimpse of Smart City Consortium (SCC)’s events and initiatives over the past quarter. Please visit the following links respectively for the previous versions of e-newsletters and more details of upcoming events.
Smart City Consortium (SCC) held its 10th Annual General Meeting and the 41st Council Meeting on 5 May 2026. Mr Gary Yeung was re-elected as President for a two-year term. The Vice Presidents are Dr Rosana Wong, Mr Clement Fung, Dr Daniel Chun, Mr Damien Wu and Mr Stanley Lee. Mr Sam Fan was appointed Honorary Treasurer and Mr Vandia Yang was appointed Honorary Secretary.
President Gary Yeung delivered a report on SCC‘s work for the past year and introduced SCC’s initiatives in five priority areas : Smart City Academy (SCA), Geospatial Lab (GeoLab), GBA Low Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEA), Learning & Teaching Expo (LTE) and HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
重點活動 Events Highlights
香港國際創科展 2026 「SCC智慧生活展館」 SCC Smart Living Pavilion @ InnoEX 2026
The InnoEX 2026, co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of HKSAR Government and the HK Trade Development Council (HKTDC), was held from April 13 to 16 at HKCEC. It ran concurrently with HKTDC’s HK Spring Electronics Fair. The two exhibitions were a resounding success, attracting over 88,000 visitors from 155 countries and regions. Visitors from outside Hong Kong mainly came from the Chinese Mainland, Japan, India, the United States, and Korea, among others.
SCC set up a “SCC Smart Living Pavilion” at InnoEX 2026, showcasing smart living technologies from HK companies, covering “AI empowered fire safety management”, “Technology integrated into everyday life”, “GeoAI solutions for enhancing construction workflow”, “Poffices GenAI Agents System”, “Smart city technologies to combat smart crime”, “Smart property management solutions” and “Smart secure and encrypted storage solutions”.
Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, and stakeholders and users from I&T sectors visited the SCC Pavilion. SCC exhibitors described the experience at the four-day event rewarding. They said the Expo enabled them to stay abreast of the latest developments in innovation and technology through interaction with other technology companies, industry experts and scholars.
The SCC project is funded by the General Support Programme of the Innovation and Technology Fund and sponsored by the E-Commerce Association of HK, with support from the HK Software Industry Association and the HK Information Technology Joint Council.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Innovation and Technology Commission or the General Support Programme Vetting Committee of the Innovation and Technology Fund.
香港國際創科展2026「低空經濟發展會議」 Low-Altitude Economy Development Conference @InnoEX 2026
The low-altitude economy was one of the key focuses of InnoEX 2026. The Working Group on Developing Low-Altitude Economy of the HKSAR Government (Working Group), the GBA Low Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEA) and HKTDC set up a low-altitude economy exhibition zone at the 4-day exhibition. In addition, the three parties hosted “LAE Development Conference 2026: Building an Innovation Hub for a Low-Altitude Ecosystem” on April 15.
Mr Michael Wong, Deputy Financial Secretary of HKSAR Government and Head of the Working Group, was the keynote speaker, while President of Our Hong Kong Foundation Dr Jane Lee moderated a panel discussion. LAEA’s Founding President Hon Elizabeth Quat delivered closing remarks.
「低空經濟 — 智慧房屋物業管理的機遇與展望」研討會 Low-Altitude Economy for Smart Property/Housing Management seminar
Organised by City University of Hong Kong (CityU), LAEA and SCC, the seminar titled “Low-Altitude Economy — Opportunities and Prospects for Smart Housing and Property Management” was held at CityU on 13 March. The event brought together government officials, scholars and industry representatives to explore in depth the integrated development of the low-altitude economy and smart property management. More than 500 guests attended the seminar.
Co-organisers of the seminar included the Asia Pacific Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Housing, HK Institute of Surveyors, HK Institute of Facility Management and HK Institute of Housing. It was supported by the Working Group on Developing the Low-altitude Economy of the HKSAR Government, the HK Housing Authority, the Housing Managers Registration Board, and the Property Management Services Authority.
Secretary for Housing Ms Winnie Ho, Founding President of LAEA Hon Elizabeth Quat, and CityU Vice President Prof Anderson Shum delivered Opening Remarks. SCC Vice President Dr Rosana Wong served as the moderator of a panel discussion. CityU’s Associate Vice-President Prof Li Lishuai and Head of Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering Prof Dai Jianguo, SCC President and LAEA Honorary Secretary Gary Yeung and Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Legal) of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ms Fiona Lai were among the speakers.
地理空間實驗室營運合約 Tender awarded for operation of Geospatial Lab
The Development Bureau (DEVB) announced on March 31 that the tender for the provision of services for the operation of the Geospatial Lab (GeoLab) has been awarded to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) and SCC, as the operating and supporting organisations respectively. Both organisations have been responsible for operating the GeoLab for the past five years.
The Spatial Data Office of the DEVB looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the TWGHs and the SCC, reaching out to schools and communities, and further promoting and advocating the use of spatial data, with a particular focus on applications that integrate spatial data and AI in the next two years. （Please visit https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202603/31/P2026033100444.htm for the full version of the press release.）For details of GeoLab activities, please visit https://csdigeolab.gov.hk/en/.
Organized by SCC and presented by HK Education City with full support from the Education Bureau of HKSAR Government, the Learning & Teaching Expo 2026 will take place at HKCEC from 25 to 27 June. As Asia’s leading educational platform, the Expo connects educators, thought leaders, and industry innovators from around the globe, all dedicated to advancing educational practices.
This year's spotlights include Principals’ Conference, Kids’ AI Summit, Steam Zone, Language Learning Hub and Startups Circle. This is an annual educational festival that one can’t miss! For event and pre-registration details, please visit https://ltexpo.org/about-lte and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Linkedin @LTEXPOHK.
大灣區低空經濟聯盟進行多項工作 GBA Low-Altitude Economy Alliance’s initiatives
The Greater Bay Area Low-Altitude Economy Alliance (LAEA) has carried out multiple initiatives in recent months including conducting field inspections on low-altitude economy (LAE) infrastructure development in Nanjing and Suzhou, signing Memoranda of Understanding with the China Foreign Trade Centre and the Liaoning Aviation Industry Development Promotion Association, and organising consultation sessions for HK’s five-year LAE development plan. Additionally, the Alliance continues to follow up closely and support members approved under Regulatory Sandbox X in advancing their respective project implementation progress.
SCC will launch a new round of Artificial Intelligence (AI) training seminars. The first one, themed " The Path for SMEs to Implement AI”, will be held on June 5 at 4-6 pm at H6 CONET Activity Room C, 99 Queen’s Road Central, with Mr Benny Lam as the lecturer. Mr Lam is the Founding Vice Chairman of the Technology Incubation Network in HKSTP, Technical Advisor of GBA Blockchain Technology Association, and Vice Chairman from the Data Security Association. The SCC project is funded by the General Support Programme of the Innovation and Technology Fund and sponsored by E-Commerce Association of HK, with HK Software Industry Association and HK Information Technology Joint Council as Supporting Organisations. For more detail, please visit :https://forms.gle/hbVrkabbmUCruE4N6
Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Innovation and Technology Commission or the General Support Programme Vetting Committee of the Innovation and Technology Fund.
大灣區青年創業 (智慧城市) 計劃 GBA Youth Entrepreneurship (Smart City) Program
Under SCC’s Greater Bay Area Youth Entrepreneurship (Smart City) Program, a series of entrepreneurial incubation lectures are being held to help entrepreneurs master key knowledge and skills.
Upcoming lectures include “GBA Startup Journey of the Hong Kong Youth” on May 11, followed by “GBA Innovation Hubs Guide (Qianhai)” on May 29. Both sessions will be conducted in Cantonese. If you are interested, please pre-register on https://forms.gle/2xLztoEugnJC7S1s6 and https://forms.gle/4XdpDGFNDi1RTWQg6 respectively.
In the past two months, SCC has organized six entrepreneurial incubation lectures, including “VC View: Startup Valuation” on April 22, “Brand Content & IP Trading” on April 10, “Experience of an Entrepreneur” on March 20, and “Startup System & Risk Management” on March 6. This program is supported by the Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-HK-Macao GBA under the Youth Development Fund.
信報教育網/智慧城市學院合作 HK Economic Journal / SCA collaboration
Jointly developed by Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) and Smart City Academy (SCA), a regular column on various smart city topics targeting secondary school students is published every other Thursday on HKEJ Education Webpage and Instagram. Please visit the above links for the articles published in the past quarter.
其他SCC支持活動 SCC Events supported by SCC
《香港01》企業人工智能升級轉型交流日2026 HK01 AI Transformation Solution Day 2026
Organized by HK01, the " HK01 AI Transformation Solution Day 2026" will be held on 15 May 15 at Rooms S221-S230 of HKCEC. SCC is one of the supporting organizations.
The event aims to help businesses overcome cost and talent barriers, achieving "industries for AI" and "AI for industries" to cement Hong Kong as a global AI hub. For register, please visit:https://bit.ly/4u3j8Pd.
網絡攻防精英培訓暨攻防大賽 2026 Cyber Attack and Defence Elite Training cum Tournament 2026
由香港互聯網註冊管理有限公司(HKIRC)丶數字政策辦公室(DPO)、香港警務處網絡安全及科技罪案調查科(CSTCB)及香港網絡安全專業協會（HKCSPA）主辦的「網絡攻防精英培訓暨攻防大賽 2026」現正接受報名，SCC是活動支持機構。比賽旨在透過高強度的專業培訓及貼近真實的攻防情景，深化參加者對攻擊與防禦策略的理解，全面提升技術水平與實戰能力。活動設有「學生組」、「大專組」及「公開組」。更多詳情及申請，請瀏覽：https://awdt.hk。如有疑問，歡迎聯絡與大會聯絡 (電郵:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Organised by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) in partnership with the Digital Policy Office (DPO) and the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB), and HK Cybersecurity Professional Association (HKCSPA) the “Cyber Attack and Defence Elite Training cum Tournament 2026” is now open to register. SCC is a supporting organization.
The competition aims to deepen participants' understanding of attack and defense strategies and comprehensively improve their technical skills and practical abilities through intensive professional training and realistic attack and defense scenarios. The event includes "Student Group," "College Group," and "Open Group". For more details and application, please visit: https://awdt.hk . For inquiries, please contact the organizers by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Best regards, Smart City Consortium
Please visit SCC website for details of the ‘Smart City’ concept, SCC’s role, vision and mission: http://smartcity.org.hk/
About Smart City Consortium Smart City Consortium (SCC) is formed by a group of professionals from different corporations and organizations to provide opinions and suggestions to the Government for formulating related policies and standards in the development of Hong Kong as a world-class smart city. We encourage worldwide collaboration with different stakeholders to create the right ecosystem which fosters innovation and sustainable economic growth for Hong Kong.
