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LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visits Smart Government Innovation Lab (with photos)
The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visited the Smart Government Innovation Lab (“Smart LAB”) at Cyberport today (20 January) to learn about the latest initiatives in facilitating the development of a smart government in Hong Kong.
Accompanied by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor SUN Dong, Members first received a briefing on the work objectives of the Smart LAB by the Government Chief Information Officer (Acting), Mr Tony WONG Chi-kwong. Members were then given a tour on the exhibits of the Smart LAB to better understand the use of innovative technology in enhancing city management and providing better public services.
Members also took the opportunity to discuss with the Administration on ways to strengthen the collaboration between Government departments and the innovation and technology (“I&T”) sector, particularly local start-ups as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, on developing more I&T solutions that can facilitate the development of a smart government.
A total of 10 members and non-members of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City and Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting attended the visit.
Ends/Friday, 20 January 2023
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The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City visits the Smart Government Innovation Lab (“Smart LAB”) at Cyberport today (20 January). Photo shows the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Hon Elizabeth QUAT (front row, third right), the Deputy Chairman of the Subcommittee, Dr Hon Johnny NG Kit-chong (front row, sixth right), and other Members receiving a briefing by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor SUN Dong (first left), on developing a smart government.
LegCo Members tour the exhibits of the Smart LAB to better understand the use of innovative technology in providing better public services.
LegCo Members pose for a group photo with representatives of the Administration at the Smart LAB.