{Joint Electrical, Electronics and IT Divisions HKIE}
Seminar Abstract
Amid the challenges arising in today’s fast-changing and globalised environment, Hong Kong has an excellent opportunity to gainnew momentum for transforming the city into a knowledge-based economy and an innovation hub for technology while creating diversified jobs for the young generation. The recent strong support from the Hong Kong SAR Government for innovation, technology and creative industries is a real shot in the arm to further boost the city’s competitive edge in Healthcare Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
Hong Kong Science Park is the flagship for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurshipand we are taking active roles in driving the development and promoting the use of innovation and technology. Hong Kong is the home to world-class universities and researchers, and with innovation and technology on the top policy agenda of the Government, it is time for us to put our hearts together into building a vibrant ecosystem that would give positive impact on employment and economic growth to help shape the future of Hong Kong.
About Speaker
Albert Wong joined Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) on February 1, 2016 as the Chief Corporate Development Officer. He was appointed the CEO on August 1, 2016. Albert holds an Engineering Degree from the University of Hong Kong, and an MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Albert has over thirty years of commercial experience with various multinationals, including Schlumberger, Caterpillar, Emerson Electric and General Electric.
Before joining the HKSTP, Albert was the CEO of ATAL Engineering in Hong Kong. Prior to that, Albert spent fifteen years with GE in the US headquarters, Asia-Pacific and China, in which he was responsible for M&A, Business Development, Product Management, and Business Operations. Albert’s last positions at GE were China CEO of GE Oil & Gas; Asia CEO of GE Industrial Solutions. Albert is committed to building an ecosystem in Hong Kong to drive development in Technology,
Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He firmly believes that the future of Hong Kong rides on the success of this ecosystem.
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