Invitation for Leading Organisers for Hong Kong ICT Awards 2017
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Steered by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), the annual Hong Kong ICT Awards aims at recognising and promoting outstanding information and communications technology (ICT) inventions and applications, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong's ICT talents and enterprises. Through co-operation among the ICT sector, academia and the Government, the Hong Kong ICT Awards has developed into a renowned event to recognise innovation and achievements in the local ICT industry. Over 1,000 locally developed ICT products and solutions have been recognised by the Hong Kong ICT Awards since its establishment in 2006.
The Hong Kong ICT Awards 2017 will consist of eight award categories. They are:
* Best Business Solution Award
* Best Digital Entertainment Award
* Best FinTech Award
* Best ICT Startup Award
* Best Lifestyle Award
* Best Mobile Apps Award
* Best Smart Hong Kong Award
* Best Student Invention Award
Leading Organisers, which can be professional bodies, trade associations or other non-profit organisations, are responsible for recruiting and screening entries, promoting the Hong Kong ICT Awards through their networks and managing the adjudication process. They are selected through an open and competitive process based on an established assessment mechanism taking into account the quality of their proposals, capability and track record.
Organisations that wish to become a Leading Organiser should obtain a proposal form from the Secretariat Office of the Hong Kong ICT Awards (email: info@hkictawards.hk). The deadline for submission is September 22, 2016.
Further details are available from the dedicated website of the Hong Kong ICT Awards at www.hkictawards.hk. Enquiries can be made to OGCIO at 2582 4506 or by email to info@hkictawards.hk.
Ends/Wednesday, August 31, 2016
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