The Hong Kong ICT Awards (HKICTA) 2020 is open for enrolment today (October 18). Entries of locally developed information and communications technology (ICT) products and solutions are invited to compete for the top accolades in eight award categories. The deadline for enrolment is January 3, 2020.

     Steered by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the HKICTA 2020 is organised by eight local industry associations and professional bodies. The award categories and respective Leading Organisers are listed below:
 

Award Categories	Leading Organisers
Digital Entertainment Award	Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association
FinTech Award	The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers
ICT Startup Award	Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association
Smart Business Award	Hong Kong Computer Society
Smart Living Award	Hong Kong Information Technology Federation
Smart Mobility Award	GS1 Hong Kong
Smart People Award	The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Student Innovation Award	The Hong Kong Association for Computer Education

     The best entry in each category will be granted a Grand Award, while the Award of the Year will be selected by a Grand Judging Panel led by the President of the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Professor Simon Ho.
      
     Since its debut in 2006, the HKICTA has endeavoured to recognise and promote outstanding ICT inventions and applications, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong's ICT talent and enterprises to meet business and social needs.

     Details of the HKICTA are available on the event website (www.hkictawards.hk). Enquiries can be made to the Secretariat Office at 2788 5023 or by emailing info@hkictawards.hk.

Ends/Friday, October 18, 2019
Issued at HKT 11:00

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