SITI to visit France and Netherlands

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The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, will depart for a visit to France and the Netherlands this evening (June 12) to strengthen Hong Kong's ties and co-operation in innovation and technology (I&T) with France and the Netherlands.

Professor Sun will attend Viva Technology 2025 (VivaTech) in Paris, France, and deliver a keynote speech on "From Hong Kong to the World: Embarking on the New Journey of Innovation" at a seminar and networking reception organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. VivaTech, being held from June 11 to 14, is Europe's annual start-up and technology event that brings together start-ups, tech leaders, corporates and investors to drive I&T and business collaboration.

During the visit, Professor Sun will also meet with leaders of the local I&T sector as well as technology enterprises and tour the I&T and advanced manufacturing enterprises there.

Professor Sun will return to Hong Kong on June 18. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will be the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.

Ends/Thursday, June 12, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:00

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