The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, will depart for Incheon, Korea, this afternoon (August 3) to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting (DMM).
      
     The theme of the DMM this year is "Digital and AI Transformation toward Prosperity and Sustainable Growth for All". Professor Sun will speak at thematic sessions to introduce Hong Kong's initiatives and achievements in promoting the development of AI and digital innovation, and share the city's progress in creating a safe and trustworthy digital and AI ecosystem.
      
     During his visit, Professor Sun will meet and exchange views with senior officials responsible for information technology from other APEC member economies and leaders from the local innovation and technology (I&T) sector, as well as visit I&T infrastructure, I&T parks and a university in Korea.
      
     Professor Sun will return to Hong Kong on the evening of August 6. 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/Sunday, August 3, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:30

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