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HKETO Berlin Promoted Hong Kong's I&T Strengths in Slovakia (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin (HKETO Berlin), together with a delegation from Hong Kong in the innovation and technology (I&T) sector, participated in the SlovakiaTech Forum held in Košice, Slovakia, on September 17 (Košice time) to promote Hong Kong's I&T strengths.

     The Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, joined a panel discussion at SlovakiaTech Forum, showcasing the achievements of Hong Kong in innovation capabilities, which were made possible through co-operation between the public and the private sectors. Moderated by the Honorary Consulate of Slovakia in Hong Kong, Mr Willy Lin,  the panel also featured the Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia, Mr Peter Kmec, as well as representatives from the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, and the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation. 

     During the discussion, Mr Wong emphasized the critical role of collaboration among the government, industry, academia, research and investment sectors in driving I&T development.  "Hong Kong is the only city in the world housing five of the world's top 100 universities. We have leveraged our strong academic capabilities and efficient market to implement industry-oriented and business-friendly measures that promote I&T development. We are committed to fostering international co-operation to bring new impetus to our I&T ecosystem and further advance related industries."

     On the same day, Mr Wong delivered a presentation at the Hong Kong Innovation Forum held at the Technical University of Košice. Other Hong Kong delegates also shared insights with participants from Slovak enterprises, start-ups, tertiary institutions, and research institutes into developing I&T ecosystems, and highlighted key initiatives supporting entrepreneurs and talents in transforming innovative ideas into successful businesses. 

     During the visit, HKETO Berlin and the delegation also engaged in meetings with government officials and research institutes in Bratislava and Košice on September 16 to 18. These discussions aimed to strengthen and explore further I&T collaboration opportunities between the two places. 

About HKETO Berlin

     HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Slovakia as well as Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and Switzerland. 
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin (HKETO Berlin), together with a delegation from Hong Kong in the innovation and technology (I&T) sector, participated in the SlovakiaTech Forum held in Košice, Slovakia, on September 17 (Košice time) to promote Hong Kong's I&T strengths. Photo shows the Director of HKETO Berlin, Indiana Wong, speaks at a panel discussion of the SlovakiaTech Forum.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Berlin (HKETO Berlin), together with a delegation from Hong Kong in the innovation and technology (I&T) sector, participated in the SlovakiaTech Forum held in Košice, Slovakia, on September 17 (Košice time) to promote Hong Kong's I&T strengths. Photo shows the Director of HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong speaks at the Hong Kong Innovation Forum, held at the University Science Park of the Technical University of Košice.