​The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, will visit Las Vegas and San Francisco, California, in the United States (US) from January 6 (California time). He will attend the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 (CES 2026) in Las Vegas to promote Hong Kong's advantages as an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre.
      
     The CES 2026, one of the world's largest technology and innovation exhibitions, will be held from January 6 to 9. Led by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will organise the largest-ever Hong Kong I&T delegation of 61 enterprises to join the event.
      
     During the visit, Professor Sun will participate in related exchange activities, including the Hong Kong Tech Networking Reception co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco (HKETO San Francisco), the HKTDC and the HKSTPC, as well as the New Year Reception for members of the Hong Kong community hosted by the HKETO San Francisco.
      
     Professor Sun will also visit and have exchanges with local tech enterprises and a university in the Silicon Valley region.
      
     Professor Sun will return to Hong Kong on January 11. 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/Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:00

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