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London ETO promotes Hong Kong's art tech in London (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) co-hosted a reception titled Pulse of the Pearl: The Business of Avant-garde with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) in London, the United Kingdom, on January 19 (London time) to promote the latest developments and investment opportunities in Hong Kong's art-tech sector. 

     Supported by Invest Hong Kong, the Innovation and Technology Commission, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the reception highlighted the latest advancements in art technology, explored pathways for commercialisation and industrialisation, and showcased the breadth of investment opportunities available in Hong Kong's fast-growing art-tech sector. The event also celebrated the successful London showing of "Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth (OTOE)", the world's first post-cinematic choreographic installation, co-produced by HKBU, the Hong Kong Ballet, as well as Studio Wayne McGregor.

     Speaking in her welcome remarks at the reception, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted that OTOE exemplifies Hong Kong's unique position as an East-meets-West hub for international cultural exchanges and creative innovation. She also remarked that the project not only integrates cutting-edge technology with artistic expression, but also demonstrates Hong Kong's strengths in fostering cross-disciplinary and cross-border collaboration among universities, cultural institutions, and world-class artistic talent.

     Around 60 participants joined the event, including representatives from the business, cultural, and academic sectors, providing a valuable platform for dialogue, networking and collaboration between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.

     OTOE began its global journey in Venice, Italy, in July 2025. It is now showing in London until February 22, and will return to Hong Kong at Tai Kwun this summer.
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) co-hosted a reception titled Pulse of the Pearl: The Business of Avant-garde with Hong Kong Baptist University in London on January 19 (London time) to promote the latest developments and investment opportunities in Hong Kong's art-tech sector. Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, addressing the audience at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) co-hosted a reception titled Pulse of the Pearl: The Business of Avant-garde with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) in London on January 19 (London time) to promote the latest developments and investment opportunities in Hong Kong's art-tech sector. Photo shows (from left) the Dean of Science of HKBU, Professor Michael Ng; the Director of the Academy of Visual Arts of HKBU, Professor Andreas Kratky; the Interim Chief Innovation Officer of HKBU, Professor Terence Lau; the President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, Professor Alexander Wai; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; Chair Professor of the Academy of Visual Arts of HKBU, Professor Jeffrey Shaw; the Artistic Director/Executive Director of the Hong Kong Ballet, Mr Septime Webre; the Artistic Director of Studio Wayne McGregor, Professor Wayne McGregor; and the Executive Director of Studio Wayne McGregor, Ms Rebecca Marshall, at the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) co-hosted a reception titled Pulse of the Pearl: The Business of Avant-garde with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) in London on January 19 (London time) to promote the latest developments and investment opportunities in Hong Kong's art-tech sector. Photo shows (from left) the Director of the Academy of Visual Arts of HKBU, Professor Andreas Kratky; Chair Professor of the Academy of Visual Arts of HKBU, Professor Jeffrey Shaw; the Artistic Director/Executive Director of Hong Kong Ballet, Mr Septime Webre; and the Artistic Director of Studio Wayne McGregor, Professor Wayne McGregor, at the panel discussion of the reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) co-hosted a reception titled Pulse of the Pearl: The Business of Avant-garde with Hong Kong Baptist University in London on January 19 (London time) to promote the latest developments and investment opportunities in Hong Kong's art-tech sector. Around 60 participants joined the event, including representatives from the business, cultural, and academic sectors, providing a valuable platform for dialogue, networking and collaboration between Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.