London ETO promotes Hong Kong's vibrant innovation ecosystem (with photos)

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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom (UK), on March 5 (London time), together with City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, to promote Hong Kong's vibrant innovation ecosystem and explore new opportunities in talent exchange and global partnerships.

     The seminar was also organised as a trade and investment promotion initiative under the new functional platform Economic and Trade Express, as announced in the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address.

     In her opening remarks, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted that Hong Kong's universities provide a strong foundation for strengthening the city's global competitiveness in innovation and technology. She noted that Hong Kong's close integration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area offers extensive opportunities for collaboration and market access. She encouraged academic institutions, start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors and global talent to consider Hong Kong as a base for scaling ventures, advancing careers and building global partnerships.

     The seminar also featured remarks by the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, who shared insights into CityUHK's strategic focus on nurturing innovation talent and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.

     A networking reception was held immediately after the seminar. Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong, providing valuable opportunities for exchange, collaboration and partnership building.

Ends/Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering her opening remarks.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong, delivering his opening remarks.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Photo shows (from left) Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Ron Kwok Chi-wai; the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, Professor Omar Matar; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Innovation) and Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation, Professor Michael Tse Chi-kong; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the CityUHK Associate Vice-President (Enterprise), Professor Johnny Ho Chung-yin; and Associate Director of CityUHK Academy of Innovation Professor Denvid Lau Tak-bun at the seminar.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and City University of Hong Kong cohosted a seminar titled "Bridging Innovation: Connecting Talent and Partnerships" in London, the United Kingdom, on March 5 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the event, including innovators and representatives from the business and academic sectors from the UK and Hong Kong.