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Brussels ETO supports Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech 2026 under Economic and Trade Express Initiative (with photos)
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     As a flagship initiative under the Economic and Trade Express (ETE), the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) joins hands with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) to host a series of events to support Hong Kong tech start-ups in exploring the business opportunities in Europe during VivaTech 2026, the largest startup and technology event in Europe, which takes place in Paris, France from June 17 to 20 (Paris time). 
      
     As announced by the Chief Executive in the 2025 Policy Address, the new functional ETE platform is launched to enable overseas Economic and Trade Offices, HKTDC, and InvestHK to enhance their work on trade and investment promotion with greater synergy. One key highlight under ETE is to provide one-stop support services by Hong Kong's overseas trade and investment promotion network to facilitate business exchanges between Hong Kong and overseas markets.

     Speaking at a thematic seminar and networking reception titled "Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong" on June 19, the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, welcomed the Hong Kong partners and start-ups participating in the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech 2026 as a flagship initiative enabled by ETE, and highlighted Hong Kong's strategy to leverage its unique strengths to build a dynamic innovation ecosystem. 
      
     "Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem brings together four powerful advantages: top-tier research and talent, deep pools of global capital, unparalleled access to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area innovation cluster, and strong connectivity to global markets, providing businesses with a comprehensive platform to innovate, scale up and expand into the Asian and global markets." Ms Yung said.
      
     Ms Yung also shared with the audiences from both Hong Kong and Europe, the latest development of the Northern Metropolis, the innovation frontier of Hong Kong, including the vast opportunities that the development of the Hong Kong Park in the Loop and the adjacent San Tin Technopole would bring about.
      
     In addition to the event on June 19, Ms Yung also addressed the audiences at a networking reception on June 18, namely "Hong Kong Tech Night: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity". Leveraging the ETE initiative, Brussels ETO, HKTDC and InvestHK also jointly organised a series of other promotional and networking events to provide targeted support to the participating Hong Kong tech start-ups in exploring the local market, including pitching sessions, thematic seminars, and other networking activities.
      
     This year, the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion features 24 Hong Kong startups, showcasing innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics, health technology, sustainability, and climate technology. Key supporting and participating organisations include Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Cyberport. 
      
     As Europe's largest event dedicated to startups and technology, VivaTech 2026 celebrates its 10th edition this year. The event is expected to attract over 180 000 visitors, 14 000 startups, and 3 600 investors from around the world. Brussels ETO has been supporting the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion of VivaTech since 2024 to promote the opportunities of Hong Kong's innovation and technology sectors. 
 
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The Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, delivers remarks at a networking reception "Hong Kong Tech Night: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity" in Paris, France on June 18 (Paris time) during VivaTech 2026.
Photo shows (from left to right) the Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Christopher Chao; the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong; the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung; the Director, France, Iberia and Benelux of Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Christopher Lai; the Chairman of La French Tech Hong Kong-Shenzhen, Mr Emmanuel Carcassonne, and the Partner of LPA Law LLP, Mr Nicolas Vanderchmitt, at the networking reception "Hong Kong Tech Night: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity" in Paris, France on June 18 (Paris time) during VivaTech 2026.
The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech 2026 showcases innovations by 24 Hong Kong start-ups in artificial intelligence and robotics, health technology, sustainability, and climate technology.
Photo shows representatives of Hong Kong start-ups in front of the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech 2026.
The Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, delivers remarks at a thematic seminar titled "Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong" in Paris, France on June 19 (Paris time) during VivaTech 2026.
Photo shows (from left to right) the Lead Consultant (Paris) of InvestHK, Mr Laurent Sansoucy; the Director of Laputa Eco-Construction Material Co., Ltd, Mr Dixon Chan; the Head of Electronics and AI, Office of Knowledge Transfer, HKUST, Dr Jacob Mok; the Senior Vice President, Research and Innovation of PolyU, Professor Christopher Chao; the Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP, Mr Terry Wong; the Special Representative for Hong Kong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung; the Director, France, Iberia and Benelux of HKTDC, Mr Christopher Lai; the Chief Innovation Officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Mr Yong-hai Du; Deputy Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels Mr Kasper Ng; the CEO of Robocore Technology, Mr Roy Lim, and the Founder and CEO of Formwork IO, Mr Antonio Ng, at the seminar "Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong" during Vivatech 2026 in Paris, France on June 19 (Paris time).