HKCS President & Conference Chairpersons

Message from HKCS President & Conference Chairpersons

Dr. Rocky Cheng

鄭松岩博士

I am pleased to announce that the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2021 (HKICC2021) will be held from 17th to 18th November 2021. It will be a Hybrid Conference under the current “New Normal”. Theme of the conference this year is "Emerging Technologies Shaping our Future in the Greater Bay Area”.

With a total combined population over 86 million, and gross domestic product (GDP) of around US$1.67 trillion in year 2020, Greater Bay Area (GBA) has great potential to be a major source of economic growth, particularly in the area of technology and innovation. This offers tremendous opportunities for collaboration and synergies among the GBA cities to create a powerhouse for providing global technology and innovation needs.

Hong Kong will complement I&T development in the GBA, thus making I&T a new impetus to the economy of Hong Kong and developing Hong Kong into an international I&T hub as promulgated in the 14th Five-Year Plan. In the newly announced Policy Address, Hong Kong is keen to develop a more comprehensive I&T ecosystem, so as to enable re-industrialisation to take root in Hong Kong. The San Tin Technopole in Northern Metropolis proposed in Policy Address, together with the Shenzhen I&T zone, will form the Shenzhen-Hong Kong I&T Co-operation Zone of approximately 540 hectares combining the strengths of both Hong Kong and Shenzhen to pool local and non-local talents, and becoming an essential propeller for the development of an international I&T hub in the GBA.

HKICC this year is to highlight the opportunities created by emerging technologies for Hong Kong IT industry in GBA. The conference will mainly focus on four major areas including “Smart Living and Sustainability”, “Role of Hong Kong in Greater Bay Area”, “Emerging Technologies” and “Hong Kong as an International Technology and Innovation Centre”.

World class technology experts, business leaders, academics and policy makers will gather and exchange their insights, and I believe the attendees will be benefited enormously.

I look forward to meeting you online or in person at the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2021.

本人欣然宣佈，香港國際電腦會議2021 (HKICC2021) 將於今年11月17日至18日，基於「新常態」，而採用以網上及實體形式，同步進行。本年的主題為「科創賦能，共創大灣區未來」。

粵港澳大灣區的總人口，超過8,600萬，其國內生產總值約為1.67萬億美元，能為推動經濟增長提供巨大的潛力，特別在技術和創新領域方面；並為大灣區內各城市間的合作及協同效應產生巨大的機會，創造出能提供全球技術和創新需求的動力。

香港將大灣區的創科發展相輔相成，使創科成為香港新經濟動力，成就《十四五規劃綱要》下的國際創新科技中心。在行政長官剛發表的施政報告中指出，香港將銳意建立更完整的創科生態圈，令『再工業化』植根香港；而北部都會區中的新田科技城，更將聯同深圳科創園區組成佔地約540公頃的深港科創合作區，可集合港深兩地優勢，匯聚海內外人才，成為推動大灣區國際科技創新中心建設的重要引擎。

本年度香港國際電腦會議的主題，將重點討論新興科技為香港資訊科技行業在大灣區帶來的發展機遇。是次會議將有四大焦點議題，包括「可持續發展與智能生活」、「香港在大灣區角色」、「新興科技：機遇與挑戰」及「香港作為國際科技創新中心」。

世界級的資訊及通訊科技專家、商界領袖、學者及政府管理階層人士將雲集交流，並就各議題交換其真知灼見，相信將令出席者獲益良多。

希望能在網上及實體同步舉行的香港國際電腦會議2021，與你會面。多謝各位。

The Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC) has been organised by the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) annually since 1978. The main objective is to bring together IT professionals, and business and government leaders from all over the world to explore opportunities that information technology can offer, and to share their successes and valuable sight. The conference has always been a significant event in the IT industry. Last year, it attracted over 48 prominent speakers and over 1,000 delegates participating in the conference online under the “New Normal”. More than 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the HKICC Hybrid conference this year, representing a variety of local and overseas public and private organisations.

The theme of this year is "Emerging Technologies Shaping our Future in the Greater Bay Area”. In recent years, the development of emerging technologies has grown rapidly. From AI, 5G, big data to the IoTs, these have all seen rapid development. Currently, Hong Kong is facing a slowdown in the economy because of COVID-19 pandemic affecting all walks of life. The planning and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area can thus bring positive help to the Hong Kong economy. As the financial center, logistics and transportation center and the most important innovation center in the Greater Bay Area, it is time for Hong Kong to take advantage of its own strengths, and how to integrate these advanced technologies into business operations and daily life has thus become the key.

It is an honour to invite experts from different areas as our speakers and gain inspiration and opportunities by sharing their vision and wisdom. Participants will be able to have a better understanding of the development potential of Emerging Technologies in Greater Bay Area. I am sure you will be able to get lots of valuable insights and inspirational ideas.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors for their generous contribution, the keynote speakers for their sharing and support, the dedicated efforts of the members of the Organising Committee, the Programme Committee and the Secretariat of HKCS. Last but not least the long time support of all HKCS members. Your continuous support will motivate us to further develop and succeed in all coming HKICCs.

I am delighted to have you all with us online or onsite to participate and share in Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2021. Look forwards to seeing you

「香港國際電腦會議」（HKICC）自1978年由香港電腦學會創辦以來，已成為業界一年一度的盛事，深受香港以至亞太區的資訊科技界及社會人士歡迎，旨在匯集香港及亞太區的資訊科技專才、商家和政府官員，發表研究成果、真知灼見與交流經驗。延續去年會議吸引了48位行業專才擔任講者及逾1,000位網上出席者參與之佳績，本年「香港國際電腦會議」，預計將可吸引逾 1,000 位來自世界各地的代表，出席網上及實體同步舉行之會議，繼續為資訊科技專才及企業提供廣泛交流的機會。

本屆主題為「科創賦能，共創大灣區未來」。近年來，新興技術發展迅速。從人工智能、5G、大數據到物聯網，發展都一日千里。目前，香港各行各業都受到新冠肺炎病毒疫情影響，正面臨經濟放緩。粵港澳大灣區的規劃和發展，可以為香港經濟帶來正面的幫助。香港作為大灣區的金融中心、物流運輸中心和最重要的國際科技創新中心，發揮自身優勢，轉危為機，正當其時。如何將這些先進技術，融入商業運作和日常生活中，亦成為關鍵。

對於能邀請到來自不同領域的專家，擔任會議的演講者，本人深感榮幸。與會者能通過他們分享的視野和智慧，獲得靈感和機會，並能對大灣區新興科技的發展潛力有更好的理解。本人相信，你會獲得許多有價值的見解，以及鼓舞人心的想法。

本人想借此機會衷心感謝各位贊助商的慷慨支持、各位主講嘉賓的無私分享及支持、籌委會成員、程序委員會成員及香港電腦學會秘書處的共同努力，以及所有長期支持香港電腦學會的會員。而你的持續支持，會激勵我們更進一步發展，對日後會議能取得成功，至為重要。

本人期望在網上及實體同步舉行的香港國際電腦會議2021與你相遇。多謝各位。

The theme of the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2021 (HKICC 2021) is "Emerging Technologies Shaping our Future in the Greater Bay Area”. We will explore the potentials and opportunities brought by the development of Emerging Technologies in Greater Bay Area, for Hong Kong IT industry in four major areas including “Smart Living and Sustainability”, “Role of Hong Kong in Greater Bay Area”, “Emerging Technologies” and “Hong Kong as an International Technology and Innovation Centre”.

“Smart Living and Sustainability” - Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has gained traction recently and playing a rapidly increasing role in investment decisions in Asia Pacific. Beyond just an investment option, sustainability is vital to the future of our world. As we find ways to increase prosperity and improve the quality of life while reducing overall impact to the environment, sustainability can create short and long-term value. Technology has the potential to dramatically improve cities in this front. Come and learn more about how technology can be embraced to create a more sustainable future.

“Role of Hong Kong in Greater Bay Area” - This parallel session will explore the role of Hong Kong in the planning and development of Greater Bay Area as financial center, logistics and transportation center and the most important, innovation center as promulgated in the 14th Five-Year Plan.

“Emerging Technologies” - This parallel session will introduce state-of-the-art developments in several cornerstone technologies, including cloud computing, quantum computing, blockchain, and cyber security that form the core of the digital transformation. The speakers will survey the new developments in these areas and dissect the challenges and opportunities ahead of us in applying these technologies.

Hong Kong as an International Technology and Innovation Centre” - This session will feature leaders from key stakeholder groups and generate a series of high-powered dialogue to look into what it takes for Hong Kong to unleash its full potential in developing into an International Technology and Innovation Centre.

Professionals including CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, CIOs, Strategists, Trendsetters, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, MIS Managers, Operation Managers, Marketing Managers, Academics, and Policy Makers from both local and international corporations will gather onsite and online to share their pearls of wisdom, experiences and visions.

I sincerely invite you to attend this annual IT industry event to meet the world-class leaders and scholars at HKICC 2021.

香港國際電腦會議2021的主題為「科創賦能，共創大灣區未來」，將探討大灣區新興科技發展，為香港資訊科技業界帶來的潛力和機遇。會議將就四大範疇包括「可持續發展與智能生活」、「香港在大灣區角色」、「新興科技：機遇與挑戰」及「香港作為國際科技創新中心」等作出探討。

「可持續發展與智能生活」方面，此環節將了解更多關於如何利用科技，創造一個更可持續發展的未來。環境、社會與管治 (ESG) 近年備受關注，並於亞太地區，迅速地在投資決策上扮演越來越重要的角色。可持續發展並非僅為投資選擇，其對世界的未來也極為重要。當我們尋求如何促進繁榮和改善生活質量，同時減少對環境的整體影響的方法時，可持續發展就能創造短期與長期價值。科技具有能顯著改善城市的潛能。

而「香港在大灣區角色」方面，則會探討香港作為「十四五」規劃出台的金融中心、物流運輸中心和最重要的創新中心，在大灣區規劃和發展中的作用。

在「新興科技：機遇與挑戰」環節，將介紹幾項基石級科技之最新發展，包括雲計算、量子計算、區塊鍊與網絡安全等數碼轉型的核心構成。而主講者亦將重點分享上述領域的最新發展，並剖析在應用該些技術時所面臨的挑戰與機遇。

至於「香港作為國際科技創新中心」環節，則會邀請主要持份者及業界領袖，透過他們的真知灼見，共同探討香港如何能充分發揮潛在優勢，發展成為國際創科中心。

來自本地及世界各地的首席執行官、首席財務官、首席技術官、首席信息官、戰略家、趨勢制定者、創新者、企業家、MIS經理、運營經理、營銷經理、學者和政府管理階層人士，將在網上濟濟一堂，共同分享智慧、經驗及視野。

本人誠意邀請你出席這個一年一度的資訊科技業界盛事，與世界級的資訊科技領袖及學者在會議會面。機會難逢，萬勿錯過。