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Event Highlight | Reception for I&T Awards 2024 (15 July 2024)

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In recognition of the outstanding research and development (R&D) achievements of Hong Kong's talent in the field of innovation and technology (I&T) on the Mainland and overseas in the past year, the Innovation and Technology Commission organised the Reception for I&T Awards 2024 on 15 July, 2024. The event, themed "Hong Kong's Innovation and Technology Achievements Shine in International Arena," brought together over 300 distinguished representatives from Hong Kong's I&T sector.

A delegation of professors and ta lented team members from our university had the privilege of attending this prestigious event, including scholars who received renowned international awards and project teams that were awarded Gold Medals at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG). Their presence and recognition are a testament to their remarkable contributions to the innovation and technology sector. Among the local honorees, 5 scholars and scientists from our university were recognized for their outstanding performances in globally renowned individual awards and their significant contributions to the country, including the following:

• Associate Dean (Research) of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Dennis Lo, given the Jiménez Díaz Commemorative Lecture Award;

• Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Vice-President and Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation Professor of Clinical Oncology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Anthony Chan, given the European Society for Medical Oncology Lifetime Achievement Award;

• Chairman of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Liao Wei-hsin, given the 2023 Leonardo Da Vinci Award;

• Choh-Ming Li Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics at the Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Francis Chan, given the 15th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize;

• Choh-Ming Li Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics and Assistant Dean (Mainland Affairs) at the Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Professor Yu Jun, given the Wu Jiepeng - Paul Janssen Medical and Pharmaceutical Award.

The presence of our scholars and project teams at the Reception for I&T Awards 2024 not only brought honor to our university but also highlighted the significant contributions of Hong Kong's innovation and technology sector to the global arena. Our university will continue to encourage and support the growth of innovation and technology, cultivate talents, and reinforce Hong Kong's prominence as a global leader in technological innovation.

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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, deliver a speech at the Reception for I&T Awards 2024. (Photo: info.gov.hk)

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A group photo of government representatives with award winners. (Photo: info.gov.hk)

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A group photo of government representatives, representatives of universities and CUHK representatives of award-winning projects at IEIG. (Photo: info.gov.hk)

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A group photo of government officials (From eleventh left) the Director-General of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Dr Wang Weiming and the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, with CUHK representatives, award winners and representatives of award-winning projects. (Photo: ORKTS)

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Professor Benny Zee (The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care; right), the representative of the award-winning project, which has won the Prize of Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) and the Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury, is introducing his project to Mr. John Lee. (Photo: ORKTS)

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Professor Benny Zee and his team members, Ms. Maria Lai (left), Dr. Jack Lee (second from right) and Ms. Noel Tang (right). (Photo: ORKTS)

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ORKTS Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team (from left to right) Ms. Niky Ng, Dr. Gene Man, Ms. Joyce Mak, and Mr. Owen Wong (Photo: ORKTS)

HKSAR Gov Press Release: Hong Kong R&D achievements shine at international I&T arena