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 1170x180_en_editedbutton.jpg Build a Secure Cyberspace 2016: “Protect Data, Secure Transaction” Mascot Design Contest

The objective of the contest is to raise the awareness of information security, adoption of security best practices to protect corporate data and personal sensitive information, and appeal to the public to be vigilant when using online services or conducting online transaction and thereby avoid falling into the trap of the criminals. The mascot design aims to arouse the public to protect data and information, and the importance to secure transaction.

Category: Open Group / Secondary School Group / Primary School Group

There are a champion, a 1st runner-up, a 2nd runner-up and also merit prizes for each group.

Submission Deadline: 15 Jul (Fri)

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 poster-SWHK-10_edited.jpg Total Security Hong Kong Conference 2016 (12 May)

This Conference aims to answer this. Bringing today’s leading IT professionals together under the same roof with leading solution providers and analysts, it also aims to the challenge today’s security thinking about information security and be part of its evolution over time.

Date 12 May (Thu)
Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Venue: The Mira, Hong Kong

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 poster-SWHK-10_edited.jpg Startup Weekend Hong Kong #10 (15-17 Apr)

Entrepreneurship becomes more and more popular nowadays and Hong Kong government is trying to offer more support. To start a startup from scratch, this event provides an opportunity for you to kick-start your journey.

Date 15-17 Apr (Fri-Sun)
Time: (15 Apr) 6:30pm – 10:30pm (16 Apr) 9:00pm – 10:00pm

(17 Apr) 9:00am – 9:00pm

Venue: The Wave, 4 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong

For more information about the event, click here.

*Special HK$50 discount is offering to ten ISOC HK members on a first-come, first-served basis, please enter the promotional code “ISOCSW10”.


 

 CAHKI_button (1) ICT Conference & Expo 2016 (19 Apr)

With the theme – Internet of Things in Smart Sustainable Cities: “A New Era of Smarter Living”, in this conference, industry leaders will share their insights on cutting-edge Internet of Things technologies and corresponding best practices. The conference also features an exhibition of SMART technologies & solutions.

Date 19 Apr (Tue)
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Conference Hall, 4/F, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 hkej_ebutton 2016 香港互聯網金融峰會 (16 Apr)

最近金融科技(FinTech)督導小組發表報告, 提出多項建議, 冀將香港建立成為金融科技樞紐, 未來勢必有更多金融科技初創企業和技術落戶本港, 是否意味將會掀起一場金融科技大戰?

Date 16 Apr (Sat)
Time: 09:45am – 12:45pm
Venue: 香港灣仔博覽道一號香港會議展覽中心4樓S421室

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 Cyberport FinTech Idea Jam_button Cyberport FinTech Idea Jam (16 Apr) 

A whole day event aiming to brainstorm FinTech ideas for Cyberport entrepreneurship programme recruitment. Speaker sessions on FinTech related subjects, panel discussion and most importantly, idea jamming, will be the key elements of the event.

Date 16 Apr (Sat)
Time: 09:45am – 6:00pm
Venue: Function Room 1- 3, Level 3, Cyberport 3 (Core E), 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong

For more information about the event, click here.


 

  Eday Entrepreneur Day (13-14 May)

An annual anchor event to promote entrepreneurial activities, to facilitate information exchange, and to help start-ups and startups to be to establish potential partnership.

Under the E-day, Fund & Mentor Session will be carried out with deal-sourcing and matchmaking purpose, with pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between project owners and potential investors/mentors to explore cooperation.

Date 13 – 14 May (Fri & Sat)
Time: (13 May) 10:30am – 6:30pm
(14 May) 10:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Hall 1D-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Please click here for Project Submission.

Please click here for Mentor/Investor Registration.


 

 edm1_web_ebutton_edited HK-Mainland Cyber Security Forum 2016 (12 Apr)

In addition to explore today’s cyber security landscape, there will be in-depth exchanges and discussions on security risks and measures in the areas of cloud computing and financial technology. The Forum also provides a platform for informationsecurity experts, industry stakeholders, academia and researchers to share insights and foster further collaboration.

Date 12 Apr (Tue)
Time: 10:00am – 12:45pm
Venue: Auditorium, G/F, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 E2_web_buttonedited E2 Day 2016 (23 Apr)

The event aims at facilitating the exchange of ideas of startups, dreamers and innovators from different sectors (such as technology and social enterprise) in creating innovative products or services to solve social problems.  The exciting pitching section is also open for entry now.

Date: 23 Apr (Sat)
Time: 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Chamber 3, InnoCentre 72 Tat Chee Road, Kowloon Tong.

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 DBS SocTalk_eButton DBS Social Innovators 2016


The Programme aims to provide funding and incubation support to social innovators, to convert innovative ideas into sustainable and viable business solutions through the use of design and technology and to tackle various kinds of social problems.

It is now calling for proposal until 25 Mar 2016!
Briefing Session – Funding and Incubation Support:

Date: 10 Mar (Thu)
Time: 4:00am-5:30pm
Venue: SME One, Hong Kong Productivity Council Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

For more information about the programme, click here.


 

 button Internet Economy Summit 2016 (13 Apr)

The inaugural Internet Economy Summit explores the future development and strategies on Internet Economy, and provides a platform for renowned ICT experts and leaders of innovative technology enterprises across the world to interact and share insights. In-depth discussions and exchanges on topical issues.

Date: 13 April  (Wed)
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Venue: Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 hkpf_btn_v3 Cyber Security Summit 2016 (16-18 May)

With expanded capacity and venue, the summit is expected to gather over 600 stakeholders from various private sectors in the cyber security industry, government departments and critical infrastructures in Hong Kong as well as intelligence agencies and law enforcement agencies around the world. This year, the theme of the summit is “Knowing the Cyber Security Landscape and Matching Your Gears to Effectively Address the Challenges of Cyber Threats”.

Date:

Day 1 & 2: 16-17 May (Seminars, workshops &  technical demonstrations) | Day 3: 18 May (Presentation & Roundtable)

Time: (Day 1 &2) 9:00am – 5:30pm (Day 3) 8:50am – 5:00pm
Venue: (Day 1, 2 & Roundtable) Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok
(Day 3) JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 eDM01-en_01_eButton Asia Smartphone Apps Contest 2016

Following up by the success of last year, Asia Smartphone Apps Contest 2016 is organized to to further facilitate the growth of this burgeoning sector in Asia.Objectives include:

  • To recognize the excellence of innovations and efforts in developing best-of-breed smartphone apps
  • To create a platform to expand business opportunities and facilitate collaboration among the smartphone app developers in Asia regions
  • To nurture creative talents in the smartphone apps development industry

Open for Nomination: NOW – 8 Apr 2016

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 eDM_rev0331 Blockchain unchained: should we bank on it? (13 Apr)

In this seminar, various speakers are invited to share where will Blockchain lead us to in 10 years? Will it continue to disrupt or fade out soon?

Date: 13 Apr (Wed)
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: “The Vault” (Basement, Overseas Trust Bank Building, 160 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai)

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 ICTExpop_eButton International ICT Expo (13-16 Apr)

The International ICT Expo is Asia’s leading ICT trade show. It provides an ideal platform for ICT startups to showcase projects and ideas to potential customers, partners and even investors. Celebrating its 13th version on 13-16 April 2016, the Expo is where you could bring your startup business to the next level of success!

Date: 13-16 Apr (Wed-Sat)
Time: 9:30am-6:30pm (Wed-Fri) | 9:30am-5:00pm (Sat)
Venue: Halls 3F-G , HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Special Discounted Price for ISOC HK Members:

  • Up to 30% off on booth price
  • Eligible for SME Export Marketing Fund – up to 50% refund
  • Opportunity to join business matching activity and meet potential customers from retail, government etc.
  • Chance to present ideas at pitching, round-table and networking events to investors.
  • Further discount for startups – mini booth or shared desk at Apps Zone.

For more information about the event, click here.


 

 Web icon SocTech (社創科技)

SocTech events create a great platform to foster communications and collaborations amongst our SocTech fellows to exchange their ideas, skill and technology.  All members of the society from any background can engage in the SocTech initiatives, including:

  • Technology sector – which can provide technological expertise to formulate smart and revolutionary solutions that address the most desperate needs in today’s knowledge- and technology-based society;
  • Social service sector – which can spread its wealth of knowledge about today’s most pressing issues to other parts of the society;
  • Business sector – of which ample resources can be capitalized to make good for the society to ultimately support their own growth parallel to that of the wider society in a sustainable manner;
  • Education sector – which should ride on the crest of this inevitable trend of SocTech to better equip future leaders.

For more information about the event, click here.


 

網頁 Best .hk Website Awards 2015

The Awards aim to actively promote outstanding .hk websites, and recognise the remarkable achievements of all outstanding .hk websites from different sectors. Since its inception in 2009, the Awards has been developed as a platform for business, organisations, the Government and local entities to share their best practices for .hk website development. Objectives include:

  • Encourage the use of good practices and design in website development to increase competitiveness and maximise the benefits brought by the Internet to the society
  • Recognise excellent use of technology and .hk or .香港 domain names to develop outstanding websites
  • Cultivate the spirit of best practice sharing of .hk and .香港 website design and development across the community

For more information and details, click here.


 

 MobileAppsAwardbanner-1170x400_rev ICT Awards 2016: Best Mobile Apps Award

The Award is expected to attract participation from outstanding apps developers and practitioners of various industries with usage of mobile apps in their business operations.  Objectives include:

  • To promote Hong Kong’s identity in providing quality mobile and wireless technology and application, anytime and anywhere.
  • To honour the best local mobile and wireless technology and application development.
  • To promote the greater adoption of mobile and wireless technology in business and daily life.
  • To encourage further mobile and wireless technology and application development with enhanced creativity, design and commercial value.
  • To recognise convergence of internet, mobile and wireless technology in product and service marketing.

For more information and details, click here.