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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.
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12 Apr (Tue) |
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10:00am – 12:45pm |
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Auditorium, G/F, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong |
For more information about the event, click here.
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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.
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23 Apr (Sat) |
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2:00pm – 7:00pm |
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Chamber 3, InnoCentre 72 Tat Chee Road, Kowloon Tong. |
For more information about the event, click here.
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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.
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13 April (Wed) |
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8:30am – 5:00pm |
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Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
For more information about the event, click here.
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Hong Kong’s 1st Media Pitching Day (22 Mar)
For Startups & SMEs who want free media coverage, this is a chance to pitch multiple journalists face-by-face in one go. Media pitching is not easy, grab this media opportunity for user acquisition, increase transaction, build your brand & improve SEO.
8 Startups & SMEs will be selected to pitch 4 media outlets.
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22 Mar (Tue) |
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2:00pm-4:00pm |
| Venue: |
Cocoon |
For more information about the event, click here.
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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”.
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Day 1 & 2: 16-17 May (Seminars, workshops & technical demonstrations) | Day 3: 18 May (Presentation & Roundtable)
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(Day 1 &2) 9:00am – 5:30pm (Day 3) 8:50am – 5:00pm |
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(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.
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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.
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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:
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10 Mar (Thu) |
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4:00am-5:30pm |
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SME One, Hong Kong Productivity Council Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong |
For more information about the programme, click here.
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The Good Seed Programme
A social innovation training and funding programme, Good Seed, which is now open for enrollment. It opens for students and graduates of all universities / higher education institutions to join.The Programme aims to:
- Inspire you with knowledge and skills to generate creative solutions against poverty and promote social inclusion,
- Enable your social innovations through Design and Technology, and
- Empower your social innovation projects with funding and multi-disciplinary resources and support.
For more information about the programme, click here.
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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!
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13-16 Apr (Wed-Sat) |
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9:30am-6:30pm (Wed-Fri) | 9:30am-5:00pm (Sat) |
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Halls 3F-G , HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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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.
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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.
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Hong Kong Chapter Annual Conference 2016 (17 Mar)
Carrying theme of “Effective Governance to deal with cybersecurity, emerging technology risks, and privacy”, this Conference features thought leaders and senior IT Professionals experiences of enterprise governance and IT-related risk and compliance.
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16 Mar (Wed) – Workshop 1 (Pre-conference workshop) 17 Mar (Thu) – Annual Conference 18 Mar (Fri) – Workshop 2 (Post-conference workshop) |
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9:00am-5:00pm
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Regal Ballroom, Basement 1, Regal HongKong Hotel, 88 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (Conference) HKBU-SCE, 26/F , Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Workshops) |
For more information about the event, click here.
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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.
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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.
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