The Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC) provides a platform for IT professional to shares their experience and exchange information.

On behalf of ACM-HK, I would like to extend my congratulation to the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) and wish HKCS a great success in the HKICC 2010.

On behalf of CAHK, it’s my great pleasure to congratulate Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) on hosting the Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC) this year with the topical theme ‘IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society’.

Organising HKICC is one of the prominent ways to provide a platform for the IT professionals from various regions to present their latest research as well as to discuss and share their experience. In doing so, business opportunities are explored through the close combination with technology; success and insights are shared through heated discussions. Furthermore, since the adoption of ‘dual location concept’ in 1994, the twin sessions held in Hong Kong and one big city in Mainland China have successfully promoted experience and knowledge sharing between IT professionals in Hong Kong and those in Mainland China.

I believe HKICC will be a great success based on HKCS’s rich experience and strong faith; and I wish HKCS will achieve another height through HKICC and other events with their goal as always.

On behalf of GS1 Hong Kong, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong Computer Society for its great success in organising and hosting this key conference in Hong Kong.

With the rapid globalisation and convergence of communications and technologies, we are now experiencing all the positive benefits of living in a global village and moving towards an “Internet of Things” where virtually everything is connected via the Internet.

As an international city boasting one of the world’s highest mobile phone and broadband Internet subscriber penetration, Hong Kong is at the forefront of information infrastructure development. To ensure that we continue to enjoy the advantages of having the best IT infrastructure, it is essential that we keep pushing forward the technological revolution through collaborative efforts among industry, professional bodies, academia and the government.

The Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010 (HKICC2010) is a great platform to move the industry forward. The Conference provides a wonderful opportunity for business leaders and professionals to network and share their insights on the growth of the IT industry as well as plan the path towards forging a caring and digital connected society.

In sharing this joyous occasion, I wish HKICC2010 every success and all participants at this conference a most fruitful experience.

Congratulations to Hong Kong Computer Society for organising such a meaningful event to the ICT Industry - the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010 (HKICC2010).

We can’t deny that the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) is now an integral part of the modern knowledge-based society, where information processing, knowledge management and creation are essential features. It is impossible to keep pace with the world’s on-going rapid advancement if one just relies on traditional media tools. Nowadays, Internet is indispensable for marketing and corporate communications, as well as successful product and service marketing.

While IT professionals are enthusiastically devoting themselves in developing innovative products and caring services to pursuit of better living quality, we should simultaneously ensure the new technologies are contributory to the ultimate goal in achieving a more harmonious city, in which more and more citizens, particularly the younger generation and the elderly can actively take part in the progression. Bridging the digital inclusion gap should be deemed as one of our highest priorities while we are deploying ITC projects.

On behalf of Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing (HKAIM), we sincerely look forward to another successful HKICC being held by Hong Kong Computer Society in the coming September.

In building an inclusive, knowledge-based society to support sustainable development, bridging the digital divide issue is a critical step. The issue is not a simple one, nor will it resolve by itself. Unremitting and concerted efforts are required to ensure that no underprivileged segments of the community is left out or left behind by the technological revolution.

The theme of HKICC2010, “IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society”, is both timely and appropriate as Hong Kong undergoes a transition from the traditional economy to the new Internet-driven one.

As one of the anchor organisations of the District Cyber Centres Alliance, which aims to help less privileged members of the community integrate into an increasingly information-based society, Cyberport actualises part of its mission through provision of computer hardware, Internet access, training and education, allowing those deprived of resources to stay in touch with the digitalised society.

With HKICC entering its 33rd year in 2010, I would like to applaud and congratulate the Hong Kong Computer Society for staging such an inspiring and successful annual signature event once again.

匯聚業界精英
促進香港繁榮

Congratulations to Hong Kong Computer Society for organising such a meaningful event to the ICT Industry - the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010 (HKICC2010).

Regarding the sounding theme this year “IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society”, the word “caring” reminds me of services related to the elderly and the children. It is always not an effortless task to satisfy all the social needs with the innovative ICT products when the most important element, “active participation” of all shareholders, is still lagging behind the fast development of hardware.

Meanwhile, we shall endeavor to establish a sustainable e-learning environment for our future generation, in order to share the best practice of advancement of education not only regionally, but also internationally.

On behalf of The Hong Kong Information Technology Federation (HKITF), we sincerely look forward to another successful HKICC being held by Hong Kong Computer Society in the coming September.

"The world is flat". In this digitally connected world, there are, in deed, many IT challenges. It is, therefore, timely for the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) to choose "IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society" as the theme for this year's Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC2010). I am delighted to see the rich program of the Conference. And I am confident that local and Mainland ICT professionals will benefit much from it.

Congratulation to HKCS for another year of success in organising HKICC2010 and other equally well received events. Keep up the good work.

It is my honor to deliver this message to celebrate the opening of the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010 hosted by the Hong Kong Computer Society.

Hong Kong is a major logistics centre in the region that connects the nearby countries with other continents and reaches nearly half of the world’s population within 5 hours flight time. The geographic advantage makes Hong Kong the preferred logistics and transport hub. Along with the high accessibility, the Hong Kong logistics infrastructure of both the hardware and software plays an important role for performing the place utility.

There are many interpretations of the modern logistics. After all, it must equip with (1) efficient flow of information, (2) proactive and innovative type of services, and (3) integrated process flow and systems. These characteristics contain a substantial portion of information technology capability.

Information technology has long been the must enabler of making the logistics network and supply chain more efficient and cost effective. The high velocity of cargo flow, the short fashion seasons, the international sourcing, the value chain visibility, the globalised logistics and supply chain etc. are the result of adopting e-logistics systems.

With the rapid evolving information technology, logistics industry will continue to grow by making use of the appropriated enablers. It is obvious that information technology forms the critical part of logistics systems. The supply chain and logistics network will not be successful without considering the information technology.

Once again, I wish the conference success and a fruitful exchange and sharing of experiences.

開拓科技應用
共建資訊社會

I would like to express my appreciation to the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) for hosting the Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC) 2010 with admirable effort and dedication.

The HKCS, a renowned organisation for IT professionals in Asia. With the primary objective of promoting the use of IT in Hong Kong, it has for decades played a pivotal role in the development of the local IT industry and is also material to the construction of the future of the local IT profession.

Carrying on with the success of all previous years, the HKICC2010 will showcase update technologies and fresh IT implementations to an international audience of users and experts. By providing a lively forum, it will serve to bridge communications among IT professionals from all corners of the world.

Wish the HKICC2010 an unprecedented success!

Internet is undoubtedly one of the greatest inventions on earth since last century, and its emergence has put a rocket thrust on the development of computer and information technologies. Nowadays, people are getting connected through one or the other means of information technologies, and communications have never been made easier. The great success of community platforms in recent years, such as Facebook and Twitter, has proved computer and information technologies indeed help promoting communications and enhancing relationships. Today the growth on digital communication is only starting to accelerate. The challenges that ICT industry is facing in playing a role on a caring and digitally connected society well deserves a broad discussion and sharing, and I believe this year HKICC would be a great opportunity to address and facilitate this purpose. I wish a great success of HKICC 2010.

On behalf of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), I’m pleased to offer my best wishes to the Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC), which celebrates its 33rd edition this year, 28-29 September.

The conference theme, “IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society,” responds to the growing prominence of the IT industry in Hong Kong. For that, we congratulate the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS), the conference organiser and a key player in the development and promotion of the industry for more than 40 years.

IT professionals from all over the region are attracted to the HKCS’s annual conference. They come to network, find business partners and catch up on the evolving industry’s latest developments and trends.

The HKTDC has long supported the IT industry, organising the annual spring and autumn editions of the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair. The fair’s autumn edition is the largest of its kind in the world. And the seventh edition of the HKTDC International ICT Expo, in April, attracted nearly 600 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions and more than 28,000 buyers to Hong Kong. The HKCS is a welcome supporting organisation of ICT Expo.

Our two organisations work closely together throughout the year, particularly in helping to raise, and recognise, industry standards of excellence. The HKTDC is a supporting organisation of the HKCS’s “Best Business Awards,” part of the annual Hong Kong ICT Awards. We also cooperate in leading a Hong Kong delegation to the annual Asia Pacific Information & Communications Technology Awards (APICTA). This year’s APICTA takes place in October, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

We at the HKTDC are proud of our association with the HKCS and its annual regional conference and look forward to continuing our joint efforts on behalf of this vital industry.

I wish you a rewarding conference.

Message for HKICC2010

Congratulations to the Hong Kong Computer Society for the outstanding achievements and contributions in organising the Hong Kong International Computer Conference in the past years. The Hong Kong International Computer Conference plays a vital part to provide an excellent platform for industry leaders to share their opinions on IT development and applications to the audience from Hong Kong and the region.

On behalf of Information and Software Industry Association, I hereby would like to express our congratulation to the success of Hong Kong International Computer Conference.

I have great pleasure in conveying my heartiest congratulations to the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010 (HKICC2010) organised by the Hong Kong Computer Society!

The HKICC has been an ideal platform for IT professionals in Hong Kong and the region to share innovative IT applications and their experiences. With the theme “IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society” chosen for this year, I believe the sharing amongst IT professionals in Hong Kong and the region would spark new thoughts and ideas.

I sincerely wish HKICC another year of success and the Hong Kong Computer Society every success in the years to come.

On behalf of the ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter ("ISACA"), I wish to convey warmest greetings and congratulations to the Hong Kong Computer Society ("the Society") on the hosting of the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010 ("HKICC").

Over the last 32 years, HKICC provides an excellent platform for the IT industry and professionals to showcase and promote IT technologies. This year's event with the theme "IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society" will certainly present another great opportunity for us to help drawing a blueprint for the Hong Kong's digital future.

Once again, we wish the Society every success in this important event.

On behalf of the IT Service Management Forum Hong Kong Chapter, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong Computer Society for the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010.

For the last few decades, HKICC has become one of the most important events in the IT industry, bringing together IT professionals and Government leaders around the world to drive the development of the industry and the society.

With the society becoming more and more digitally connected, bringing people closer to each other digitally, people are in fact further apart in face to face contact. The inferior group, which cannot participate in the digital society, becomes marginalised. Doubtless, the theme chosen for the HKICC2010 "IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society" would provide visions, insights and views on how the IT industry could play its roles in filling the digital gap of the society.

Once again, may I wish the Hong Kong International Conference 2010 an event of great success.

The Hong Kong Computer Society has long been contributing to the global IT industry by hosting annual conference which gathers experts from various industries throughout the world in order to brainstorm opportunities for the development of information technology. Their expertise and insights would definitely beneficial to the conference 2010 which concerning about the IT challenges in the caring and digitally connected society.

Being a member of the industry, it is my honour to participate in this meaningful conference. I deeply appreciate the continuous effort and patience the society have put in organizing the conference. I wish the conference all the best!

資訊交流創價值
聯繫全球展未來

Hong Kong is one of the most connected cities in the world. This new way and new wave of connection is shaping the development of our society. No matter how it changes, the core value of human relationship is the caring spirit.

I am delighted that the Caring Society is included in the topical theme of the Hong Kong International Computer Conference this year and I wish the conference every success in making contribution towards a caring digital environment in Hong Kong.

香港是世界上最緊密連接的城市之一。 嶄新的連繫方式和浪潮為社會帶來新面貌。但無論社會如何轉變，人際關係的最核心價值在於關懷。

欣聞香港國際電腦會議今年採納關懷為題，冀望會議成功為香港建立關愛電子環境作出貢獻。

On behalf of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) on the occasion of its Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010.

Over the years, HKCS has been playing a pivotal role for information technology advancement in Hong Kong. I am delighted to acknowledge that the HKCS continues to organise the annual Hong Kong International Computer Conference. Building on previous successes, I believe the conference entitled “IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society” will provide an excellent platform for the lively discussion for IT professionals from the region and around the world.

May I wish all the participants a fruitful conference and the HKCS continuous success.

It is my great pleasure to offer my congratulations to the Hong Kong Computer Society for the successful organising of the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010.

The theme of Conference in 2010 “IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society” is very inspiring. Information Technology has significantly changed our society. It does not only enable the seamless connection of people together in a digital way, it has also greatly improved the quality of our life. Being a professional IT engineer or a responsible corporation, we also have the social responsibility to apply our knowledge to help the better living of other people. The conference shall facilitate the IT experts and executives to exchange ideas on these topics. I wish the conference to be very successful in achieving these objectives.

On behalf of The Institution of Engineering and Technology Hong Kong, I would like to take this opportunity to send our best wishes to Hong Kong Computer Society for their prosperity in the future.

The power of IT can change life; reform society that we have witnessed over the past decades. In the telecommunications industry, VOIP and other communications technologies have been here for only ten years; its applications are widely used, not only to reduce the cost of communication, but also to shorten the distance between people. Friends from overseas can be reached by VOIP video chat within a few seconds which certainly was beyond our imagination 10 years ago.

Although the power of IT is tremendous, the challenges to IT cannot be ignored. The population growth further enhances the dependence on society and many of us will face the challenge of getting or giving the kind of social care such as child care, aged care, health care and environmental care etc. We, as human beings, do not change fundamentally, but IT must. IT must change, must improve, to accommodate billions more people and to answer the challenges of increasing dependence from the society.

Many countries around the World have already invested and have put in resources to build a fuller coverage of fiber-optic network connecting to and in their own countries. They know very clearly that in this information age, the mastery of the information flow could have a decisive influence on the social development and contribute to the economic growth. I understand Hong Kong has its special circumstances that may hinder the building of the fuller coverage of fiber-optic network. However, I am confident that the HKICC2010, with the concerted effort of IT elites, will provide us an insight as well as a complete and feasible direction for the future.

Thank you