Organised by the Hong Kong Computer Society, the Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2010 (HKICC2010) themed “IT Challenges in a Caring and Digital Connected Society” was successfully held on 28–29 September 2010 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
(From Left to Right) Dr. Nim Cheung, Mr. Jeremy Godfrey, Mrs. Rita Lau, JP and Ir. Stephen Lau, JP officiated at the HKICC2010 Opening Ceremony.
Officiated by the Guest of Honour Mrs. Rita Lau, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, The Government of the HKSAR, Ir. Stephen Lau, JP, President of the Hong Kong Computer Society, Mr. Jeremy Godfrey, Chairperson of the HKICC2010 Organising Committee, and Dr. Nim Cheung, Chairperson of the HKICC2010 Programme Committee, the Conference Opening Ceremony was well attended by over 500 IT professionals and practitioners in the morning of 28 September and the two-day conference was officially commenced.
Guest of Honor Mrs. Rita Lau, JP delivered an insightful speech during the Conference Opening Ceremony.
In the face of the sweeping changes in our modern living and the pervasive penetration of information and communication technologies, experts and government officials are increasingly concerned about the possible marginalisation of part of the population, especially the aged and the underprivileged. Prompt actions are being taken to close the “digital gap”. Therefore, it brings the theme of this year’s conference, “IT Challenges in a Caring and Digitally Connected Society”
“We are not only vigilant of the pressing issues that give the society direct impacts, but also attending to a number of issues which apparently seem less urgent in face, but with delayed or improper attention of which will weaken our society physically, socially and financially.” remarked HKCS President Ir. Stephen Lau, JP, “Swift and urgent actions are needed to be taken to narrow the digital gap, so that people irrespective of their ages or socio-economic-statuses can enjoy the benefits brought about by a technology enabled and digitally connected society.”.
HKICC2010 Programme Committee Chairperson Dr. Nim Cheung outlined the extensive programme.
Experts and opinion leaders put heads together to discuss issues over climatic change, aging populations, social exclusion, global security, and many other topics of choice. “These significant areas are worthy of our immediate scrutiny and proactive response with continued and concerted efforts to narrow a society’s digital divide as well as to prepare for a digitally connected and enabled society that is caring and sustaining.” expressed HKICC2010 Programme Committee Chairperson Dr. Nim Cheung. With a packed programme and an ever expanding list of speakers, this year's conference attracted record numbers of delegates.
Over 500 IT professionals participated in two-day conference
The HKICC2010 distinguished speakers comprised of local and international experts to share and discuss the latest trends in development and innovative use of IT to help transform our economy and to create real and sustainable values, and most importantly, to help sculpt a caring and sustaining digitally enabled society. Keynote speakers of this year included:
Ms. Christine Fang Meng-sang, Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Mr. Simon Kingston, Vice President, Global OEM Business, Mozy (EMC Online Backup Service)
Dr. Thomas Li, Director, IBM Research – China; Chief Technology Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Mr. Fred Sheu, Director, Alliances and Solutions, Hewlett-Packard HK SAR Limited
Ms. Janet Wong Wing-chen, Commissioner, Innovation and Technology Commission, The Government of the HKSAR
Dr. Law Chi-kwong, SBS, JP, Associate Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong
Dr. Wong Yu-cheung, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong
Mr. David Hooper, Information Worker Business Group lead, Microsoft Hong Kong
Mr. Albert Tay, Director, Fusion Middleware, Oracle Asia Pacific
The Conference Chairperson Mr. Jeremy Godfrey expressed sincere gratitude and appreciation to the HKICC2010 Organising and Programme Committees members as well as the HKCS staff members for their commitment and dedication. Heartfelt thanks also go to the distinguished speakers, panelists, moderators and session chairpersons for their unfailing contribution, and to the sponsors for their tremendous support which made this conference a spectacular success.
The Hong Kong International Computer Conference 2011 (HKICC2011) would be held in November 2011 in Hong Kong. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
For more information about the HKICC, please visit the conference official website at: http://www.hkcs.org.hk/hkicc/2010 or contact the HKICC Secretariat at (852) 2834 2228 or email to [email protected].
