SmartHK, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and co-organised by the Department of Commerce of Jiangsu Province as well as Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, concluded in Nanjing on 28 August. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), as a key exhibitor, established connections with a diverse array of participants from both Hong Kong and Jiangsu.
The event featured an exhibition, start-up pitching sessions, on-site business matching opportunities, and market visits, all aimed at strengthening cooperation between Jiangsu and Hong Kong. Throughout the event, Prof. Simon LEE Ming-yuen, Chair Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at PolyU, shared the university's extensive collaborations with Jiangsu in industry, academia, and research. He also discussed emerging trends in drug discovery, functional food research, and the development of platforms for natural products.
PolyU showcased five innovative projects, including biomedicine, intelligent wearable technology, and smart cities, thereby highlighting its advancements in technology and scientific research.
SmartHK has been held in major cities in Mainland China since 2011, promoting Hong Kong’s international network and professional services through conferences, seminars, business matching sessions and more. It aims to explore Hong Kong-Jiangsu collaboration in the areas of financial services, innovation and technology (I&T), sustainable development, culture and creativity. PolyU not only showcased impactful research driven by innovative technologies, but also facilitated meaningful exchanges and partnerships that will foster future growth and development in both regions.
