HONG KONG – InnoCarnival 2026 opened on Saturday at the Hong Kong Science Park under the theme "Lead with I&T Dream to Fly High", showcasing a number of exhibits of local innovation and technology (I&T) achievements.

Organized by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, the nine-day carnival also featured an aerospace thematic zone to showcase relevant research projects of local universities and their contributions to the country's space exploration missions.

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Speaking at the opening ceremony, Paul Chan Mo-po, financial secretary of the HKSAR government, said that Hong Kong's strong frontier research capabilities, comprehensive financial services and world-class international talent together provide a complete pathway for turning ideas into industries.

Hong Kong's first five-year plan, announced by the HKSAR government last month, positioned the Northern Metropolis as a hub for I&T industries, promoting the integrated development of education, technology, talent and industry to closely align university talent development and research with industry needs, he said.

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Free and open to the public, the carnival offers exhibitions, interactive games, around 150 workshops, and over 10 webinars across various subjects including aerospace technology and AI.