Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong departed for Incheon, Korea, this afternoon to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital & AI Ministerial Meeting (DMM).

The theme of the DMM this year is "Digital and AI Transformation toward Prosperity and Sustainable Growth for All".

Prof Sun will speak at thematic sessions to introduce Hong Kong's initiatives and achievements in promoting the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, and share the city's progress in creating a safe and trustworthy digital and AI ecosystem.

During his visit, Prof Sun will meet and exchange views with senior officials responsible for information technology from other APEC member economies and leaders from the local innovation and technology (I&T) sector as well as visit I&T infrastructure, I&T parks and a university in Korea.

Prof Sun will return to Hong Kong on August 6. During his absence, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Lillian Cheong will be Acting Secretary.