The Committee on Education, Technology & Talents (CETT), chaired by Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki, today held the third engagement session with the Panel of Advisors to the CETT.

The session aimed to gather views from the CETT advisors on the formulation of Hong Kong’s first five-year plan.

At the engagement session, the panel put forward various suggestions regarding the development of innovation and technology (I&T), education and talent in the five-year plan.

It supported the Hong Kong SAR Government in accelerating the development of the Hong Kong Park at the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science & Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone and the San Tin Technopole.

The advisers recommended attracting more quality technology enterprises from the Chinese Mainland and overseas to establish a presence in the parks.

In addition, they fully recognised the significant success achieved by the current-term Government in its talent initiatives.

Among others, the panel supported the Government’s ongoing efforts to expand the city’s talent pool through local training and recruiting global elites, while seizing the opportunities brought about by technological advancements at the same time.

There were also discussions on the development strategies for vocational and professional education and training, as well as that for skills training.

The Panel of Advisors also explored the development of local industries, education, and the labour market in response to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence technology.

Mr Chan briefed the panel on the insights gained by the Working Group on Planning & Construction of the University Town during its earlier visits to the Mainland, Korea, Germany and Switzerland to study local higher education and I&T infrastructure.

The CETT will continue to maintain close communication and co-operation with the Panel of Advisors to formulate strategies for developing Hong Kong into an international I&T centre and international hub for high-calibre talent.

Also attending the session were Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun and Under Secretary for Education Jeff Sze.