【13 November 2012 Hong Kong】 Organised by Hong Kong Information Technology Federation (HKITF), the annual event of Information and Technology sector, the Hong Kong ICT Awards (HKICTA) 2013: Best Lifestyle Award, is officially launched today (Tuesday) in Ocean Terminal, Harbour City. Legislative Councilor, Honourable Charles MOK, Chairman of Judging Panel of HKICTA 2013: Best Lifestyle Award, Dr. William LO, JP and renowned social networking experts, Ms. Erica YUEN joined a lively and interactive discussion, to share their experience on how to utilize different kinds of ICT devices and services to improve their quality of life.
It is an honor to have Dr. William LO, JP, the Chairman of Judging Panel of HKICTA 2013: Best Lifestyle Award; Honourable Charles MOK, Legislative Councilor (Information Technology), Ms. Judy LEUNG, the Chairperson of Organising Committee of HKICTA 2013: Best Lifestyle Award and Mr. Francis FONG, President of Hong Kong Information Technology Federation to officiate in the launching ceremony.
Mr. Francis FONG, President of Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, speaking in the launching ceremony, “Hong Kong has world class ICT infrastructure, a comprehensive and high quality professional services, and numerous innovative ICT professionals, not only provide the vital driving force for local economic development and enhance its competitiveness, but also allow our fellow metropolitans enjoy a high quality of life full of convenience freehand.”
Dr. William LO, JP, the Chairman of Judging Panel of HKICTA 2013: Best Lifestyle Award, said, “The Best Lifestyle Award represents the highest honor of ICT industry; the Award made a lot of contributions to Hong Kong ICT sector. We greatly appreciate the efforts and support made by industry practitioners to discover ICT talents, as well as facilitate in research and development of new products. We’re looking forward to the surprise brought to us by this year’s entries.”
The Chairperson of Organising Committee of HKICTA 2013: Best Lifestyle Award, Ms. Judy LEUNG said in the launching ceremony, “Stepping into the 5th year, the Best Lifestyle Award has successfully discovered a number of innovative lifestyle solutions. In view of this, we specially add a new category: “Student Category of Social, Communications and Media” to boost students’ zealousness in creating more ICT solutions. The Committee is expected to see more high quality applications from ICT professionals and students.”
The organiser held the “Smart Use of ICT to Create High Quality of Life” discussion panel immediately after the ceremony, Legislative Councilor, Honourable Charles MOK, Chairman of Judging Panel of HKICTA 2013: Best Lifestyle Award, Dr. William LO, JP, and renowned columnist and social networking experts Ms. Erica YUEN shared their experience on how to utilize different kinds of ICT devices to sort out different problems, alleviate the burden of their lives, and help to improve their quality of life.
The application of HKICTA 2013: BLS Award opens from 9 November 2012, and will close on 11 January 2013.