The first small group media interview of InnoTech Month 2018 conducted on October 3 was attended by over 20 members of the media. As the first media event related to InnoTech Month 2018, the small group interview introduced InnoTech Month, as well as showcasing awarded-students’ innovations which will be exhibited during InnoCarnival 2018.

Students from two different secondary schools, Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College and Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College, introduced their award-winning inventions, namely, “Smart Elevator”, “Thermal Lifejacket – An Innovative Exothermic Flotation Device to Reduce Deaths from Hypothermic in Maritime Disasters”, and “iWheel”. In addition, the two inventors of “Self-sanitising Door Handle” also attended the event. Their innovation was showcased in InnoCarnival 2015, and has since been commercialised with the support of the Innovation and Technology Fund.

The first roadshow of InnoTech Month 2018 was held in Kai Tin Shopping Centre, Lam Tin on October 20 and 21. On-site workshops such as “Power Laboratory”, “Unbeatable Robot”, “Telescope Workshop” were provided during the roadshow to arouse public’s interest in innovation and technology (I&T) and develop youngsters’ talents in science and technology.

The nine-day InnoCarnival 2018 will be held from 3 November to 11 November. In addition to the extravagant showcase of Hong Kong innovations, there will be guided tours and professional seminars based around innovation and technology in Hong Kong. With an array of amazing activities, the InnoCarvinal aims to encourage the public to appreciate Hong Kong’s achievements and innovations, and to arouse public interest in I&T.