A momentous meeting took place between The Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), HKUST and the Xishan District, Wuxi Government on 18 March. Ms. Elaine Wong, Co-founder & CEO of Y-LOT and Advisory Member of the Hong Kong Branch, has been invited to join this gathering as she has played a pivotal role in fostering this remarkable partnership.
The Xishan District, a renowned manufacturing hub in Wuxi, sent a delegation led by the District Committee Secretary and representatives from leading enterprises to visit the HKUST. The purpose of the visit was to explore opportunities for industry collaboration and establish connections to foster mutual growth and innovation.
Under the expert leadership of Prof. Tim CHENG, Vice-President (Research and Development) of HKUST, and Prof. Pei-Yuan QIAN, Director of the Hong Kong Branch of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Lab (Guangzhou), this collaborative meeting marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of scientific excellence.
Together, we delved into potential areas of cooperation that hold immense promise for groundbreaking innovation. Let’s pave the way for a brighter and smarter future.