HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 June 2026 – Organised by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (‘HKIF’), the Fifth Hong Kong Science Fair (‘Science Fair’) will happen from 27 to 28 June 2026 on the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The occasion will showcase round 120 shortlisted groups from main and secondary colleges throughout Hong Kong, presenting artistic innovations that combine synthetic intelligence with a various vary of know-how purposes. With Sino Group as Principal Patron, the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government (ITIB) because the Supporting Bureau, and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC) as Strategic Partner, HKIF can also be honoured to have, for the primary time, invited the Foundation for the Development of Science and Technology in China as an Advisory Organisation. Representatives from the Foundation will attend the award ceremony to witness the announcement of this 12 months’s successful groups. Consistently a significant draw for the neighborhood, the Science Fair is now open for on-line registration with free admission, and the public is warmly invited to attend in particular person.
Following Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Dr Lai Ka-ying, into house, the native innovation and know-how ecosystem has attracted even larger consideration. This 12 months’s Science Fair has specifically integrated aerospace engineering parts, enabling the public to study concerning the each day work and challenges of payload specialists, achieve perception into the truth of aerospace analysis and improvement, and spark larger curiosity amongst younger individuals in house exploration. Dr Lai launched aboard the Shenzhou-23 manned spacecraft and is anticipated to stay in house for about six months to conduct house science experiments and upkeep duties. Visitors can specific their assist and encouragement by creating message playing cards for her. In addition, UBTECH Robotics, a globally main enterprise in embodied AI robotics, will take part within the exhibition, showcasing a number of humanoid robots and providing guests the chance to expertise the attraction of embodied intelligence up shut.
Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, acknowledged: ‘The Hong Kong SAR Government is absolutely dedicated to creating Hong Kong into a world innovation and know-how (I&T) centre, with expertise being a key driver of this progress. Now in its fifth version, the Hong Kong Science Fair – organised by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation – has grow to be an annual flagship I&T schooling occasion. It gives college students a useful platform to flip their revolutionary concepts into apply, deepen their curiosity and confidence in I&T, and assist deliver I&T into colleges and the broader neighborhood, thereby fostering a extra innovation-friendly ambiance. I look ahead to seeing extra younger individuals unleash their potential by way of this platform, pursue careers in I&T, and contribute to the high-quality improvement of Hong Kong and our nation.’
Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation and Chairman of Sino Group, stated ‘Innovation and know-how are key to Hong Kong’s long-term sustainable improvement and are integral to the nation’s fifteenth Five-Year Plan. It is significant for Hong Kong to strengthen its I&T capabilities and actively contribute to nationwide improvement, as underscored by the historic second when Dr Lai Ka-ying grew to become Hong Kong’s first astronaut. We are inspired to see rising recognition of I&T opening up new alternatives for younger individuals aspiring to pursue scientific analysis. As the Hong Kong Science Fair enters its fifth version, its progress has been made potential by the assist of the HKSAR Government, trade companions, tertiary establishments, analysis organisations, and our panels of judges. This 12 months, we’re grateful for the steerage and assist of the Foundation for the Development of Science and Technology in China. Moving ahead, the Science Fair will stay dedicated to nurturing expertise from an early age, bringing collectively all sectors to promote I&T and encourage extra younger individuals to pursue careers in science and know-how.’
Professor Anderson Shum, MH, Chairman of Judging Panel, Hong Kong Science Fair, President of The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences, stated, ‘The Science Fair adopts the format of “integrating competition with exhibition,” enabling college students to translate their studying into tangible and verifiable outcomes. This performs an essential function in nurturing Hong Kong’s youth I&T ecosystem. I’m delighted to have served as a decide for this main occasion through the years, witnessing college students progressively improve their presentation expertise, construct confidence, and broaden their horizons by way of exchanges with specialists, participation in workshops and showcasing their work to the public. The customary of taking part tasks continues to enhance annually, with rising integration of synthetic intelligence and numerous technological purposes throughout completely different fields. Scientific analysis is a journey that calls for ardour and perseverance, and the expansion of younger scientists typically begins with curiosity throughout their main and secondary college years. Through these exchanges, we hope to leverage the role-model affect of younger scientists, inspiring extra college students to pursue I&T as their lifelong profession. I look ahead to seeing our youthful technology proceed to develop and excel in scientific analysis and innovation, and formally be a part of the neighborhood of scientists within the close to future to collectively drive Hong Kong’s I&T improvement.’
Michael Tam, Chief Brand Officer of UBTECH, stated, ‘Humanoid robots are among the many most promising real-world embodiments of synthetic intelligence, reflecting a future through which clever programs are deeply built-in with the bodily world. As a worldwide pioneer in humanoid robotics, UBTECH has remained on the forefront of innovation for greater than 14 years, with a long-standing dedication to I&T schooling. The firm is devoted to translating superior applied sciences into sensible, accessible academic sources. Through collaboration with like-minded companions such because the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation, we purpose to encourage larger curiosity and engagement amongst each lecturers and college students in humanoid robotics and synthetic intelligence. We are dedicated to supporting the event of Hong Kong’s I&T schooling ecosystem, serving to to nurture future-ready expertise and construct a robust, sustainable basis for long-term progress.’
Since its launch in 2021, the Science Fair has attracted participation from over 400 native colleges, participating almost 9,000 Primary 4 to Secondary 6 college students and their lecturers. To date, greater than 2,200 artistic invention submissions have been obtained and complete attendance has exceeded 120,000 guests. The Science Fair has step by step established itself as a key platform for youth innovation and know-how (‘I&T’) trade and one among Hong Kong’s most consultant I&T schooling initiatives. This 12 months’s response has been enthusiastic, with over 500 venture submissions obtained. Following preliminary judging, round 120 shortlisted groups took half in a sequence of workshops and mentorship periods, and can current their tasks on the exhibition in late June to compete for high awards. Gold award-winning groups from every class can have the chance to take part within the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Switzerland, fostering thought trade with world I&T abilities.
The Hong Kong Science Fair attracts tens of hundreds of holiday makers annually. During the exhibition interval, the venue might be reworked right into a catalyst for city-wide I&T inspiration. In addition to scholar showcases, 5 interactive zones will supply hands-on experiences, together with DIY bubble bathtub bomb workshops, freezer-free slushie making, themed video games celebrating the Science Fair’s fifth anniversary, and modified remote-controlled vehicles made out of upcycled family home equipment, permitting guests of all ages to discover science and innovation by way of participating and gratifying actions.
- Bulu Bulu Bubble Factory: Blending science with sensory experiences, guests can combine and mold from scratch to create a pleasant ‘lavatory blind field’.
- Shake Shake Ice Factory: Applying the precept of freezing level despair, individuals will see how temperature will be quickly lowered utilizing solely salt, ice and water to create personalised slushies — all and not using a freezer.
- Scan2Play: Scan the QR Code in your telephone to be a part of the themed recreation celebrating the Hong Kong Science Fair’s Fifth Anniversary.
- Racing Homey Kart 2.0: Showcasing the spirit of upcycling and upgrades, guests can rework previous, small family home equipment into remote-controlled racing vehicles and compete on a devoted observe.
- UBTECH Robotics Base: Featuring a variety of robots, this zone gives a complete showcase of the combination of synthetic intelligence with mechanical engineering.
To have a good time the Science Fair’s fifth version, varied particular experiences might be launched. The venue will characteristic a hidden Science Fair character treasure hunt and check-in exercise, by way of which guests can redeem curated presents upon completion. Limited-edition souvenirs, together with the ‘HKSF-5 Metal Standee Collection’ and the ‘Special Edition Robo Ok’ blind packing containers, may also be accessible in restricted portions. All proceeds from the HKSF Bazaar, with no deduction, will go instantly to charity to assist area people know-how initiatives.
The Fifth Hong Kong Science Fair Details:
- Date: 27 to 28 June 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
- Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3FG
- Admission: Free of Charge (Pre-registration on-line is required)
- Registration Website: https://reghksciencefair.org.hk/public
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