The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers “Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024” officially kicked off

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – January 16, 2024 – Today, the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) held a press conference on the Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024 (HKEW 2024) at EngHub as a prelude to the series of exciting activities that make it up. HKEW 2024, the HKIE event for members and the public and organized on the largest scale in the 2023/2024 session, is themed “Be the Change” and includes seven major activities, including
Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival,
Alliance of Engineers,
Design competition for primary school students “Our dream city”,
Quiz competition for secondary school students “Our future engineers”,
Invitational competition for the innovation project of higher education institutions in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,
Engineering Career Fair and HKIE Grand Prix 2024. Through a variety of interactive approaches, the HKIE hopes to arouse public interest and understanding of the engineering profession and motivate more young people to join the profession, thereby advancing the innovation and development of engineering in Hong Kong through the participation of these young people in the societal development.

“We believe,” said Dr. Barry LEE Chi Hong, President of the HKIE, in his welcome speech, “that these seven important events can boost engagement and a sense of involvement in the field of engineering throughout the world. primary, secondary and higher education. “Students, as well as industry professionals and the general public. This will promote the attraction and development of professional talents for the engineering industry, thereby bringing innovation and breakthroughs to the development of the engineering field in Hong Kong. ”

The centerpiece of HKEW 2024 is the
Hong Kong Engineers Week Carnival (Carnival), which will be held for three consecutive days from March 1 to 3 at the Harborside Lawn in West Kowloon Cultural District. This major event serves as a platform to showcase the diversity, innovativeness and importance of the engineering profession, with up to 45 interactive booths aimed at deepening the public’s understanding of the engineering profession. Renowned artists such as Per Se grace the stage, presenting an exciting lineup and making the weekend experience a relaxing and enjoyable one for visitors. Additionally, to further highlight the diversity and professionalism of Hong Kong’s young engineers, the HKIE is organizing the first edition
Alliance of Engineers This year and succeeded in securing the participation of a multitude of young, enthusiastic engineers. Through two sets of exciting tasks and challenges, these participants will demonstrate to the public the high professional standards and sustained excellence of Hong Kong engineers.

In addition to public activities, HKEW 2024 also includes a range of events specifically designed for students. THE
Design competition for primary school students “Our dream city” aims to stimulate students’ creativity, nurture a team spirit in them and cultivate their interest in engineering and urban development. “Quiz competition for secondary students “Our future engineers”on the other hand, provides high school students with the opportunity to interact and exchange with practicing engineers so that they can better appreciate the crucial role played by engineers in urban development and the diverse and challenging nature of this domain.

Invitational competition for the innovation project of higher education institutions in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the Competition) is another important event of HKEW 2024. HKIE regards the Competition as an interactive platform on which students can conduct cross-regional exchanges and hopes that it can promote innovation and teamwork among students of engineering departments of higher education institutions. .
“In Hong Kong and other cities in the Greater Bay Area,” said
Ir Prof Louis LOCK Fat-shing, President of the Competition Organizing Committee“There is an abundance of exceptional engineering students. The Competition provides an excellent opportunity for them to engage in professional exchanges with each other. We look forward to witnessing their remarkable work and collaborative spirit.” Additionally, the HKIE will host
Engineering Career Fair in higher education institutions in Hong Kong,
Ir Keith YUE, co-chair of the engineering career fair organizing committee said: “Through the trade show company booths, recruiting interviews and on-site interviews, students will have the chance to engage in in-depth conversations with industry veterans and better plan their career paths. . »

Additionally, the HKIE will host the “HKIE Grand Prix” this year again, to champion HKIE members who have made significant contributions to the development of the engineering industry. The award includes three categories: innovation, industry and infrastructure. We hope that this award, by inspiring more members to showcase their outstanding achievements in their respective fields, will further develop Hong Kong’s engineering industry.

For more information, please visit:

Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024 official website:
https://hkengineersweek.com/

Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheHKIE

Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_hkie/

Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024 Event Details:

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