[Hong Kong, 10 November 2023] The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) held the “Microelectronics Technology Consortium Symposium cum Luncheon” at the Cordis Hotel today. Attended by Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Philip Yung, the Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprise (OASES), and more than 200 industry stakeholders, the event celebrated the achievements of Microelectronics Technology Consortium (METC) in the past year and how it continues to promote the sustainable development of the city’s microelectronics ecosystem.
The Hong Kong SAR Government has been fervently promoting the development of the microelectronics industry in recent years and will establish the “Hong Kong Microelectronics Research & Development Institute” next year. Semiconductor industry is also one of the most important hi-tech industries in the Mainland.
During the Forum, speakers from various industries, academia, and tech sectors shared their inspiring insights on the development of the microelectronics industry. They also highlighted Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a microelectronics research centre, and the potential for industrial application of discoveries made by Hong Kong microelectronics researchers.
The METC promotes collaboration and exchanges among Government, industry, academia and research sectors through organising thematic seminars, large-scale exhibitions and missions to the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The METC serves as a platform for cultivating closer ties between local and mainland industries, as well as fostering potential collaborations and partnerships.
Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI, commented: “Microelectronics technology is closely linked to the societal progress. With the growing demand for industrial transformation and local supply chain, Hong Kong must accelerate research and development (R&D) for next-generation microelectronics. The industry’s support for the METC over the past year has highlighted ASTRI’s crucial role in facilitating technological advancement and industrial chain restructuring. By fostering a thriving microelectronics ecosystem, we believe that we can attract more global research talents and investment to Hong Kong, driving the city’s economic growth.”
Dr Denis Yip, CEO of ASTRI, said: “The METC has had a productive and fruitful year, reaching out to more than 1,500 industry stakeholders and expanding its corporate members to 70. The METC launched six related R&D projects in collaboration with universities. Given Hong Kong’s geographic advantages, robust legal system, excellent research environment, and remarkable talent pool, I am confident that the microelectronics industry in Hong Kong will witness significant growth. ASTRI will continue to foster cooperations with the GBA cities and beyond, accelerating the integration of microelectronics technological development and industrial applications, while enhancing our global competitiveness and tapping new business opportunities.”
ASTRI has more than 10 years of experience in promoting the microelectronics industry in Hong Kong, focusing on R&D, training researchers, and technology transfer in the fields of third-generation semiconductors, 3D integrated chips, electronic design automation (EDA) technology, and power-conversion and energy-saving systems. In line with the Government’s policy on consolidating resources for next-generation semiconductor R&D, ASTRI will continue to work closely with the METC members to promote the development of the microelectronics industrial chain in Hong Kong, consolidating the city’s position as an international centre of microelectronics innovation and excellence.
Welcoming Speech by Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI
Speech by Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology
Dr Denis Yip, CEO of ASTRI shared the achievements of METC in the past year
(From Left) Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI, Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Dr Denis Yip, CEO of ASTRI officiated the opening ceremony of “Microelectronics Technology Consortium Symposium cum Luncheon”
More than 200 industry stakeholders attended the Symposium, jointly promoting the sustainable development of the city’s microelectronics ecosystem
Plenary Session – Landscape of Development of Microelectronics Sector in Asia and Europe
Prof. Martin Wong, Provost and Chair Professor of Computer Science, Hong Kong Baptist University
Plenary Session – Landscape of Development of Microelectronics Sector in Asia and Europe
Ir. Dr. H.L. Yiu, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Breakout 1 – Hong Kong as the Research Hub for Microelectronics
(From left) Ir. Dr. Joseph Ng, Chief Technology Officer, ASTRI; Prof. King-Ning Tu, Chair Professor, Materials and Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong; Prof. David Srolovitz, Dean of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
Breakout 2 – Applications of Advancement in Microelectronics Studies
(From left) Mr. Falcon Chan, Partner, Strategy, Analytics and M&A, Deloitte China; Dr. Ming Li, Developer Relationship Director, NVIDIA; Mr. Arthur Chung, Vice President, Avnet Asia
Speech by Mr Philip Yung, the Director-General of the OASES
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