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In order to cooperate with the country and government's innovation and technology development policies, the "Innovation@Tai Po" held since 2019 has become an excellent example to showcase students' innovative spirit. This year's "Innovation@Tai Po 2025" will be held at Hong Kong Science Park Phase 3 from February 16 to 17, 2025 (Sunday and Monday). It is co-organized by the Tai Po School Liaison Committee and the Tai Po District Office, and funded by the Community Engagement Programme of the Home Affairs Department.

The two-day event will provide educational and interesting interactive areas such as exhibitions, creative workshops, and lectures to inspire the younger generation's understanding and interest in STEAM. The artificial intelligence experience area specially set up this year will allow teachers, students and parents to embark on an exploration journey that integrates diverse learning experiences. The "Innovation and Technology @ Tai Po 2025" exhibition will bring together new innovation and technology forces from 34 primary and secondary schools in Tai Po District to showcase their creative achievements, and is expected to attract more than 5,000 visitors this year. This annual innovation and technology event in Tai Po District aims to enhance public interest in STEAM, foster students’ creativity, pursue new scientific knowledge, and deepen exchanges between students and the innovation and technology community.

Creativity drives extraordinary works

At the media conference, shortlisted teams from six different primary and secondary schools were the first to showcase their creative and sincere works. These include Tai Po Old Market Public School’s work - A New Interpretation of Sichuan Opera Face-changing, Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove Road)’s work - Green New Energy Vehicle Design, Carmel Pak U Secondary School - Any Design / AI Guardian, Hong Kong Teachers’ Association Li Hing Kwai Secondary School’s work - Walking with You, Living a Happy Life, Hong Kong Taoist Association Yuen Yuen Institute Second Secondary School’s work - Cruise Along with the Rainbow in Harbour, and Ling Liang Church Lau Mei Hin Secondary School - Smart Water Gate. These works demonstrate the students’ concern for different social issues and their ability to solve problems through technology, which is really eye-opening!

Smart Manufacturing for the Future: Enterprises and Schools Work Together to Develop Talents for Innovation and Technology

In today's rapidly changing technological era, it is crucial for businesses and schools to work together to cultivate a new generation of innovative and technological talents! "Innovation and Technology @ Tai Po 2025" invites a number of local innovation and technology companies to support it, bringing a series of artificial intelligence demonstration experiences, engineer lectures, STEM workshops, robot dog demonstrations, etc., to create an exploration world for students and the public, inspire the participants' own little universe, and let students and participating citizens seize the opportunity of hands-on learning and show their creativity on the spot.

1. Mr. Deng Wenhan, Chairman of iSTEM Education Association:

STEM Sir teaches you how to play science

Star tutor STEM Sir is a guest lecturer at the Education University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist University, and has won the 2nd Outstanding IT Teacher Award. He is currently the chairman of the iSTEM Ed Association, honorary president of the Asian Child Education Association, STEM education consultant of the Creative Community Centre of the Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong, and guest host of TV programs. Through simple STEM crafts, STEM Sir can step out of the classroom, learn about life encyclopedia knowledge, and use STEM skills to solve problems. The
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2. Hong Kong Robot Dog Corps X STEAM UP

Demonstrate how smart technology and STEM thinking can be applied in construction projects and cultivate construction talents for Hong Kong.

The Civil Engineering and Development Department loaned out the robot dog to demonstrate how innovative technology can effectively optimise patrol work. The robot dog is able to move flexibly in various complex environments and perform a variety of tasks, opening up new possibilities for future patrol methods.

3. VrootStudios Limited

The VR experience allows students to travel through time and space, visit the magnificent architecture of the Daming Palace of the Tang Dynasty in person, and appreciate its unique architectural style and exquisite decorations. In this activity, students can not only see the spectacular exterior of the palace, but also gain an in-depth understanding of the historical background, cultural achievements and social life of the Tang Dynasty through interactive exploration. Such experience greatly enhanced their interest and understanding of Tang Dynasty history.

4. Dawei International Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

AI Sports is an innovative program that combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology with traditional sports to create an unprecedented sports experience for all participants.

Participants can monitor their heart rate, breathing rate and other physiological indicators in real time, allowing teachers to adjust the intensity of the course at any time to ensure that every student can participate in exercise safely and effectively. In addition, the sports video analysis system can capture every movement and provide technical improvement suggestions to help students improve their sports performance. Top of the form

5. TURNED-E! Education Limited

Lecture: Engineers' Creative Ideas

Having a team of young engineers share their creative ideas, understand their thinking patterns and innovative spirit, and the mental journey of becoming an engineer can help students better understand the charm and challenges of this profession.