The Internet Economy Summit 2019 was held on 15-16 April 2019 at the Convention Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Our Director in Research & Technology Development, Dr Frank Tong, was invited to be a panel speaker in the Chamber Forumon 15 April 2019. Dr Tong had a discussion on “Digital Supply Chain Reshaping the Ecosystem of New Commerce” with other panel speakers. . He shared his views on how the digital supply chain and new technologies are going to help companies to increase work efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, lower the operation costs and improve their current operations.

LSCM participated in the International ICT Expo 2019 from 13 to 16 April , which was organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC).The theme of event was “Smart City • Smart Living”. LSCM showcased the Pi: A Smart Construction Quality Management System, Smart Traffic Control System, Real Virtuality for Aircraft Inspection (ReVAI) Training System and Infrared Thermal Sensing Safety Alert System for Elderly at the event. Hundreds of visitors were attracted to the LSCM booth. Many of them were impressed by the demonstrated technologies and expressed their interest in collaborating  with LSCM in technology research and development.

The world-renowned 47th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva was held on 10-14 April 2019. LSCM, with its collaboration partners, are delighted to have won two gold medals and three silver medals at the event. The two technologies which were awarded the gold medals are the Infrared Thermal Sensing Safety Alert System for the Elderly and Pi: A Smart Construction Quality Management System, while the Real Virtuality for Aircraft Inspection (ReVAI) Training System, Smart Traffic Control System, as well as Landslide Detection and Alerting System were awarded the silver medals. LSCM will strive to facilitate the adoption of these award-winning technologies by various industries and the community. 

In order to improve the operational efficiency and cost effectiveness in the elderly service industry, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited organised its first “Smart Elderly Home Experience Day” on 25 March 2019. The event provides a valuable chance and platform for LSCM to introduce different innovative Gerontechnology to the representatives from the elderly service sector.  We have showcased the Infrared Thermal Sensing Safety Alert System for the Elderly, Smart-service Robot, Ultra-Wideband Activity Monitoring System and “Wheelchair Follow-Me” Robots at the event.

At the Roadshow, LSCM and its partners are jointly showcasing their latest gerontechnologies and smart living technologies, aiming to further enhance the public’s awareness and understanding of the benefits of adopting technologies to cope with the challenges brought about by our ageing population.

LSCM participated in the Cyber's Got Talent Carnival held on 3 March 2019, which was organised by the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force. LSCM designed an interactive game - the EEG Remote Control Robot for the Carnival to let the students experience the fun and convenience brought about by innovation and technology. The game was very popular among the students. LSCM was given a gold award in the election of “My Favorite Booths” at the event.