International platform for exchange of insights in latest development in transport, building, lighting and renewable energy

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today hosted InnoAsia 2008 which is part of the Business of Design Week (www.bodw.com), Asia’s leading conference on design and innovation. This year’s InnoAsia is themed “Enabling Sustainability”, with focus in areas of transport, green building, lighting and renewable energy.

Mrs. Carrie Lam, Secretary for Development of the Hong Kong SAR Government officiated at the opening of the conference which had attracted world-class experts from the Netherlands, China, Australia, Switzerland and the USA to share their research and vision for sustainable development with innovative and cutting edge technology.

Highlights of the conference included sharing from Prof. Wubbo Ockels, of the AeroSpace Sustainable Engineering and Technology (ASSET) of Delft University of Technology, whose Superbus project envisages the mode of future transportation. Being an astronaut, Prof. Ockels demonstrated his masterpiece which combined high-speed, leading-edge aerodynamic technology transport with road vehicle flexibility. Another keynote speaker, Dr. Doug Muzyka, President of DuPont Greater China, shared the development of DuPont’s key initiatives in renewable energy, photovoltaics and biofuels and how they can contribute to meet global challenges.

The distinguished panel of speakers and focus on environment has drawn an overwhelming turnout with over 500 participants including architects, eco designers, business representatives and students attending the conference.

Hosting the conference for the fourth year, Mr Nicholas Brooke, Chairman of HKSTP, commented, “Creating a cleaner, greener world through sustainable development is the greatest challenge of our generation and the consequences of ignoring the severe impact we are having on our planet will be catastrophic. HKSTP is leading by example with extensive energy-efficient and ‘green building’ initiatives. This is reflective of the need, and shows the way for every responsible corporate citizen of Hong Kong to adopt environmentally-friendly best practices and to contribute to a better quality of life.”

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks is committed to the development of renewable energy and responsible, sustainable development -- in line with both the Hong Kong SAR Government's vision to create a 'green Hong Kong' and Mainland China’s ambitious targets for energy-efficiency improvement and renewable energy exploitation.

Sponsors of InnoAsia 2008 are Lighthouse Technologies Limited, DuPont China Ltd, NGC Network Asia, LLC National Geographic, Philips Electronics Hong Kong Ltd, CLP Power and Simon Kwan & Associates Ltd.

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About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation ("HKSTP") is a statutory body established by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR. HKSTP provides innovative and technology driven infrastructure and support facilities which includes market focused clustered laboratory services enabling Hong Kong industries and services to be more competitive; a full-service incubation programme for technology and design start-ups; and fosters partnerships and collaboration between industry and universities/applied research institutes through consulting, training and research programmes. HKSTP offers advanced facilities and support services for high technology companies that include an IC Design Centre, an IC Development Support Centre, a Materials Analysis Laboratory, a Wireless Communications Test Laboratory and an Intellectual Property Servicing Centre.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
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