Young people are crucial change-makers who bring valuable new ideas to change society. With creativity and knowledge in their arsenal, they can shape a better world. By encouraging young people to share their opinions and ideas, we offer them the opportunity to make a significant contribution to society and challenge themselves. Their fresh perspective and innovative thinking can spark a movement that has the power to create an impact for generations to come. ISS embraces the power of new ideas and empowers our youth to bring positive change by giving them the platform to exchange views with global perspectives.
The biennial VTC-ITE International Student Seminar (ISS) provides an interactive platform for the Vocational Training Council (VTC) and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students to discuss and exchange ideas on global issues through activities including presentations, exhibitions, performance, and cultural and industrial visits.
26 – 28 June 2024 (Wednesday to Friday)
HKDI, VTC, 3 King Ling Road, Tiu Keng Leng, Tseung Kwan O
Innovation has a significant impact on our lives. It enhances our quality of life, contributes to the progress of education and businesses, and results in a healthier society. While innovation is often associated with technological breakthroughs, it can also involve new ways of thinking, new business models, or the combination of existing ideas or technologies in novel ways.
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important as the world faces challenges such as climate change and resource depletion. We need to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. To achieve this, we can balance economic, social, and environmental factors to create a resilient and equitable society.
Social impact projects aim to improve the welfare of various demographics, including children, youth, women and girls, elderly, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, etc. Through their participation, young people have the opportunity to contribute to positive changes in their communities and beyond. The possibilities for students to facilitate transformative impacts in the world are vast.
Founder and CEO of Application Technology Company (Hong Kong)
MoreEdmund Lee is a serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Application Technology Company Limited (AppTech). Through implementing A.I. computer vision systems, Edmund has established industry standards for A.I. computer vision in the Construction Industry, the Real-Estate Industry, and the Public Sector.
Edmund is the co-president of the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Co-operation Promotion Association (HKITCA). In 2020, Edmund was appointed as Vice President at the Hong Kong InsurTech Association and was appointed by the HKSAR Government as a Board Member of the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and Member of Innovation Technology Advisory Committee at HKTDC.
Prior to founding AppTech, Edmund has a background of over 10 years of experience in Financial Services. Edmund started out working as an analyst at Goldman Sachs, later joining HSBC, Standard Chartered Hong Kong and other major Investment/Retail banks during his banking journey. He specializes in Business Strategic Planning, Product/System Development, Performance Tracking, Cost Control and Big Data Analytics. Edmund attended the Tippie School of Business at the University of Iowa and holds a MSC in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Director of P&T Consultants Pte Ltd (Singapore)
MoreMark is a Director for P&T Consultants Pte Ltd, a 155-year old, award-winning and multi-disciplinary planning, architecture and engineering consultancy operating in over 70 cities around the world, including Singapore. He has been involved in a broad range of projects that are diverse both in scale and typology: from master planning, to the architectural design of mixed-use and residential developments both for the private and public sector. Apart from his work in Singapore, he has also done projects in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar Sri Lanka and India.
Mark graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas, a Master’s degree in Urban Design from the National University of Singapore and is a Green Mark Accredited Professional (GMAP). Apart from his work at P&T, he has also given talks and workshops both in Singapore and abroad on topics such as Housing, Urbanism and Designing for Productivity.
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Co-founder & CEO - Fullness Social Enterprises Society (Hong Kong)
MoreTed co-founded Fullness Social Enterprises Society (FSES), which is a pioneer in social entrepreneurship (SE) development in Hong Kong. FSES aims to become the opinion leader in SE knowledge creation, the incubator for SE, as well as the resource & networking hub for social enterprises in Hong Kong.
Ted is an expert in social impact measurement. In 2016, he wrote the first of such book for the Social Enterprises World Forum held in Hong Kong. From 2018 to 2022, he was the Project Director and Principal Trainer of the Jockey Club Fullness Social Impact Measurement Coaching Scheme, which trained more than 70 NGOs and 100 social projects.
Ted started his career in real estate development and equity analysis. He specializes in investment and asset valuation. He founded the Hong Kong Investment Training Institute in 2007 and is one the most experienced CFA trainers in Hong Kong.
Dr Daniel Yip, BBS, JP, VTC Deputy Chairman
Mr Andrew Chong, ITE Chairman
Guest of Honour, Mr Cheuk Wing Hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR
VTC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and Students
Mr Edmund Lee, Founder and CEO, Application Technology Co. Ltd, Hong Kong
Higher Diploma in Software Engineering, VTC
Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering / Security Systems Integration / IT Applications Development / Business Information Systems, ITE
School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Shenzhen Polytechnic University
Mr Mark Ong, Director, P&T Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore
Nitec in Aerospace Technology / Business Services / Digital Animation / Mechatronics & Robotics, ITE
Higher Nitec in Accounting / Cyber & Network Security / Engineering with Business / Event Management / Human Resource & Administration / Immersive Applications & Game / IT Applications Development / Performance Production, ITE
Diploma of Vocational Education (Interior and Exhibition Design), VTC
Mr Ted Kwan, Co-founder and CEO, Fullness Social Enterprises Society, Hong Kong
Diploma of Foundation Studies (Community Services), VTC
Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / IT Applications Development, ITE
ITE Students
Mr Donald Tong, GBS, JP, VTC Executive Director
Ms Low Khah Gek, ITE Chief Executive Officer
Guest of Honour, Mr Victor Hui, Deputy Consul General of Singapore in HK
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