HONG KONG – The International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum of the Boao Forum for Asia 2025 kicked off in Hong Kong for the first time on Friday.

The two-day event features a plenary session, 10 special forums as well as several cutting-edge dialogues and roundtables under the theme “Transitioning towards the Future: Powered by science, technology and innovation”.

More than 800 high-profile participants from over 20 countries and regions and renowned scientists and entrepreneurs are set to discuss key issues including the quantum age, technological innovation in financial services, and mobility in the future.

The conference will also host a Hong Kong Forum on Saturday which will focus on capitalizing on the city’s position in linking the Chinese mainland with the global community and promoting the efficient collaboration between government, industry, academia, research, and investment in the inno-tech area.

Sparking cooperative dialogue

The 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum and Exhibition (IIICF) will take place in Macao from June 10 to 12.

The event will bring together some of the world’s leading contractors and enterprises in the industry chain. A debut ceremony for the industry’s latest innovation outcomes will be held during the event to help enterprises seize the opportunities presented by the “debut economy”.

Promoting Chinese culture

The second edition of the Chinese Culture Festival (CCF) is scheduled to open on June 13, with an opening dance drama Dongpo: Life in Poems.

Aimed to promote Chinese culture and enhance the public’s national identity and cultural confidence, the three-month cultural event covers music, dance, drama, opera, film, exhibitions, and other performance forms.

Travel mega event

The 39th Hong Kong International Travel Expo will take place from June 12 to 15, with an aim to provide new products and insights for Asian trade and premium travelers.

The mega event is expected to attract 500 exhibitors and 7,500 buyers and trade visitors, among whom 80 percent were from outside Hong Kong.