The Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019, steered by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), will be held in April 2019. The Government is inviting proposals from organisations interested in taking part as Leading Organisers.
All professional bodies, trade associations or other non-profit organisations are eligible to be Leading Organisers, which are responsible for recruiting and screening entries, promoting the Hong Kong ICT Awards through their networks and managing the adjudication process. Selection will be conducted through an open and competitive process based on an established assessment mechanism taking into account the quality of applicants' proposals, capability and track record.
The Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019 will consist of eight award categories. They are:
* Digital Entertainment Award
* FinTech Award
* ICT Startup Award
* Smart Business Award
* Smart Living Award
* Smart Mobility Award
* Smart People Award
* Student Innovation Award
Organisations interested in becoming a Leading Organiser should obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal document and a Proposal Form from the Secretariat Office of the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019 (email: info@hkictawards.hk). The deadline for submission is October 25, 2018.
The Hong Kong ICT Awards aims at recognising and promoting outstanding information and communications technology (ICT) inventions and applications, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong's ICT talents and enterprises. Through concerted efforts of the ICT sector, academia and the Government, the Awards has developed into a renowned event to recognise innovation and achievements in the local ICT industry. Over 1,500 locally developed ICT products and solutions have been recognised by the Hong Kong ICT Awards since its debut in 2006.
Further details on becoming Leading Organisers are available on the website of the Hong Kong ICT Awards (www.hkictawards.hk). Enquiries can be made to the Secretariat Office at 2582 4318 or by email to info@hkictawards.hk.
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