Speech by SLW at opening ceremony of Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2024

     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, at the opening ceremony of the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2024 hosted by the Government and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service today (November 21):
 
　　I just want to say a few words to welcome friends from Japan and Europe, for the support they have given to us over the years. Every year we do witness improvement and new features at the GIES (Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit). Right now we are at the eighth edition of the GIES Expo. We hope through the Expo, we could showcase some of the best technologies and ideas, not just here in Hong Kong, but from all over this region. It is going to benefit our elderly population here in Hong Kong. We do hope by making use of Hong Kong as a springboard, your products and ideas, the solutions you are going to provide, are not just relevant to Hong Kong but also radiate farther within this region. I hope gradually we will also be getting the attention of users elsewhere including in Europe and America. Once again, a warm welcome to you all, and I wish the Expo every success.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the speech.)