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Watch This | HKSTP unveils Experience Center: A platform where tech & arts connect and thrive

By Hao Li & Ang Li

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) on Wednesday (May 5) unveiled the Experience Center as an immersive sensory journey to showcase HK's world-class innovation and ambition in Biomedical Technology, AI & Robotics, FinTech and Data & Smart City. Visitors to Science Park can explore and get inspired by HKSTP's thriving I&T ecosystem of over 1000 partner companies, who are fuelling HK's rise as a leading global I&T hub within the Greater Bay Area.

HKSTP unveiled the Experience Center on May 5. (DotDotNews)

The 370-square-meter immersive experience features an inspirational, interactive and visionary journey of seven zones, 300+ tech components powering 30+ multimedia exhibits to present HK's innovation stories in truly original and stimulating ways. As a new premier touch point at Science Park for local and global visitors to get a full sense of HK's largest and most advanced I&T ecosystem, the Experience Center also opens new I&T career possibilities to young talent in HK.

The state-of-the-art thematic space uses innovative technological tools such as facial recognition, panoramic video, hololens, real-time data dashboards, spherical projections and transparent touch-screen technology to create a more immersive visitor experience.

"This tech-inspired experience is a reminder of the remarkable achievements and the powerful co-creation potential of our partner companies, but is also a taste of the transformative innovation yet to come from the city's brightest talent and proof that HKSTP is where innovation starts, and HK's future is being forged," said Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP.

Marcello Kwan (L), Albert Wong (C) and Dr. Lay-lian Ong (R) are standing at Hall of Fame which showcases standout achievements and ecosystem highlights from the 1000+ partner companies and 2 unicorns within the HKSTP ecosystem. (DotDotNews)

Tech & arts crossover explores human-tech relationship

The Experience Center acts as a "digital den" to take this innovation spirit into new areas of potential growth. One area is Design and Art Tech which is a prominent theme throughout the Experience Center and highlights technology's potential to drive cross-sector collaboration opportunities that transform culture and industry.

The "Immersive Room" highlights via immersive visuals HKSTP's mission to spearhead HK's I&T development by supporting the entire I&T value chain – from R&D to re-industrialization. (DotDotNews)

Each exhibit zone features thoughtfully curated art pieces that tell timeless stories of the human experience through modern, tech-enabled media platforms. Inspired by technology but made by man, the Art Tech exhibition "Man-Made", features a selection of art pieces from six Chinese artists, represent the convergence of culture and technology and the vision of technology as a dynamic man-made tool that drives the world forward.

"When we talk about digital art or technology art, besides the museum or what we call the traditional white cube space, I think this is a fantastic and very exciting place to present art here. The idea is to bring in more people who are not traditional art audience to look at art," said Marcello Kwan, Art Tech Curator. "For some people, they might think that culture and science are contradicting. But actually they can be very good friends."

As Yang Yongliang's first multi-channel 4K video, "Journey to the Dark" unveils a surrealistic urban night scene that merges into infinite galaxy. (DotDotNews)

A platform where creative young talents can thrive

Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is partnering with HKSTP to nurture new ways to fuse design and technology in new expressions while also nurturing new talent.

"The launch of the Experience Center and this partnership with HKSTP is a prime example of how design and technology create a powerful synergy that fuses two distinct communities and sectors to open new opportunities and nurture creative young talent. We look forward to launching a series of collaborative activities with Science Park for co-creating more opportunities to groom creative talent in HK," said Dr. Lay-lian Ong, Principal of HKDI Vocational Training Council.

The Infinity Room is an interactive space to explore future potential. (HKSTP)

 

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