6 Mar 2008 - Budget Forum: Hong Kong's future – With or Without IT? (7 Mar 2008)

為着探討最新公佈的政府財政預算案對香港IT業界未來發展的影響，其中幾個IT業界商會聯同立法會議員單仲偕辦公室合辦「Budget Forum: Hong Kong's future – With or Without IT?」

Co-organizers

- Communications Association of Hong Kong (CAHK)
- Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing (HKAIM)
- Hong Kong Information Technology Federation (HKITF)
- Hong Kong Internet Service Providers Association (HKISPA)
- Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Assocation (WTIA)
- Internet Society Hong Kong
- Office of Mr. Sin Chung Kai – Legislative Councillor (IT)

Date: 7 March 2008 (Friday)
Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Room 502, Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association, 3 Lockhart Road, Wanchai

Target participants: members of the IT profession and any interested parties

Discussion topics: Strengthen Hong Kong's competitiveness through IT investment, Health IT, Green computing, bridging the digital divide, etc.

Registration: please email your name and title to seminar@sinchungkai.org.hk

For enquiries, please contact Office of Mr. Sin Chung Kai – Legislative Councillor (IT) at 25093211 or seminar@sinchungkai.org.hk

In his Budget speech presented at the Legislative Council this Wednesday, the Financial Secretary Mr. John Tsang identifies the challenges we face in the near future: globalization, the huge medical and welfare expenditure caused by the ageing population, environmental protection, and supporting the disadvantaged groups.

HKD115.6 billion surplus is recorded in this fiscal year. While the government will share the economy prosperity with the public by providing tax rebate, subsidies and grants, we advocate that a reasonable proportion of surplus shall be appropriated, through IT investment and adoption, for the society's long term development and tackling the challenges.

We, IT professionals, owe a duty to build a better future for our next generation! Please come and share your views on how our government should invest in IT to make our Hong Kong brighter. We need your input and wisdom!

Thematic webpage on IT and 2008-09 Budget (Click Here)

Full list of IT related items of 2008-09 Budget (Click Here)