Internet of Things Industry Advisory Council

Background

Established in 2013, the Hong Kong Internet of Things Industry Advisory Council brings like-minded companies under the auspices of GS1 Hong Kong together to promote IoT adoption in Hong Kong, uplift competiveness of local companies and create an IoT ecosystem in Hong Kong.

Objectives

Promote the development and adoptions of Internet of Things innovations in Hong Kong.

Provide strategic direction to GS1 HK on key IoT related initiatives.
Serve as industry ambassadors to jointly promote IoT adoptions & key programs.
Advise the HKSAR Government the direction for IoT development.
Establish linkages with Mainland and international IoT related bodies and organizations for technology exchanges.

Major Achievements

Since its inception, the Council has been focusing on three key areas including the development of the IoT Maturity Model, Hong Kong IoT Awards, Hong Kong ICT Awards – Best Smart Hong Kong Award , Hong Kong ICT Awards - Smart Mobility Award and IoT-related trends likely to emerge in the foreseeable future. Council members have also devoted efforts in carrying out IoT Maturity Model trials and promoting the Awards.

The Council also actively made recommendations and responses to IoT-related developments in Hong Kong, e.g. Response on Report of Consultancy Study on Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong, Positioning on Re-industrialisation, and advocated the development of IoT in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area in various recommendation paper submitted to the Government. View more.

To foster knowledge exchange and collaborations among ICT industry players, the Council also provides advice on the topic and theme of GS1 HK’s annual Hong Kong Internet of Things Conference, as well as the invitation of professional delegates.

Board Structure & Members

Comprised of ICT pioneers and industry players, the Council has over 50 board members up to date. The following members are invited as Honorary Advisors and Executive Committee members to contribute their industry and technology expertise on a two-year office tenure:

Executive Committee Members:

President

Name	Company
Dr. Toa Charm	OpenCertHub

Vice President

Name	Company
Mr. Patrick Tsang	Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Co. Ltd.
Ir. Susanna Shen	Hong Kong Computer Society

Members

Name	Company
Mr. Roger Tsang	ADT
Ms. Lily Lai	Airport Authority Hong Kong
Mr. Jonson Yue	Avery Dennison
Mr. Argon Ho	Check Point Technologies Ltd
Mr. Michael Fung	CUHK Medical Centre Limited
Mr. Jackie Wong	FlexSystem Ltd.
Mr. David Wong	Fukui Shell Nucleus Factory
Mr. Steve Ng	HKT
Dr. Crystal Fok	Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Mr. Sean Tan	Jebsen Group
Mr. Ernest Cheung	Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.
Mr. Pascal Tse	HL7 Hong Kong
Mr. John Wong	SP Infinite Technology Ltd.
Dr. Venus Lun	The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in Hong Kong
Mr. Gene Soo	MTR Corporation Limited