Dr Harry SHUM Heung Yeung

Honorary Advisor of the Asian Robotics League Fund
Executive Vice President of Artificial Intelligence & Research for Microsoft

“Science and technology have become the driving forces for human development. Emerging technologies including cloud computing, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and quantum computing will greatly stimulate economic and social development. Mastering and application of these new technologies will not only become the key to future business development, but also form the basis of a future innovative society and even become an essential capability of a talented population. By popularizing scientific knowledge and raising people’s awareness, one can learn the benefits of technology, acquire its know-how and master it with creativity, hence enabling technology to be used to benefit people. It can also nurture more innovators with conscience, vision and ability for the world of tomorrow.”

Prof XU Yangsheng

Honorary Advisor of the Asian Robotics League Fund
President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

“The history of world technology over the past 200-300 years has been mainly about the liberation of the flesh and the labor force; as the soul and the mind, intelligence and wisdom are far more important than the flesh, and an intelligent revolution will inevitably take place in future. In five decades‘ time, what jobs can only be done by humans but not machines? Artificial intelligence and robotics education for the general public is crucial to nurture future talent.”

Prof GAO Wen

Honorary Advisor of the Asian Robotics League Fund
Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering

“Science and technology are the primary productive forces of social development, while the scale and progress of growth depend very much on the speed and effectiveness of science popularization. Many new innovations may challenge one’s perception and habits. Science education not only carries the function of passing on technologies, but also that of educating the public.”

Mr LEUNG Chung Ming

Founding Chairman of the Asian Robotics League Fund
Director of the Asian Robotics League Fund

“In an era of rapid development in 5G, the Internet, and the Internet of Things, technological progress is advancing at an unprecedented pace, with innovation being the core driver of this growth. Talent is the primary productive force in innovative development. Science education serves as a discipline that provides young people with opportunities for innovative practice and multidisciplinary integration, nurturing their analytical skills, logical thinking, and hands-on abilities. It is hoped that society as a whole can foster a learning atmosphere where science education is embraced by all, providing fertile ground for cultivating innovative talent to drive social progress and industrial development.”

Dr Joseph LEE Chung Tak

Director of the Asian Robotics League Fund
Associate Dean (External Affairs) of Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

“While science education is not intended to train every student to become a scientist, STEM embodies the essential values and attitudes needed for the 21st century: Science cultivates a spirit of truth-seeking, Technology enhances communication and expression, Engineering builds a problem-solving mindset, and Mathematics trains logical thinking and the ability to distinguish right from wrong.”

Prof WONG Kam Fai

Honorary Advisor of the Asian Robotics League Fund
Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong for Election Committee constituency

“The Fourth Industrial Revolution driven by ‘intelligentization’ is affecting the world. While some industries are undergoing structural transformation, some occupations are gradually being superseded, which makes people worry about being replaced by robots. By gearing ourselves up and maintaining competence, the industrial revolution brought by technological innovation will no longer be a concern. This suggests that STEM education is critical in the digital economy era, and illustrates how it can stimulate the younger generation’s passion and skillset in scientific theories and applications to foster the development of innovative industries.”