On May 23, the launching ceremony of the 2023 Hongkou Technology Festival, hosted by the Hongkou District People's Government and undertaken by the District Science and Technology Association, the District Science and Technology Commission, and the District Education Bureau, was held at the Shanghai Institute of Innovative Creative Design (formerly the Henry Lester Institute of Technology).
Also attending the ceremony were Wang Jianyu, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), vice chairman of the Shanghai Science and Technology Association and chairman of the Hongkou District Science and Technology Association, Fan Chunhai, academician of the CAS and chairman of the Shanghai Science Popularization Volunteer Association, Ni Minjing, curator of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, Lu Ming, Deputy Chief of the Hongkou District Party Committee and Governor of Hongkou District, Lu Min, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, Ni Qianlong, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Science and Technology Association, Xie Rongrong, Vice Chair of the District People's Congress Standing Committee, Chen Xiaojie, Deputy Governor of Hongkou District, and Zhang Lei, Vice Chair of the CPPCC District Committee.
It is reported that the theme of the Hongkou Technology Festival is "Joyful Technology and Intelligent Innovation for the Future". It consists of seven major sections: the main venue, the technological innovation, the colorful carnival, the science popularization lecture, the little scientist, the open day for the people, and the grassroots science popularization. Through the combination of multiple entities and online and offline integration, it brings a technological innovation carnival to the residents of Hongkou.
At the launch ceremony, a series of technologically-rich activities were held at the main venue. A total of 14 technology workers from Hongkou demonstrated their charm, inspiring more aspiring young people to strengthen their confidence and forge ahead on a new journey.
"Hongkou Fuxing", the first satellite named by a school in Shanghai, was officially named, reflecting the bold innovation of Hongkou in the fields of technology and education integration as well as industry and education integration.
Besides, the Hongkou District Government and the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum signed a cooperation agreement, and the "North Bund Reception Hall of Academicians and Experts" was officially unveiled at the launch ceremony.
As an important platform for showcasing technological innovation achievements, promoting the integration of technology and industry, and promoting economic development in Hongkou, the 2023 Hongkou Technology Festival, which lasts for nearly a month, focuses on the future space and showcases the important achievements of cultivating commercial aerospace enterprises and developing the spatial information industry in Hongkou; the festival publicizes the noble sentiments of scientists who cherish their motherland and are willing to contribute, and promotes the spirit of scientists; besides, it organizes technological practice activities to stimulate the enthusiasm of young people for technological innovation; moreover, it organizes experiential, participatory, and fun technology activities to create an environment where technology benefits the people.
In the future, Hongkou will continue to introduce the 5G + digital space information industry innovation and development, layout and promote the development of the spatial information industry, vigorously attract and support technology-based enterprises, enhance the cultivation ability of emerging industry clusters, the ability of technology to support urban development and the vitality of regional innovation ecosystems. Efforts will be made to explore a new path for Hongkou's technological innovation development and contribute Hongkou's strength to the construction of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Center.