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As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates worldwide, Hong Kong is sharpening its focus on applying AI technologies across various domains to make life easier, more efficient and more connected for citizens and businesses alike. Building on Hong Kong’s smart city strategy and its role within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Government and local industry are working together to turn pilot projects into practical AI-driven solutions that support long-term economic growth and innovation.
Under the theme “AI+HK”, the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at the InnoEX 2026 to be held from 13 to 16 April will show how AI is being integrated into the core functions that keep a modern city running. Organised by the Digital Policy Office (DPO), the large-scale Pavilion will feature over 100 innovation and technology (I&T) solutions, including contributions from over 20 government departments and public organisations, as well as winning entries from the “Hong Kong ICT Awards”, the “’Maker in China’ SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest – Hong Kong Chapter” and the “Open Data Hackathon” submitted by local innovators and students. Together, these projects demonstrate how AI is moving beyond prototypes into real-world applications that can be scaled across sectors, creating new opportunities for collaboration, investment and industry growth.
Eight thematic zones clearly mapping AI’s impact
The Pavilion is organised into eight thematic zones: “AI+ Public Services”, “AI+ Medical Innovations”, “AI+ Everyday Experience”, “AI+ Robotics Innovations”, “AI+ Mobility Revolution”, “AI+ Safety and Security”, “AI+ Infrastructure Development”, and “AI+ Low-altitude Economy”, giving visitors an easy-to-follow view of how AI supports daily life and key city systems. Each zone shows how AI can help address urban challenges, improve efficiency and quality of life, and inspire new ideas and business opportunities for industry players.
The DPO invites industry players to visit the Pavilion at the InnoEX 2026 to see these AI-enabled solutions first-hand, explore collaboration opportunities and help shape the next phase of Hong Kong’s smart city development.
Exhibition at a glance
Exhibition Date and Time:
13 to 15 April 09:30 – 18:30
16 April 09:30 – 17:00
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Booth: 3C-C01
Key exhibits in the Pavilion:
“AI+ Public Services”: More convenient, people-centric government
Cross-boundary Public Services
The DPO presents its Cross-boundary Public Services initiative. Through a thematic website and self-service kiosks in nine Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area and Macao, residents and enterprises can access more than 80 Hong Kong public services, from tax and personal documents to healthcare and tourism, reducing the need to travel to Hong Kong in person.
Smart Government Innovation LAB
The Smart Government Innovation LAB (Smart LAB) under the DPO is also a highlight at the Pavilion. The Smart LAB provides a platform to connect government departments with the I&T industry, helping departments leverage on I&T solutions from the industry with innovative measures for enhancing the quality and efficiency of public services. The Smart LAB arranges regular technology sharing and promotional activities to enhance understanding in I&T among staff of the government.
Remedix
Environmental monitoring is addressed through innovations such as Remedix, a portable biosensing platform from the Drainage Services Department. It enables rapid on-site detection of antibiotics in complex water bodies, offering a cost-effective alternative to laboratory analysis.
Integration of AI and Optical Fiber Technology for District Cooling System Plants
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) presents the integration of AI and optical fiber technology for district cooling system plants. It analyses real-time operational big data through AI to predict cooling demand and optimise system control, and integrates fiber optic technology to monitor the health of underground pipes for preventive maintenance.
“AI+ Medical Innovations”: Enhancing healthcare and system efficiency
Proof of Concept: From AI Diagnosis to Automated Dental Charting
“AI+ Everyday Experience”: Smarter living in the city
“iAM Smart”
The DPO presents its “iAM Smart” one-stop personalised digital services platform. It has already accumulated over 4.3 million registrations and enables users to access over 1 400 government, public and private online services and government e-Forms. Its service scope covers many aspects of life, such as submitting applications for school admission, renewing vehicle licences, submitting tax return and medical services.
“AI+ Robotics Innovations”: Automation that augments the workforce
Autonomous Airfield Ground Lighting Cleaning And Inspection Robot
Aquatic Machine Learning Vessel
“AI+ Mobility Revolution”: Smarter transport for a connected city
A Smart Planning Platform for Safe and Efficient Transportation of MiC Module
Showcased by the Transport Department (TD), the platform aims to enhance the road safety and efficiency of transporting Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) component by utilising point cloud data to accurately analyse driving safety at critical intersections (such as right-angle turns and roundabouts), and using algorithms to synthesise route risk factors and optimise transportation routes.
Intelligent Platform for Identification of Driving Risks Through Real-time Monitoring of Psychological Condition Instability and Behaviours for Drivers
The TD exhibits an assessment system for identifying risky driving behaviors through brainwave matching with drivers’ psychological and physiological indicators. The research findings can identify early signs of driving risks in advance and alert the driver immediately, thereby enhancing driving safety.
“AI+ Safety and Security”: Strengthening digital and physical resilience
Scameter
Public safety is another key focus. The Hong Kong Police Force presents an upgraded version of Scameter, now equipped with an AI-powered analysis engine capable of processing suspicious phone numbers, URLs and messages. The system strengthens the detection of emerging scam trends and delivers proactive digital protection for members of the public.
“AI+ Infrastructure Development”: Data-driven, sustainable assets
MiTech – BIM-SAFD and MiC-Trio
“MiC Trio” system, jointly developed by the Housing Authority (HA) and the iLab of the University of Hong Kong, integrates AI, big data analytics and Internet of Things for smart inspection, cross-border logistics and installation monitoring to provide precise and efficient installation, transportation and installation management solution.
BIM-SAFD developed in-house by the HA can automatically generate multiple efficient pile foundation design schemes for engineers to evaluate through AI based on site and geological conditions, helping to determine the optimal pile size, location, and depth, thus reducing the repetitive calculation time and overall construction costs. The system can also generate statutory drawings and enable quantity surveyors on quantity take-off directly.
“AI+ Low-altitude Economy”: A new layer of opportunity in the skies
Automated Drone Dock for SMO BVLOS Aerial Surveys
The Lands Department presents an automated drone dock which enables fully automated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights with minimal human input, streamlining routine surveys for capturing high-quality geospatial data efficiently to support rapid map and 3D Digital Map updates to aid urban planning and smart city development.
Low-altitude Economy (LAE) Regulatory Sandbox & Regulatory Sandbox X
The Working Group on Developing LAE launched the LAE Regulatory Sandbox in March last year to provide a safe and controlled innovative testing platform for low-altitude flying activities. The first batch of 38 projects covers emergency and rescue, logistics and distribution, inspections and surveillance, infrastructure and systems, etc. Among them, more than 20 relatively mature projects have been regularised, such as façade cleaning and facility inspection. The newly launched advanced LAE Regulatory Sandbox X will further extend to more technically complex application scenarios such as unmanned aircraft system traffic management system demonstration.
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Concurrent Event: The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit
Following the debut of the World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia Pacific Summit hosted in Hong Kong last year, the city will once again stage this flagship international Internet event this year on 13 and 14 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hosted by the WIC, organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and co organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, the Summit is expected to attract government and business leaders, representatives of international organisations, experts and scholars from the Mainland and overseas to gather in Hong Kong.
Under the theme of “Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development—Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace”, the 2026 Summit will feature a comprehensive agenda. Apart from the opening ceremony and a government enterprise dialogue on the first day of the Summit, the main forum will introduce the WIC Distinguished Contribution Awards Gala, and a first-ever ministerial meeting will be convened. The second day of the Summit will feature an expanded lineup of six sub-forums, convening internationally renowned speakers to share insights on topics including “Innovation and Application of AI Agent”, “Digital Finance”, “AI Security and Governance”, “AI for Better Life”, “Digital and Intelligent Health” and “Digital Transformation and Dissemination of Classical Texts”.
