Exploratory visit promotes technological innovation in
Macao
MACAO, Dec. 4, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of 17 Macao enterprises
took a trip to Lisbon on
Sands China's invitation to participate in the company's five-day
Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon Nov.
11-15. The trip aimed to foster the long-term development of
technological innovation in Macao,
in alignment with Macao SAR government's vision.
The initiative was organised by Sands China Ltd., co-organised
by the Macao Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT),
and supported by the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund
(FDCT). It was coordinated by the Sands Resorts Incubation Centre,
a company initiative that is dedicated to discovering and
supporting local innovative enterprises with development
potential.
The visit had several objectives, including supporting the
Macao government's initiative to
spearhead technology-driven smart tourism and foster the growth of
high and new technology. It gave Macao enterprises certified by DSEDT's
Technology Enterprise Certification Program the opportunity to
learn about the latest information and global trends in the
technology industry – aimed at helping Macao build a technological exchange platform
that empowers industrial development.
"Sands China remains committed to supporting local enterprises
and industries, and we are very pleased at the success of the
exploratory visit to Lisbon," said
Grant Chum, chief executive officer
and executive director of Sands China Ltd. "As a pillar of
Macao's economy, Sands China is
dedicated to creating synergy between integrated resort operators
and local industries. For this trip, we were honoured to partner
with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Macao
SAR with the support of the Macao Science and Technology
Development Fund to leverage our resources to provide an effective
platform for Macao's delegates to
forge cooperation with Lisbon's
innovative enterprises. By encouraging local enterprises to go
global and bring the latest innovations to Macao, it is our hope that they get inspired
from this trip as we aim to lay a solid foundation for Macao's development in technological
innovation. We are grateful to all who took part to make this visit
happen, and we look forward to great things ahead as we utilise
Macao's advantages as a
Sino-Portuguese platform and work together to boost Macao's economic diversification."
The first item on the delegation's agenda was to attend the Web
Summit, an annual technology conference held in Lisbon that brings together the world's
leading experts, innovators, business executives and cultural
icons. It was attended by 70,000 participants from 150 countries,
including 2,600 start-ups, 900 investors, and 800 speakers. The
conference featured keynotes, panel discussions and networking
opportunities focused on the latest trends and innovations in the
tech industry. Giants of the business world hosted masterclasses,
roundtables and discussions to share their expertise across every
industry, with the Macao
delegation attending sessions on sustainability, AI, and
robotics.
Sands China executives also
joined the trip to get inspired to bring in innovative
technologies, products and services that can improve operations,
enhance customer experience and boost business performance.
"We are excited to participate in this Lisbon trip, as it offers us the opportunity
to explore outside Macao and learn
abroad," said delegation member Misty
Luo, representative of Macao Newland Technology Co., Ltd.
"As one of the first DSEDT-certified Macao enterprises, our company aims to further
enhance our innovative approach through experiences like this, with
the goal of accelerating the growth of Macao's digital transformation."
A networking dinner organised by Sands China then provided the
Macao delegation with a free-flow
experience to foster connections with entrepreneurs and other
stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.
The delegation enjoyed exclusive visits to some of the most
innovative companies in Lisbon on
Nov. 14. They were offered learning,
partnership opportunities and meaningful exchanges as they explored
Lisbon's innovative spirit and
strengthened the bond between Macao and the global tech ecosystem. They
visited:
- Outsystems, a low-code application development platform
from one of Portugal's 'unicorn'
status enterprises (privately owned companies with a valuation of
US$1 billion) that helps companies
build and scale apps quickly and efficiently;
- Sensei Tech, a European pioneer in autonomous retail
technology that builds autonomous shopping experiences using
cameras, weight sensors and proprietary AI algorithms that generate
unique retail knowledge for businesses; and
- Unicorn Factory, a Portuguese initiative designed to
support and scale high-potential start-ups, helping them reach
unicorn status.
Finally, the group attended a Concrete Opportunities Workshop,
where they participated in an in-depth session designed to equip
participants with insights and strategies to foster innovation by
adopting startup-like approaches and leveraging collaboration
opportunities. They explored key innovation methodologies and
project types, and gained a comprehensive understanding of how
innovation is applied in real-world contexts. The workshop also
included time for delegates to raise their own challenges and
explore potential ways to collaborate to address them.
Initiatives like the Macao Technological Innovation
Exploration in Lisbon are part
of Sands China's support of the Macao SAR government's promotion of
the long-term and sustainable development of smart tourism and
high-tech industries. Through such initiatives, Sands China hopes
to further integrate tourism and modern technology by supporting
the research and development of new high-tech local products, in
contribution to Macao's
development as a world centre of tourism and leisure.
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About Sands China Ltd.
Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in
the Cayman Islands with limited
liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
(HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of
integrated resorts in Macao. The
Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The
Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao,
The Parisian® Macao and
The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and
operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio
features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and
transportation operations, including large meeting and convention
facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls;
world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner
Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner
Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet
ferry service between Hong Kong
and Macao. The Company's Cotai
Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of
tourism and leisure. Sands China
is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands
Corp. (NYSE: LVS).
For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.
Media contacts:
Corporate Communications, Sands China
Ltd.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo
Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo
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