The Hong Kong ICT Awards was established in 2006. It is the most recognised and longest-standing information technology award in Hong Kong. It aims at recognising and promoting outstanding local information and communications technology (ICT) inventions and applications, thereby promoting constant innovation and pursuit of excellence in the entire ICT industry.
There are eight categories under the HKICTA 2025. There will be one Grand Award in each category, and an “Award of the Year” will be selected from the eight Grand Awards by the Grand Judging Panel. In addition, in a bid to foster the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI), the “Best Use of AI” award winner will be selected in each of the eight categories to magnify and honour outstanding achievements in harnessing the power of AI in respective areas.
The Hong Kong ICT Awards was established in 2006. It is the most recognised and longest-standing information technology award in Hong Kong. It aims at recognising and promoting outstanding local information and communications technology (ICT) inventions and applications, thereby promoting constant innovation and pursuit of excellence in the entire ICT industry.
There are eight categories under the HKICTA 2025. There will be one Grand Award in each category, and an “Award of the Year” will be selected from the eight Grand Awards by the Grand Judging Panel. In addition, in a bid to foster the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI), the “Best Use of AI” award winner will be selected in each of the eight categories to magnify and honour outstanding achievements in harnessing the power of AI in respective areas.
Join the Briefing Session to Learn More About the Award
To facilitate interested organisations in gaining a deeper understanding of the Award, we cordially invite you to join the briefing session of 2025 Hong Kong ICT Awards: Smart People Award. The session will cover the judging criteria, insights from past awardees, and practical tips for applying. There will also be a networking session for participants from various sectors to connect and exchange ideas.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the award can enhance your project’s credibility, expand its social impact, and attract more resources and support for your innovative ideas.
📅 Date: 26 May 2025 (Monday)
🕒 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
📍 Venue: Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Smart People Award
Hong Kong ICT Awards 2025: Smart People Award is established to recognise innovative development of ICT products / solutions or ICT/ AI-enabled services. This year, there are three award streams, and from the shortlisted entries across these streams, the “Best Use of AI” award will be selected.
Smart Transformation (Solution for Charitable Sector)
To enable charitable institutions achieving higher operation productivity and efficiency, improving client experience, service effectiveness and quality, and ultimately enhancing the quality of life of their targeted clients.
Smart Ageing
To enable independent living and social participation of elderly people in good health, comfort and safety, which is believed to be an important factor to achieve “ageing in place” and to enhance the sustainability of an ageing society
Smart Empowerment
To address unique challenges faced by the underprivileged in the community, to improve their circumstances and quality of life, safeguard their right in social participation, and no one being marginalized in the smart city development
Timeline
Official Call for Entries
2025.04.22
Deadline for Enrolment
2025.07.17
Adjudication
2025.07.24 - 2025.09.10
Awards Presentation Ceremony cum Dinner
2025.11.21