The goals of IT Division this year is aligned with the main theme of the Institution, particularly in the areas of:

• Promoting collaboration between members of sister institutions, societies or professional bodies
• Facilitating the co-practice in the Mainland and Hong Kong.
  

A series of activities and events is to be launched to achieve the goals:

• Collaboration with other Industry Players
  In collaboration with other professional institutions, societies or professional bodies, events to broaden the horizons of our members will be arranged. Social activities to strengthen the networking with other industry players will also be promoted.
  
  
• Facilitation of the Co-practice with the Mainland Industry Players
  Drawing on the relationship we have built with our Mainland counterparties, we will reinforce our common goals to facilitate the co-practice between Hong Kong and Mainland China. Apart from the annual conference on professional services between Hong Kong and the Mainland, an Advanced National Affairs Study Tour is to be organised to enhance members' understanding on the Mainland's professional practices, standards and regulations.
  
  
• Promotion of the Profession
  We will continue to organise the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2008: Best Public Service Application Project to improve the quality of life of citizens. Robocon 2009 is another event to promote the profession to students.
  
  Furthermore, we will continue to work with other Divisions/Committees, institutions, societies or professional bodies to make recommendations on professional standards to the Government for consideration.
  
  
• Recruitment and Promotion
  The Division will continue to attract of Membership from industry players to join the Institution. Expanding our membership base to facilitate the exchange of information is our ultimate goal.

I wish our members will actively participate and assist in our forthcoming events.

Ir Dr George SZE Lee Wah
Chairman, Information Technology Division
Session 2008/2009