The "Innovation and Technology Carnival 2023" organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Innovation and Technology Department (ITSD) will be held from October 28 to November 5 at the Hong Kong Science Park, showcasing multiple local innovative inventions and research achievements. The carnival held a press preview on September 26th. The "Innovation Technology Carnival 2023" will feature 38 booths at the Hong Kong Science Park, showcasing multiple local innovative inventions and research achievements, with the theme of "Smart Life Green Technology". Some booths also feature interactive games. About 150 creative workshops with different themes were also held on site, including parent-child workshops. It is reported that this year's Carnival event has received support from 50 partners in Hong Kong, including universities, research and development centers, and government departments. It is hoped that through a series of interesting activities, it will enhance citizens' understanding of innovation, inspire the interest of the younger generation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and promote innovation culture. This year's carnival is also one of the response activities of "Happy Hong Kong". The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Innovation and Technology Department held a press preview of the "Innovation and Technology Carnival 2023". Li Zhihua, Director of the Innovation and Technology Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Li Guobin, attended a press preview and stated that the Innovation and Technology Department has been actively promoting the development of innovation in Hong Kong. In addition to developing infrastructure, supporting research and technology applications, and cultivating innovation talents, promoting innovation culture is also one of the focuses of the Department's work. Preview the R&D projects of some participating teams, with team representatives introducing the source of ideas, R&D process, features, functions, and application areas of their works. The City University of Hong Kong team introduced their "smart sponge", which is a multifunctional and selective oil absorbing sponge that can be used in various environments, including aquaculture filtration systems, household oil cleaning, and oil pollution cleaning in saline and light water areas; The "5G Cloud Robot System" developed by the Hong Kong Institute of Applied Science and Technology combines advanced 5G, cloud computing, and robot technology to autonomously navigate and perform fine tasks in complex environments, thereby improving efficiency and productivity while reducing human intervention and risks; Zhonghua Fund High School introduced its "Go Plastic · Wax 'Pump' Action", which uses materials such as beeswax, rosin, and soybean residue to replace plastic as the raw material for 3D printing. In addition, there will be about 35 online lectures during the carnival, with topics such as air pollution and artificial intelligence. (New News Agency)