Sands China returns to Lisbon with annual Macao Innovation showcase

Sands China is leading a 38-member delegation to Lisbon, Portugal, for a five-day “Macao Technological Innovation Exploration” beginning November 10, reinforcing its commitment to global innovation exchange. 

The initiative is co-organised by the Macao Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), supported by the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), and coordinated by the Sands Resorts Incubation Centre.

The delegation comprises representatives¹ from 25 DSEDT-certified Macao enterprises, Macao enterprises included in the National Co-working Space, and the organising entities. The initiative aims to foster industry exchange between Macao and Portugal, enabling local tech entrepreneurs to gain deeper insights into the latest developments and trends in the technology sector, and to promote the long-term growth of Macao’s technological innovation industry.

Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: “After the success of last year’s visit, Sands China is bringing back the Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon this year to support the ‘1+4’ development plan for the economic diversification of the Macao SAR, the development of Macao’s technology industries, and the nurturing of local talent and enterprises. A total of 42 local enterprises have been invited to Portugal through these two tours. We hope that this initiative can help connect Macao’s technology industry with Portugal’s innovation ecosystem, create networking opportunities between companies in Macao and Portugal, and strengthen the platform for exchange and cooperation between Macao’s technology industry and Sands China, in support of the Macao SAR government’s policy direction to enhance China-Portugal technological cooperation.”

The trip’s itinerary begins with the Web Summit, an annual technology conference held in Lisbon that brings together the world’s leading experts, innovators, business executives and investors. Last year’s summit attracted over 71,000 participants from 153 countries, setting a new attendance record. It also successfully facilitated connections between more than 1,000 investors and over 2,000 startups. Other activities include a Technology Business Networking Forum and dinner, visits to leading Portuguese tech companies and innovation centres, and a collaborative Concrete Opportunities Workshop to discuss innovation opportunities.

The Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon is 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.

Participating Macao enterprises:

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