So French
So innovative 2022-2023
12-15 April 2023
(previous edition 13-16 October 2022)
InnoEx & HKTDC Electronic Fair
Theme of 2022
«French Eye-Fresh Eye»
towards a sustainable future
«French Eye-Fresh Eye» towards a sustainable future is the core theme of our “So French So Innovative Pavilion”, demonstrating an efficient, smart, advanced and generous vision for the “City of the future” with new solutions in sectors such as eco mobility, waste and energy management, smart construction modules, security and cybersecurity, as well as improved integrated communication systems.
It aims to highlight one of the most pressing challenges of our time – building a sustainable future resilient to climate change.
The “So French So Innovative” pavilion is a highly interactive and digitally enhanced exhibition presenting at the same time top French companies with international presence such as Veolia, Thales, ST Microelectronics, Dragages, Schneider Electric, as well as young SMEs and startups showcasing together expertise and dynamism in terms of “creative tech that works”.
The French Pavilion will be hosting a 2-day programme of keynotes and panel sessions which would be a great opportunity for you to meet key French players and experts in Asia and discover solutions for building Smart Cities.
So French So Innovative 2022 (13-16 October)
aims to highlight one of the most pressing challenges of our time – building a sustainable future resilient to climate change.
The pavilion is a highly interactive and digitally enhanced exhibition presenting at the same time top French companies with international presence sas well as young SMEs and startups showcasing together expertise and dynamism in terms of “creative tech that works”.
Highlights from So French
So Innovative 2022
Schedule for 2022
Friday, October 14
12:30-13:00
The Forum
Keynote Speech:
Responding to Climate Change - Examples of Mitigation and Adaptation Solutions
-Mr Laurent PELLETIER, Managing Director, Veolia Hong Kong
13:30-15:30
The stage
Opening speech:Greetings by Consul General of French Consulate - Christile Druhle
Opening Keynote:
A fresh eye on construction innovation
-Mr Etienne FAYETTE
Head of Digital, Innovation and Transformation, Dragages Hong Kong
-Mr Christian VENETZ
Technical Director, VSL – Intrafor
-Mr Chris LEE
Project Director, BYME
Panel Discussion:
From Building to operating -what are France's latest innovations to meet zero carbon goal in a growing city ?
Participating companies:
Dragages - Schneider Electrics- ST Microelectronics- Veolia- Natixis
Closing Keynote:
From digital wallets to smart cities
-Mr Laurent TRICHEUR
Head of Secure Microcontroller Division, Marketing & Application
-ST Microelectronics
Saturday, October 15
14:00-15:30
The stage
Keynote presentation:
Methodized innovation in ground transportation
-Mr Stephane DUGUET
Head of Research Technology and Innovation – Ground Transportation Systems, THALES Hongkong
Panel Discussion:
Meeting the growing demand for sustainable mobility in a saturated space
Participating companies:
- Groupe ADP- THALES-CMA CGM- Amundi- Crédit Agricole- BNP Paribas- Open Airlines
Lauch for the French Start-up competition
-End of programme
Sponsors
Silver presence
Promotional Partners
Institutional Support
Gold presence
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