Skilling for the Future (2020 Update)

VPET International Conference 2020 Themed “Skilling for the Future”, the first digital VPET International Conference in Hong Kong was held in May 2020, making use of the latest technologies to provide a borderless platform and engage viewers from 50 countries, garnering over 10,000 online views. The Conference gathered 25 experts and speakers from Europe, America, Asia and Hong Kong to exchange ideas on VPET and skills development in the new age. At the keynote session, Mr Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government and keynote speakers emphasised the significance of VPET in grooming the young generation for the future. “It is of paramount importance to ensure an adequate supply of talent who are well equipped with the skills in demand for the future,” Mr Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government The 21st Century Skills and Competencies 13