Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony between VTC and Hong Kong Education City Limited
| Date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
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| Venue: | Digital Innovation Co-creation Centre (DICC) |
| Officiating Guest(s)/ Host(s)/ Speaker(s): |
Mr Armstrong LEE, MH, Chairman, Hong Kong Education City Limited
Dr Tenny LAM, Executive Director, Hong Kong Education City Limited
Mr Donald TONG, GBS, JP, Executive Director, VTC
Ir Dr John HUI, Deputy Executive Director, VTC
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| Operating Unit: | Strategic Partnership |
| Event Format: | Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony |
The Vocational Training Council (VTC) and Hong Kong Education City Limited (EdCity) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7 October 2026, marking a new phase of closer collaboration in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital education. Through this partnership, both organisations will work together to drive educational innovation, nurture future-ready talent, and inject new momentum into the development of of smart education in Hong Kong.
In support of the development directions outlined in the Education Bureau’s Blueprint for Digital Education Development in Primary and Secondary Schools, both organisations will leverage respective strengths to organise more professional training and exchange programmes for teachers and education practitioners. These initiatives aim to promote the application of innovative technologies in teaching and learning, thereby enhancing educational effectiveness. In addition, VTC and EdCity will explore implementation of “AI + Subjects” applications through a series of training programmes, workshops and exchange activities, helping teachers develop AI competencies and effectively integrate AI technologies into classroom practices across different subject areas.
During the signing ceremony, both parties shared the latest developments in AI education. EdCity introduced its newly launched Professional Training Programme for Developing AI Literacy of School Leaders and Teachers, while VTC presented its latest initiatives in empowering vocational and professional education and training (VPET) and talent development through AI. Furthermore, the two organisations will strengthen collaboration in education technology-related internships, enriching VTC students’ learning experience and enabling them to broaden their horizons while developing professional knowledge and skills.
Through this collaboration, VTC and EdCity will further advance the integration of education and technology, bring greater innovation to Hong Kong’s education sector, and nurture a new generation of talent equipped with innovative thinking, digital literacy and future-ready skills.
In support of the development directions outlined in the Education Bureau’s Blueprint for Digital Education Development in Primary and Secondary Schools, both organisations will leverage respective strengths to organise more professional training and exchange programmes for teachers and education practitioners. These initiatives aim to promote the application of innovative technologies in teaching and learning, thereby enhancing educational effectiveness. In addition, VTC and EdCity will explore implementation of “AI + Subjects” applications through a series of training programmes, workshops and exchange activities, helping teachers develop AI competencies and effectively integrate AI technologies into classroom practices across different subject areas.
During the signing ceremony, both parties shared the latest developments in AI education. EdCity introduced its newly launched Professional Training Programme for Developing AI Literacy of School Leaders and Teachers, while VTC presented its latest initiatives in empowering vocational and professional education and training (VPET) and talent development through AI. Furthermore, the two organisations will strengthen collaboration in education technology-related internships, enriching VTC students’ learning experience and enabling them to broaden their horizons while developing professional knowledge and skills.
Through this collaboration, VTC and EdCity will further advance the integration of education and technology, bring greater innovation to Hong Kong’s education sector, and nurture a new generation of talent equipped with innovative thinking, digital literacy and future-ready skills.
Witnessed by Donald TONG, Executive Director of VTC, and Armstrong LEE, Chairman of EdCity, the MoU was signed by Ir Dr John HUI, Deputy Executive Director of VTC, and Dr Tenny LAM, Executive Director of EdCity