Wen Wei Po Editorial: The True Core of the Mega Events Economy: Injecting "Warmth" into Technology, Not Just "Momentary Spectacles"
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Hong Kong is currently striving with all its might for the "Mega Events Economy," and "art-tech" is seen as the crucial key to activating it. From drone shows in Victoria Harbour to large-scale art installations, technology is creating one "check-in spot" and "spectacle" after another for the city with unprecedented force. However, we must clearly recognize: spectacle does not equal economy. The success of a mega-event is never built on technology-stacking alone. A cold technological spectacle might bring a fleeting surge in traffic, but it cannot leave behind lasting brand assets or deep urban memories. For an "event" to truly transform into a sustainable "economy," the key lies in whether we can inject heart-touching "humanistic warmth" into cold technology.
From "Spectacle" to "Emotion": The Practice of "Wishes Upon Stars"
Where does this "warmth" come from? It comes from genuine humanistic care and deep emotional resonance. This is the core mission of the "Art Voyager . Wishes Upon Stars" project, led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and X SOCIAL GROUP, with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) as the beneficiary.
Imagine nearly a thousand drones flying over Victoria Harbour. By itself, this is just a cold technical display. But when we take the drawings and wishes hand-painted by the sick children at RMHC and "manifest" them as a sky full of stars via these drones - this performance is no longer just a "spectacle." It becomes "art-tech" that carries "pure wishes." What moves the audience is not just the dazzling technology, but the real story of "life impacting life." This profound "emotional connection" sparked by "technology for good" is the rarest and most precious core asset of the events economy.
From "Passion" to "Trust": Guarding "Warmth" with "Standards"
With "warmth," we also need a "sense of security." For any large-scale event, if it lacks reliable safety guarantees, all that humanistic warmth will evaporate. Public "trust" is the bedrock upon which the events economy's survival depends.
Therefore, I have taken the lead in releasing the world's first "Drone Take-off Reliability Index" for the low-altitude economy, helping Hong Kong strategically upgrade from a "technology application market" to a "safety standard setter." What we are doing is not just drawing a technical guideline, but providing the most solid and reliable "container" for this "humanistic warmth." Only when built upon the foundation of absolute safety and "international standards" can the public participate with peace of mind, and only then can the events economy develop healthily.
From "Present" to "Future": Sustaining "Warmth" through "Legacy"
Finally, to make this "warmth" sustainable, we must answer: Who will carry this on?
If we only cultivate "technicians" who know how to operate machines, Hong Kong's events economy will eventually return to the old path of "spectacle-first." I am personally deeply inspired by HKBU's philosophy of "whole-person education" and firmly believe that Hong Kong's future needs "interdisciplinary leaders" who understand how to "integrate humanities, arts, technology, and business" - not just specialists with a single skill.
Therefore, industry players with a shared vision are committed to injecting industry resources into curricula, collaborating with local universities, colleges, and secondary schools. To date, we have trained over 500 low-altitude economy talents. What we are passing on is not just technology, but a "human-centric" value system, ensuring that Hong Kong's future events economy will always possess that indispensable "humanistic warmth."
Technology with warmth is the future of Hong Kong. Spectacles are fleeting; only warmth resonates deeply in people's hearts.
To revitalize its events economy, Hong Kong must not be satisfied with creating short-lived "check-in" hotspots. Our mission is: "To use humanities and arts as the core, harness innovative technology as a tool, set safety standards for Hong Kong's future, and cultivate the next generation of 'interdisciplinary' leaders." Only in this way can we truly ignite the passion of this city and build a future that is both prosperous and warm.
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Author: Samuel Lam (CEO of X Social Group and Guest Lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University)
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