Sands China Leading Delegation of Macao Enterprises on Lisbon Visit

Exploratory trip promotes technological innovation in Macao

(Macao, Nov. 11, 2024) – Sands China is leading a delegation of 17 DSEDT-certified Macao enterprises on a trip to Lisbon to participate in the company’s five-day Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon Nov. 11-15. 

With this initiative, Sands China is the first integrated resort operator in Macao to organise such a tour to Lisbon. It 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, a company initiative that is dedicated to discovering and supporting local innovative enterprises with development potential. 

“This exploratory visit to Lisbon is in line with the Macao government’s initiative to spearhead technology-driven smart tourism and foster the growth of high and new technology, serving to expand Macao’s role as a Sino-Portuguese platform,” said Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd. “As these DSEDT-certified enterprises learn about the latest global trends in the technology industry and build their networks during this trip, Sands China believes the insights gained can help Macao build a technological exchange platform that empowers industrial development. It is also the company’s wish that this trip accelerates the development of Macao’s certified enterprises under the Technology Enterprise Certification Program, helping them go global and further contribute to the emerging technologies in Macao and the Greater Bay Area.”

Activities arranged for the participating enterprises include attending the Web Summit, an annual technology conference held in Lisbon that brings together the world’s leading experts, innovators, business executives and cultural icons – with an expected attendance of 70,000 participants from 150 countries, including 2,600 start-ups, 900 investors, and 800 speakers.

A networking dinner will provide the Macao delegation with a free-flow experience to foster connections with invited guests from Lisbon’s tourism bodies, technology industry and other stakeholders in the innovation sector.

The trip will conclude with two days of exclusive visits to some of the most innovative companies in the city, offering learning, partnership opportunities and meaningful exchanges – helping delegates explore Lisbon’s innovative spirit and strengthening the bond between Macao and the global tech ecosystem.

Initiatives like the Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon are 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.