FADE IN
Act 1
INT. BEDROOM - 08:00
Morning light seeps through the curtains. PETER rolls over.
PETER (V.O): I need to summon the energy to get out of bed.
Peter pulls the soft covers closer around him.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): But I've to attend the HKUST's Industry Engagement Day+...
Peter rubs his eyes.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): As Chair of HKUST's Knowledge Transfer Committee, I'm obliged to show support to one of its key activities to converge science and technolgy with the industries.
With a deep breath, Peter swings his legs over the side of the bed.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): And the event will take place not in Clear Water Bay, but in the Millennity in Kowloon East.
Peter pushes himself up.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Actually, I'm quite excited to see the new venue meant for some MSc students.
Act 2
MONTAGE OF PETER'S ACTIVITIES AT THE MILLENNITY
A. Peter mingles with PARTICIPANTS.
B. Peter follows a guided tours to visit booths.
C. Peter takes part in a photo session.
D. Sitting in the front row, Peter attends the opening ceremony.
END MONTAGE
INT. 30/F, THE MILLENNITY - 11:00
Foyer. Peter is having a cup of coffee.
PETER (V.O): There're three concurrent workshops - one on a greener city, the second on a safer city and the third one on a better city...
Thinking.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Logically, a better city emcompasses all...it'll be held in Classroom#5.
Entering Classroom#5, Peter sees a 180-degree harbour view on his right, two large screens on his left and rows of smart chairs in the middle.
PETER (V.O)(Cont'd): Should I sit at the rear row, turn my head to watch the view from time to time?
Having taken a few selfies with background harbour view, Peter goes to sit in the front.
PETER (V.O)(Cont'd): I join to show support. I can swim in Silverstrand Bay in the late afternoon. The view there isn't bad.
Soon, a COLLEAGUE joins Peter, and PRESENTER#1 does his tech talk.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): He's talking about a web-based integrated intelligent platform to support facility management...
Recalling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): When I was Director of Intellectual Property, I was invited by a facility management association to deliver a talk on intellectual property.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): When I talked about something invisible and intangible, many participants got lost.
We hear Presenter#1 talking about broadchain-based framework...broadchain-based platform...
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): What about the complexity broadchain adds? Is there a risk of over-engineering a solution?
As Presenter#1's talk ends, a MC asks: Any questions from the floor?
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): If no one has a burning question, I'll start the ball rolling.
Following the MC to look around, Peter raises his hand and poses his question.
PRESENTER#1 :...broadchain offers a secured way to manage data...it's an option.
Peter nods and says: Thank you.
PETER (V.O): Broadchain for facility management isn't a necessity.
As PRESENTER#2 begins her tech talk, we see a slide with the caption: Vehicle tracking system - Fairview Park.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): That's interesting. I only know it has a self-driving coach for residents.
Later, Presenter#2 finishes her talk. Seeing no action, Peter raises his hand and poses his question.
PRESENTER#3: ...it tracks vehicle movements and sends alerts on suspicious ones...
Peter nods, looking pleased.
Then, PRESENTER#3's talks about: Leverage Satellites and AI for Resilience and Sustainable Development.
PETER (V.O) : This is even more interesting...unfortunately, the start-up has to find Hong Kong customers to survive the death valley.
Act 3
INT. BEDROOM - 21:15
Peter inserts an AI drawing entitled "The Smart City Dialogues..." to a draft in his laptop.
PETER (V.O): The dialogues are about how to solve city problems with science and technological innovation.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The key is to convert relevant worldclass innovation with industries at home and beyond.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Integrating knowledge and expertise from various fields is hard and that's why it's meaningful for HKUST to choose to do it.
FADE OUT
THE END
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