Hikvision has hosted its 2024 HikTech Star Tour in Hangzhou, China under the theme of ‘Connecting Stars for Brilliance’.
The event saw over a 100 tech talents from around the globe, who gathered for a three-day immersive experience aimed at exploring:
- Cutting-edge innovations
- Sharing insights
- Building a vibrant global tech community
The social media campaign
In the months leading up to the event, Hikvision encouraged tech enthusiasts worldwide to showcase and share their innovative ideas through social media.
The campaign received thousands of original video submissions and attracted millions of views.
Allen Tang, Vice President, Hikvision International Business Centre commented: “These numbers are astounding… but what’s truly touched us are their stories and boundless creativity.”
Hikvision’s AIoT innovations
The HikTech Stars arrived in Hangzhou to participate in a series of engaging activities.
The event began with an exclusive tour of Hikvision’s headquarters and exhibition hall.
Participants explored the company’s latest technologies, including advancements in AIoT, machine learning and intelligent security solutions.
Interactive demonstrations offered an in-depth look at products that are shaping the future of various industries.
“It feels like the future”
An attendee of the HikTech Star Tour who had been familiar with Hikvision prior to the event expressed: “I wasn’t expecting such high quality and such a diverse range of products.
“Since we’re in the security industry, we typically see only a small part of what Hikvision offers. But coming here, I’ve discovered so many more aspects. It all looks fantastic, it feels like the future,” they added.
Tonglu Facility
Attendees visited Hikvision’s cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Tonglu that is located on the outskirts of Hangzhou.
This allowed the guests to gain a unique glimpse into advanced production processes, automation and quality control measures that drive the company’s innovation.
The company’s aim of the factory tour was to highlight its commitment to excellence and its continuous pursuit of technological advancements.
Hands-on experience
A highlight of the event was the opportunity for participants to get hands-on experience with emerging technologies.
In the product experience zones, the HikTech Stars interacted with Hikvision’s newest products and solutions.
Live demonstrations showcased real-world applications across various sectors including transportation, retail, healthcare and more, allowing them to test innovative devices and software and gain insights into how these technologies can be applied in their respective fields.
Led by Hikvision’s top engineers and experts, these sessions inspired new ideas and encouraged collaborative problem-solving.
The event’s discussions
During technical seminars and discussions, participants engaged in open dialogues with Hikvision’s product and R&D teams.
Topics covered future industry trends, technological challenges and opportunities to shape the next generation of tech solutions.
This exchange fostered a spirit of innovation and underscored the importance of collaboration in driving industry progress.
“Precise solution”
Commenting on the release of Hikvision’s one-stop SMB solutions that day, Benjamin Njenga Mwithiga from Kenya remarked: “Now you can accurately provide your client with a solution simply by keying in the information.
“Within a few steps, the Hik-Partner Pro gives you the precise solution to present to the client, which is really nice.”
Awarding achievements
The event concluded with the HikTech Star Night, a gala evening celebrating the participants’ outstanding performance and contributions.
The atmosphere was vibrant as attendees gathered to honour exceptional achievements.
During the gala, Hikvision recognised the best video creators who excelled in the previous HikTech Star Show.
As one of the award recipients, Vitor Luiz Lopes Andrade from Brazil said, “Words can’t fully express how I feel.
“It has been an amazing experience to be here together at this huge event from Hikvision. Seeing our guys on the stage made me realise how important our work is,” he added.
Moreover, Hikvision announced its first global HikTech Ambassadors, marking a significant milestone that reflects the deepening of collaboration and a shared vision for the future.
“A movement toward collective innovation”
Allen Tang later stated: “With your support, we’re confident that we can reach new heights and make a real impact.
“Tonight, we celebrate your outstanding achievements and demonstrate our strengthened, long-term partnership.
“The HikTech Star Tour is more than an event; it’s a movement toward collective innovation.
He continued: “By bringing together diverse talents and ideas, we’re laying the groundwork for technologies that will shape a better world.”
