On February 8, the International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI) announced an important personnel appointment: Professor Daniel Lai, former Interim Vice President (Administration) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Programme Director of Jockey Club Computational Thinking Education Programme, and Distinguished Fellow of IETI, was officially elected as the Vice-President of the Institute.

Professor Daniel Lai is a leading figure in information technology and enjoys a high reputation in the global academic, industrial, and engineering fields. His joining will further enhance the global influence and leadership of IETI. His election also marks the further enrichment and improvement of the IETI leadership.The other members of the IETI presidium warmly welcomed Professor Daniel Lai's joining. They unanimously believe that Professor Daniel Lai's rich experience and outstanding achievements will bring valuable wisdom and resources to the Institute, inject new vitality into IETI's influence expansion and academic exchange activities in the global engineering and technology field, and promote the Institute to reach new heights on the international stage.