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Samson Tam is a home-grown IT man with an international orientation, with a bachelor degree from CUHK and a doctorate from Hong Kong Polytechnic. In 1989, at age 24, he successfully launched his first invention. By 1993, Tam's company, with him as Chairman, was listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Tam himself was named one of the "Ten Outstanding Young Persons" in year 1997.

He knows that creativity is the essence of the IT industry. Nurturing creative entrepreneurship keeps the industry growing. He has been willing to participate in angel investments to help out local budding IT entrepreneurs.

In June 2008, in recognition of his service and leadership in technology and the community, Tam was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by HKUST, the leading technological university in Asia.

He was successfully elected to be the Legislative Councillor (ITFC) in September 2008. He believes it is important to effectively use the Internet for 2.0 interactive communications. He has set up several discussion groups on various topics on different SNS platforms. He is also actively pushing the Government to set up the Innovation and Technology Bureau, to propel development of the local science and technology and digital creative industry.

Professional Services
- Vice President , the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS)
- Observer, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)
- Council Member, Internet Professional Association (iProA)
- Membership Development Coordinator (Community), IET HK Branch Committee (IET HK)
- Chairman (2007-2008), The HK Institution of Engineers - IT Division (HKIE-ITD)
- President (2005-2006), The Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (HKAAST)

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