Past Events

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2025

10 May 2025

VTC Programme Selection Info Day 2025

The VTC Programme Selection Info Day was held on May 10 at HKDI and IVE (Lee Wai Lee), introducing VTC course features to Form 6 students and parents, along with the professional development prospects of different subjects. Personal academic planning consulation were available for participants to gain in-depth understanding of the content, characteristics, as well as academic and career prospects of their preferred courses from subject teachers. The event also included various teaching demonstrations and experiential activities for students to personally experience the fun of interactive teaching.

2024

10 - 15 Sep 2024

WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Mak Ka Chun, graduate of Diploma in Food and Beverage of Hotel and Tourism Institute was awarded the Medallion for Excellence in the “Restaurant Service” category at the WorldSkills Lyon 2024.

8 - 9 Nov 2024

VTC Info Day 2024

Students and representatives from Secondary schools are cordially invited to join Info Day by visiting our Pokfulam campus to learn about the programmes and training facilities. Highlights: Hospitality Programme Briefing, Campus Tour with Facilities Inspection, Fun Interactive Taster Programmes, Consultation by Course Team & Onsite Application.

25 - 28 Jan 2024

Skill demonstration in Education & Careers Expo 2024

Staff and students from the Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and the International Culinary Institute (ICI) demonstrated skills include Creative Animated Steamed Buns, DIY Perfume Making, Flower Cup Cake during Education & Careers Expo 2024.

2023

22 Oct 2023

VTC Skills Fiesta

Visitors of all ages enjoyed a fun-filled day out at West Kowloon Cultural District’s Harbourside Lawn today (22 October) when the Vocational Training Council (VTC) held a “VTC Skills Fiesta”. Echoing the “Happy Hong Kong” campaign, with support of the Education Bureau, the Fiesta featured more than 30 performances and booths including stage shows, creative workshops, cultural experience activities and innovative games. Its aim was to showcase the multi-faceted talents of students pursuing Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) and enable the public to experience the fun of trying out different skills for themselves.

Mr Chan and other officiating guests enjoyed a series of culinary and catering performances by teachers and students from the Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI), such as Chinese flour fruit sculpting and creating a “Five Senses Molecular Cocktail”.

The All-star Kitchen presented by HTI, CCI and ICI teachers and students demonstrated how to transform simple ingredients into scrumptious cuisine. For example, the “Five Senses Molecular Cocktail” booth showcased molecular cooking techniques and multisensory mixology to create unique drinks offering an exceptional aroma and visual experience. Students also demonstrated traditional Chinese flour fruit sculpting, using only flour, water and other edible ingredients to make colourful dough and shape it into lifelike fruit.

2 – 5 Feb 2023

Skill demonstration in Education & Careers Expo 2023

Staff and students from the Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and the International Culinary Institute (ICI) demonstrated skills include noodle pulling, multisensory mixology, carnival hand painting, gastronomic plating and fondant flowers making during Education & Careers Expo 2023.
 

2022

9 – 11 Dec 2022

Try-a-Skill and forum in Future Skills Community Event 2022

Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and the International Culinary Institute (ICI) offered public hands-on experience in Cookie Decoration, Flour Dough Sculpting and Coffee Brewing at our Try-a-Skill booth. Hospitality Discipline also invited industry experts from the Tourism, Catering, Event and Hotel sectors to share the latest trends and new skills in the Hospitality industry with “The Revival of the Hospitality Industry - New Skills, New Opportunities, New Normal” forum.
 

11 Nov 2022

Culinary Journey with Master Chefs

To mark the 40th Anniversary of VTC, the Hospitality Discipline presented the “Culinary Journey with Master Chefs” dinner at the “Hall of GAStronomy” of ICI on 11 November. The dinner menu was designed by a team of culinary expert and VTC graduates who are renowned master chefs and award-winning mixologist and supported by our culinary and F&B students.
 

23- 26 Oct 2022

HTI graduate wins Medallion for Excellence in Restaurant Service at WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition

Nigel Lee, graduate of Diploma in Food and Beverage of Hotel and Tourism Institute was awarded the Medallion for Excellence in the “Restaurant Service” category at the WorldSkills Competition Special Edition held in Lucerne, Switzerland from 23 to 26 October.
 

29 Jul 2022

1st Barista Championship 2022

The 1st Barista Championship co-organized by Hotel and Tourism Institute, Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute and Pacific Coffee has concluded successfully on Jul 29. Allen Choi, ICI student of Higher Diploma in Wine and Beverage Business Management and Rinki Leung, HTI graduate of Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations won first and second in the competition respectively.
 

21-24 Jul 2022

HKTDC Education and Careers Expo 2022

Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and the International Culinary Institute (ICI) participated in the 4-day HKTDC Education and Careers Expo 2023 to provide students and the general public with the latest programme informationas well as showcased their professional skills and knowledge through various interesting and interactive demonstrations and activities.
 

14 Jun 2022

VTC joins hands with Rosewood Hotel Group to drive talent development for local hospitality and tourism industries

VTC and Rosewood Hotel Group jointly signed a Memorandum of Understandings several days ago to provide valuable local or non-local internship opportunities for VTC students to prepare them for their future careers in the industry.  
 

2021

4 Jun 2021

Online Programme Talk (HTI & CCI Programmes)

The Recruitment and Placement Officer of HTI, CCI and ICI participated in the Live Online Programme Talks and Q&A sessions for ICI programmes on 28 May 2021.  The webinars introduced hotel, tourism and culinary related programmes offered by HTI and CCI. Various questions regarding programmes details and further study options raised by DSE students and their parents were also answered.
 

18 May 2021

HTI, CCI and ICI renewed MOU with Three Japanese Organisations

HTI, CCI, ICI, Hong Kong Japanese Restaurant Association, Hong Kong Japanese Food and Cuisine Association and JETRO Hong Kong signed a collaborative agreement on 18 May with an aim to further strengthen cooperation and collaboration among all parties on culinary cultural and education.
 

2020

27 Jun 2020

Online Programme Talk (Hotel, Catering & Tourism Programmes)

Recruitment and Placement Officer, representatives of various programme teams and current students from HTI, CCI and ICI participated in the live streaming Online Programme Talk to answer questions on curriculums, overseas exchanges and articulation paths from the audience watching online.

24 Jun 2020

WorldSkills Competition Hong Kong (Restaurant Service) 2020

HTI students and graduates participated in the restaurant service category of the WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition.  The results determine the finalists representing Hong Kong for the 46^th WorldSkills Competition, the world’s largest biennial contest for technical and vocational expertise, which will be held in Shanghai in 2021 and in which some 1,300 entrants from more than 60 countries are expected to compete.

22 Jun 2020

Online Student Exchange with CEFPPA Adrien Zeller

An online wine tasting exchange session for ICI Higher Diploma in Wine and Beverage Business Management students was held in ICI’s Wine Forum in June 2020, connecting them with students of CEFPPA Adrien Zeller, Alsace, France who were miles apart.  Students from both institutes shared their wine tasting notes on a same set of wines via live online exchange.

28-29 May 2020

VTC Programme Selection Info Day

The Recruitment and Placement Officer of HTI, CCI, and ICI participated in the Live Online Programme Talks and Q&A sessions at VTC Programme Selection Information Day on 28 & 29 May 2020.  The webinars introduced hotel, tourism and culinary related programmes offered by HTI, CCI and ICI and answered various questions regarding programmes and further study options raised by current DSE students and their parents.

2019

11 Nov 2019

Portuguese Wine Seminar

Mr. Bruno Almeida from Adega Ponte da Barca, a Portuguese winery located in northwest Portugal – a region with over 20 centuries of wine history, shared Portuguese wine culture and heritage with HTI students and instructors in November 2019.
 

7 Nov 2019

Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair

HTI and ICI students exhibited the making of their own cocktail creations - “White Italian” and “Magarita Teh Tarik” to visitors at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Fair in November 2019.

30 Aug 2019

Bordeaux Wine Seminar

Wendy Narby, Wine Educator from Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) of France visited HTI and ICI to host a wine tasting seminar in August 2019, explaining different types of wine from Bordeaux vineyards and sharing cultures and characteristics of Bordeaux wines with HTI and ICI students.
 

30 Jul 2019

Hong Kong Mixology Challenge Competition

Ms Peggy Yu, Graduate of Diploma in Food & Beverage Operations of HTI won the championship in the Young Star Category at the Hong Kong Mixology Challenge Competition. Peggy has proven herself a mature and capable competitor who outshines other competing in-service bartending specialists.   Peggy is now preparing herself for the Worldskills Restaurant Contest 2019 at Kazan, Russia next month.

7 - 10 May 2019

Students of HTI/CCI/ICI participated greatly in HOFEX 2019

Culinary students and alumni of ICI and CCI swept awards in the Hong Kong International Culinary Classic.  The competition is a highlighted event at HOFEX 2019 at which they competed with over 900 competitors from 11 countries. Students from ICI, CCI and HTI also demonstrated their skills learnt at HOFEX through a variety of activities such as cocktail demonstration, Chinese dumpling folding skill demonstration and polystyrene wedding cakes display, etc.

24 - 27 Jan 2019

HKTDC Education and Careers Expo 2019

HTI, ICI and CCI participated in the 4-day HKTDC Education and Careers Expo 2019 to provide students and the general public with the latest programme information.  Instructors and students from HTI, CCI and ICI showcased their professional skills and knowledge through various interesting and interactive demonstrations and activities. This year, ICI and CCI hosted four workshops for the Culinary Theme Day, giving the participants a taste of being a professional chef by learning some basic trade skills from our alumni and instructors.
 

2018

9 - 10 Nov 2018

Events for industry and public in HK Int’l Wine and Spirits Fair

To celebrate the grand opening of the International Culinary Institute (ICI), ICI presented two wine-related educational events in collaboration with Hong Kong Trade Development Council, namely Wine Pairing Station and Wine Clinic, at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair to deepen public knowledge in wine.   Students of ICI prepared three snacks of different countries for participants to learn the basics on food and wine pairing.  A large number of wine lovers attended the Wine Clinic and learnt practical knowledge and common tips on wine. Furthermore, a Sherry and Chinese Cuisine Pairing Class was organised to educate food and beverage professionals on Sherry wine and Chinese cuisine pairing. 

1 - 2 Nov 2018

HTI/CCI/ICI Info Day

The Info Day of HTI, CCI and ICI was held on 1 and 2 Nov 2018.  During the two-day event, 2000 some visitors including secondary school students and teachers, industry professionals and the general public enjoyed a fun-filled day at the VTC Pokfulam Complex and the newly opened ICI campus.  They toured around the training facilities, learnt about the training programmes offered by the three institutes and enjoyed an array of interactive games and tasty food prepared by students. 
 

31 Oct 2018

The 10th Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau and Chengdu (GHMC) Youth Skills Competition

The 10th Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau and Chengdu (GHMC) Youth Skills Competition was hosted in Macau on 31 Oct, where students from the four regions displayed the skills and knowledge they learnt and be motivated through the competitions. Yu Pui Kei, graduate of Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI)’s Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations programme won a bronze award in the Restaurant Service category and Chan Yin Wah, graduate of International Culinary Institute (ICI)’s Diploma in Bakery, Pastry and Confectionery programme won a silver award in the Patisserie and Confectionery category. Chan is also selected as the Outstanding Hong Kong Competitor

25 Jul 2018

WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2018 Prize Presentation Ceremony

ICI and HTI students won in the competition trades of Restaurant Service and Cooking  of the WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2018 and attended the Prize Presentation Ceremony on 25 July. Further training will be given to the winning students to prepare them to represent Hong Kong in the biennial Guangzhou/Hong Kong/Macao/Chengdu Youth Skills Competition and the WorldSkills Competition.

18 Jul 2018

Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR visited ICI, CCI & HTI

Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of HKSAR visited ICI, CCI & HTI on 18th July and joined the students, who were learning food and wine pairing, in the Wine Laboratory.  Mr Chan emphasized that Hong Kong’s wine industry has played a key role in the catering and tourism industry. He encouraged our students to enhance their wine knowledge in order to support Hong Kong’s position as an international wine and dine destination.

9 - 11 May 2018

Gourmet Asia 2018

Students of HTI, CCI and ICI participated in the Gourmet Asia 2018 which was held from 9-11 May. While HTI students presented a fabulous catwalk featuring hotel, restaurant and chef uniforms and provided catering services for the VIP guests at the Gourmet Tasting Restaurant for 3 consecutive days, ICI students attended a culinary demonstration by Chef Raphael Kinimo, Chef de cuisine Ritz Carlton Café Macau.  Furthermore, CCI & ICI hosted 2 seminars - “Road to Success: The Chefs Stories” and “The Path to a Michelin Star” with outstanding alumni as panel speakers and attracted a lot of industry partners to join.
 

21 & 22 April 2018

WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2018

WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2018 – Restaurant Service was held at the VTC Pokfulam Complex for 2 consecutive days. During the competition, competitors were required to demonstrate extensive knowledge in international cuisine, beverages and wines. Nine HTI students joined the competition.  The winner will receive training and  represent Hong Kong to compete in the biennial Guangzhou/Hong Kong/Macao/Chengdu Youth Skills Competition and the 45^th WorldSkills Competition in 2019.

18 Apr 2018

Austrian Pastry demonstration and wine seminar

Austrian chef Peter Schmuck and wine specialist, Mr Ljubo Vuljaj, from the Vocational school of Tourism Bad Gleichenberg visited ICI and HTI on 19 April and hosted an Austrian Pastry demonstration and wine seminar for students to enhance their skills and knowledge  on Austrian pastries and the diversity of Austrian wine.

3 Feb 2018

K11 “Food Culture from Inside Out”

In collaboration with K11, HTI, ICI and CCI participated in the “Food Culture from Inside Out” event which aimed to promote culinary cultures at large. HTI graduate and professional sommelier, Sam Chong, ICI Programme Manager (Food Science), Waynie Cheng, and CCI graduate, Paul Wong spoke on different topics at the seminars.  HTI and CCI students also conducted cocktails and dumplings demonstration respectively during the event.
 

1-4 Feb 2018

HKTDC Education and Careers Expo 2018

HTI, ICI and CCI participated in the 4-day HKTDC Education and Careers Expo 2018 to provide the public with the latest programme information. Instructors and students from 3 institutes showcased their professional skills and knowledge through various interesting and interactive demonstrations and activities.
 

18 Jan 2018

Group visit by Secondary School Principals and teachers

Principals, THS teachers and career masters from secondary schools visited VTC Pokfulam Complex for a briefing on the latest programmes, articulation and career pathways for students. They also sampled the snacks prepared by our culinary students. .

18 Jan 2018

Group visit by Secondary School Principals and teachers

Principals, THS teachers and career masters from secondary schools visited VTC Pokfulam Complex for a briefing on the latest programmes, articulation and career pathways for students. They also sampled the snacks prepared by our culinary students.

2017

7 Dec 2017

The visit of HRH Prince of Sweden

HRH Prince of Sweden, Carl Philip, visited VTC Pokfulam Complex and met with Dr Clement Chen, BBS, JP, Chairman and Mrs Carrie Yau, GBS, JP, Executive Director of VTC on 7 Dec.
 
The guests enjoyed a Swedish luncheon prepared by ICI students under the guidance of Swedish guest chef, Chef Benny Adle. HTI students also showed their talents by providing professional catering service.
 

9 - 11 Nov 2017

Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2017

HKTDC “Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2017” was held from 9 to 11 Nov at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. HTI students from Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations have not only performed cocktail mixing demonstrations to the public, but also supported the wine tasting seminars by providing catering services.  A seminar on how collaboration with wine suppliers can improve F&B operation efficiency was hosted by an experienced HTI graduate and a wine expert.
 
Diploma in Catering with Event Management students also participated in the event by providing customer service such as entrance arrangement and event promotion to visitors. 

26 - 29 Oct 2017

Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2017

“Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2017” organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board was held from 26 to 29 October at Central Harbourfront.  While food and beverage students of the Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI) provided catering services at the event, culinary students from the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI) prepared delectable finger foods and proposed wine-matching tips for the guests.

27 March – 1 April 2017

New Zealand Winery tour for F&B students

Eight food & beverage (F&B) students went to New Zealand for a one-week wine study tour in late March. The exchange programme has broaden their exposure and greatly enhanced their knowledge in food & beverage service. Apart from studying in a local F&B institute, they also visited some vineyards in the North Island and local markets to learn more about wine making, characteristics of local wine as well as wine pairing with local produce.

27 Mar - 1 Apr 2017

New Zealand Winery tour for F&B students

Eight food & beverage (F&B) students went to New Zealand for a one-week wine study tour in late March.  The exchange programme has broaden their exposure and greatly enhanced their knowledge in food & beverage service.  Apart from studying in a local F&B institute, they also visited some vineyards in the North Island and local markets to learn more about wine making, characteristics of local wine as well as wine pairing with local produce.

10 - 19 Mar 2017

“Sweet Tastes” at Hong Kong Flower Show 2017

Hotel & Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) & International Culinary Institute (ICI) participated in the Hong Kong Flower Show the first time ever this year. The demonstrations by instructors and students showed how flowers can be applied to culinary and tea art as well as sugar sculpting to enhance dining pleasure.

23 - 26 Feb 2017

HKTDC Education and Careers Expo 2017

Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI) participated in the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo. Students shared their fruit of learning by staging various performances including the preparation of cartoon buns, vegetable carvings, Roti Prata, glass terrarium and cocktail mixing.

15 - 16 Feb 2017

HTI/CCI/ICI Open Day (Pokfulam Complex)

HTI/CCI/ICI hosted a fun-filled Open Day at the VTC Pokfulam Complex. The two-day event received close to 3,000 visitors including secondary school students and teachers, industry professionals and the general public. The visitors toured the training facilities, learnt about the training programmes offered by the 3 institutes and enjoyed an array of interactive games and tasty food prepared by students.

2016

30 Nov 2016

The Visit of Swedish Princess and Delegation

Headed by H.R.H. Princess Birgitta of Sweden, the Swedish delegation which comprised representatives from Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SESS) of Sweden visited the CCI, ICI and HTI.

They met with the VTC representatives and enjoyed the snacks prepared by the students, followed by a tour of the institutes to learn more about the vocational and professional training and education in Hong Kong.

27 - 30 Oct 2016

HK Wine and Dine Festival 2016

Around 40 F&B and culinary students participated in the “Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2016” organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board at Central Harbourfront. While the F&B students provided catering services at the Tasting Theatre, culinary students from the Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI) showcased their culinary skills at the Best of the Best Corner. A total of eight different food items were created for food lovers.

5 - 7 Oct 2016

Wine Seminars by Spanish Trade Commission

In order to enhance the wine knowledge for our F&B and culinary students, a series of wine seminars hosted by Ms Maria Antonia Fernandez-Daza from the Spanish Trade Commission was held on 3 consecutive days. The seminars featured a wide range of topics covering wine growing areas and the diversified tastes of Spanish wines have greatly benefited the students.

26 Feb 2016

HTI/ICI Open Day (Kowloon Bay Complex)

Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI) hosted a fun filled Open Day at the VTC Kowloon Bay Complex. Instructors and students from the programmes of Food Preparation (Western), Food and Beverage, Front Office and Housekeeping showcased a range of demonstrations and exhibited the Institute’s facilities, in addition to a number of interactive game booths!

2 - 3 Feb 2016

HTI/CCI/ICI Open Day (Pokfulam Complex)

2 consecutive Open Days were held at the VTC Pokfulam Complex by the Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI). The Open Days were filled with fun and interesting activities, including a range of student demonstrations, food tasting interactive games, guided tours prepared for students and the public.

28 - 31 Jan 2016

TDC Education and Careers Expo

Hotel and Tourism Institute(HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute(CCI) and International Culinary Institute(ICI) advised participants of TDC Education and Careers Expo on study pathways and career opportunities . Outstanding alumni of CCI and ICI also joined hands in sharing culinary industry insights and their success stories at the “Careers Theme Day: Culinary & Bakery” on 28 January 2016.

2015

14 Nov - 5 Dec 2015

LINK’s “Lok Fu FoodFest”: Student Demonstrations

Instructors, students and alumni from Hotel Tourism Institute, Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute demonstrated culinary and cocktails mixing skills to the public at “Lok Fu FoodFest” organized by LINK. The activity has provided a platform for students and alumni to showcase the fruit of their hard work as well as for the Institutes to enhance public awareness.

22 - 25 Oct 2015

Wine and Dine Festival 2015

A total of 57 students from Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary Institute (ICI) demonstrated their professional Chinese and Western culinary arts and quality catering service to the guests, industry and public in Wine and Dine Festival hosted by Hong Kong Tourism Board from 22 to 25 October 2015. The students enjoyed this significant event and obtained valuable experience.

4 - 18 Oct 2015

Wine Tour in France

HTI students visited Bordeaux, France for a 2-week training to enhance their wine making and appreciation skills and knowledge.

16 May 2015

VTC Programme Selection Info Day 2015

Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI) joined the VTC Programme Selection Info Day on 16 May, 2015 at the campus of HKDI in Tseung Kwan O to provide first-hand programme information to the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) candidates. The event was welcomed by students, parents and teachers.

6 - 9 May 2015

HOFEX 2015

Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary institute (ICI) took part in HOFEX, Asia’s biggest food and hospitality tradeshow. The institutes showcased the skills of the students and introduced hospitality and catering practitioners to the latest training programmes at the VTC booth.

5 - 8 Feb 2015

Hong Kong Education & Career Expo 2015

Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary institute (ICI) jointly participated in the HK Education and Career Expo at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The annual event provided information of the Institutes to students, school-leavers and those who wish to further study and advance in their careers.

28 - 29 Jan 2015

Pokfulam Centre Open Day

The Open Day of Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary institute (ICI) at the Pokfulam complex was a great success. The event was well-attended by visitors including students, teachers, parents and the general public, during which they toured around the training facilities, learned about different programmes of the institutes, enjoyed culinary demonstrations and delicious snacks prepared by the students.

2014

30 Oct - 2 Nov 2014

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival

Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and International Culinary institute (ICI) participated in the popular Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, providing students with opportunities to advance their Chinese and Western culinary knowledge.