Agenda
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09:10 – 09:30
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Opening and Welcoming Remarks
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09:30 – 10:10
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Power Panel 1
The Future of FSI: AI, Innovation, and Impact As financial services accelerate AI adoption, panelists will discuss practical use cases, scaling innovation responsibly, and sustaining regulatory alignment-highlighting AI’s long-term impact on the competitiveness of the financial sector. Speakers : – Tim Ying, Chief Executive Officer, Octopus Holdings Limited – Tat Lee, Chief Executive, Welab Bank – John Hsu, Group Chief Technology Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Moderator :King Leung, Global Head of FS, Fintech and Sustainability, InvestHK |
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10:15 – 10:55
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Power Panel 2
AI and Robotics Across Sectors – Boost Productivity or Governance Risk? AI and robotics are driving significant productivity gains across industries, while also raising new risk challenges. Panelists across industries will share real-world adoption experiences and how organisations can balance innovation, and effective control. Speakers : – Aseem Puri, Digital Chief Executive Officer, Unilever International – Edgar Gehringer, Chief Operation Officer, Asia Pacific, HSBC – Leo Liu, Chief Technology Officer, Gammon Construction Limited Moderator : David Gee, Board Risk Advisor, NED & Author, Former CIO & CISO |
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11:00 – 11:15
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Break
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11:15 – 12:00
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Power Panel 3
Agentic AI: Redefining Customer Experience and Enterprise Structure Agentic AI is moving beyond automation to actively shape customer experiences and enterprise operations. This panel explores how AI agents are enabling hyper-personalisation, new operating models, and changes to how work gets done-prompting organisations to rethink roles and workflows for an AI-enabled future. Speakers : – Albert Li, Head of Commercial, LPS – Franky Ho, Field Chief Technology Officer, Red Hat – Louis Mah, Director, Group Information Technology, Maxim’s – Gareth Tranter, Chief Technology Officer, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Moderator : Akina Ho, Co-Founder, AllStarsWomen DAO |
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12:05 – 12:25
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Fireside Chat 1
透視 2030：中國 AI 應用全景 | A Look at China’s AI Reality in 2030 (Mandarin Session) This fireside chat will discuss how AI is shaping China’s industries and daily life toward 2030. Speaker will highlight real-world adoption, emerging business models, and key application areas driving innovation. Speakers : – Misa Zhu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Rokid Moderator : Jiang Tao, Founder and Chairman, CSDN |
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12:30 – 14:00
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Lunch Break
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14:00 – 14:20
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Fireside Chat 2
The Next Frontier of Smart Cities: Innovations from Roads to Skies Discover how AI-powered logistics and low-altitude aerial mobility are redefining urban transportation and sustainability, how these innovations are transforming our daily life, society, and the way we work. Speakers : – Steven Lam, Co-founder and Chairman, GoGoX – Darren Hsiao, Director, APAX & MEA, EHang Moderator : Henry Ng, Principal Consultant, KRIS |
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14:25 – 15:05
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Power Panel 4
The Agency Paradox: Balancing Autonomy with Accountability and Security in Self-Directed AI As AI becomes more autonomous, organisations face a critical challenge: enabling innovation without losing control. This panel brings together leaders from banking, healthcare, regulation, and engineering to explore how self-directed AI can be deployed securely and responsibly. Speakers : – Ludovic Grandclement, Director – AI & Innovation, Hong Kong Monetary Authority – Ricky Woo, Executive Director, Chief Information Security Officer and Technology Security, DBS BankRicky Woo, Executive Director, Chief Information Security Officer and Technology Security, DBS Bank – Pallav Kulshrestha, Director, Engineering, I-Sprint Innovation – Louis Shun, Regional Chief Information Officer, IHH Healthcare North Asia / Gleneagles Hospital Moderator : Kevin Pereira , Managing Director, Blu AI |
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15:05 – 15:30
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Break
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15:35 – 16:15
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Closing Debate
The Dependency on AI Agents: Are We Losing Critical Thinking Skills? In this engaging debate, participants will examine the impact of our increasing reliance on AI agents for information consumption and decision-making. The affirmative argues that this dependency erodes critical thinking, making individuals passive recipients of information. In contrast, the negative position claims that AI enhances critical thinking by offering quick access to diverse information, allowing individuals to focus on higher-order analysis rather than mundane tasks. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on whether AI empowers us or undermines our cognitive abilities. |
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16:15 – 16:30
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Lucky Draw
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Topics
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10:00 – 11:00
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Wan2.6 Masterclass Empowered by Alibaba
This masterclass explores the capabilities of Alibaba’s state-of-the-art visual foundation model, Wan2.6. Working with an interactive notebook, learners can call HTTP APIs to try out Wan2.6 capabilities in generating videos and images. Speaker : Raymond Tsang, Global Training Advisor in AI, Aliababa Cloud |
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11:10 – 12:10
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Cloud Native OpenClaw: Build, Deploy, Scale on AWS
One hour hands-on workshop focused on cloud native deployment. Attendees set up AWS compute resources, configure IAM for secure access, and run OpenClaw workloads using ECS or EKS. The workshop highlights container orchestration, monitoring with CloudWatch, and cost efficient scaling, giving participants practical experience in running OpenClaw within AWS infrastructure. Speaker : Carson Chan, Partner Solutions Architect, AWS |
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14 :00 – 15:30
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Building Agent-Native AI on Tencent Cloud ADP
Unlocking enterprise productity with scalable and professional agents. Speaker : Lorence Liao, Head of International AI Architecture, Tencent Cloud |
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10:00 – 11:00
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Navigating the Challenges of AI Trends and Governance
Join us for a workshop that explores current AI trends, governance frameworks, and the challenges they present, fostering insightful discussions and practical solutions for participants. Speakers : – Mr. Jeremy Foo, Senior Consultant Flaxis Technologies – Dr. Julian Lo, Chief Technology Officer, ATSG |
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11:30 – 12:30
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Driving Business Efficiency: The Role of AI in Enhancing Facility Management
This session will explore how the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enable predictive operations to significantly enhance facility management. By leveraging AI technologies, organizations can optimize resource management, improve operational workflows, and deliver superior service quality, contributing to the overall efficiency and sustainability of urban environments. Speakers: — Mr. Phil McManus, Director, Business Innovation, NTT – Mr. Jackie Yuen, Senior Director, AI Solutions, NTT – Mr. Ashish Jerry Justin, Co-founder and CEO, Carnot Innovations – Mr. Kenneth Yuen, Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnership, SOCAM Development Limited |
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12:30 – 14:00
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Music & Muffins Powered by NTT (By Invitation Only)
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14:15 – 14:40
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Riding the AI Train: It’s Time to Reinvent Yourself Toward the Next Stop
AI capabilities and features promise increased productivity and better customer experiences—but without the right person, they fall flat from a lack of training, and organizational resistance to change. Explore the value journey, where you and your organization become value accelerators – aligning AI innovation with business outcomes that truly matter. Get on board, take the controls, and help your organization toward its next destination. This Gartner session equips managers with the key elements needed to step up in the AI era. Learn how to elevate your role, foster a culture that amplifies AI’s business impact, and build an AI-ready team that transforms potential into results. Enjoy the AI train ride. Speaker : – Mr. Deacon D.K. Wan, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner |
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14:55 – 15:20
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Tech Talk Takeoff: Transform Your Ideas with Powerful Communication
Unlock the secrets to turning complex tech concepts into clear, compelling stories! This interactive session blends expert-led demos with hands-on practice. A *seasoned Toastmaster* will deliver a polished speech on a cutting-edge tech topic, showcasing techniques like audience engagement, structured storytelling, and confident delivery. Then, dive into the *Table Topics Challenge: Tech Talk members and audience volunteers will tackle impromptu tech-themed questions (e.g., *“Pitch AI in 60 seconds!”), sharpening quick-thinking and articulation skills. Whether you’re presenting to stakeholders, demoing a product, or pitching an idea, leave armed with tools to captivate any audience. Speakers : – Mr. Sean Lin, DTM, Club Mentor, Tech Talk Toastmasters – Mr. Wilson Yau, DTM, Club Mentor, Tech Talk Toastmasters – Dr. Darron Sun, Club Sponsor & Charter President, Tech Talk Toastmasters |
Remarks: The Organisers reserve the right to modify the Event program, schedule, speakers, and activities without prior notice.