Asia's digital future takes centre stage at Economist Impact's 5th annual Technology for Change ..
Economist Impact successfully concluded its 5th
annual Technology for Change Asia on March 12th
and 13th at the Hopewell Hotel in Hong Kong, bringing together over 570 leaders
to explore the transformative power of emerging technologies for business and
society.
Taking place in Hong Kong for the 2nd year,
the two-day event explored key themes including the future of work in the AI
era, the quantum revolution, sustainable tech solutions, human-centered
innovation, the Greater Bay Area's transformation, China's digital roadmap,
smart and green mobility, and ethical AI.
In an opening ministerial keynote address, the Honourable
Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said that Hong Kong, along with the
Greater Bay Area, is poised to emerge as a leading international innovation
centre because the region is building an ecosystem of patient capital,
fostering a pro-innovation environment, and leveraging its unique strengths
under the 'one country, two systems' arrangement to attract top-tier talent and
drive technological progress, including in cutting-edge fields like AI.
Over 70 speakers, including renowned physicist Professor
Brian Cox, shared insights on the region's emerging investment and business
opportunities. The event highlighted the unique position of the Greater Bay
Area in using technology for business impact, and featured discussions on how
businesses and governments can prioritise the human element in technology
research and adoption to close the digital divide.
The event featured speakers from leading organisations
including Alibaba.com, Booking.com, Deutsche Bank, DHL, Google, HSBC, IBM, JLL,
Klook, Lan Kwai Fong Group, Li & Fung, Li Auto, LinkedIn, Mercedes-Benz
Group, OCBC, Swire Hotels Group, Tencent Quantum Lab, Uber, and WhatsApp, and
many more.
"From quantum computing to ethical AI, Technology for
Change Asia tackled the innovations defining our future," said Charles
Ross, principal, technology and society, Asia-Pacific at Economist Impact.
"The conversations we had were not just about technology but about shaping
a more resilient and equitable world."
The 5th annual Technology for Change Asia was sponsored by
the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program, Hong Kong Science & Technology
Parks Corporation, Tata Communications, IBM, AIA and McKinsey Global Institute.
The event was supported by Brand Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Tourism Board, AI
Club Asia, Asia MarTech Society, and the British Consulate-General Hong Kong.
The official travel partner was Cathay Pacific.
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