Keynote
Speakers
(Group
Photo)
–
From
left
to
right:
Prof.
Hongbin
CAI,
Dean
of
HKU
Business
School,
The
University
of
Hong
Kong;
Ms.
Clara
CHAN,
Chief
Executive
Officer,
Hong
Kong
Investment
Corporation
Limited;
Ir.
Tony
WONG,
JP,
Commissioner
for
Digital
Policy,
Hong
Kong
Special
Administrative
Region
Government;
Prof.
Jin
LI,
Director
of
HKU’s
Centre
for
AI,
Management
and
Organization
(CAMO),
HKU
Business
School
The
gala
brought
together
a
distinguished
lineup
of
speakers
from
government,
academia,
and
the
business
community,
alongside
60
esteemed
delegates,
including
industry
leaders,
talent
management
experts,
and
innovators.
Together,
they
shared
actionable
insights
in
leveraging
AI
to
drive
workforce
transformation,
foster
innovation,
and
ensure
organizational
success
in
a
digital
era.
Highlights from the Event
In his opening speech, Professor Hongbin Cai, Dean of HKU Business School, reaffirmed the School’s commitment to being a global leader in business education. He emphasized HKUBS’s mission to nurture future-ready business leaders equipped to excel in an AI-driven world. Professor Cai also announced an exciting new initiative: the launch of a Taught Postgraduate stream in AI and Business, designed to equip students with cutting-edge AI knowledge and its practical applications in business.
Ms. Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), spoke about “opportunities and challenges in high-tech investment for Hong Kong’s future.” She emphasized that strategic investments in AI and technological innovation are key to maintaining and enhancing Hong Kong’s competitive edge on the global stage. She also covered the HKIC’s role in accelerating the nurturing of new quality productive forces, facilitating investee companies regarding product and service innovation as well as productivity improvement, and conducting more comprehensive talent development.
Ir. Tony Wong, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, delivered a keynote addressed on “AI Ecosystem Development”. He highlighted the Government’s effort on promoting ethical development of AI and R&D of AI in Hong Kong, fostering an AI-savvy workforce, provided an overview of the support offered to the industry, and shared insights on promoting AI applications and training within the Government.
Professor Jin Li, Zhang Yonghong Professor of Economics and Strategy at HKU Business School, introduced the University’s groundbreaking initiative: the establishment of the Centre for AI, Management and Organization (CAMO). As the founding Director of CAMO, Professor Li outlined the Centre’s mission: “The Centre is envisioned as a leading hub for interdisciplinary AI research and collaboration in the business sector. By bringing together experts from both industry and academia, CAMO aims to advance the development and applications of artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges in management and organizational strategy.”
A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration
The HKU iCube Gala Luncheon was a tremendous success, fostering cross-sector collaboration and serving as a dynamic platform for thought leadership and innovation. The event showcased HKU iCube’s commitment to advancing youth development and driving impactful change by connecting academics, industry leaders, and policymakers.
As the Friends of iCube Network continues to grow, HKU iCube remains dedicated to facilitating meaningful conversations and partnerships that create shared value and inspire solutions for a better future.
For more information about HKU iCube and upcoming events, visit www.hku-icube.hku.hk
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