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Date : 4th June, 2025 (Wed)

Time : 2:00-5:45pm

Venue : Fringe Dairy, The Fringe Club, Central

 

The forum 2025 will come along with the NEXX AI and Innovation Award Ceremony. 

Event Rundown
 

2:00 - 2:30pm | Registration & Networking

  • Attendees check-in

  • Networking with coffee
     

2:30 - 2:35pm | Opening Speech
Mann Yim, NEXX Innovation Alliance (NEXX)

 

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2:35 - 2:45pm | Keynote Address (I)
Cari Wu · Assistant Commissioner (Mainland and Industry Collaboration), Digital Policy Office (DPO) 

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2:45 - 2:50pm | Keynote Address (II)

Nick Chan, BBS. MH. JP

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2:50 - 3:00pm |  Keynote Address (III)
Dr. Allan Zeman, GBM,GBS,JP
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3:05 - 3:30 | Group Photo

3:05 - 3:30 | NEXX  AI and Innovation Awards Ceremony

co-organised by NEXX Innovation Alliance and Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

Award presenter (Start-up Division) : Ms. Cari Wu · Assistant Commissioner (Mainland and Industry Collaboration), Digital Policy Office (DPO) 

Canpanion Group

VIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS – Klipy AI

Laurry & Co.

Pubrio

RealAI Technology HK

Fase Technology Group

Be Better International

Vizzle

HK Simfinity Holdings

PowerGuard AI

Award presenter (Corporate Division) : Dr. Allan Zeman, GBM,GBS,JP

<<Awardees of  Corporate Division >>

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)

Fairwood Holdings

MyTV SUPER (TVB)

StockX

HKTVmall

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery

10 Design

Uni-China Group

 

Award Objective Description:

The NEXX AI and Innovation Award aims to recognize start-ups, corporates and organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievements in driving transformative change through the application of artificial intelligence and innovative strategies. It celebrates forward-thinking leadership, impactful implementation, and measurable contributions to advancing digital transformation across industries in the AI era.

Basic Requirements for Nomination

  • Demonstrated adoption of AI technologies in own products, services, or business operations (e.g. Marketing promotion, Customer Services)

  • Evidence of strategic planning or organizational transformation enabled by AI

  • Measurable outcomes or impact resulting from AI application (e.g. improved efficiency, customer engagement, decision-making)

  • A clear commitment to ethical and responsible use of AI

  • Proven leadership or advocacy in fostering AI innovation within the organization or industry

  • Demonstration of structured workshops, training programs, or partnerships designed to equip employees with basic AI skills

​3:30 - 3:50pm | Coffee Break - Networking

3:50 - 4:00pm | Featured Session (I) by Dr. Eddie Hui, Digital Innovations Lead, Lenovo 

4:00 - 4:05pm | Featured Session (II) by Tina Wei Tin TinConsulting Director, GoGBA Business Support Centre (Futian)

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4:05 - 4:30pm | Panel 1: AI-Driven Business Transformation: Opportunities & Best Practices

Panelists:

- Andy Chow, Head of Customer Solution Architects, Google

- Paul Lee, Director, StockX

- Simon Lee, Vice President, Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence (HKSAII) and HKBN

Moderator

Cecilia Yau, Vice President, Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence (HKSAII)

Partner at PwC

Panelists
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Andy Chow
Head of Customer Solution Architects, Google
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Simon Lee

Vice President, Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence (HKSAII)

HKBN
 

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Paul Lee 
Director
StockX
Moderator
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Cecilia Yau
Vice President, Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence (HKSAII)
Partner at PwC

4:30- 4:55pm | Panel 2: Balancing Innovation and AI Risks:: Business Performance,  Governance, Compliance, and Organizational Resilience

Panelists:

- Lance Yeung, Associate Director, AI & Data, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP)

- Tony Lau, Head of Maersk E-Partner

- Tina Wei Tin Tin, Consulting Director, GoGBA Business Support Centre (Futian)

- Sunny Ip, Partner, Deloitte Engineering, AI & Data HK Leader

Moderator:

Michelle Leung, Vice Chairman, Digital Security and Data Protection Alliance

Head of North Asia, ZOOM

Panelist
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Tina Wei Tin Tin
Consulting Director, GoGBA Business Support Centre (Futian)
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Tony Lau
Head of Maersk E-Partner
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Sunny Ip
Partner, Deloitte Engineering
AI & Data HK Leader

Moderator
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Michelle Leung
Vice Chairman, Digital Security and Data Protection Alliance 
Head of North Asia, ZOOM

4:55 - 5:45pm | Networking

​​Inauguration of Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Dinner and NEXX Technology and Innovation Leaders Award Ceremony in Lan Kwai Fong

 

(Invitation Only)  

Venue : Smoke & Barrel,  in Central 

​6:15 - 6:30          Reception open

6:30 - 6:35pm    Opening Remarks : Mann Yim, President, Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (HKSAII)

6:35 - 6:40pm    Group Photo

6:40 - 7:00pm   Inauguration Ceremony of Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

7:00 -7:30pm    Ceremony of NEXX AI and Innovation leader Awards

Awardees include :

Henry Hui, Senior Director, Technology, McDonald's

Ravel Lai, Chief Digital Officer, Lee Man Paper

William Chan, ex-GM Customer Innovation, Hang Lung Properties

Ben Fung, Associate IT Director,  ChinaChem Group

Louis Mah, Director of IT,  MAXIM'S CATERERS 

Daniel Cheung, VP and Head of IT, Blue Insurance

Rex Ching, Group Chief Technology Officer, TVB 

Patrick Cheung, Chief Digital Officer, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group

Terence Siu, CIO, L'Occitane Group

7:30 - 8:30pm Dinner

Adviosry Board
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Nick Chan, BBS. MH. JPP
Honorary Advisor
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Mark Mak
Senior Advisor

CTO, Roborn

Committee Members
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Strategic Partner
Co organisers
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Supporting Organisations 
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Academic Partner
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Keynote Speakers
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Allan Zeman GBM, GBS, JP
Chairman, LKF Group

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Nick Chan BBS, MH JP

Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong SAR and Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

Welcome and Opening Remarks
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Cecilia Yau
Partner
China Media Insutry Leader
PwC
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Mann Yim
Chairperson
DSDPA HK
Event Overview:

The Digital Security and Data Protection Alliance (Hong Kong), in collaboration with PwC, is proud to host this landmark forum addressing the critical intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The event marks the official Inauguration Ceremony of DSDPA HK, established to foster a more secure and resilient digital ecosystem for businesses in the region.

Highlights :

  • Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and policymakers, including representatives from the Legislative Council, PwC, Samsung HK, CLP, and Maxim’s Group.

  • Critical Discussions: Explore the evolving landscape of Responsible AI, data privacy regulations, and emerging cybersecurity risks.

  • Networking: Connect with professionals across fintech, risk management, compliance, and the AI startup community.

  • Recognition: The forum will also feature the launch of the latest edition of the NEXX AI and Innovation Awards.

Focus Topics

Where Business meets Technology

  • AI copilots for finance, operation & market expansion

  • Data platformsand real‑time analytics

  • Compliance, governance, and audit in a digital world

  • Future of work: skills, culture, and operating models

Why Attend

Practical insights from distinguished leaders

  • Business transformation & AI adoption that actually ship

  • Modern risk, controls, and cyber‑resilience for business leaders

  • Data strategy, FP&A excellence, and value creation

  • Peer‑to‑peer exchange with top operators

Date : 15th May, 2026 (Fri)
Time : 2:00 - 5:30pm

Venue : 21/F Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road, Central
Solo Session Speakers
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CY Cheung
Cybersecurity and Privacy
PwC

 
Jade Hwang
Consultant
GoGBA Business Support Centre (Futian)
Erik Chan
Partner Digital Transformation
and AI Consulting
PwC


 
Panel Speakers
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(Moderator)

Alvin Wong
Advisor, DSDPA HK
(Ex-COO Group ICT Business and Products, HGC Global Communications)

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Michael Cheung
Director of Cyber Security Operation
CLP
Henry Yu
Chairperson
Sub Committee – AML
DSDPA HK
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Dr. Tony Cheong
Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Biz
Samsung HK
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Fireside Chat Speakers
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Mann Yim
Chairperson
DSDPA HK
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Louis Mah
Director Of Group Information Technology
Maxim's Group
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Time                               Session                                                    Details

2:00 – 2:30pm                  Registration & Networking                     Guest arrival, check-in, welcome refreshments and networking.

2:30 – 2:35pm                  Opening by MC                                     Welcome guests and acknowledge organisers, co-organisers and                                                                                                                            supporting organisations.

2:35 – 2:45pm                   Welcome Remarks                                Representative from Digital Security and Data Protection Alliance of                                                                                                            Hong Kong (DSDPA HK) & PwC

                                                                                                        Cecilia Yau, Partner - China Media Industry  Leader, PwC

                                                                                                        Mann Yim, Chairperson, DSDPA HK

2:45 – 3:00pm                    Keynote I                                              Allan Zeman GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman, LKF Group

 

3:00 – 3:05pm                    Group Photo                                        Group photo with committee members, organisers, speakers,                                                                                                                                   officiating guests and supporting organisations.

3:05 – 3:15pm                   Award Ceremony                        2nd edition of NEXX AI and Innovation Awards

                                                                                     (Enterprise and Start-ups divisions )

                                                                                                        Award presenters:

                                                                                                        Allan Zeman, GBM, GBS JP, Chairman , LKF Group

                                                                                                        Prof. Alvin Leung, Associate Dean, College of Business, CityU

 

3:15 – 3:25pm                  Solo Session I                                       "Building Safe Enterprise-grade AI Agent Systems"

                                                                                                       CY Cheung, Partner – Cybersecurity and Privacy at PwC

 

3:25 – 3:35pm                  Solo Session II                                       "Enterprise AI Adoption Trends"

                                                                                                        Erik Chan, Partner - Partner Digital Transformation
                                                                                                        and AI Consulting at PwC

 

3::35 – 3:45pm                 Solo Session III                                      Jade Hwang, Consultant, GoGBA Business Supporting Centre (Futian)

 

3:45 – 4:00pm        Coffee Break                                          Break and Networking

 

4:00– 4:45pm                   Panel Discussion                               "Digital Security and Data Protection for Business : Responsible                                                                                          AI, Risk, Data Privacy and Trust"

                                                                                        (Conducted in Cantonese)

 

                                                                                                         Moderator : Alvin Wong, Advisor, DSDPA HK (Ex-COO Group ICT                                                                                                                             Business and Products, HGC Global Communications)

 

                                                                                                         Speakers :

 

                                                                                                         Michael Cheung, Director of Cyber Security Operations, CLP

                                                                                                         Henry Yu, Chairperson, Sub Committee – AML , DSDPA HK

                                                                                                         Dr. Tony Cheong, Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Biz, Samsung HK 

 

 

4:45 – 5:00pm                 Keynote                                                    Nick Chan,  BBS, MH JP, Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong                                                                                                               SAR and Partner at Squire Patton Boggs

 

5:00 – 5:15pm                 Fireside chat                                            Mann Yim, Chairperson, DSDPA HK and

                                                                                                         Louis Mah, Director Of Group Information Technology, Maxim’s Group

                                                                                                       

 

5:15 – 5:25pm                 DSDPA Inauguration                Official inauguration of the Digital Security and Data                                                                                         Protection Alliance (DSDPA HK) and group photo.

5:25 – 6:00pm                 Networking                                               Networking

About the Awards

There are two divisions : Start-up and Enterprise

The NEXX AI and Innovation Award aims to recognize start-ups, corporates and organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievements in driving transformative change through the application of artificial intelligence and innovative strategies. It celebrates forward-thinking leadership, impactful implementation, and measurable contributions to advancing digital transformation across industries in the AI era.

Basic Requirements for Nomination

  • Demonstrated adoption of AI technologies in own products, services, or business operations and marketing strategy

  • Evidence of strategic planning or organizational transformation enabled by AI

  • Measurable outcomes or impact resulting from AI application (e.g. improved efficiency, customer engagement, decision-making)

  • A clear commitment to ethical and responsible use of AI

  • Proven leadership or advocacy in fostering AI innovation within the organization or industry

  • Demonstration of structured workshops, training programs, or partnerships designed to equip employees with basic AI skill

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1st Edition of awardees (Enterprise and Start-up divisions) in 2025 :​

www.nexxhk.com/ai-innovation-forum2025

Award presenter (Start-up Division) : Ms. Cari Wu · Assistant Commissioner (Mainland and Industry Collaboration), Digital Policy Office (DPO) 

<<Awardees of  Start-up Division >>​

Canpanion Group

VIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS – Klipy AI

Laurry & Co.

Pubrio

RealAI Technology HK

Fase Technology Group

Be Better International

Vizzle

HK Simfinity Holdings

PowerGuard AI

Award presenter (Corporate Division) : Dr. Allan Zeman, GBM,GBS,JP

<<Awardees of  Corporate Division >>

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)

Fairwood Holdings

MyTV SUPER (TVB)

StockX

HKTVmall

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery

10 Design

Uni-China Group

Past Industry Engagementnt
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