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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. â€‹

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Event Rundown
 

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

  • Attendees check-in

  • Networking with coffee
     

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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<<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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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Panelists:

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- 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

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Moderator

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

Partner at PwC

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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

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Panelists:

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- 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

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Moderator:

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

Head of North Asia, ZOOM

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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

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​​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)  

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Venue : Smoke & Barrel,  in Central 

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​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

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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

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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

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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
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Academic Partner
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Supporting Organisations 
Media Partner
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A premier gathering of CXOs, senior financial executives and technology leaders in different verticals. Distinguished speakers share insights on finance transformation, AI adoption, cyber‑resilience, business value creation and market expansion in Greater Bay Area.

About the CFO Forum

The NEXX CFO Forum convenes senior leaders from finance and IT to decode what’s next in enterprise performance from AI to business Innovation, cybersecurity, and goverance. Expect pragmatic playbooks, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways.

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Focus Topics

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Where Finance meets Technology

  • AI copilots for finance, close & consolidation

  • Cloud ERP, data platforms, and real‑time analytics

  • Compliance, governance, and audit in a digital world

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

Why Attend

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Practical insights from distinguished leaders

  • Finance transformation & AI adoption that actually ship

  • Modern risk, controls, and cyber‑resilience for CFOs

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

  • Peer‑to‑peer exchange with top operators

Date : 19th Nov, 2025 (Wed)
Time : 2:30 - 5:00pm

Venue : Google Hong Kong office at Times Square, Causeway Bay
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Tentative Rundown : 
 

2:00 - 2:30pm Reception Open

2:30 - 2:35pm Opening Remarks - Mann Yim

2:35 - 2:40pm Keynote (I) - Govn't Official (tbc)

2:40 - 2:45pm Group Photo

2:45 - 3:00pm Featured Speech : GoGBA Business Support Centre 9Futain)
 

3:00 - 3:30pm Panel One - Scaling AI for Enterprise Impact: Forging Robust Security, Governance, and Privacy Frameworks with Actionable Metrics

 

Moderator : Lance Yeung, Associate Director, Data & AI Governance, HKSTP

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Panelists :

 

Daniel Cheung, VP of IT, Blue Insurance

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Joel Lam, Chief Digital Officer, KGI

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Google Cloud

 

....and more
 

3:30 - 4:00pm Panel Two - AI-Driven Capital: Business Innovation & Financing Growth, and Measuring ROI for Retail and Brands

 

Moderator : Mann Yim , Chairman , NEXX Innovation Alliance (tbc)

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Panelists :

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Angus Tsang, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of CN Logistics International Holdings

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Danny Ho, CFO, SmarTone

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...and more

 

 

4:15 - 4:30pm Coffee Break
 

4:15 - 4:25pm  Keynote (II) -  Prof. Alvin Leung, Associate Dean, College of Business , City University of Hong Kong

4:25 - 4:25pm Featured Speech (II) 

4:35 - 5:00pm Award Ceremony of NEXX AI in Financial Innovation Awards 2025 - Start-up Divsion

About the Awards

The Awards recognise outstanding senior financial executives whose dedication and commitment have advanced corporate development, transformation, and sustainable growth.

Purpose

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Celebrate Impact

Honouring leaders who elevate business performance with integrity, innovation, and stewardship.

What We Value

Excellence & Leadership

  • Strategic finance & transformation impact

  • Technology enablement & data‑driven decisioning

  • People leadership & cross‑functional partnership

 

Ceremony

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Professional Recognition

Awards presented during the Forum with media coverage and peer recognition.

ards recognise outstanding senior financial executives whose dedication and commitment have advanced corporate development, transformation, and sustainable growth.

Purpose

 

Celebrate Impact

Honouring leaders who elevate business performance with integrity, innovation, and stewardship.

What We Value

 

Excellence & Leadership

  • Strategic finance & transformation impact

  • Technology enablement & data‑driven decisioning

  • People leadership & cross‑functional partnership

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