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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. ​

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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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Event Parnter
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Strategic Partner
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Supporting Organisations 
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Academic Partner
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Judging for Hackathon and Gen AI Student Social Challenge Pitching
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Mann Yim
President

Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation
Austin Chan
Senior Engineer
Star Ferry Hong Kong
Kylie Fung
Deputy Director - ITO
VTC
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Wayne Tam
CTO
Wuji AI Platform
Mei Ah Ebtertainment

 
Lance Yeung
Executive Committee Member
Hong Kong Society of 
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

 
Dr. Tony Cheong
Senor Director
Samsung Electronics HK
Hackathon Advisor
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Annie Cheng
Advisor
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Prizes with gifts worth 3,000HKDH)KD
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AInsane is a community based initiative under the Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (HKSAII), dedicated to building a vibrant, collaborative community of AI creators, builders, innovators and industry leaders.

 

By bridging cutting-edge technology with practical, real-world challenges—such as heritage preservation, corporate digital transformation, and agentic commerce—AInsane empowers innovators to turn visionary ideas into scalable solutions. Through hackathons, cross-sector workshops, and interactive forums, the community fosters talent, accelerates AI adoption, and reinforces Hong Kong's role as a premiere hub for AI innovation. excellence and creative innovation.

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Rundown of Hackathon
Date : 30th Aug, (Sun)
Time : 10:00 am - 12;30pm
Venue : Cyberport



 

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM (15 mins)

Opening & Challenge Briefing

 

Welcome & Problem Overview

 

 

• Introduction by HKSAII / AInsane initiative

 

• Challenge 1: Heritage Integration & Storytelling

 

• Challenge 2: Environmental Comfort & Digital Engagement

 

• Overview of submission criteria & evaluation framework


10:15 AM – 11:45 AM (90 mins)
Sprint Build & Mentorship

Solution Design & Prototyping

 

 

• Phase 1 (Understand & Ideate): Define passenger journey & brainstorm AI integration

 

• Phase 2 (Build & Wireframe): Develop interactive concepts, web/mobile app prototypes

 

• On-site mentor check-ins with AI domain experts


11:45 AM – 12:00 PM (15 mins)

Submission & Prep

 

Final Deck & Prototype Submission

 

 

• Lock in presentation slides and live demo links

 

• Briefing for final pitch order


12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Wrap up and Networking 

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Ceremony will be held at the afternoon session at the arcade in Cyberport (Starting at 2:30pm)

 

 

• Judges' deliberation

 

• Winner announcements & closing remarks

 

• Networking & transition to afternoon DELF program

AInsane x HKSAII Hackathon : The Challenge at a Glance

Star Ferry seeks to modernize its guest experience while honoring its storied history. Participants will tackle two critical challenges across a 2.5 hours intensive hackathon sprint.
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Venue for award ceremony and panel discussion

 at DELF in Cyberport on 30th Aug , 2:30 – 3:30pm

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Rundown 
 
2nd Gen AI Student Social Challenge Presentation & Award Ceremony for Hackathon
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Forum : Unlocking Sustainable Commerce for
Star Ferry & AI


Date : 30th Aug, 2026 (Sun)
Venue : Arcade, Cyberport


2:30 - 2:35pm Event introduction by Emcee

2:35 - 2:50pm 2nd Gen AI Student Social Challenge Presentation

2:50 - 3:00pm Sharing session by GoGBA Business Support Centre (Futian)

3:00 - 3:20:pm Panel discussion  : 
Unlocking Sustainable Commerce forStar Ferry & AI  
Moderator :
Mann Yim, President, Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (HKSAII) 
                                           
Panelists :
Dr. Tong Cheong, Senior Director,  Samsung Electronics HK

Wayne Tam, CTO, Mei Ah Wuji AI Platform, Mei Ah Entertainment

Austin Chan, Senior Engineer, Star Ferry Hong Kong 

3:20 - 3:30pm  Award Ceremony of Hackathon & Group Photo
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Thank You
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