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NEXXINSPIRE
SOCIAL LEADER AWARDS

a non-profit initiative that leverages technology innovation to advance sustainability efforts

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Divisions of Awards
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Enterprise Division

1. Environmental Leadership Awards

2. Social Impact Awards

3. Governance and Transparency Awards

4. Innovation in Sustainability Awards

5. Sustainability in ESG reporting Awards

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Smart Mobility Division

This award recognizes companies providing innovative smart mobility solutions that contribute to sustainability in cities and communities. The award promotes advancements in reducing emissions, optimizing transportation systems and improving quality of life through smart mobility services. Companies will be evaluated based on measurable environmental and social impact, integration of solutions and sustainability practices in business operations. 

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Green and Smart Campus Division

To recognize schools that apply extra resources, commitment and technology to achieve environmental sustainability on campus.

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Start-up Division

This award honors startups developing groundbreaking technologies and business models leading the transition to a sustainable future. Our mission is to spotlight agile, visionary companies solving humanity's most pressing challenges through renewable energy, transportation and mobility solutions, AI and automation, healthcare breakthroughs and more..

The Team

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Winners

Winners of Enterprise & NGO (2020) :

 

Chicks  (雞仔嘜)

Culture Homes

Eaton HK

Eco Marine

HGC Global Communications

Lee Kum Kee

Nature Discovery Park

Ocean Park

Slowood

 

Winner of Individuals (2020):

 

Keilem Ng

Co-founder, Eco Marine

Winners

Winners of Enterprise & NGO (2019) :

Asia Art Hong Kong
Cyberport 
DYXNet
HTC Hong Kong
Lenovo Hong Kong
Eagle Group Holdings
Omnicom Media Group
S.F. Express (Hong Hong)
Swire Coca-Cola HK
Stan Group

Winners of Individuals (2019):

Eddy Hui
Honorary Secretary, Hong Kong Design Association 
Alexandra Lo
Head of Digital & Consumer Engagement of Nestle Hong Kong

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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 - 5:30pm

Venue : Google Hong Kong office at Times Square, Causeway Baym

Tentative Rundown : 
 

2:00 - 2:30pm Reception Open

2:30 - 2:35pm Opening Remarks - Mann Yim, Chairman, NEXX Innovation Alliance (NEXX)

2:35 - 2:40pm Welcome Remarks - Google Cloud

2:40 - 2:45pm Group Picture

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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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Louis Mah, Director of IT, Maxim's Group

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Daniel Ho, VP, Unified Cyber Security and Digital Transformation Solutions, HGC Global Communications

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

 

Moderator : Simon Lee, Vice Chairperson, Hong Kong Society of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (HKSAII) 

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Panelists :

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

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Jazz Yung, Partner, Consulting, PwC 

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...and more

 

 

4:15 - 4:30pm Coffee Break
 

4:15 - 4:25pm  Keynote (II) - tbc

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

4:35 - 5:00pm Award Ceremony of NEXX AI in Corporate Innovation & Transformation Awards 2025 

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Award presenter : Prof. Alvin Leung, Associate Dean, College of Business , City University of Hong Kong

About the Awards

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The "Awards of NEXX AI in Corporate Innovation and Transformation" (Enterprise Division) recognize and celebrate large-scale corporations that have successfully developed, deployed, and scaled AI-powered solutions to fundamentally change their business models, enhance operational efficiency, foster a new culture of innovation, and deliver measurable, high-impact business value. The mission is to identify and promote best practices in responsible, effective, and transformative AI adoption across the enterprise landscape.

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A panel of independent industry experts, academics, and enterprise leaders will evaluate submissions based on a weighted system:

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Award Evaluation Criteria — Enterprise Division

Nominees will be assessed by (one or more) the following four pillars of excellence in corporate AI innovation and transformation:

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1. Strategic Business Value & Measurable Impact 

The nominee must demonstrate quantifiable, high-impact outcomes resulting from AI adoption — including but not limited to revenue growth, operational efficiency gains, cost reduction, customer experience enhancement, or market expansion. Evidence must clearly link AI initiatives to tangible business performance.

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2. Innovation & Technical Excellence

The solution must exhibit cutting-edge technical design, architectural sophistication, and superior performance. This includes novel application of AI/ML models, integration with enterprise systems, scalability, reliability, and continuous improvement through data-driven iteration.

 

3. Enterprise-Wide Scale & Organizational Transformation 

The initiative must have been successfully deployed across multiple business units, geographies, or functions — fundamentally reshaping processes, culture, or business models at scale. The nominee should show evidence of institutionalizing AI as a strategic capability, not merely a pilot project.

 

4. Responsible AI & Ethical Governance 

The organization must embed ethical principles into its AI lifecycle — including fairness, transparency, accountability, privacy, and human oversight. Nominees should provide examples of governance frameworks, bias mitigation practices, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with global standards for responsible AI.

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