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ULTRAGBA 2023

Discover the immense potential of Hong Kong's creative industries through cross-border collaborations in the Greater Bay Area. Hong Kong's significant role in the GBA's economic growth, particularly in the creative and design sector, is bolstered by the resumption of quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the mainland. This development is set to accelerate the economic integration of the GBA, opening doors to new opportunities for collaboration.

 

Join us for an engaging seminar titled "Unleashing Hong Kong's Creative Potential through Cross-Border Collaborations in the Greater Bay Area" to gain valuable insights into emerging trends and explore the unlimited possibilities for Hong Kong's creative industries. RSVP now to secure your spot and be part of the dynamic exchange of ideas and connections that will shape the future of the GBA.

Date : 27 Sept , 2023 (Wed)

TIme : 4:00 - 6:00pm

Venue : Fringe Club, Central

Language : English

(Updated) Rundown :

4:00pm - 4:35pm         Reception and networking

4:35pm - 4:40pm         Opening Remarks: Mann Yim, Chairman, NEXX

4:40pm - 4:55pm         Keynote Speech: Doris Fong, Head of Creative Industries,  Invest Hong Kong (Topic: Exploring Hong Kong’s Dynamic Hub for Design and Innovation)

4:55pm - 5:00pm              Group Photo

5:00pm – 6:00pm                  Panel discussion: Unleashing Hong Kong's Creative Potential through Cross-Border Collaborations in the Greater Bay Area

 

Moderator:                  Douglas Young, Co-founder , G.O.D.

 

Panelists:

Dr. Allan Zeman, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Group

Henry Steiner, Founder, Steiner&Co.

Barry Shapiro, Managing Principal for Asia, 10 Design

NEXX x HKTDC 2021 - GBA webinar series 

HKTDC 's webinar series Ep1 on 30th April, 2021 :

Guest speakers

- Winnie Shek, Partner - Tax & Business Advisory Services at Deloitte China

- Teddy Liu, The Hong Kong Management Association – People Development Management Committee Member

- William Lee, Founder at Loveramics

HKTDC 's webinar series Ep2 on 3 May, 2021 : Unlocking the oportunities in GBA 

 

Guests Speakers :

- Alice Yip - Partner at KPMG

- Remy Wong - GM at QS Search 

HKTDC 's webinar series Ep3 on 14 May, 2021 : Direct to Customer (DTC) strategy for O2O in GBA

 

Guests speakers :

- Chow Tai Fook

- Coresight Reseach

HKTDC 's webinar series Ep4 : Developing a KOL Strategy for Market in GBA 

 

Guest speakers :

- MCN

- Bonjour Technology

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A premier gathering of CFOs and technology leaders from the financial and IT industries. Distinguished speakers share insights on finance transformation, AI adoption, cyber‑resilience, and value creation.

About the CFO Forum

The NEXX CFO Forum convenes senior leaders from finance and IT to decode what’s next in enterprise performance — from real‑time reporting and AI automation to cloud ERP, cybersecurity, and ESG accountability. Expect pragmatic playbooks, candid conversations, and actionable takeaways.

Focus Topics

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

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 : 2:99 - 5:00pm

Venue : Google Hong Kong office at Times Square, Causeway Bay
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Panel One 
Scaling AI Value: Establishing Governance, Budgeting Discipline, and Enterprise-Wide Metrics
 
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Panel Two
AI-Driven Capital: Financing Growth, Optimizing Supply Chains, and Measuring ROI for Retail and HK Local Brands

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
 

3:00 - 3:30pm Panel One - Scaling AI Value: Establishing Secuirty, Governance, and Enterprise-Wide Metrics

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

Panelists :

 

Daniel Cheung, VP of IT, Blue Insurance

Joel Lam, Chief Digital Officer, KGI

 

....and more
 

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

 

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

Panelists :

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

Danny Ho, CFO, SmarTone

...and more

 

 

4:15 - 4:30pm Coffee Break
 

4:15 - 4:30pm  Keynote (II) -  Prof. Alvin Leung, Associate Dean, College of Business , City University of Hong Kong

4:30 - 5:00pm Award Ceremony of NEXX AI in Financial Innovation Awards 2025 

About the Awards

The Awards 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

 

Ceremony

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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