Opening Keynote: Powering Global AI Innovation: Hong Kong as a Super Connector & Super Value-adder for Cross-Regional Growth

As AI reshapes industries and economies, global collaboration has become essential to unlocking its full potential. In this keynote, Mr. Simon Chan will explore how Hong Kong, as an international innovation and technology hub, is uniquely positioned to bridge the Chinese Mainland, Asia, the Middle East, and global markets. Drawing on Cyberport’s vibrant ecosystem of over 2,300 tech companies and over 500 network partners, he will highlight how Cyberport ecosystem steers AI+ innovation, technology translation, commercialisation, and cross-border partnerships to actualise AI and tech empowerment for real impact. The keynote will also underscore Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”, enabling enterprises, start-ups, and investors to collaborate, scale, and drive progressive growth in the evolving intelligent economy.