ABOUT DVS 2024
ABOUT DVS 2024
Symposium Programme
Asia's Leading Event for Enterprise AI and Digital Finance
Asia's Leading Event for Enterprise AI and Digital Finance
Asia's Leading Event for Enterprise AI and Digital Finance
Welcome from our Hosts
Dear Distinguished Guest,
As we navigate the era of unprecedented advances and expanded opportunities in enterprise AI and digital finance, the exchange of ideas and collaboration among stakeholders, investors and pioneers has never been more critical.
The Digital Visionaries Symposium 2024, scheduled for 24-25 October 2024 in Hong Kong, will unite over 1,000+ high-profile delegates, both in-person and virtually, to discuss the pivotal trends and opportunities. As profound changes and diverse priorities intersect, our shared commitment to discussing and collaborating on key issues is essential. The Digital Visionaries Symposium 2024 aims to help you grasp the opportunities that lie ahead, showcasing why Hong Kong is a formidable force in the AI and digital realms, and extending these insights globally.
Hong Kong, renowned as one of the leading hubs for enterprise AI and digital innovation, is the ideal venue for this landmark event. The symposium will feature a high-profile program of world-class innovators, industry leaders, policymakers, and top decision-makers who will share their opportunities and insights to a specially invited audience. This event will draw participants from around the globe for this remarkable event.
We look forward to welcoming you to this symposium and joining hands to chart a collaborative path forward.
On behalf of the organizing committee
Angelina Kwan
Senior Advisor, EmergentX
Managing Director, Stratford Finance
Esme Pau
CEO, EmergentX
Why Attend?
Discover why the Digital Visionaries Symposium 2024 is a must-attend event in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, renowned as a hub of Finance, Digital Technology and AI, for a global audience:
World-Class Speakers
Hear from and engage with top industry leaders and visionaries who are shaping the future of Finance, Digital Technology and AI
World-Class Speakers
Hear from and engage with top industry leaders and visionaries who are shaping the future of Finance, Digital Technology and AI
World-Class Speakers
Hear from and engage with top industry leaders and visionaries who are shaping the future of Finance, Digital Technology and AI
Networking Opportunities
Connect with over 1,000 high-caliber delegates, both in-person and virtually, to build meaningful professional relationships.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with over 1,000 high-caliber delegates, both in-person and virtually, to build meaningful professional relationships.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with over 1,000 high-caliber delegates, both in-person and virtually, to build meaningful professional relationships.
Cutting-Edge Topics
Delve into the latest trends in Finance, Digital Technology and AI. Discover groundbreaking and innovative developments that will shape the future landscape.
Cutting-Edge Topics
Delve into the latest trends in Finance, Digital Technology and AI. Discover groundbreaking and innovative developments that will shape the future landscape.
Cutting-Edge Topics
Delve into the latest trends in Finance, Digital Technology and AI. Discover groundbreaking and innovative developments that will shape the future landscape.
Exclusive Sessions
Gain access to keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, exclusive cocktail receptions and VIP roundtables.
Exclusive Sessions
Gain access to keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, exclusive cocktail receptions and VIP roundtables.
Exclusive Sessions
Gain access to keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, exclusive cocktail receptions and VIP roundtables.
Benefits that HK has to offer
Discover why establishing your presence here in Hong Kong is crucial for your growth and offer unparalleled opportunities for success in the global digital economy
Benefits that HK has to offer
Discover why establishing your presence here in Hong Kong is crucial for your growth and offer unparalleled opportunities for success in the global digital economy
Benefits that HK has to offer
Discover why establishing your presence here in Hong Kong is crucial for your growth and offer unparalleled opportunities for success in the global digital economy
Hybrid Experience
Participate in-person in the vibrant city of Hong Kong or join the global community through our sophisticated virtual platform.
Hybrid Experience
Participate in-person in the vibrant city of Hong Kong or join the global community through our sophisticated virtual platform.
Hybrid Experience
Participate in-person in the vibrant city of Hong Kong or join the global community through our sophisticated virtual platform.
Tracks
Join us for a two-day event tailored for senior decision-makers and innovators. Enjoy focused content, high-level panels, and exclusive networking across four dedicated stages.
Capital Stage
The Capital Stage brings together top decision-makers, policymakers, and enterprise leaders to discuss cutting-edge trends, innovative strategies, and the evolving landscape of capital in Enterprise AI and Digital Finance. Gain insights directly from those shaping the future of global markets.
Capital Stage
The Capital Stage brings together top decision-makers, policymakers, and enterprise leaders to discuss cutting-edge trends, innovative strategies, and the evolving landscape of capital in Enterprise AI and Digital Finance. Gain insights directly from those shaping the future of global markets.
Capital Stage
The Capital Stage brings together top decision-makers, policymakers, and enterprise leaders to discuss cutting-edge trends, innovative strategies, and the evolving landscape of capital in Enterprise AI and Digital Finance. Gain insights directly from those shaping the future of global markets.
Tech Stage
The Tech Stage features interactive sessions and panels with leading tech experts, delving into enterprise integration and transformative use cases in AI, blockchain and other disruptive technologies. Discover how to leverage these advancements to drive your organization forward.
Tech Stage
The Tech Stage features interactive sessions and panels with leading tech experts, delving into enterprise integration and transformative use cases in AI, blockchain and other disruptive technologies. Discover how to leverage these advancements to drive your organization forward.
Tech Stage
The Tech Stage features interactive sessions and panels with leading tech experts, delving into enterprise integration and transformative use cases in AI, blockchain and other disruptive technologies. Discover how to leverage these advancements to drive your organization forward.
Ecosystem Stage
The Ecosystem Stage provides a holistic view of the interconnected landscape of Enterprise AI, digital finance, and technology. Explore future outlooks, ethics, and regulatory trends, fostering an environment ripe for innovation and strategic collaboration.
Ecosystem Stage
The Ecosystem Stage provides a holistic view of the interconnected landscape of Enterprise AI, digital finance, and technology. Explore future outlooks, ethics, and regulatory trends, fostering an environment ripe for innovation and strategic collaboration.
Ecosystem Stage
The Ecosystem Stage provides a holistic view of the interconnected landscape of Enterprise AI, digital finance, and technology. Explore future outlooks, ethics, and regulatory trends, fostering an environment ripe for innovation and strategic collaboration.
Visionary Stage
The Visionary Stage is the epicenter for visionaries, futurists, and pioneers exploring the future of digital transformation. Key topics include emerging trends, new economic paradigms, and showcasing Hong Kong's leading role in the innovation ecosystem. Catapult your organization to the forefront of these innovations.
Visionary Stage
The Visionary Stage is the epicenter for visionaries, futurists, and pioneers exploring the future of digital transformation. Key topics include emerging trends, new economic paradigms, and showcasing Hong Kong's leading role in the innovation ecosystem. Catapult your organization to the forefront of these innovations.
Visionary Stage
The Visionary Stage is the epicenter for visionaries, futurists, and pioneers exploring the future of digital transformation. Key topics include emerging trends, new economic paradigms, and showcasing Hong Kong's leading role in the innovation ecosystem. Catapult your organization to the forefront of these innovations.
Agenda
Day 1 (October 24, 2024 Thursday)
Day 2 (October 25, 2024 Friday)
09:15 - 09:30 GMT + 8
Opening Ceremony
Capital Stage
Prof Simon See
World Leading AI Expert
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
09:30 - 10:15 GMT + 8
AI 2030: Predicting The Next Wave of Innovations
Capital Stage
Prof Simon See
World Leading AI Expert
Esme Pau
Committee, Digital Visionaries Symposium; CEO, EmergentX Insights
10:15 - 11:00 GMT + 8
Financing The Future: Capital Dynamics in the Global AI Value Chain and Emerging Tech Sectors
Capital Stage
Maryann Tseng
Senior Managing Director of Strategic Investments, Sense Time
Courtney Wei
Head of Investment, China Life Insurance (Overseas)
Cheney Cheng
CEO, Arbor; Board Member, Amina Bank
Jing Yang
Asia Bureau Chief, The Information
11:10 - 11:55 GMT + 8
Navigating The Future of AI-Driven Financial Ecosystem
Ecosystem Stage
Dr Rocky Tung
Director & Head of Policy Research, HK Financial Services Development Council
Professor Carrie Ling
Director, Entrepreneurship Centre, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Leo Lin
Regional Product and Solutions APAC North Region, Alibaba
Brian Tang
Founding Executive Director, LITE Lab@HKU; Board Member, Fintech Association of Hong Kong
11:55 - 12:40 GMT + 8
Global Digital Transformation with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders and Innovators
Visionary Stage
David Friedland
Regional Head & Managing Director, Interactive Brokers Group
Lareina Wang
Executive Director, Head of Digital Innovation, DBS
Nick Cook
Partner, Tiang & Partners
12:40 - 14:00 GMT + 8
Lunch & Roundtable
14:00 - 14:45 GMT + 8
The Business Case for AI: Assessing the Value and ROI of AI Strategies
Ecosystem Stage
Jonathan Chan
Head of Global Innovation, Julius Baer
Professor Darren Thayre
Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives, Google
Fred Sheu
National Security Officer, Microsoft HK
Filip Ziolek
Co-Chairman of the Digital Innovation Council, The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
14:40 - 14:50 GMT + 8
Keynote: Hybrid and Secure RAG Architecture for FSI
Ecosystem Stage
Bojie Sun
APAC Solution Engineer Lead, BytePlus
14:45 - 15:30 GMT + 8
Building or Buying: Strategies for Scaling AI Adoption in Finance and Enterprise
Capital Stage
Kevin Pereira
Managing Director, Blu Artificial Intelligence
Howard Kwong
Chief Officer, MarTech and Digital, Prudential Plc
François Rivard
Co-Chairman, Digital Innnovation Council, EuroCham Hong Kong
15:30 - 16:00 GMT + 8
AI Presentations
Visionary Stage
xFusion
DaoCloud
16:00 - 16:40 GMT + 8
Next-Gen Finance: AI's Transformative Impact
Ecosystem Stage
Dr. Juergen Rahmel
AI Lead & Head of Digital Innovation, Chief Digital Office, HSBC
Bojie Sun
APAC Solution Engineer Lead, BytePlus
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
Day 1 (October 24, 2024 Thursday)
Day 2 (October 25, 2024 Friday)
09:15 - 09:30 GMT + 8
Opening Ceremony
Capital Stage
Prof Simon See
World Leading AI Expert
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
09:30 - 10:15 GMT + 8
AI 2030: Predicting The Next Wave of Innovations
Capital Stage
Prof Simon See
World Leading AI Expert
Esme Pau
Committee, Digital Visionaries Symposium; CEO, EmergentX Insights
10:15 - 11:00 GMT + 8
Financing The Future: Capital Dynamics in the Global AI Value Chain and Emerging Tech Sectors
Capital Stage
Maryann Tseng
Senior Managing Director of Strategic Investments, Sense Time
Courtney Wei
Head of Investment, China Life Insurance (Overseas)
Cheney Cheng
CEO, Arbor; Board Member, Amina Bank
Jing Yang
Asia Bureau Chief, The Information
11:10 - 11:55 GMT + 8
Navigating The Future of AI-Driven Financial Ecosystem
Ecosystem Stage
Dr Rocky Tung
Director & Head of Policy Research, HK Financial Services Development Council
Professor Carrie Ling
Director, Entrepreneurship Centre, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Leo Lin
Regional Product and Solutions APAC North Region, Alibaba
Brian Tang
Founding Executive Director, LITE Lab@HKU; Board Member, Fintech Association of Hong Kong
11:55 - 12:40 GMT + 8
Global Digital Transformation with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders and Innovators
Visionary Stage
David Friedland
Regional Head & Managing Director, Interactive Brokers Group
Lareina Wang
Executive Director, Head of Digital Innovation, DBS
Nick Cook
Partner, Tiang & Partners
12:40 - 14:00 GMT + 8
Lunch & Roundtable
14:00 - 14:45 GMT + 8
The Business Case for AI: Assessing the Value and ROI of AI Strategies
Ecosystem Stage
Jonathan Chan
Head of Global Innovation, Julius Baer
Professor Darren Thayre
Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives, Google
Fred Sheu
National Security Officer, Microsoft HK
Filip Ziolek
Co-Chairman of the Digital Innovation Council, The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
14:40 - 14:50 GMT + 8
Keynote: Hybrid and Secure RAG Architecture for FSI
Ecosystem Stage
Bojie Sun
APAC Solution Engineer Lead, BytePlus
14:45 - 15:30 GMT + 8
Building or Buying: Strategies for Scaling AI Adoption in Finance and Enterprise
Capital Stage
Kevin Pereira
Managing Director, Blu Artificial Intelligence
Howard Kwong
Chief Officer, MarTech and Digital, Prudential Plc
François Rivard
Co-Chairman, Digital Innnovation Council, EuroCham Hong Kong
15:30 - 16:00 GMT + 8
AI Presentations
Visionary Stage
xFusion
DaoCloud
16:00 - 16:40 GMT + 8
Next-Gen Finance: AI's Transformative Impact
Ecosystem Stage
Dr. Juergen Rahmel
AI Lead & Head of Digital Innovation, Chief Digital Office, HSBC
Bojie Sun
APAC Solution Engineer Lead, BytePlus
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
Day 1 (October 24, 2024 Thursday)
Day 2 (October 25, 2024 Friday)
09:15 - 09:30 GMT + 8
Opening Ceremony
Capital Stage
Prof Simon See
World Leading AI Expert
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
09:30 - 10:15 GMT + 8
AI 2030: Predicting The Next Wave of Innovations
Capital Stage
Prof Simon See
World Leading AI Expert
Esme Pau
Committee, Digital Visionaries Symposium; CEO, EmergentX Insights
10:15 - 11:00 GMT + 8
Financing The Future: Capital Dynamics in the Global AI Value Chain and Emerging Tech Sectors
Capital Stage
Maryann Tseng
Senior Managing Director of Strategic Investments, Sense Time
Courtney Wei
Head of Investment, China Life Insurance (Overseas)
Cheney Cheng
CEO, Arbor; Board Member, Amina Bank
Jing Yang
Asia Bureau Chief, The Information
11:10 - 11:55 GMT + 8
Navigating The Future of AI-Driven Financial Ecosystem
Ecosystem Stage
Dr Rocky Tung
Director & Head of Policy Research, HK Financial Services Development Council
Professor Carrie Ling
Director, Entrepreneurship Centre, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Leo Lin
Regional Product and Solutions APAC North Region, Alibaba
Brian Tang
Founding Executive Director, LITE Lab@HKU; Board Member, Fintech Association of Hong Kong
11:55 - 12:40 GMT + 8
Global Digital Transformation with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders and Innovators
Visionary Stage
David Friedland
Regional Head & Managing Director, Interactive Brokers Group
Lareina Wang
Executive Director, Head of Digital Innovation, DBS
Nick Cook
Partner, Tiang & Partners
12:40 - 14:00 GMT + 8
Lunch & Roundtable
14:00 - 14:45 GMT + 8
The Business Case for AI: Assessing the Value and ROI of AI Strategies
Ecosystem Stage
Jonathan Chan
Head of Global Innovation, Julius Baer
Professor Darren Thayre
Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives, Google
Fred Sheu
National Security Officer, Microsoft HK
Filip Ziolek
Co-Chairman of the Digital Innovation Council, The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
14:40 - 14:50 GMT + 8
Keynote: Hybrid and Secure RAG Architecture for FSI
Ecosystem Stage
Bojie Sun
APAC Solution Engineer Lead, BytePlus
14:45 - 15:30 GMT + 8
Building or Buying: Strategies for Scaling AI Adoption in Finance and Enterprise
Capital Stage
Kevin Pereira
Managing Director, Blu Artificial Intelligence
Howard Kwong
Chief Officer, MarTech and Digital, Prudential Plc
François Rivard
Co-Chairman, Digital Innnovation Council, EuroCham Hong Kong
15:30 - 16:00 GMT + 8
AI Presentations
Visionary Stage
xFusion
DaoCloud
16:00 - 16:40 GMT + 8
Next-Gen Finance: AI's Transformative Impact
Ecosystem Stage
Dr. Juergen Rahmel
AI Lead & Head of Digital Innovation, Chief Digital Office, HSBC
Bojie Sun
APAC Solution Engineer Lead, BytePlus
Walter Jennings
CEO, Asia Insight Circle
Tracks
Tracks
Capital Stage
Empowering senior decision makers and capital allocators in leading financial institution and policymakers with the most pertinent strategies and opportunities in enterprise AI and digital finance.
Key Insights and Themes:
Institutional fund flow and liquidity
Predicting the next wave of AI innovations
Navigating regulations
Outlook for Enterprise AI use cases
Future of banking
Investment product innovation, ETFs, stablecoins
Convergence of TradFi & DeFi
Private wealth in digital assets
Tech Stage
Featuring interaction panels and workshops with world-leading tech experts who will explore topics ranging from enterprise integration, use cases and ground-breaking concepts in these disruptive technologies.
Key Insights and Themes:
Intersection of AI and blockchain
RWA Tokenization
Cybersecurity in AI and digital finance
GenAI and LLM
Quantum Computing and AI
DePIN
Cross-chain and interoperability
Next-Gen Web3 Ecosystems
Ecosystem Stage
Offering a comprehensive view of future outlook, ethics and regulatory trends, fostering a collaborative environment for enterprise and government-led innovation.
Key Insights and Themes:
HK as a base for your digital success
Role of government and policy
Digital Payments innovations
Financial inclusion, CBDCs and Stablecoins
Measuring ROI of AI and Digital Initiatives
Enterprise AI successes
Preparing for a future of responsible AI
Sustainability and AI
Visionary Stage
Gathering visionaries, futurists and pioneers to explore the future of Enterprise AI and Web3 in Hong Kong, showcasing emerging trends, new economic paradigms.
Key Insights and Themes:
C-suite strategies
Outlook of global digital trends
HK founders' journeys
Women trailblazers
From startups to unicorns
Fintech leaders
Digital transformation in traditional industries
AI and Web3-driven social impact
Capital Stage
Empowering senior decision makers and capital allocators in leading financial institution and policymakers with the most pertinent strategies and opportunities in enterprise AI and digital finance.
Key Insights and Themes:
Institutional fund flow and liquidity
Predicting the next wave of AI innovations
Navigating regulations
Outlook for Enterprise AI use cases
Future of banking
Investment product innovation, ETFs, stablecoins
Convergence of TradFi & DeFi
Private wealth in digital assets
Tech Stage
Featuring interaction panels and workshops with world-leading tech experts who will explore topics ranging from enterprise integration, use cases and ground-breaking concepts in these disruptive technologies.
Key Insights and Themes:
Intersection of AI and blockchain
RWA Tokenization
Cybersecurity in AI and digital finance
GenAI and LLM
Quantum Computing and AI
DePIN
Cross-chain and interoperability
Next-Gen Web3 Ecosystems
Ecosystem Stage
Offering a comprehensive view of future outlook, ethics and regulatory trends, fostering a collaborative environment for enterprise and government-led innovation.
Key Insights and Themes:
HK as a base for your digital success
Role of government and policy
Digital Payments innovations
Financial inclusion, CBDCs and Stablecoins
Measuring ROI of AI and Digital Initiatives
Enterprise AI successes
Preparing for a future of responsible AI
Sustainability and AI
Visionary Stage
Gathering visionaries, futurists and pioneers to explore the future of Enterprise AI and Web3 in Hong Kong, showcasing emerging trends, new economic paradigms.
Key Insights and Themes:
C-suite strategies
Outlook of global digital trends
HK founders' journeys
Women trailblazers
From startups to unicorns
Fintech leaders
Digital transformation in traditional industries
AI and Web3-driven social impact
Capital Stage
Empowering senior decision makers and capital allocators in leading financial institution and policymakers with the most pertinent strategies and opportunities in enterprise AI and digital finance.
Key Insights and Themes:
Institutional fund flow and liquidity
Predicting the next wave of AI innovations
Navigating regulations
Outlook for Enterprise AI use cases
Future of banking
Investment product innovation, ETFs, stablecoins
Convergence of TradFi & DeFi
Private wealth in digital assets
Tech Stage
Featuring interaction panels and workshops with world-leading tech experts who will explore topics ranging from enterprise integration, use cases and ground-breaking concepts in these disruptive technologies.
Key Insights and Themes:
Intersection of AI and blockchain
RWA Tokenization
Cybersecurity in AI and digital finance
GenAI and LLM
Quantum Computing and AI
DePIN
Cross-chain and interoperability
Next-Gen Web3 Ecosystems
Ecosystem Stage
Offering a comprehensive view of future outlook, ethics and regulatory trends, fostering a collaborative environment for enterprise and government-led innovation.
Key Insights and Themes:
HK as a base for your digital success
Role of government and policy
Digital Payments innovations
Financial inclusion, CBDCs and Stablecoins
Measuring ROI of AI and Digital Initiatives
Enterprise AI successes
Preparing for a future of responsible AI
Sustainability and AI
Visionary Stage
Gathering visionaries, futurists and pioneers to explore the future of Enterprise AI and Web3 in Hong Kong, showcasing emerging trends, new economic paradigms.
Key Insights and Themes:
C-suite strategies
Outlook of global digital trends
HK founders' journeys
Women trailblazers
From startups to unicorns
Fintech leaders
Digital transformation in traditional industries
AI and Web3-driven social impact
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