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Businesses across all sectors need to keep innovating to stay ahead of the curve and move forward in a smarter way. To help business to stay competitive, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce has invited a distinguished panel of experts to speak on the importance of innovation in a corporate setting. There will also be an introduction to the 2023-24 Hong Kong Awards for Industries: Innovation and Creativity.

2:30 - 2:40 pm Opening

2:40 - 3:40 pm Speakers' Presentation

Revolutionising Robotics: From Idea to Impact
Tylor Ng, General Manager, Rice Robotics
Tylor will delve into the transformative journey of Rice Robotics - from its inception as a startup to its emergence as a leading provider of robotic solutions in Asia and share his invaluable insights on surmounting industry challenges within a startup landscape. Tylor will also introduce Campus X, an ed-tech spinoff created by Rice Robotics, crafted to translate the real-world experience of product development to the next generation. Furthermore, this session will explore how Campus X distills the essence of Rice Robotics into an engaging course that covers product design and engineering, thereby empowering children to create and innovate.

Digital Transformation in Insurance Industry
Jim Qin, CEO of General Insurance, Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong)
Jim will share his experiences on how Zurich embraced the evolution of Data and AI, from risk assessment to automation, from personalized customer experience to a data driven organization. He will also discuss various challenges associated with AI, including technology maturity, organization readiness, change management, ethical framework etc.

Leading in the Era of AI
Fred Sheu, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Hong Kong
AI is transforming the world and creating new opportunities for businesses. But how can you leverage AI to enhance your business capabilities and competitiveness? Microsoft, in partnership with OpenAI, leads the way with Copilot, an AI-powered tool that transforms the future of work. In this session, Fred will explore how Microsoft leverages generative AI across its platforms, providing practical insights that empower your business to innovate and thrive in the AI era. Fred will also showcase how Copilot improves productivity and enhances collaboration across different units. Moreover, he will discuss Microsoft's responsible AI framework - a crucial guide for businesses seeking to govern AI responsibly in their commercial endeavours.

3:40 – 4:00 pm Q&A Session

4:00 – 4:15 pm Intermission

4:15 – 4:30 pm Introduction to the 2023-24 Hong Kong Awards for Industries: Innovation and Creativity

How to win recognition for your business through the HKAI Awards
The Hong Kong Awards for Industries is a premier business awards scheme championed by the HKSAR Government. The Awards are divided into five categories and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is the organiser of the "Innovation and Creativity" category. Past winners have included large and small companies from such diverse backgrounds as manufacturing, IT, finance, logistics, design, construction, retail and professional services. The Chamber Secretariat will provide an overview of the selection criteria.

DISCLAIMER
Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.

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Speaker(s)

Tylor Ng, General Manager, Rice Robotics

Tylor leads initiatives that propel technological advancements and nurture innovative mindsets, focusing on deploying cutting-edge robotics and reshaping educational experiences.

Tylor graduated with a degree in Biotechnology from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Jim Qin, CEO of General Insurance, Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong)

Jim has been in the general insurance industry for more than 20 years, having held roles including underwriting, risk management, operation, finance and actuarial. He worked in Sydney, Singapore, Kuala Lumpar, Bangkok and Hong Kong, and held board positions in India, Thailand and Indonesia.

Jim is a CFA and a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries Australia.

Fred Sheu, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Hong Kong

Fred supports policy decision and delivers technologically relevant and scalable solutions into Hong Kong market. His main objectives are to align IT value propositions to public policies in such areas as healthcare, education, the environment, and local social and economic development; and to promote a digital agenda in top policy areas, including innovation, security and privacy, technology neutrality, accessibility, and interoperability.

Prior to Microsoft, Fred worked with Hewlett Packard (HP) Enterprise where he was the General Manager of Software for HPE Hong Kong. Fred is an active veteran in Hong Kong ICT industry, he serves in councils of Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS), itSMF Hong Kong Chapter and the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation (HKITF).

Fred graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Computer Science (Hon) degree.

Language

Chinese and English (with simultaneous interpretation)

Date and Time

2024/05/20 14:30 to 17:00

Venue

Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre

Media

Open to media

Enquiries

Serena Yang
Tel: 28231277
Email: [email protected]

Fee

Free of Charge

Notes

- The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued.
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