From the exciting discussions by distinguished guests and experts to the great audience, the Digital Economy Summit 2024 on 12-13 April showed how Hong Kong is realizing its overarching vision of becoming an innovation and technology hub. Many industries have been seizing the opportunities brought about by cutting-edge developments in the data-driven economy, such as AI, Web 3.0 and the Internet-of-Things.

In his opening remarks at the Smart Economy & Business Innovation Forum, Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung said Hong Kong is at the forefront of this digital revolution, evidenced by the creation of a new Northern Metropolis, which will include the planned formation of a San Tin Technopole, and the establishment of an AI supercomputing centre this year. Wang Xiujun, President of the China Internet Development Foundation, and Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, also gave speeches. 

Keynote speaker Ricky Leung, Executive Director, Engineering & Technology, Airport Authority Hong Kong, pointed out Hong Kong’s potential in developing a future-proof sustainable business model in the digital economy and the Airport Authority’s roles on this front. 

The four panel discussions touched on business innovations brought about by immersive technologies, e-commerce transformations, digital infrastructure revolutions, and notable digital transformation strategies. 

Peter Shum, Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries Group 25 (Hong Kong Information Technology Industry Council), delivered the closing remarks.

The Digital Economy Summit 2024 was led by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport. The Forum was organized by HKGCC, The Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, and The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong.