FORUM OVERVIEW
As businesses continue to digitize, the need for adaptable digital infrastructure architectures, governance, automation, AI, and sourcing strategies is emphasized. The aim is to continuously align infrastructure resources with business requirements, ensuring organizations remain competitive in an increasingly digital world. Carrying the theme of “Mastering the Matrix: Aligning Digital Infrastructure, Automation, and Rapid Innovation’, The 3rd AI & Digital Infrastructure Summit 2026 Hong Kong where industry leaders and experts will gather to explore the cutting-edge tools and innovations shaping the future of business.
This summit targeting 150+ Technology Executives as well as business decision makers, will dive into crucial areas such as application development, AI, cloud computing, sustainability, and cybersecurity. Also, it is essential for IT professionals, business leaders, and anyone looking to leverage emerging technologies to drive success in a rapidly evolving market.
FORUM DETAILS
Date:
Time:
Venue:
10th June 2026 [Wednesday]
09:30- 16:55
Cordis Hong Kong
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok
Hong Kong
FORUM AGENDA
08:30
Registration, Showcase Visit and Networking
09:30
Opening Keynote: Your Priorities in 2026 - AI and Digital Infrastructure IT professionals are no longer just a tech advisor or leader but a business driver to reshape the way employees work, communicate and even decision making. In this session, speaker will share some key areas that CIO should focus on to align with their business goals, and highlight the importance of AI and Digital Infrastructure in your future planning.
Dhileep Paski
Partner and Head of AI & Engineering, Data & Analytics
Deloitte Hong Kong
09:55
Keynote 1: Digital Infrastructures: AI-Ready Platforms, New Operational and Governance Models Driving Innovation
Senior Executive
Boomi
10:20
Keynote 2: Digital First Design - Making IT Work with Data, Digital Engineering & AI
10:45
Keynote 3: Innovation & Sustainability in the AI Data Center
11:10
Panel Discussion One: The AI-native enterprise: The next wave of AI is about operations, not experiments • What are the fundamental structural and architectural differences between a traditional company using AI tools and a truly AI-native enterprise? • How can leadership move past isolated experiments to integrate AI into core mission-critical workflows like supply chain, risk, or customer operations? • Beyond simple "time saved," what are the specific KPIs and governance models that prove AI is driving sustainable margin expansion and competitive advantage?
Panel Chair
Dhileep Paski
Partner and Head of AI & Engineering, Data & Analytics
Deloitte Hong Kong
Executive Director and Head of Data & Digital, Financing & Securities Services Standard Chartered Bank
11:45
Morning Networking Coffee Break and Showcase Visit
12:00
Keynote 4: Banking on AI: Building Secure, Intelligent Agents for the Future of Finance
Dr. Juergen Rahmel
Artificial Intelligence Lead, Chief Digital Office
HSBC HK
12:25
Panel Discussion Two: From Generative to Agentic : AI’s Next Leap in Capability & Opportunity • Making GenAI work at scale for enterprise-grade impact • Developing teams for the next wave of AI – evolving skillsets, mindsets and delivery models Designing stronger guardrails to balance control and autonomy
Executive Panelists:
Louis Mah
Director, Group Information Technology
Maxim's Caterers Limited
Suk-Wah Kwok
Asia Pacific CIO and VP of Strategic Operations
TransUnion
Leo Liu
Chief Technology Officer
Gammon Construction
Regional Chief Information Officer, IHH North Asia and Chief Information Officer
Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong
General Manager, Business Analytics and Enquiry
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas)
13:00
Executive Networking Luncheon Roundtables (By Invitation Only) Sponsored by SS&C | Blue Prism Sponsored by Tenable
14:00
Panel Discussion Three: What Are the Emerging Threats And Opportunities In Generative AI Over The Next 6-12 Months?
Executive Panelist:
John Lauderdale
CISO - Hong Kong
Country Cybersecurity Lead
Citi
14:40
Keynote 5: Emergence of Serverless Cloud Computing - How to Get Prepared to the Challenges ahead
Senior Executive
Opentext
15:05
Keynote 6: How AI is Helping Companies Meet Sustainability Goals?
15:30
Keynote 7: Integrate Sustainability Innovations in Your Digital Infrastructure Deployments to Achieve Net-Zero Target
15:55
Afternoon Networking Coffee Break and Showcase Visit
16:05
Keynote 8: AI As Offense & Defense: How Generate AI is Impacting the Future of Cybersecurity
16:30
Closing Keynote: AI Incident Response: Preparing for AI Failures, Compliance Breaches, and Crisis Management • Developing AI-specific incident response plans to handle system failures, legal breaches, and reputational damage • Learning from case studies on AI-related crises, such as biased decision-making, misinformation, or unauthorised data exposure • Establishing AI risk mitigation teams and governance protocols to contain, investigate, and rectify AI failures
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