SUMMIT OVERVIEW
Carrying the theme of “Navigating Complex Challenges of AI, Talent Gaps and Rising Digital Expectations’’, this premier annual CIO event will bring together 120+ CIOs, Digital and Business Executives to discuss strategies and plans in driving technology innovation and digital transformation and to showcase how game-changing CIOs and tech leaders are building and securing the next-generation AI-driven digital enterprises to drive profitability and accelerate growth. The summit this year aims to equip CIOs with clarity on artificial intelligence, amid the rapid innovations and provide practical insights on meeting CIO’s key challenges in 2025 and the near future.
SUMMIT DETAILS
Date:
Time:
Venue:
8 October 2024 (Tuesday)
09:15 - 16:50
Cordis Hotel at Langham Place
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok
Kowloon Hong Kong
PROGRAMME AGENDA
08:15 - 09:15
Registration, Showcase Visit and Networking
08:15 - 09:15
CIO Executive Breakfast Roundtables (By Invitation only)
09:15 – 09:40
Opening Keynote: The State of AI in 2024: Generative AI Adoption Spikes and Starts to Generate Value If 2023 was the year the world discovered generative AI (gen AI), 2024 is the year organizations truly began using—and deriving business value from—this new technology. In the latest McKinsey Global Survey, 65 percent of respondents report that their organizations are regularly using gen AI, nearly double the percentage from previous survey just ten months ago. This rapid development is yielding valuable insights. In the keynote speech, Enoch will dive into the trends of AI adoption, what are the functions Generative AI can create the most value, how companies should think about investments and roadmap, and perhaps most importantly the risk that the use of Generative AI carries and how organizations can work with that.
Enoch Chan
Partner, GenAI Lead
Mckinsey & Company
09:40 – 10:05
Keynote 1: The Future is Now: What CIOs need to Know when Deploying AI
10:05 – 10:30
Keynote 2: Navigating the AI Frontier: Safeguarding Innovation and Future-Proofing with SUSE AI Ian will discuss the origins of AI and its widespread adoption globally. He will explore the risks associated with rapid and sometimes opaque AI deployment, including potential issues like intellectual property loss, and compliance. Ian will then explain how SUSE AI is tackling these challenges by offering robust safeguards and the flexibility needed to shape the future of AI.
10:30 – 10:55
Keynote 3: Navigating the Generative AI Revolution: Strategies for Sustainable Business Impact Generative AI has seen a meteoric rise in 2023, with companies across industries racing to understand and experiment with this disruptive technology. However, to truly unlock its business value, organizations must shift to a "production mindset" - one that considers cost, latency, and responsible AI in addition to pure model performance. In this presentation, we will explore the key trends and opportunities in the Generative AI space, from transforming customer experiences to boosting employee productivity. We'll emphasize how a company's proprietary data is the true differentiator, allowing them to build unique, customized applications. We will dive into the best practices for building with Generative AI, including the need to move quickly, customize solutions, and plan for scale. Security, compliance, and responsible AI will also be key considerations. Looking to the future, we'll highlight emerging trends. Attendees will leave with a roadmap for accelerating their own Generative AI journeys, including recommendations on aligning teams, empowering developers, and leveraging expert AWS partners. This presentation offers guidance to navigating the Generative AI landscape and driving tangible business impact in 2024 and beyond.
10:55 – 11:20
Keynote 4: Meet Juniper’s AI-Native NOW Networking Platform! This is your chance to hear from our renowned industry thought leader the newly launched AI-Native Network — all grounded in real-world customer outcomes. Including but not limited to - 85% lower OPEX, 90% fewer trouble tickets, and 10x faster deployment times. Learn how Juniper's AI-Native Networking Platform delivers unprecedented insights, automation, and optimization for your network. See real-world examples of how customers are using AI to solve their toughest challenges.
11:20 – 11:35
Morning Networking Break and Showcase Visit
11:35 – 12:00
Keynote 5: CIO Leadership 2025: Blending Innovation and Cybersecurity
12:00 – 12:25
Keynote 6: Best Practices for the Intelligent Enterprise: Strategies for Application Transformation and Analytics
12:25 – 13:05
CIO Think Tank: From Buzzwords to Boardrooms: Making AI Work for Your Enterprise
Panel Chair
Executive Panelists
Forrest Chai
Managing Director, CIO
Hang Seng Bank
Anna Or
General Manager, IT & Digital
John Swire & Sons (H.K.)
13:05 – 14:15
Executive Networking Luncheon Roundtables (By Invitation Only)
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Regional Business Director, North Asia, HCLSoftware
Senior Security Engineer
Tenable
14:15 – 15:00
CIO Think Tank: Attracting, Enabling and Building a Diverse and Skilled IT Team for the
Fast-paced AI Age
Panel Chair
Executive Panelists
Terrence Siu
Chief Information Officer, APAC
L’OCCITANE Group
15:00 – 15:25
Keynote 7: AI Unveiled: Risks and Rewards
15:25 – 15:50
Keynote 8: Modern Workforce, Modern Security Strategy
15:50 – 16:15
Keynote 9: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Banking by re-imagining Application Development
16:15 – 16:25
Afternoon Networking Break and Showcase Visit
16:25 - 16:50
Closing Keynote: Your Business, Your data: A privacy-first approach to Generative AI
Speaker Under Invitation
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