SUMMIT OVERVIEW
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Piloting AI is just the beginning - true transformation happens when AI scales across the business, securely. However scaling AI presents a myriad of challenges. Technically, issues such as data inconsistencies, inadequate infrastructure, integration complexities with existing systems and Cyber Security can pose significant challenges. Organizationally, resistance to change, skills gaps, and misalignment between AI goals and business objectives can impede widespread adoption. As CIOs and CISOs look to expand their Businesses’ AI capabilities securely, understanding the potential challenges is crucial for successful implementation.
Carrying the theme of “Scaling AI and Enterprise Automation to next level, securely: From Pilot to Enterprise-wide Adoption”, the Summit this year aims to address common challenges and share real-world AI implementation cases, and equip CIOs with a roadmap for embedding AI into businesses and turn AI from a technical initiative into a business-wide advantage. A highly selective group of around 150+ CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, CxOs and Business and IT / IT Security Professionals attend this signature event every year.
SUMMIT DETAILS
Date:
Time:
Venue:
18 September 2025 (Thursday)
09:25 - 15:45
Cordis Hotel at Langham Place
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok
Kowloon Hong Kong
PROGRAMME AGENDA
08:30 - 09:25
Registration, Showcase Visit and Networking
09:25 - 09:50
Opening Keynote: Architecting for AI Advantage As AI reshapes everything from operating models to automation platforms, digital leaders face conflicting pressures: scale versus control, speed versus stability, innovation versus integration. The challenge is no longer just adoption; it’s governance across a rapidly diversifying stack of models, tools, and agentic systems. In this keynote, [Forrester analyst Fred Giron/ Leslie Joseph/ Meng Liu] will unpack the real trade-offs CDOs and CTOs must navigate to move beyond pilot-stage AI and embed intelligence into the core architecture of the enterprise. You will learn how to build toward autonomous operations without sacrificing oversight, trust, or strategic flexibility.
09:50 - 10:20
Keynote 1: Possibility of AI: Intelligent Retail We are now looking at the future of retail across our Asia Pacific region and we can expect to see more agentic AI and AI agents in our front of stores along with a transformation across the back office operations. We shall explore if physical retail is still alive and kicking as well as understanding what retailers must do to future proof their businesses. How are we going to connect with and serve those future Gen Z consumers and do we really understand them? As we see the rise of smarter and intelligent cities….the future is bright and bold but we must be ready for the next chapter of intelligent retail! Whilst the future is bright…..we see significant headwinds on the digital front and we have seen serious data breaches in the recent months so how are you going to respond to the new age of always on and the need to be more prepared than ever before with an ever growing number of cyber criminals?
10:20 - 10:45
Keynote 2: Usher in the Future of Work: Kickstart Your Post-Quantum Readiness Journey with Enterprise Automation Discover how organizations can future-proof their security by enabling Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) readiness and crypto-agility by highlighting the importance of automating complex cryptographic processes at scale, enabling smooth transitions to quantum-safe standards and strengthening defenses in an AI-powered world.
Cathy Chan
Principal Consultant
Cyberforce Limited
10:45 - 11:10
Keynote 3: The Next Level and Beyond: New Trends from AI Frontier Research
11:10 - 11:25
Morning Networking Break and Showcase Visit
11:25 - 11:50
Keynote 4: AI, Cybersecurity & Privacy – Managing Risk in a Hyper-Regulated and AI-Dependent World In this session we will address AI-driven cybersecurity threats, data protection challenges, cross-border flows and regulatory considerations, and share practical insights on the risks "AI in cyber and data" as well as the opportunities of "AI for cyber and data".
11:50 - 12:15
Keynote 5: Scaling AI to Next Level Scaling AI to the next level requires a multifaceted approach focused on data, talent, infrastructure, and organizational culture. It involves strategic planning, robust infrastructure, and a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation. In this session, the speaker will share with us some key areas and strategies for Scaling AI. By addressing these key areas, organizations can effectively scale their AI capabilities and unlock its full potential for business growth and innovation.
12:15 - 13:00
CXO Think Tank: The Matrix of Leadership : Transform from the Top
Panel Chair:
Executive Panelists:
Terrence Siu
Chief Information Officer, APAC
L’Occitane Group
General Manager, Business Analytics and Enquiry
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas)
13:00 - 14:15
Executive Luncheon Roundtables (by invitation only)
Luncheon Room 1 (7/F)
Sponsored by Equinix
Empowering AI: High performance infrastructure for secure data transaction
Franco Lan
Senior Director, Sales
Equinix
Luncheon Room 2 (8/F)
Sponsored by CITIC Telecom CPC and Sangfor
AI+ Operations Journey on a Secure Cloud Platform
Danny Tang
Senior Product Manager,
Cloud Services
CITIC Telecom CPC
Francis Tsang
Senior Cloud Strategist
Sangfor
14:15 - 15:10
CISO Think Tank: Addressing the Growing Impact of AI-Powered Threats
Panel Chair:
Executive Panelists:
Chief Information Security Officer Hang Seng Bank
Managing Director,
Group Head of Audit Cyber, Data Enterprise Technology
Standard Chartered Bank
Micky Lo
​Cyber Risk and Security Management
15:10 - 15:20
Afternoon Networking Break and Showcase Visit
15:20 - 15:45
Closing Keynote: Contracting For AI: What CIOs Should Know AI has become ubiquitous. It has started to play a part in all aspects of out lives and organisations are finding it a necessity to embrace AI in order to stay competitive in an increasingly AI-driven world. But how should an organisation select, engage, and contract with an AI solution without opening itself up to risks of data leakage, loss of confidentiality, or breach of professional obligations? What is the risk to your organisation, your reputation and your data? Paul Haswell, lawyer and head of technology at Howse Williams, will give a guide on the best and safest way to contract for AI.
Paul Haswell
Partner
Howse Williams
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