Mr William Ho was appointed Executive Director, Corporate Development, in September 2025. Mr Ho brings with him a wealth of experience in technological transformation, sales and marketing, and business development in local, Mainland China, and international markets. Prior to joining AAHK, he has over 30 years of experience in large corporate management, including roles as Strategic Advisor at Aryaka Networks; Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Solutions at Hong Kong Broadband Network; CEO of SoftBank-Cohesity Asia; Senior Vice President at ARRIS; and senior leadership positions at Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Ruckus and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Mr Ho also serves on the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute.

Synopsis

Building an Autonomous & Intelligent Airport: Elevating Business through Technology

Technology has been reshaping every dimension of an airport, from operations and passenger journeys to the way enterprises work. This presentation will share the journey of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) towards becoming an autonomous and intelligent airport, where emerging technologies are progressively integrated to create meaningful business value. Through practical examples, Airport Authority Hong Kong will showcase how autonomous technologies transform airport operations, how digital solutions enable a more seamless passenger experience, and how AI opens new possibilities across the enterprise. The presentation will also draw on HKIA’s experience in bringing these technologies together to scale up their applications and offer insights on how technology supports more efficient airport operations, better experience delivery and preparation for the future.