The third “Global Innovation Day 2026” was officially concluded at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29 June 2026, attracting over 1,600 participants, including innovators, policy makers, investors, business leaders, and impact drivers.
Dr Sunny Chai SBS BBS JP, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, served as the Guest of Honour to kick off the morning session of this extraordinary event. The management and industry leaders of multiple multinational corporations and local brands jointly explored the latest developments in the innovative technology industry and business strategies. On the same day, the finals of the “HKMA/HKT
Global Innovation Awards 2025/26” were also held, to recognize businesses and organizations from all sectors, for outstanding achievements in innovation.
In his welcome speech, Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chairperson of The Hong Kong Management Association, said, “In line with the National 14th Five-Year Plan, HKMA successfully launched the HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award in 2022, and the HKMA Global Innovation Day in 2023. Today, on behalf of HKMA, I am delighted and honoured to welcome you all to the third edition of this important event.” He highlighted that the event has grown into a signature platform drawing in more than 3,000 participants to connect and collaborate. Prof Engelbrecht-Bresges also announced the official launch of the HKMA AI Empowerment Centre, underscoring the Association’s commitment to equipping business leaders with critical AI competencies in alignment with the national “AI + Industry” and “AI Training for All” dual-track strategies.
The launching ceremony featured opening remarks by Prof Herbert Chia JP, Chairperson of the Steering Committee of the HKMA AI Empowerment Centre, who stated, “Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping business models and day-to-day operations. As organizations embed AI into their strategies and core functions, the need for professionals who can lead, apply, and deliver measurable value is growing.”
He added, “Our mission is clear: to serve as a focal point for capacity building across the economy, from board members and senior executives to management professionals and the wider workforce. Through training, experience sharing and high-quality networking, we will grow Hong Kong’s pool of AI talent and help businesses of all sizes embark on and accelerate their AI journeys.” To meet the rising demand for AI literacy, he highlighted the establishment of structured learning pathways organized into six tracks: Executive AI Leadership; Builder & Automation; Productivity & Workplace Adoption; Functional Business; Data Analytics; and Creative AI. These tracks provide a clear progression for participants to translate their knowledge into real business outcomes.
Ir Prof Sunny Lee BBS JP, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award, delivered the Opening Address. He noted that the Award received a record of nearly 300 entries this year, with a notable 24% growth in the Small and Medium-sized category, proving that innovation has become a strategic priority for enterprises of all sizes.
In the afternoon, the HKMA Innovation Summit, proudly sponsored by the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), presented a Fireside Chat on “The Future of Digital Assets.” This insightful session brought together Mr Dominic Maffei, CEO of Anchorpoint Financial Ltd, and Ms Monita Leung, CEO, Digital Ventures of HKT Limited.
The Innovation Summit, centred around diverse themes including Collaborative Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Ecosystem Collaboration, and AI Tools, featured a distinguished lineup of guests and speakers across four breakout sessions.
Panel 1 (Powered by HKMA AI Empowerment Centre): “Human-Machine Synergy: Unlocking
Productivity and Innovation Through Collaborative Intelligence”
Speakers:
- Mr Nixon Chau, AI Regional Leader, Lenovo
- Prof Herbert Chia JP, Chairperson, HKMA AI Empowerment Centre, Senior Advisor, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
- Mr Steve Ng, Managing Director, Commercial Group, HKT Limited
- Mr Victor Yim, Head of AI and Data Science, Cyberport
Moderator:
- Mr Arthur Shek, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company
Panel 2 (Powered by OASES): “How Strategic Enterprises and Homegrown Innovation Collaborate to Shape Hong Kong’s Sustainable Development”
Speakers:
- Mr Yong Ren, Associate Director, Hong Kong Research Institute, Xunfei Healthcare Technology Co. Ltd.
- Ms Kay Yang, CEO, Westwell Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd.
- Mr Patrick Liu, Deputy GM, ITS International Business and Deputy GM, AICT (HK), Artificial Intelligent Interconnection Technology Co. Ltd.
- Mr William Zhao, Partner, Finloop, Deputy CEO, Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited
Moderator:
- Mr Bryan Peng, Executive Director, Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), HKSAR
Panel 3 (Powered by EY): “The Future of AI Innovation Across Ecosystems”
Speakers:
- Mr Wilson Ching, Managing Director, General Manager of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, Cisco
- Mr Arnold Chow, General Manager, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
- Mr Kok Tin Gan, Co-Founder, NyxLab and TNN
- Ms Joanne Hon, Managing Director, Hong Kong, Equinix Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Alex Wong, Chief Information Technology Officer, Prudential Hong Kong
Moderator:
- Mr Chris Barford, Partner, Financial Services Consulting, EY Hong Kong
Panel 4 (Powered by FUJIFILM Business Innovation Hong Kong): “The True Cost of Free AI Tools”
Speakers:
- Mr Stephen Chan, Head, AI & Business Automation, Business Development, Marketing, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Hong Kong
- Mr Calvin Cheng, Chairman, Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association
- Mr Willy Lai, Co-founder and CEO, Fimmick
Moderator
- Mr Otto Lee, Head, Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre; Member, AI Specialist Group, Hong Kong Computer Society
Alongside the four breakout sessions, the “AI for Industries” Open Forum featured six invited companies, with presenters sharing their innovative ideas and practical applications that integrate innovation and technology to address real-world challenges and deliver social impact.
Presentation 1 (Industry: Quality Control)
Topic: Spectron™ AI-Powered Quality Inspection Platform: Detect · Measure · Classify Presenter: Mr Mike Kurzewski, Sales & Creative Lead, Zeta Motion Limited
Presentation 2 (Industry: Fintech)
Topic: Agentic Equity Research Workflows on a Financial World Model and Personal Memory Graph
Presenter: Mr Chan Lok Kan, Co-Founder & CEO, FinCatch Limited Presentation 3 (Industry: Data Science)
Topic: Data Science and AI in Financial Industry: Present and Future
Presenter: Ms Tiffany Qiu, Founder & CEO, Oxbridge Economics Limited
Presentation 4 (Industry: Smart Manufacturing)
Topic: Beyond Seeing: How Embodied AI is Redefining the Limits of Industrial Quality Inspection
Presenter: Dr Aaron Lam, Founder, DAINVI Limited
Presentation 5 (Industry: Healthtech)
Topic: Transforming Early Cancer Detection in One Breath Presenter: Mr Grover Cheung, Founder, Qi Diagnostics Ltd
Presentation 6 (Industry: AI Training)
Topic: Next-Gen Frontline Training: Driving Performance with Award-Winning AI Coaching Presenter: Mr Colin Huang, COO & Co-founder, Training Master Pro
The grand climax of the day was the Award Presentation Ceremony, graced by Guest of Honour, Prof the Hon Sun Dong JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government. In his speech, Prof Sun Dong stated, “I had the honour of attending the Kick-off Ceremony of this Award in 2022. It is a pleasure to return today and witness how it has grown from strength to strength, attracting 800 entries across its first three editions, including close to
100 non-local submissions from the Chinese Mainland and overseas economies. These achievements reflect not only the Award’s rising influence, but also the vibrant spirit of innovation that defines Hong Kong’s business community.”
He added, “Hong Kong is now entering a new chapter of development under the National 15th Five Year Plan, which positions Hong Kong as an international I&T centre. Over the past few years, the Hong Kong SAR Government has been investing heavily in I&T infrastructure, talent development, cross-border collaboration, and the transformation of the industrial base.” He concluded by extending his highest congratulations to all awardees, stating, “Your achievements are a testament to what Hong Kong’s talent and enterprises can accomplish when they innovate with ambition and purpose.”
Shanghai Westwell Technology Co., Ltd. won the “Innovation Organizations Award (Large) HKT Innovation Champion of the Year”, Absolute Pure EnviroSci Limited won the “Innovation Organizations Award (SME) HKT Innovation Champion of the Year”, while C2iTech Limited won the “Innovation Rising Stars Award HKT Best Rising Star of the Year”.
List of Winners of the “HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award 2025/26”
1. Innovation Organizations Award (Large Organizations) HKT Innovation Champion of the Year
HKT Innovation Champion of the Year
- Shanghai Westwell Technology Co., Ltd. Gold Awards
Gold Awards
- MTR Corporation Limited (NEX-T)
- Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong Silver Awards
Silver Awards
- Artificial Intelligent Interconnection Technology Co., Ltd.
- MTR Corporation Limited (Railseek)
- Xunfei Healthcare Technology Co., Ltd. Bronze Awards
Bronze Awards
- Ant Digital Technologies
- CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- Goodwill Management Limited
- Hong Kong Generative AI Research & Development Center
2. Innovation Organizations Award (SME Organizations) HKT Innovation Champion of the Year
HKT Innovation Champion of the Year
- Absolute Pure EnviroSci Limited Gold Awards
Gold Awards
- Choy Lee Tech LTD
- Varadise Limited Silver Awards
Silver Awards
- Ezygreenpak Limited
- Nanofil Filtration Technology Limited
- Transcendence Company Limited Bronze Awards
Bronze Awards
- ALLYSTAR TECHNOLOGY CO. LIMITED
- Antelope International Limited
- FreightAmigo Services Limited
- Medmind Technology Limited
3. Innovation Rising Stars Award HKT Best Rising Star of the Year
- C2iTech Limited Gold Awards
Gold Awards
- HeyMax
- MM Limited Silver Awards
Silver Awards
- Cyberhealth Limited
- Lulusmiles Medical Technology Limited
- Unlimitics Bronze Awards
Bronze Awards
- Climind Limited
- Dr Tong HealthTech Research Centre
- FinCatch Limited
- SilverGuard Technologies Limited
Special thanks to the following Sponsors
Title Sponsor: HKT Limited
Special Award Title Sponsor: Prudential Hong Kong Limited Main Sponsor: MTR Corporation Limited
Corporate Sponsors: Appnovation, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, Peoples Smart Mattress, Ricoh Hong Kong Limited
Innovation Summit Title Sponsor: Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, HKSAR Government
Entrepreneurship Special Zone Sponsor: CityU HK Tech 300
Social Impact Special Zone Sponsor: Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group
Youth Innovation Sponsor: Greater Bay Area Hong Kong Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited
Breakout Session Sponsors: EY, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Hong Kong Sponsors: Cyberport, Hong Yip Service Company Limited
Official Judging PC Sponsor: HP Wi-Fi Sponsor: HKT Limited Media Sponsor: HK01
Official Press Release Distribution Partner: PR Newswire
Special thanks to the following Supporting Organizations
Cyberport Eagles Fund
HBCC Investment
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation JCI Hong Kong
Project Melo
Smart City Consortium
Social Ventures Hong Kong (SvHK) The Hong Kong Computer Society
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