For decades, managing data essentially meant collecting and storing it. That has all changed. Businesses are now looking for critical information and insights that can be extracted from the massive amounts of data, to drive better business decisions that unlock efficiency and feature gains. This track is curated in a way that would inspire you to build a sector-specific modern data environment with proven data strategies that address infrastructure complexity and integration, help you make sense of that data through analytics, AI, automation and ML engineering and ultimately – deliver outsized business value and transform lives.
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Join leading experts in a captivating debate on the future of AI. Should we hit the pause button or fast forward its development? Explore contrasting perspectives, ethical dilemmas, and potential consequences. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and gain valuable insights into shaping AI responsibly. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the landmark debate on "The Future of AI: Hit Pause or Fast Forward?" Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in the realm of Marketing and Sales, revolutionizing the way businesses innovate, streamline operations, and engage with customers. This panel discussion aims to explore the transformative capabilities of generative AI in Marketing and Sales, with a focus on its impact on innovation and efficiency. Join us as we delve into the potential of generative AI and examine real-world examples of its application in driving growth and success. Dive into the future of business transformation with Generative AI! The session will provide insights into the differences between GenAI and traditional AI, emphasizing the former's ability to synthesize new content from existing data. The discussion will include six use cases of GenAI in data analytics, data intelligence, change management, campaign taxonomy, product feed improvement and content production, all of which are designed to effectively enhance your decision-making and drive business growth. Additionally, it will offer a comprehensive roadmap for GenAI implementation, from identifying business needs to scaling the model for production. This engaging session will serve as an invaluable resource for comprehending the transformative role of GenAI in business and effectively managing its implementation challenges. In this session, Ted Suh will explore the possibility and potential of a new AI language model, DarkBERT that has been specially trained on the dark web where cryptocurrency is being used for money laundering and digital payments in the underground market. This session will also cover how DarkBERT can be used to combat in the cybercriminal environment. Discussion Points: How do we drive data culture across our group and companies ? Should we adopt the "wait and see" approach to observe how other companies are harnessing the power of GenAI? Many forward-thinking companies, including tech giants, industry leaders and ambitious startups, have embarked on experiments with GenAI to tackle formidable challenges and capitalize on business opportunities. How did they embark on their GenAI journeys? What valuable lessons did they glean from their experiences? Join us in this panel discussion as we delve into the strategies and practices of these GenAI trailblazers, exploring their innovative approaches and insights. Recent machine learning techniques such as deep learning and reinforcement learning were built on specific assumptions of the underlying data generation process. Financial time series frequently do not satisfy these assumptions. In this talk, we discuss the possible problems if these techniques are applied blindly. The solutions to these problems are in general problem specific. However, some fo the pain can be alleviated by combining recent machine learning techniques with more classical statistical and econometrics insights. We will discuss these probably solutions with examples. The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the insurance sector has been expanding rapidly, presenting numerous opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making. However, as AI becomes increasingly ubiquitous, it is essential to ensure that its deployment is ethical, transparent, and accountable. This presentation will delve into the principles and practices of Responsible AI in the financial services, encompassing aspects such as data diversity and inclusivity, algorithmic explainability, and human oversight. We will also examine the potential consequences of AI bias and discuss methods for mitigating its impact. By adopting a responsible approach to AI, the industry not only will enhance their business operations but also foster trust and confidence in their decision-making processes. Join us to discover how your organization can harness the power of AI in a way that benefits both your business and society at large. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology with significant implications for businesses across various sectors. From generating creative content to enhancing product design and customer experiences, generative AI has the potential to revolutionize how organizations operate and innovate. This panel discussion aims to delve into the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations associated with generative AI in the business landscape. - The role of data analytics and AI in revolutionizing insurance processes. Programme
This panel aims to unlock the secrets behind harnessing AI’s immense potential to drive innovation, reshape industries, and unlock business opportunities.
What are the key challenges and how did we overcome them ?
- Real life examples of insurers leverage data analytics and AI for enhanced decision-making and improve customer experience
- Predictions on emerging technologies and trends that will shape the insurance industry
- Opportunities and challenges that insurers and insurtech companies can anticipate in the coming years.
- Exploring successful collaborations and partnerships driving innovation and growth in the insurance industry
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Dr. Charm has amassed over three decades of experience in the innovation and technology industry. He previously served as the Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport and held senior executive positions at leading multinational, Chinese, and Hong Kong enterprises such as IBM, Oracle, HSBC, Jardine Pacific, and Kingdee. Dr. Charm specializes in digital strategy and transformation, corporate innovation, intrapreneurship, and start-up cultivation. He possesses technical expertise in areas such as big data, AI, fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce. Currently, Dr. Charm holds the position of Chairman and Principal Advisor at several elite Asia-based start-ups, including OpenCertHub Academy, Wizpresso, Buyandship, Posify, HairCoSys, and more. He provides digital transformation and data monetization advisory services to leading enterprises such as Transunion, HSBC, foodpanda, Hong Kong Airport Authority. Dr. Charm is an associate director and professor (EMBA) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has designed and delivered executive courses to influential enterprises in Asia such as Chow Tai Fook, Harbour City, AIA, Bank of East Asia, ICBC, CCB. Dr. Charm’s Engagement in the Innovation and Technology Ecosystem Dr. Charm has been an active contributor to the innovation and technology ecosystem in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and ASEAN. In 2022, he founded the Data Literacy Association. Since 2019, he has been the Chief Judge of HKICT Awards (FinTech) and, since 2022, Chair Judge of Business GoVirtual Tech Awards (Digital Transformation). Dr. Charm is also an advisor to several influential organizations, including HKSTP, Cyberport, GS1 HK, ASTRI, HKPC, Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (FinTech), Federation of Hong Kong Industries (Startup Council), CityU (Tech 300), and Hong Kong Consumer Council (Digital Economy Committee). In 2020, Dr. Charm published his book ""Digital Power-Up《數碼力大提升》"" and, in 2021, his international business case ""HSBC – Embracing Open Innovation for SMEs"" on Ivey Publishing. He received the School of Business Distinguished Alumni Award (2019) and Outstanding Doctor of Business Administration Alumni Award (2018) from the City University of Hong Kong. Dr. Charm has completed senior leadership and digital transformation training from several prestigious institutions, including MIT, Harvard, UC-Berkeley, Oxford, and CEIBS. For more information about Dr. Charm, please visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/toacharm/.
Wilson heads PwC’s global technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) industry practice. He is also the TMT industry leader for the firm’s Mainland China and Hong Kong practice. Wilson is based in PwC China’s Shenzhen office. Emerging technologies and digital deployment are redefining all industries and businesses. They also lead to rapid growth and developments of companies in the TMT industry. Wilson has been leading and supporting the PwC global network across all lines of service - Assurance, Taxation and Advisory - to provide one-stop professional solutions and services to companies in the TMT industry, as well as to clients looking for reinventing themselves through digital transformations. Wilson has been working in the public accounting practice in Mainland China and Hong Kong for more than 30 years. He has extensive experience in providing assurance and advisory services to companies in the TMT industry, ranging from start-ups to global tech giants, for capital market transactions, assurance engagements, systems and controls advisory, and deals. He is a practising member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Accountants, China Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Wilson is also an adviser to the Internet Advertising Board of Hong Kong.
Ted Suh is a co-founding member of S2W and initially joined as a darkweb intelligence analyst, leveraging his expertise to uncover insights within the clandestine corners of the internet. He has now transitioned into the role of Director of Business Center, responsible for navigating long term growth strategy. He is a respected speaker in the field of darkweb intelligence and cybersecurity. He has been invited to share his knowledge at various conferences, including Chainalysis Trace DC 2023, where he delivered DarkBERT: an AI model for combating cybercrimes at Washington DC, US. Ted also spoke at NetSec-KR 2021, shedding light on the analysis of the cybercriminal ecosystem within the deep and darkweb. Furthermore, he addressed the audience at K-CTI 2021, exploring the potential for security enhancement through darkweb intelligence. In 2020, Ted shared his insights on tracking and analyzing cyber crimes on the darkweb at FISCON. Ted holds a BS degree from the University College London (UCL) in the UK, then pursued his academic journey at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Korea, obtaining a master's degree in information security.
Robert (Rob) Speers is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Hong Kong office and co-lead of the global Insurance Practice. He provides executive search and leadership consulting services to his clients. Rob has more than 25 years of experience in Asia across various disciplines and markets within the financial services industry. Before Heidrick & Struggles, he was in a senior regional role in the insurance consulting and technology practice of Willis Towers Watson based in Hong Kong, where he was responsible for business development and key deliveries. While at Willis Towers Watson, Rob led an advisory project for a large retail bank, securing one of the most profitable life insurance distribution agreements in that market, and advised many insurance companies on distribution channel optimization and numerous buy and sell-side M&A transactions. He worked extensively with insurers on corporate strategy initiatives and developed a high volume of market research reports. Previously, Rob held senior management roles in strategy and distribution, assisting in MetLife’s Southeast Asia market entries, and was the first chief distribution officer of MetLife’s Vietnam joint venture. Before that, he held senior business development roles with American Express in Singapore. Education Aalto University, Executive MBA University of Waterloo, Bachelor’s Degree, Applied Human Sciences
Group Head of Data under New World Group - An experienced data management and technology leader with in-depth delivery and corporate exposures in data governance, architecture & engineering across 4 major industries - Telecom, Banking, Insurance and Property for over 11 countries in Asia Pacific (including China, HK, Japan and SEA)
Jin-Woo Chung is a dedicated specialist with expertise in natural language processing and artificial intelligence. He currently holds the position of Head of AI at S2W's Core Tech Center. Having earned both a PhD and MS from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), his research is primarily centered around the adaptation of AI and NLP techniques for domain-specific applications, including areas such as the dark web, cybersecurity, scientific literature, and daily conversation. His particular research interests encompass language models, question answering, text mining, and information extraction. Previously, he served as a staff researcher at the AI & SW Research Center of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. His recent accomplishments include the publication of papers at prestigious AI and NLP conferences, notably ACL and NAACL, covering subjects like domain-specific language models and document classification. Noteworthy among his achievements is the impactful work on the dark web language model ""DarkBERT,"" which has gained international recognition and has been featured in esteemed media outlets such as Forbes, Tom's Hardware, Help Net Security, Interesting Engineering, and ITmedia.
Dr. Tsougenis is a highly experienced full-stack A.I. specialist with over a decade of experience in the field. He has held various positions ranging from machine learning and product development to management and governance. His diverse background allows him to effectively bridge the gap between A.I. engineers, C-level executives, and academics, while promoting innovation and embracing agile transformation. Following the completion of his PhD in 2013, he has been involved in numerous AI projects across several domains, including financial services, healthcare, and smart city. Additionally, he has published several deep learning articles in top conferences and journals, and currently serves as an Honorary Lecturer for HKU.
Chak Wong is a Managing Director within J.P. Morgan’s Machine Learning Center of Excellence, responsible for the Time Series and Reinforcement Learning group. He is also Professor of Science Practice in the Mathematics department of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Prior to JP Morgan, Chak worked in Goldman Sachs’ trading rate and FX division as well as at Morgan Stanley in the credit and EM group in London. He also ran UBS’ non-vanilla trading for Asia, IBD structuring for Barclays Asia, FI and Sovereign Sales for Société Générale. Previously he served as a full-time professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Chak earned a PhD in Economics from Oxford.
Andre Kwok is currently the Chief of Staff of the global family office Tsangs Group, as well as the Executive Director of Hong Kong Ambassadors Club. In 2016, Andre Kwok founded the Good City Foundation as Chairman and participated in various technology innovation industries through venture building and venture capital. The Foundation has been dedicated in domains such as Public Private Partnership, Urban Innovation and Impact Investing in verticals such as financial inclusion, future of work, food and smart city governance, through initiatives such as “Future City Summit”, public policy research and development programs. Andre is currently also the Fellow in the World Economic Forum for global urban transformation and Director in the HK Social Entrepreneurship Forum. Andre is also the Executive Director for the Hong Kong Ambassadors Club, a public-private initiative founded by the global family office Tsangs Group and The Hon. Jeffrey Lam, Member of the HKSAR Government Executive Council and Legislative Council. In 2023, Andre was also appointed by the HKSAR Government to be the District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee and invited by the HKSAR Government’s Chief Executive's Policy Unit as Co-Investigator in the Public Policy Research Scheme. While Andre was named Li Ka Shing Foundation Scholar for Masters in Public Policy in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and graduated as Bachelor of Social Sciences (Politics and Public Administration) in The University of Hong Kong, he also joined as Student Fellow in the Centre for Liveable Cities in the Ministry of National Development of Singapore. Andre is listed in the Tatler Asia's Gen.T List 2022 and the Forbes China 30 Under 30 as Social Entrepreneur.
Melissa is the Head of Business Product Marketing for Greater China Region at Meta. She has been with Meta for more than four years and leads go-to-market and feedback for monetization, including direct response, brand, commerce, video, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and business integrity products. Prior to that, she was with Yahoo for 10 years, where she oversaw Asia Pacific product marketing accountabilities and program management aspects for online display advertising platforms (demand and supply sides), order-to-cash systems and programmatic advertising.
Pradip is a Partner at PwC, Hong Kong and leads the Regtech Practice. He specialises in Regtech, Generative AI and financial crime compliance transformation and has in-depth expertise and practical experience helping his clients across the following areas: •Building end-to-end Regtech solutions that; reduce false positive alert generation, improve true alert conversion rates, risk prioritise alerts and bulk close low risk alerts, optimise parameters/thresholds and customer segmentation tiers and enhance fuzzy matching logic. •Designing and implementing Generative AI solutions that challenge conventional ways of working and address specific pain points across front-to-back office functions to ensure tangible and quantifiable benefits are realised. •Conducting financial crime compliance transformation projects that redesign operating models, improve customer experience and enhance compliance with regulatory obligations, through the use of advanced analytics, machine learning, intelligent automation and natural language processing. •Enhancing compliance and anti-money laundering/counter-terrorist financing ("AML/CTF") systems, governance frameworks and controls in place. •Designing cost optimisation strategies that result in sustainable cost reduction and process efficiencies, to reflect new ways of working and changing customer expectations.