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Thursday, July 11
 

8:30am HKT

Registration and welcome coffee
Thursday July 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am HKT

9:00am HKT

Chairperson’s Opening remarks
Thursday July 11, 2024 9:00am - 9:10am HKT

9:10am HKT

Regional Tech Landscape 2024: Driving Growth and Profitability through Strategic Prioritization and Tech-Optimization
  • Generating value applications in a dynamic economic landscape and maintaining agility while achieving optimal ROI 
  • Addressing the persistent challenges of geopolitical ambiguity and technological market volatility in 2024 
  • What are the emerging enterprise architectural frameworks that aid sustainable growth and drive profitability  
  • Cost-conscious IT-budgeting and project management  
Thursday July 11, 2024 9:10am - 9:35am HKT
  Opening Keynote 

9:35am HKT

From Obsolete to Optimized: Transforming Your Organization through Legacy System Modernization
  • Identifying key legacy systems that are hindering productivity and prioritizing upgrades based on criticality and impact on business operations. 
  • Developing a comprehensive migration strategy, including transitioning to cloud-based solutions for scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. 
  • Adopting a phased approach to modernization to minimize disruptions and manage risks effectively while gradually implementing changes. 
  • Monitoring progress and continuously optimizing modernized systems to meet evolving business needs. 
Thursday July 11, 2024 9:35am - 9:55am HKT

9:55am HKT

Upskilling for AI Proficiency: How to Fast Integrate the New Tools into IT Operations
  • Grasping the transformative power of GenAI in enhancing productivity, employee satisfaction, and skills sets 
  • Navigating through constrained upskilling environment: the right approach 
  • Ensuring employee training in unlocking the complete benefits of generative AI 
  • Deploying strategies to mitigate risks of over dependance on AI  
Thursday July 11, 2024 9:55am - 10:20am HKT

10:20am HKT

CapEx vs OpEx: IT Investments in the Era of XaaS
  • Re-evaluating your IT budgeting for tech investment  
  • How to balance CapEx and OpEx with a view to short and long-term goals 
  • Forecasting IT infrastructure and services demands providing room for future expansion 
  • Implementing KPIs to measure the effectiveness of IT investments: what are the best practices 


Thursday July 11, 2024 10:20am - 10:30am HKT

10:30am HKT

From Vision to Reality: Harnessing for Short Term, Strategic and Sustainable Enterprise Growth
  • How could AI initiatives be tailored for short-term operational efficiencies, mid-term growth objectives, and long-term transformational goals 
  • Underscoring the importance of flexibility and adaptability in AI implementation: accommodating future business needs  
  • Allocating resources effectively across short, mid, and long-term AI projects: optimizing resources and ensuring continuous innovation 
  • How to develop robust metrics and evaluation frameworks to monitor the success of AI initiatives  
Speakers
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Dr. Andy Luk

Head of Digital Transformation & Insights, HK Express
Dr. Luk is currently appointed as the Head of Digital Transformation & Insights at HK Express Airways, a Cathay Pacific company.  Dr. Luk is an Academic Practitioner & senior leader in Digital Strategy, Digital Technology, Digital Marketing & Consumer Neuroscience with interests... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am HKT
  Impact Panel Discussion on GAI

11:00am HKT

Networking Coffee Break
Thursday July 11, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am HKT

11:30am HKT

Intelligent Fusion: Revolutionizing Work with AI-powered Applications
  • Examining the definition of intelligence in applications and its autonomous capabilities 
  • Exploring the integration of AI-based services like machine learning and vector stores in creating dynamic user experiences 
  • Evaluating the role of intelligent applications in addressing talent shortage and workforce priorities 
  • Understanding CIOs perceptions of technology's impact on sustainable business practices and compensation 
Thursday July 11, 2024 11:30am - 11:50am HKT

11:50am HKT

Mitigating AI Risks: Building Robust TRiSM Frameworks for AI Applications
  • Identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities in AI models and applications. 
  • Implementing TRiSM methodologies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. 
  • Addressing fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI through TRiSM measures. 
  • Continuous monitoring and adaptation of TRiSM frameworks to evolving AI landscapes. 


Speakers
avatar for Dr. Efstratios Tsougenis

Dr. Efstratios Tsougenis

Director Responsible AI & Tech Risk, Prudential PLC
Dr. Tsougenis is a highly experienced full-stack A.I. specialist with over a decade of experience in the field. He has held various A.I. leading roles ranging from machine learning and product development to management and governance. His diverse background allows him to effectively... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 11:50am - 12:10pm HKT

12:10pm HKT

Beyond Tools: Maximizing Value Delivery with VSMPs (Value Stream Management Platforms)
  • Understand the significance of VSMPs in optimizing end-to-end product delivery 
  • Recognize the tool-agnostic nature of VSMPs and their ability to integrate with existing tools for data ingestion 
  • Leverage AI/ML analytics with VSMPs to identify constraints, detect bottlenecks, and improve flow 
  • Unlock the potential of VSMPs to align software delivery with business priorities and objectives, ultimately improving throughput and business outcomes 
Thursday July 11, 2024 12:10pm - 12:30pm HKT

12:30pm HKT

Networking Lunch
Thursday July 11, 2024 12:30pm - 1:40pm HKT

1:40pm HKT

Fortifying the Cyber Defense: Building Resilient Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture for New Threats-Proof Protection
  • Combating the rising security complexity through hybrid-multi cloud migration 
  • How prioritizing co-operative ecosystems will secure enterprise assets 
  • Closing the interoperability gaps within your cybersecurity ecosystem 
  • How to deploy supportive layers for a sustainable long-term Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) strategy 
Thursday July 11, 2024 1:40pm - 2:05pm HKT
  Panel Discussion

2:05pm HKT

Leading the Eco-Tech Revolution: Transforming IT Operations in a Sustainable Mode
  • Examining the framework of sustainable technology and its role in achieving ESG outcomes 
  • Identifying key challenges and opportunities in adopting eco-friendly technologies 
  • Learning strategies for overcoming barriers to implementing sustainable IT practices 
  • Exploring best practices for measuring and reporting the environmental impact of IT operations  
Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:30pm HKT
  Greentech Case Study

2:30pm HKT

Beyond Reactive Defense: Building Resilience with Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
  • Recognizing the shortcomings of reactive cybersecurity measures in mitigating persistent threats. 
  • Embracing a proactive approach through Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) to enhance organizational resilience. 
  • Analyzing the pivotal role of threat prioritization in fortifying defenses and minimizing business risks. 
  • Developing strategies for integrating CTEM seamlessly into existing cybersecurity frameworks for optimal effectiveness. 
Thursday July 11, 2024 2:30pm - 2:55pm HKT

2:55pm HKT

The Digital Dollars: the Collaborative CFO - CIO Team that Wins
  • What is the common pitfall in focusing solely on financial ROI for tech investments 
  • How to prioritize the broader business value while budgeting technology investments 
  • Sharing strategies and techniques for optimizing the value-to-cost ratio  
  • Aligning the perspectives of CIOs and CFOs for a more productive conversation on tech investments. 
Thursday July 11, 2024 2:55pm - 3:15pm HKT
  Fireside Chat

3:15pm HKT

Networking Tea Break
Thursday July 11, 2024 3:15pm - 3:45pm HKT

3:45pm HKT

CIO - CXOs Partnerships: Where do Enterprise Leaders See CIOs’ Impactful Contribution Coming In
  • Moving up a notch: toward a strategic collaborator and catalyzing the organizational change 
  • Delivering the Operational Vision of CEO: fostering symbiotic relationships to synchronize technological initiatives  
  • Forging a unified vision within CxOs to guarantee that technology investments yield significant ROIs 
  • Bridging IT and business domains through strong advocacy for communication and education 
Speakers
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Steve Dodd

Executive Manager, IT Enterprise Solutions, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
avatar for Lawrence Fong

Lawrence Fong

Director Digital & IT, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Lawrence Fong was appointed Director Digital & IT in August 2021, responsible for Cathay Pacific Group’s digital transformation & IT functions and support the team to collaborate with all departments across the group to drive our digital leadership strategy and elevate our focuses... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm HKT
  Panel Discussion

4:15pm HKT

Shifting the Paradigm: Being More Inclusive in AI Practices at Enterprise Level
  • Implementing strategies to increase the visibility and inclusion of women in AI 
  • Exploring ways to create spaces and opportunities for underrepresented groups enabling perspectives  
  • Effective leadership traits for building inclusivity development  
  • Gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in AI and generating practical solutions for driving the change 
Thursday July 11, 2024 4:15pm - 4:45pm HKT
  Panel Discussion

4:45pm HKT

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Conference
Thursday July 11, 2024 4:45pm - 5:00pm HKT
 
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