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Hong Kong Innovation Chief Heads to Beijing to Promote Asia-Pacific Internet Summit
Officials prepare to unveil plans for the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit scheduled to take place in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, has departed for Beijing to introduce the upcoming World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit that will be held in Hong Kong, marking a significant step in preparations for the international technology gathering.
Sun is scheduled to attend a press briefing in the Chinese capital alongside Ren Xianliang, Secretary-General of the World Internet Conference, where they will outline the objectives and agenda of the summit.
The event is expected to draw international attention to Hong Kong’s role as a regional hub for innovation, digital transformation and technology collaboration.
The summit is planned to take place in Hong Kong over two days in April and will bring together government officials, technology leaders, academics and industry representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Organisers say the gathering will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies and their growing influence on economic development and global connectivity.
Discussions are expected to address a wide range of topics including large artificial intelligence models, digital finance, digital government initiatives and the development of smart urban services.
The summit will feature a main forum as well as multiple specialised sessions designed to foster cooperation among governments, research institutions and private sector companies.
Hong Kong authorities say the event reflects the city’s ambition to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and deepen collaboration with international technology partners.
Recent initiatives, including the launch of an artificial intelligence supercomputing centre and the development of new research institutions, have been highlighted as part of the region’s broader strategy to support emerging technologies.
Organisers say the conference will also provide a platform for dialogue on cybersecurity governance, digital infrastructure and the future of cross-border data flows.
Representatives from global technology companies, international organisations and research institutions are expected to participate alongside leading experts in internet governance and digital innovation.
Sun is expected to return to Hong Kong shortly after the Beijing press conference.
During his absence, the city’s Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Lillian Cheong, will serve as acting secretary while preparations continue for the summit.
Officials say the upcoming conference aims to strengthen regional cooperation in digital technology and position Hong Kong as a key meeting point for global discussions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the future of the digital economy.
Sun is scheduled to attend a press briefing in the Chinese capital alongside Ren Xianliang, Secretary-General of the World Internet Conference, where they will outline the objectives and agenda of the summit.
The event is expected to draw international attention to Hong Kong’s role as a regional hub for innovation, digital transformation and technology collaboration.
The summit is planned to take place in Hong Kong over two days in April and will bring together government officials, technology leaders, academics and industry representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Organisers say the gathering will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies and their growing influence on economic development and global connectivity.
Discussions are expected to address a wide range of topics including large artificial intelligence models, digital finance, digital government initiatives and the development of smart urban services.
The summit will feature a main forum as well as multiple specialised sessions designed to foster cooperation among governments, research institutions and private sector companies.
Hong Kong authorities say the event reflects the city’s ambition to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and deepen collaboration with international technology partners.
Recent initiatives, including the launch of an artificial intelligence supercomputing centre and the development of new research institutions, have been highlighted as part of the region’s broader strategy to support emerging technologies.
Organisers say the conference will also provide a platform for dialogue on cybersecurity governance, digital infrastructure and the future of cross-border data flows.
Representatives from global technology companies, international organisations and research institutions are expected to participate alongside leading experts in internet governance and digital innovation.
Sun is expected to return to Hong Kong shortly after the Beijing press conference.
During his absence, the city’s Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Lillian Cheong, will serve as acting secretary while preparations continue for the summit.
Officials say the upcoming conference aims to strengthen regional cooperation in digital technology and position Hong Kong as a key meeting point for global discussions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the future of the digital economy.
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