Talks 2024
Generative AI and Copyright Law Forum
The Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals (AMP4) hosted a forum to explore how AI is reshaping copyright law and human creativity. The event brought together legal experts, scholars, creatives, and government officials from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area to foster meaningful dialogue. Chun joined a panel alongside Hong Kong's legendary producer, writer, and actor Mr. Raymond Wong, and other notable speakers, to discuss the growing role of generative AI in film and the creative industries. The conversation highlighted the urgent need for legislation around AI's use in scriptwriting. Chun also shared insights from the recent writers' and actors' strikes in the U.S., which led to agreements ensuring fair compensation and protection of creative rights, even when AI tools are used in writing and performance. [web]
Get Ready for Next Internet Revolution - Web3 Conference
The 'Get Ready for Next Internet Revolution Web 3.0' is a series of activities organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council that includes Web3-related workshops, company visits, and seminars. The Web3 Conference is the grand finale for the program and is co-hosted by Chun and Alex Chan, GM Digital Transformation at HKPC. In the conference, Chun moderated a panel on Embracing Web3: Promoting Ecosystem Development in HK to share best practices for Web3 applications and future trends, and opportunities for Hong Kong's Web3 development. [web]
Elevating MarTech Globally: Where Ideas Transcend Boundaries
Chun joins the APAC+EMEA Summit on a panel on Ready for 2024: What We Learned From 2023 in APAC & EMEA. He discussed how generative AI is transforming the field of MarTech and creating new opportunities for marketers. He also highlighted some of the potential pitfalls and ethical concerns that come with using this technology, such as data privacy, content quality, and intellectual property rights. He explored how the future of MarTech will be shaped by AI agents, both on the supply and demand sides. He argued that marketers need to adapt to an AI2AI world, where they will have to leverage AI to reach and persuade consumers who will also rely on AI to make their purchase decisions. [web]
The Roadmap for Data-Centric AI
Invited by CDO Trends, Chun participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion titled Can GenAI Adoption Be Localized? The session brought together industry leaders for a deep dive into the practical and strategic dimensions of generative AI in enterprise settings. The conversation spanned a wide range of topics, from real-world applications and emerging best practices to building trust and ensuring reliability in AI-driven technologies. Panelists also explored the nuanced challenges of deploying private large language models (LLMs) and the evolving role of the Chief AI Officer in shaping governance, innovation, and ethical standards within organizations. [web]
Change, Disruption, Opportunity: Digital Banking in 2024
Chun joined a panel on AI and The Consumer - Impacts, Expectations and Opportunity. He shared insights on the evolving maturity of generative AI within the banking industry; the introduction of the RAG framework to enhance accuracy and reduce hallucination; the strategic advantages of private LLMs; the critical role of guardrails to ensure unbiased, safe, and secure conversation; the innovative use of promptathons and design thinking to harness generative AI's potential in solving business challenges; and the transformative impact of conversational AI agents in enriching customer interactions. [web]
Embrace Change and Stay Agile
Chun was the moderator for the panel on Discover the Future of Insurance with Generative AI. He facilitated discussions that delved into the vast potential of generative AI within the insurance sector. The panellists provided valuable insights into emerging opportunities, practical use cases, and established best practices. They also explored strategies to navigate risks and adhere to regulatory standards effectively. [web]
Navigating the AI Revolution: A Guide for Future Business Leaders
Chun conducted an MBA Masterclass at the CityU College of Business. He shared insights on the transformative potential of generative AI and its impact on the future of work. Chun believes that as we embrace this technological evolution, human-centric competencies will become increasingly vital. [web]
The AI Disruption: Emerging Trends and Challenges in FinTech
Chun spoke at the FinTech Forum, organized by the PolyU Business School. This year's theme was: FinTech in Hong Kong: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges Ahead. The forum brought together industry leaders and academics to explore the dynamic landscape of financial technology. Chun's talk delved into the transformative impact of generative AI on the financial industry. In addition, he joined a panel with Dr. MENG Zhaoli and Prof. QU Qiang. [web]
AI-Powered Design: The Magic Wand for Modern Creatives
Chun spoke at the 35th Hong Kong Printing Awards launch ceremony. This is the most prestigious annual award that celebrates the achievements in design, printing, and publishing sectors. Chun shared his perspective on the influence of generative AI in the print and design sector. In addition, he joined a panel discussion with esteemed speakers, including: Michael Cheung and Anthony Tong. The panel was moderated by Dicky Choy, Honorary Chairman, Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong. [pdf]
AI-Empowered Education: Augmenting Human Intelligence for Effective Teaching and Personalized Learning
Chun was one of the speakers at the CityU College of Business's MBA SHARP Forum on AI in Education. He delved into the synergy between AI and education, discussing its transformative potential and the imminent reality of having a personal generative AI tutor, enabling learning anytime, anywhere, on any subject. He joined a panel of distinguished peers including: Mr. Eric Byron, Mr. Tommie Lo, and Prof. Cecilia K.Y. Chan. The panel was moderated by Prof. Leung Alvin, Associate Head (IS) at CityU. [web]
The Next Frontier: Generative AI-Driven Innovations in the Convention Industry
Chun was invited by the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) to speak at their 2024 Annual Conference, which is one of the largest platforms in this region to promote Hong Kong as the international exhibition, convention, and trade centre. Chun gave a talk that highlighted how the MICE industry is on the cusp of a technological renaissance, spearheaded by the advent of generative AI. He shared the transformative impact of AI on the industry, showcasing its potential to revolutionize event experiences, operational efficiencies, and creative problem-solving. AI will be instrumental in enhancing exhibition design, marketing, and customer engagement. [web]
Navigating the ESG Journey with Gen AI
Chun spoke at the inaugural AI and ESG Summit 2024, themed Navigating the ESG Journey with Gen AI. The event brought together leaders from AI, data, and innovation to explore the intersection of technology and sustainability. Chun joined a panel discussion on How Is Generative AI Transforming ESG Strategies of Companies, moderated by Dr. Toa Charm, alongside Allan Song and Tim Leung. The panel unpacked the evolving role of data, the strategic impact of generative AI, and the future of ESG. Chun emphasized that ESG should go beyond compliance, it must drive value for companies, customers, and employees. When done right, it fuels both top-line and bottom-line growth. But before embracing generative AI, organizations must establish strong data and AI governance to ensure ethical, unbiased use and build trust with stakeholders. [web]
Where Innovation Meets the Insurance
Chun moderated a dynamic panel at InsurInnovator Connect Asia 2024, titled Gen-AI in Insurance: Shaping the Next Generation of InsurTech. The session featured a distinguished lineup of panelists: Yannick Even, Steven Chau, Connie Leung, KV Dipu, Neil Tan, and Cannel Wu. Together, they showcased high-impact use cases of generative AI, illustrating its transformative potential across the insurance value chain, from underwriting to claims and customer engagement. The conversation also delved into strategies for cultivating talent and navigating the evolving challenges of hiring in a rapidly shifting AI-driven landscape. [web]
Accelerate Digital to Drive Future Growth
Chun spoke at Digital Insurance APAC 2024, delivering a talk titled Insuring the Future: AI's Transformative Role in Digital Insurance. He explored the current landscape of AI adoption across banking, financial services, and insurance, highlighting its growing impact on operational efficiency and customer experience. Chun also participated in two insightful panels. The first, GenAI in Insurance: What Does It Hold for the Future? was moderated by John Spence and featured Stanley Chou, David R. Hardoon, and Yannick Even. The second, Transform and Innovate with AI: The Future of Intelligent Insurance, was moderated by Cynthia Lee, with panelists Yannick Even, Ken L, John Valustik, and Efstratios Tsougenis. Both sessions offered rich perspectives on innovation, strategy, and the evolving role of AI in reshaping the insurance industry. [web]
Insuring the Future: Gen AI's Transformative Role in Digital Insurance
Chun delivered a lecture at CUHK Business School titled Insuring the Future: Gen AI's Transformative Role in Digital Insurance. He shared a compelling vision of a world where AI PCs and smartphones, powered by on-device LLMs, become everyday tools for consumers. Chun challenged the MBA students with a provocative idea: insurers must learn to sell to AI. In this future, AI agents will research, recommend, and even purchase insurance products on behalf of users. The focus shifts from the customer journey to the AI journey, a paradigm where machines become the primary decision-makers. [web]
Promptathon + Design Thinking (P+DT)
Chun led a Promptathon + Design Thinking (P+DT) event for Esperanza Life, co-founded by visionary leaders John Tsang and Rachel Chan. John introduced Chun and shared his forward-looking perspective on the future of work in the age of AI. P+DT is Chun's original innovation framework, combining the fast-paced creativity of a Promptathon (like a hackathon, but powered by AI prompts) with the structured problem-solving of Design Thinking, imagine brainstorming with a super-intelligent AI teammate. The challenge: design an education outreach initiative for low-income families. With 50 participants across 7 teams, the winning concept was a standout: a therapy bus for children with Asperger's, offering engaging activities and professional support to help them thrive in underserved communities. [web]
Leap to the New Stage
Chun was honored to serve as Guest of Honor at Fujifilm BI HK's 60th Anniversary Celebration, marking six decades of innovation and excellence in business technology. As part of the festivities, Chun joined a panel discussion on The Next Leap in AI and Cybersecurity for Enterprises, together with Kenny Lau. The panel was moderated by Norris Chan. The panel explored the accelerating adoption of generative AI, showcasing real-world applications, emerging trends, and the strategic challenges facing businesses today. From operational efficiency to creative transformation, the conversation highlighted how AI is reshaping industries and redefining the future of work. This milestone event underscored the powerful convergence of AI, technology, and business growth, celebrating Fujifilm's legacy while looking ahead to the next wave of digital transformation. [web]
Achieving efficiency and operational excellence through optimal integration of collaborative AI
At the 11th CIO Innovation Forum, Chun joined fellow thought leaders to explore how collaborative AI drives efficiency and operational excellence. He hosted a fireside chat with Silvia Lam Ihensekhien, who offered sharp insights on AI upskilling, seamless tech integration, and risk management in the generative AI era. Chun also moderated a panel with Crystal Fok, Keith Ip, and Carlos Gomez Gallego, focusing on practical AI applications mid-term strategies, and long-term transformation goals. [web]
Core Practice of Data Governance in Cybersecurity and AI
Chun spoke at the Hong Kong Computer Society Cyber Security Annual Forum 2024, themed Core Practice of Data Governance in Cybersecurity and AI. His keynote, The Adoption of AI in Hong Kong and the GBA, explored how regional collaboration is unlocking AI opportunities across manufacturing, finance, logistics, and tech. He also highlighted the transformative rise of generative AI in content creation, automation, and decision-making. Chun later joined a panel moderated by Fuller Yu on AI's Impact on the Cybersecurity and Data Talent Market in Hong Kong, alongside KT Gan and Ir Dr. John Hui. The discussion tackled the region's talent shortage and strategies for building a resilient AI and cybersecurity workforce. [web]
Infinite AI and Cybersecurity
Chun delivered the opening keynote at Telstra's Infinite AI and Cybersecurity event, titled Global AI Trends in the 21st Century. He highlighted the rapid rise of generative AI and its integration into everyday applications, transforming routine tasks across industries. Chun emphasized that AI is both a powerful ally and a potential threat. As individuals increasingly rely on personal AI agents for decision-making, companies must adapt by marketing directly to these agents. At the same time, with hackers leveraging AI for scams, CISOs must deploy advanced AI defenses to stay ahead. The future, he noted, involves corporate AI agents engaging with personal ones, while simultaneously fending off malicious counterparts. [web]
How to Empower Your Workflow with AI
Chun was invited to speak at PolyU CPCE's AI Sharing Session titled Leading with AI: Innovations for Senior Management, part of the series How to Empower Your Workflow with AI. The event brought together senior academic and administrative staff, along with CPCE leadership, to explore how AI is reshaping education. Chun shared the latest advancements in generative AI and its potential to enhance teaching, learning, and operations. He demonstrated practical applications such as AI-powered curriculum suggestions, tools for improving academic workflows, and automation of administrative tasks, all aimed at boosting efficiency and student engagement. He also addressed the risks and challenges of generative AI, stressing the importance of ethical use and the need to prepare students for responsible AI adoption. [web]
I-CAIO Forum: Unlimited AI
Chun participated in the United Nations' World Digital Technology Academy (WDTA) I-CAIO Forum on Unlimited AI, held in Hong Kong. The forum spotlighted how AI is transforming business landscapes and examined emerging innovation trends, with a particular focus on the evolving role of Chief AI Officers (CAIOs). Chun joined a dynamic roundtable discussion on The Future of AI alongside Ms. Una Wang and Mr. Henry Wang, moderated by Ken Huang. The conversation spanned a wide array of topics, including real-world applications of AI and Web3, multi-agent systems, AI security, robotics, edge AI, and the strategic significance of the CAIO in shaping future-ready organizations. [web]
Blockchain Technology Frontiers
Chun was invited to speak at the 2nd Annual Better Web3 Forum 2024: Blockchain Technology Frontiers, hosted by the Research Centre for Blockchain Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, under the leadership of Prof. Allen Au and Prof. Daniel Luo. Chun moderated a forward-looking panel titled The Future of Web3 Development, featuring distinguished voices from industry and academia, including Mr. Otto Lee, Mr. Sean Lee, Mr. Simon Lee, Alex Scheer, and Mr. Curt Shi. The panel explored key themes shaping the Web3 landscape, from the evolving role of stablecoins and cybersecurity to the broader societal implications of decentralized technologies. The discussion also addressed pressing regulatory challenges and emerging opportunities, offering a comprehensive view of how Web3 can be responsibly scaled and integrated into the global digital economy. [web]
A More Divided Digital World: Different Approaches to AI Governance in the Indo-Pacific
Chun was invited to speak at the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong's event, A More Divided Digital World: Different Approaches to AI Governance in the Indo-Pacific. The event explored the region's diverse regulatory frameworks and the complexities of navigating them, with particular focus on the growing strategic competition between China and the U.S. as both seek to influence global AI standards through UN channels and other platforms. Chun joined a distinguished panel alongside George Chen, Howard Kwong, and Bryan Ha. The discussion covered regulatory contrasts between Hong Kong and Singapore, practical strategies for businesses to approach AI ethics and governance, and the evolving impact of AI on the financial sector. [web]
Strategic Integration of Digital Initiatives for Enterprise Expansion
Chun moderated a panel at the CDO Innovation Forum, held under the theme Strategic Integration of Digital Initiatives for Enterprise Expansion. His session, How Can Digital Leaders Spark and Sustain Transformation in a Competitive Landscape? featured distinguished experts from diverse sectors, including Ravel Lai, Henry Leung, Dr. Peggy Lau, and Dr. Peter Wong. The panel shared valuable insights on identifying and prioritizing digital transformation and AI/ML initiatives, optimizing resources for maximum impact, and overcoming implementation challenges. A key takeaway: the greatest obstacles are not technical, but lie in change management, expectation alignment, and strengthening communication across stakeholders. [web]
AI - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Chun was invited by the International Insolvency Institute to speak at its Regional Restructuring and Insolvency Conference, joining top professionals, scholars, and judges to explore key issues in the field. His talk, 'AI - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,' examined the promise and pitfalls of generative AI. The Good: AI is driving innovation, transforming industries, and improving daily life. The Bad: It raises concerns around ethics, bias, security, and job disruption. The Ugly: Responsible development demands strong governance, ethical standards, and regulation. Chun emphasized the need for thoughtful leadership to harness AI's potential while managing its risks. [web]
AI for Climate Change and Sustainability
Chun spoke at the annual Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC), hosted by the Hong Kong Computer Society. This year's theme, From Generative AI to Artificial General Intelligence, convened leading voices from academia, industry, government, and tech over two dynamic days. Chun participated in the panel AI for Climate Change and Sustainability, moderated by Dr. Albert Wong, alongside Patrick Lee, Alex Wong, and Martin Liu. The discussion highlighted practical use cases of AI in ESG, climate action, and sustainability, as well as best practices for implementation, ROI, and innovation risk. Chun emphasized how AI is now being used to optimize generative AI itself, developing smaller, more efficient models that reduce environmental impact without compromising performance. He also pointed to the future of Edge AI and AIoT, where intelligence moves closer to the data, enabling real-time, autonomous decision-making. [web]
Accelerate AI-Powered Innovations: Reaping the Benefits of AI While Achieving Sustainability Goals
Chun was invited to speak at the 2024 DELL Technologies Forum: Accelerating AI-Powered Innovation, one of Hong Kong's most prominent tech gatherings, drawing over a thousand registered attendees from across industries. Chun joined a high-impact panel discussion titled Accelerate AI-Powered Innovations: Reaping the Benefits of AI While Achieving Sustainability Goals, alongside Eugene Lai (Manulife), Alex Chan (NTT Com Asia), and Jackie Kwong (Dell). The panel explored the vast potential of AI to drive innovation and sustainability, sharing real-world use cases, best practices for implementation and deployment, and candid insights into the challenges that organizations face when scaling AI responsibly. [web]
Intersectionality: When DEI Meets Technology/AI
Chun was invited to speak at Gammon Construction Ltd's flagship DEI event, 'Intersectionality: When DEI Meets Technology / AI.' The event brought together thought leaders to explore how emerging technologies intersect with diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Chun participated in a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Amanda Mercep, alongside fellow panelists Ms. Olivia Wong (MTR) and Jacky Chiu (Gammon). The conversation centered on how AI and machine learning are reshaping recruitment and retention practices, particularly in identifying and mitigating unconscious bias in hiring and promotion. The panel also shared best practices for embedding AI into corporate DEI strategies, highlighting both the opportunities and the ethical responsibilities that come with technological integration. From a construction industry lens, the discussion expanded to how AI is transforming design and build processes, improving accessibility, and fostering more inclusive environments. Throughout the session, the panel underscored the importance of responsible AI, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and human oversight as essential pillars for progress. [web]
From Automation to Innovation: Generative AI in Project Management
Chun delivered a keynote address at the 2024 PMI HK Asia Pacific Project Management Congress, hosted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Hong Kong Chapter. Centered around the theme Connect the Dots, Reach Further Together, this year's congress spotlighted the power of collaboration, the role of emerging technologies like AI and Big Data, and the journey from vision to execution. In his keynote, From Automation to Innovation: Generative AI in Project Management, Chun explored how generative AI is reshaping the project management landscape. He highlighted its potential to boost efficiency, enhance decision-making, and foster deeper collaboration, positioning AI not just as a tool, but as a co-pilot in project delivery. [web]
Leveraging AI and Cybersecurity for Digital Transformation
Chun was invited to speak at Fujifilm's seminar, From Insight to Use Case - Leveraging AI and Cybersecurity for Digital Transformation, a forward-looking event focused on harnessing cutting-edge technologies to drive enterprise innovation. In his talk, Chun explored the latest breakthroughs in generative AI, its transformative impact on the future of work, and key trends shaping the digital landscape. He emphasized how AI is redefining productivity, creativity, and decision-making across industries. Chun shared the stage with Otto Lee, Head of HKCERT, along with Fujifilm's leading experts: Issac Luk, Tiffany Tang, and Raymond Poon, who offered deep insights into cybersecurity strategies and the intersection of AI and data protection. Together, the speakers provided a comprehensive view of how organizations can navigate the evolving tech frontier with resilience, agility, and trust. [web]
