The Second Hong Kong AI and Frontier Technology Forum
AI Unlocking New Horizons: Advancing Science -Enterprise Collaboration
- Date
10 October 2025
- Venue
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Second Hong Kong AI and Frontier Technology Forum was held on 10 October 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Forum marked the launch of the second cohort of the HKU Advanced Technology Fellowship Programme.
Under the theme “AI Unlocking New Horizons: Advancing Science-Enterprise Collaboration”, the Forum explored how artificial intelligence is transforming the technology landscape, reshaping innovation ecosystems, and driving development in life sciences and related industries.
The Forum gathered speakers and guests from universities, government, industry, investment, biotechnology, medical technology, and frontier technology sectors to discuss the application and business potential of AI across science-driven industries.
Key Themes
- AI-enabled science-enterprise collaboration
- Research translation and industrial applications
- Capital, technology, and value creation in emerging industries
- Life sciences, biotechnology, and medical innovation
- Bay Area collaboration and global connectivity
Keynote Speakers
Prof Wei JIA
Chair Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Prof Chak Sing LAU
Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health)(Interim),
Dean,
LKS Faculty of Medicine,
The University of Hong Kong
Prof Zexiang LI
Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering,
Director, Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof Yuan XIE
Chair Professor,
Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering
Director,
Institute of Integrated Circuits and Systems (IICS),
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof Xueji ZHANG
Vice-President & Distinguished Professor,
School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School
Officiating Guests
Ms Lillian CHEONG, JP
Under Secretary,
Innovation, Technology & Industry of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
Ms Cheung-ling CHENG, SBS, JP
President, Hong Kong China Friendship Association
President, CP Pharmaceutical Group
Executive Director & Vice Chairlady, Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited
Prof Max SHEN
Vice-President and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) of The University of Hong Kong
Roundtable Panelists
Mr Anthony TSANG
Executive Director & President, Alpha Technology Group Limited
Mr Qiang LI
Chairman, Xiamen Hongxin Electronic Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Prof Yi MA
Professor, Chair of Artificial Intelligence
Director, HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science
Director, HKU School of Computing and Data Science
The University of Hong Kong
Mr Kebai YU
Chairman, IVD Medical Holding Ltd.
Ms. Jinhua ZHANG
Founder, Chairwoman, and CEO, IASO Biotherapeutics
Mr Min ZHANG
Chairman, Cofoe Medical Technology Co., Ltd
Mrs Fuyun ZHU
Chairman, Yijiahe Technology Co., Ltd.
Mr Yiming ZHANG
Founder of ByteDance Ltd.
Programme
Date: October 10, 2025 (Friday)
Master of Ceremony
Ms Jue WANG, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation TV Host
| 09:00 – 09:26 | Registration |
| 09:26 – 09:41 | Opening speechProf Yi MA |
| 09:41 – 09:46 | Photography session |
| 09:46 – 10:21 | Keynote speech: |
| 10:21 – 10:56 | Keynote speech: |
| 10:56 – 11:56 | Roundtable Discussion: |
Lunch | |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Opening speechProf Yi MA |
| 14:10 – 14:20 | Welcoming remarksMs Lillian CHEONG, JP |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | Opening speechMs Cheung-ling CHENG, SBS, JPPresident, Hong Kong China Friendship Association |
| 14:30 – 14:35 | Photography session |
| 14:35 – 15:15 | Keynote speech: |
| 15:15 – 15:55 | Keynote speech: |
| 15:55 – 16:25 | Keynote speech:Biotechnological Advances that Accelerate Clinical Trial DevelopmentVice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor(Health)(Interim), |
| 16:25 – 17:30 | Roundtable Discussion: |
Closing Ceremony & Banquet (By invitation) | |
Registration
Registration Deadline: October 8, 2025 18:00(HKT)
Limited Seats | First-come-first-served Basis