The Second Hong Kong AI and Frontier Technology Forum
AI Unlocking New Horizons: Advancing Science -Enterprise Collaboration
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The second cohort of the Advanced Technology Fellowship Programme (ATFP) will be officially launched on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This event will be held in conjunction with a special Forum titled “AI Unlocking New Horizons: Advancing Science -Enterprise Collaboration”.
The Forum’s primary objectives are to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the technology landscape and driving innovation in the life sciences. By facilitating knowledge sharing and discussions among leading experts from academia and industry, participants will gain valuable insights into the potential applications and business opportunities within these fields. Additionally, the forum seeks to foster collaborations with academia and promote the exchange of diverse perspectives and experiences. Ultimately, these efforts aim to advance AI-driven empowerment and unlock new industrial opportunities.
ATFP is a strategically curated programme initiated by Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science in 2024, the first of its kind at the University of Hong Kong. The initiative realizes HKU IDS’s mission to facilitate institutional collaboration, and to turn data science into innovation and technological developments that benefit society, particularly in Hong Kong and mainland China. The Programme aims to nurture a robust talent pool of innovative technology leaders, equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate the dynamic, AI-driven industrial landscape.
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
For enquiry, please contact us at atfp@hku.hk .