China News Service, Hong Kong, March 25th. The 2024 Digital Economy Summit media briefing was held on the 25th. The organizers announced that this year's summit will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from April 12 to 13, with the theme of "Infinite Intelligence Achieves a Sustainable Future."
It is reported that the 2024 Digital Economy Summit is jointly organized by the Hong Kong SAR Government and Cyberport, bringing together global technology, political and business, academic leaders and policymakers to explore how cutting-edge technology and innovative applications can reshape the face of cities and the modern digital economy, and discuss the development of smart cities. Innovation and development direction.
The organizers announced that the two-day event will bring together a number of heavyweight international speakers, including Dong Benhong, President of Alibaba Group’s Strategic Development Department, Yang Xiaoning, Director of Huawei’s Global Cybersecurity and User Privacy Protection Office, and Executive Director of Engineering and Technology of the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Liang Yongji, PricewaterhouseCoopers Mainland China and Hong Kong ESG Sustainability Deputy Managing Partner Fang Yunxuan, etc.
Wong Chi-kwong, Director of Information Technology of the Hong Kong SAR Government, said that with the rapid development of digital technology, it has become a new productive force that promotes economic development. The digital economy is changing traditional industries and business models and creating more high-quality development opportunities for Hong Kong. The "Digital Policy Office" will be established within this year, responsible for formulating digital government, data governance and information technology policies, and coordinating various departments to launch more digital services to coordinate with the long-term development of the digital economy. He believes that this summit provides a good opportunity to promote Hong Kong’s development and innovation in the field of digital economy.
Cyberport CEO Yam King Sun said that we are in a new era defined by digitalization and green transformation, and we need the help of innovative technology to create a sustainable society. Yam Jingxin said that the summit provides a platform for global technology, political and business, academic leaders and policymakers to share insights and collaborate, and conduct in-depth discussions on how to achieve a sustainable future in areas such as innovative technology applications and digital economy, and leverage Hong Kong's "super contacts" ” role, connecting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the rest of the world in green finance, green technology and other fields. (over)