November 12, 2026

New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel

(72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon)

GDIE (Global Digital Innovation Expo) is the world’s most influential platform for

digital innovation and business transformation.

Each year, GDIE gathers senior executives and strategists from Fortune 500

companies, pioneering entrepreneurs, visionary investors, and forward-looking

policymakers to drive disruptive breakthroughs, redefine industry landscapes, and

shape the future of the global digital economy.

In 2026, GDIE will be hosted across five global hubs — San Francisco, Hong Kong,

Shanghai, Dubai, and Singapore, creating a truly borderless stage where vision

meets execution.

At GDIE, ideas turn into action, partnerships are formed in real time, and deals are

sealed on the spot — fueling enterprise reinvention and ushering in a new era of

global industrial innovation.

About GDIE

San Francisco

The frontier of disruptive innovation.

Hong Kong

The global nexus of finance, technology, and artificial intelligence.

Shanghai

The powerhouse driving Asia’s digital transformation.

Dubai

The innovation hub bridging emerging markets.

Singapore

The digital gateway between East and West.

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The Hong Kong Chapter centers on the theme of “Connecting Asian Innovation

Power with Global Capital Markets” and the vision “AI Empowerment · Igniting a

New Era of Intelligent Growth.”

It focuses on the cross-sector integration of Retail, Finance and Capital Markets,

New Energy Brand Expansion.

The event will bring together innovation practices from Mainland unicorns and

Hong Kong’s leading enterprises to explore new opportunities in digital

transformation and regional collaboration.

Hong Kong serves as a living example of how AI reshapes business models, drives

industrial upgrades, and exemplifies a new paradigm for Asia’s smart economy.

Event Background

Key Highlights

Mainland unicorn enterprises visiting Hong Kong

Hong Kong-based and regional headquarters of global corporations

Keynotes and panel discussions by top industry leaders

Real Hong Kong business case studies and pain-point discussions

Core Sectors: Retail | Finance | Globalization | New Energy

Media and institutional partners

Retail�

New Energy � Brand Expansion�

Finance and

Capital Markets

Target Audience

Tailored Value for

Each Audience

• Corporate Decision-Makers & Digital Leaders:

CEOs, CMOs, CIOs, and CDOs from sectors including retail, finance, capital

markets, new energy, and blockchain.

• Business & Technical Executives：

General Managers, Product Heads, and CTOs from technology and AI

enterprises.

• Multinational Strategy Officers：

Executives leading global digital transformation and corporate strategy.

• Investment Leaders：

Partners and senior executives from venture capital and private equity firms.

For Investors For Goverments

For CEOs

Bridge business with

capital and accelerate

commercialization.

For Founders

Gain insights, connect with

strategic partners, and drive

regional business growth.

Identify high-potential

projects and connect with

quality ventures.

Facilitate technological

collaboration and advance

smart city development.

Confirmed Speakers

嘉賓以實際到場爲準

Global luxury conglomerate

Business Intelligence APAC lead

Pragya Mishra

Toyota Boshoku

Executive Advisor

Richard Chung

Data Compliance Officer APAC lead

L'Occitane Group

Filipa Santos

3Drips Psychology

Founder

Sami Wong

Langham Hospitality Group

SVP Strategy

Technology Innovation

Sean Seah

PAGODA Group

Vice President &

Chief Information Officer

Xiaodong Wang

Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong

Chief Transformation Officer

Rio Lee

Global Luxury retail

Head of Hyperautomation APAC

Pedro Paula

Calsberg

VP AI

Carson McKelvey

Tianda Group

Group IT Director

Robby Ma

Event Agenda

Coffee Break (10:55–11:05)

11:35‒12:05

11:05‒11:35

08:00‒09:00

09:15‒09:45

10:35‒10:55

09:45‒10:05

10:05‒10:35

09:00‒09:15

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

Opening Remarks

Featured AI Solutions Showcase

⸺Inspire Group

Featured AI Solutions Showcase

⸺Shulex

Keynote 1: China mainland Insights: Using the right technology to

solve real problems

1.First-hand Perspectives on Chinese and Western AI Technologies and Ecosystems

2.Balancing Technology Capabilities, Business Needs and Market Realities

⸺Xiaodong Wang, PAGODA GROUP , CIO

Keynote 2: AI & Enterprise Transformation: From Intelligent Vehicles

to Intelligent Enterprises: AI in Design, Manufacturing & Beyond

1.Real-World AI Use Cases: Applying AI to accelerate product development, engineering and manufacturing

2.From Months to Weeks: How AI can dramatically accelerate design and development cycles

3.Beyond Automotive: What Other Industries Can Learn from AI Transformation in Automotive

Keynote 3: Enterprise AI at Scale: Digital Innovation Across Diversi

⸺Richard Chung, Toyota Bochoku, Executive Advisor

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fied Businesses

⸺Carson McKelvey, Calsberg, VP AI

Keynote 4: From Data to Strategic Asset — Balancing Local Agility,

Global Governance & AI Enabled Growth

1.Why data is now a strategic asset

The shift from reporting to decision intelligence, illustrated through client service, stock allocation and

multi-market performance. Value comes from better decisions, not more data.

2.What stays global, Maison-owned or local

Common KPI definitions, security and sharing controls; Maison ownership of business meaning and

client purpose; local context and execution within clear boundaries.

3.The five capabilities that make data usable

Business ownership, a trusted data foundation, global governance, a local agility layer and AI-ready

intelligence—each with clear accountability and verifiable outputs.

⸺Pragya Mishra, Luxury Conglomerate, BI lead APAC

Lunch & Networking (12:05–13:30)

Event Agenda

16:30‒16:50 GDIE Annual AI Excellence Awards

14:00‒14:30

14:30‒15:00

15:00‒15:30

13:30‒14:00 Keynote 5: AI, Data & Compliance at the Crossroads of Innovation,

Regulation & Trust

1.AI & the Regulatory Landscape: How evolving regulations are shaping the way multinational

companies approach AI and data

2.Managing Risk Without Slowing Innovation: Key considerations for businesses adopting AI

across different markets and regulatory environments

3.Building Trust in the AI Era: Why privacy, transparency and responsible data practices matter as

AI becomes increasingly embedded in business and customer experiences

⸺Filipa Santos, L’Occitane Group, Regional Data Protection Officer APAC

Keynote 7: When AI Can Do Almost Everything: Managing the Psychology in the AI era

1.AI’s Paradox: Capability Up, Certainty Down

2.The Human Ego: When AI Challenges Our Value

3.The AI Other: How Technology Changes Human Behaviour

4.From Individual Anxiety to Organizational Risks

⸺Sami Wong, 3Drips Psychology, Founder

Keynote 8: Data & Analytics as the Core of Luxury Digital Innovation

Keynote 6: Transformation in the AI Era ‒ Building Agile Insurance

Business Driven by Data & Digital Innovation

15:50‒16:30

15:30‒15:50 Founder Showcase — Scaling Beyond Hong Kong 4 Founders |

Building Businesses Across China, Asia & Global Markets

1.FinTech & Cross-Border Business: Building the infrastructure for a borderless economy

2.Commerce & Consumer: Transforming digital commerce and customer experience

3.Industry & Logistics: Reinventing supply chains, mobility and physical operations

4.Healthcare & Life Sciences: Scaling technology-driven healthcare and wellness solutions

⸺Feishu

Panel Dicussion: The AI Value Equation — From Investment to

Enterprise Impact

1.Defining AI Value Across the Enterprise: How CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CMOs and CHROs measure AI

impact across growth, productivity, customer value, risk and workforce performance

2.Where to Place the Next AI Bet:Balancing technology investment, talent, infrastructure and

business priorities across industries and markets

3.From Individual Use Cases to Enterprise Advantage: Identifying which AI initiatives can create

sustainable competitive advantage and where organizations should stop investing

⸺Rio Lee, Gleneagles Hospitals Hong Kong, Chief Transformation Officer

⸺Sean Seah, Langham Hospitality Group, SVP Strategy Technology Innovation

⸺Pedro Paula, Global Luxury Retail, Head of Hyperautomation

⸺Robby Ma, Tianda Group, IT Director

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大疆創新科技

比亞迪股份有限公司

小鵬汽車

吉利汽車

長城汽車

海爾集團

美的集團

TCL 科技集團

海信家電

小米集團

OPPO集團

一加科技

安克創新科技

科大訊飛

菜鳥國際

君實生物

立白集團

名創優品

貴州茅台酒股份有限公司

滙豐銀行

恒生銀行

中國銀行（香港）

富衛保險

友邦保險集團

屈臣氏集團

周大福珠寶集團

太古集團

國泰航空公司

香港電訊

電訊盈科

香港科技園公司

數碼港

中華電力控股有限公司

港鐵公司

香港賽馬會

怡和集團

新世界發展有限公司

新鴻基地產發展有限公司

歐萊雅香港

寶潔公司

雅詩蘭黛集團

奧迪汽車

英特爾公司

花旗集團

三星電子

可口可樂公司

瑪氏集團

聯合利華

通用汽車

耐克公司

阿迪達斯集團

雀巢公司

AWS集團

歐萊雅集團

強生集團

特斯拉公司

沃爾沃汽車

雷蛇科技

雪鐵龍汽車

《Fortune》Global 500

與跨國企業代表

香港本地企業及

創新驅動公司

中國領先企業・全球化

拓展代表

ATTENDING LIST ﹙TBC)

Huawei

DJI Innovations

BYD

XPENG

Geely Auto

Great Wall Motors

Haier

Midea Group

TCL Technology

Hisense Home Appliances

Xiaomi Corporation

OPPO

OnePlus

Anker Innovations Technology

iFlytek

Cainiao Global

Junshi Biosciences

Liby Group

Miniso

Maotai

HSBC

Hang Seng Bank

Bank of China (Hong Kong)

FWD Insurance

AIA Group

A.S. Watson Group

Chow Tai Fook

Swire Group

Cathay Pacific

HKT

PCCW

Hong Kong Science &

Technology Parks Corporation

Cyberport

CLP Holdings

MTR Corporation

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Jardine Matheson

New World Development

Sun Hung Kai Properties

L’Oréal Hong Kong

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Audi

Intel

Citigroup (Citi)

Samsung

The Coca-Cola Company

Mars, Incorporated

Unilever

General Motors (GM)

NIKE

adidas

Nestlé

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

L’Oréal Group

Johnson & Johnson

Tesla, Inc.

Volvo Cars

Razer

Citroën

Global Fortune

500 companies�

Hong Kong local enterprises and

innovation-driven companies

Leading Chinese enterprises

expanding globally

Highlights

Highlights

About us

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Established in 2011 and headquartered in Shanghai, Dot Connector stands as a

leading research and consulting institution, specializing in enterprise digital innovation

and performance growth. By seamlessly connecting global resources of innovative

technologies, digital transformation pioneers across diverse industries, and organizing

impactful digital transformation conferences, Dot Connector has established a

closely-knit closed-loop ecosystem, propelling continuous digital advancement.

To empower enterprises in achieving business growth through digital transformation,

our membership services encompass training, resource networking, and strategic digital

consulting , committed to providing valuable resources and insights to navigate the

evolving digital landscape. Simultaneously, we strive to elevate the careers of C-level

executives by providing essential support and fostering their professional advancement.

Why

The World's Innovators

Choose GDIE

Not Another Talk Shop

Every session is designed to end with a decision,

deal, or definitive action plan.

Elite Density

Over 80% of attendees are C-suite, fund partners,

or government ministers.

Glocalized Impact

Silicon Valley innovation velocity meets Asia-scale

deployment and Gulf capital depth.

Metrics-Driven ROI

We track your pipeline growth, deal closure rates,

and partner acquisition costs.

Contact Information

Website: www.gdie.tech

Strategy/Content Cooperation

Ryan Yang

+1 818 800 8733

We don’t predict the future. We architect it.

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