Covering Disruptive Technology Powering Business in The Digital Age

Asia’s flagship innovation and technology (I&T) event is relaunching as Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023. It will also be returning to Hong Kong on the 13th and 14th of April 2023.

Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport, DES 2023 will bring together leaders from technology, business, academia and government. It aims to envision how smart city technologies can supercharge economic growth at global and regional levels. It will also look to accelerate the formation of resilient and future-proof digital societies.

Fostering a Smarter Future

Formerly known as the Internet Economy Summit, DES 2023 is inspired by the theme “Emerging with Resilience: Fostering a Smarter Future.” More than 100 renowned international speakers will share their insights in keynote presentations and panel discussions in eight thematic forums. More than 4,000 industry decision-makers, entrepreneurs and investors from 40 countries and regions are expected to attend as well. It will be held for the first time as a hybrid event.

Acting government Chief Information Officer, Tony Wong said: “With the unwavering support from the Central Government, Hong Kong has resumed full normalcy. And the revival of the DES is a strong testament of Hong Kong’s return to centre stage. Digitalisation is the mainstream engine for high-quality socioeconomic development and the contribution of innovation and technology (I&T) is indispensable. I am very much looking forward to the insights and significant inspiration to the development of Hong Kong’s digital economy that will be shared by the Summit’s stellar lineup of technology pioneers and business leaders.”

Peter Yan, Chief Executive Officer at Cyberport, added: “Global challenges in recent years have spurred technology development and adoption in different areas like, AI, Smart City, and many more, generating unprecedented opportunities in Digital Economy. The government has also made a provision of HKD $500 million in the recent budget announcement to launch a Digital Transformation Support Pilot Programme to assist small and medium enterprises to adopt digital solutions. We believe smart applications of I&T induce digital transformation and reinvigorate enterprises and economies, culminating in a smarter future for all. The government and Cyberport’s annual flagship event DES is the place to see all these happening and reinforces Hong Kong’s role as an international I&T centre connecting the world to tremendous opportunities in the booming Greater Bay Area.”

The Experts Will Be Weighing In

DES 2023 will be showcasing an impressive lineup of industry heavyweights. Attendees will have ample opportunity to spark new connections and find new ways to stay ahead of disruption and future-proof their businesses.

DES 2023 will be held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and online.

For more information of the DES and to register, please visit www.digitaleconomysummit.hk.

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