Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong Set to Propel AI Innovation Across Key Industries

Founding Members from Pillar Industries and the Leaders in the AI Community
Come Together to Celebrate the Launch of the Association

HONG KONG, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK) is excited to announce its official launch and its plans to propel Hong Kong's AI innovation. AIHK is an independent, industry-agnostic platform dedicated to promoting and advancing the development, adoption, commercialization, and use of AI across businesses, corporates, enterprises, institutions and organizations that operate in Hong Kong and beyond.

AIHK is founded and chaired by Neil Tan, who has over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions, business and partnership development across the banking, management consulting and tech industries. Neil is currently the Managing Partner at Tsunami Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm dedicated to helping FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Asset, and Web3 firms expand, grow and scale in the Asia Pacific Region. He is also one of the committee members of Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development established by the Hong Kong SAR Government under Financial Secretary Paul Chan.

"Our mission is clear: to position Hong Kong as a global AI innovation hub. By bringing together leaders from various sectors, we will create a collaborative environment that fosters AI innovation and accelerates the adoption of the technology to drive growth for key industries that make up Hong Kong's economy. The association will provide the perfect platform for business leaders, technology innovators and the public sector to come together to advance the understanding, application and use of AI for the betterment of business, industry and society," said Neil Tan, Founder & Chairman of AIHK at the launch ceremony. 

AIHK's Founding Members include C-Suites and senior executives from prominent organizations including AXA Hong Kong and Macau, Cathay Pacific, Clifford Chance, Chow Sang Sang, DBS Bank, HKT, Li & Fung, Prudential Hong Kong, PwC HK, Standard Chartered, Tessellation and Towngas to name a few. Founding Members represent key sectors in Hong Kong including the consumer, energy, finance, insurance, legal, logistics, manufacturing, retail, telecom, and transport sectors, and all of them have roles and responsibilities for driving the AI strategy and execution within their respective organizations.

AIHK's Mission and Vision

AIHK was set up with the goal to foster a vibrant AI ecosystem and better position Hong Kong as a leading AI innovation hub. AIHK's mission is to help businesses and organizations harness the potential and power of AI, align with international standards and introduce new AI-related use cases and applications to boost productivity, efficiency and competitiveness across the key industries in Hong Kong.

The four pillars of AIHK's strategy includes:

1. Policy & Governance
   AIHK will actively engage with policymakers to influence and shape AI regulations that impact businesses in Hong Kong, ensuring that the interests of its members are represented. The association will advocate for robust corporate governance frameworks that promote ethical and responsible AI use across all sectors.
   
   
2. Ecosystem & Community
   AIHK aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem that supports collaboration among businesses, researchers, and government entities, enhancing the overall AI landscape in Hong Kong. By building a strong community, AIHK will facilitate networking opportunities that encourage the sharing of best practices, use cases and innovative applications.
   
   
3. Collaboration & Partnership
   AIHK will serve as a catalyst for collaboration among industry professionals, leading researchers, and global experts to drive joint initiatives that address common challenges in AI implementation. Through strategic partnerships, the association will enhance knowledge exchange and promote the development of AI technologies that benefit the broader community.
   
   
4. Knowledge & Education
   AIHK will work closely with its members and external partners to provide educational resources that keep stakeholders and the broader ecosystem informed about industry trends and advancements in AI. By offering workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions, AIHK will empower its members to enhance their skills and understanding of responsible AI practices.
   
   By embracing a cross-sector, cross-function, and cross-industry approach, AIHK believes that diverse perspectives will drive innovation and growth in the AI industry.  

Calling on Industry Leaders and Members of the AI Community

Whether it's an individual who wants to contribute to Hong Kong' AI development, corporations that are looking towards digital transformation, or Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and startup ventures looking to AI to scale their business and operations, AIHK welcomes industry leaders and corporate members of the AI community to participate. AIHK will focus on growing its network, members' expertise and technical know-how to help shape different industries and together, advance the development, adoption, commercialization, and use of AI across Hong Kong and beyond.

AIHK membership will provide members with exclusive networking opportunities, access to AIHK-organized events, on-demand webinars, contribution to industry whitepapers, discounts to workshops and seminars, as well as co-marketing and thought leadership opportunities.

A word from AIHK's Corporate Founding Members

Dominic Maffei, Head of Digital Assets & Fintech, Hong Kong, at Standard Chartered, remarked, "AI-driven innovations are not just trends; they're essential for staying competitive in the evolving financial landscape. Incorporating AI into operations allows businesses to predict market trends and enhance efficiency."

Natasha Cheng, Director of Tessellation Group, said, "AI accelerates design and prototyping process, optimizes supply chains with accurate demand forecasting, automates production for efficiency, enhances quality control through image recognition, enables mass customization, and offers insights into consumer behavior – ultimately saving costs and time for a more agile future."

Queenie Chan, General Manager of Business Analytics & e-Development at Towngas, said, "Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the energy sector by enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing customer engagement strategies. The establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong is a crucial initiative that will drive innovation and collaboration across industries, positioning Hong Kong as a global leader in AI advancements."

Rocky Mui, Partner at Clifford Chance, highlighted the importance of regulation and said, "The decisions made by regulators in the coming months and years about how to regulate AI will be critical to the AI innovation landscape in Hong Kong and beyond. AI regulation should promote agility, innovation and clarity for businesses, but also transparency, accountability, and fairness, ensuring that AI systems are designed and deployed in a manner that aligns with ethical standards and societal values. Collaboration between regulators and industry will be key to ensuring that we have a responsible AI policy that strikes the right balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding stakeholders."

Sam Lim, Chief Information Technology Officer of Prudential Hong Kong, stated, "Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the insurance industry. Our unwavering commitment to Al applications ensures that we consistently deliver value and security to our customers."

About AIHK
The Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK) is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting and advancing the development, adoption, commercialization, and use of AI across businesses, corporates, enterprises, institutions and organizations. The mission of AIHK is to propel and position Hong Kong as a global AI innovation hub by bringing together leaders from various sectors, creating a collaborative environment that fosters AI innovation and accelerating the adoption of the technology to drive growth for key industries that make up Hong Kong's economy.

For more information, please visit LinkedIn page or email contact@aihongkong.org. 

Appendix

List of Founding Members by alphabetical order:
 (Corporate Founding Members are designated with *)

Founding Members	Title	Company
Alan Lau	Chief Business Officer	Animoca Brands *
Andrew Eldon	General Manager, Digital Experiences	Cathay Pacific
Ankit Suri	CEO & Founder	Planto
Benson Wong	Managing Director, Head of Digital Products and Channels, International Private Bank	JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Caroline York	Director of Marketing	Serotonin
Dominic Maffei	Head of Digital Assets & Fintech HK	Standard Chartered *
Gary Ho	Chief Information Officer	AXA Hong Kong and Macau *
Jeanne Lim	CEO & Founder	BeingAI
Keith Ip	Chief Technology Officer	Li & Fung
Kok Tin Gan	Founder of PwC's Darklab	PwC HK
Marcos Chow	Group Chief Information Officer	HKT
Medhy Souidi	Head of Innovation & Experiences	DBS Bank
Natasha Cheng	Director	Tessellation
Neil Tan	Founder & Managing Partner	Tsunami Advisors
Peggy Lau	Director Artificial Intelligence	Chow Sang Sang
Queenie Chan	General Manager, Business Analytics & e-Development	Towngas *
Rocky Mui	Partner	Clifford Chance *
Sam Lim	Chief Technology & Digital Officer	Prudential Hong Kong *
Yannick Mahé	Head of Business Engineering & Growth Engineering, Greater China Region	Meta

Founding Members

Title

Company

Alan Lau

Chief Business Officer

Animoca Brands *

Andrew Eldon

General Manager, Digital Experiences 

Cathay Pacific

Ankit Suri

CEO & Founder

Planto

Benson Wong

Managing Director, Head of Digital Products and Channels, International Private Bank

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Caroline York          

Director of Marketing

Serotonin

Dominic Maffei

Head of Digital Assets & Fintech HK

Standard Chartered *

Gary Ho

Chief Information Officer

AXA Hong Kong and Macau *

Jeanne Lim

CEO & Founder

BeingAI

Keith Ip

Chief Technology Officer

Li & Fung

Kok Tin Gan

Founder of PwC's Darklab

PwC HK

Marcos Chow

Group Chief Information Officer

HKT

Medhy Souidi

Head of Innovation & Experiences

DBS Bank

Natasha Cheng

Director

Tessellation

Neil Tan

Founder & Managing Partner

Tsunami Advisors

Peggy Lau

Director Artificial Intelligence

Chow Sang Sang

Queenie Chan

General Manager, Business Analytics & e-Development

Towngas *

Rocky Mui

Partner

Clifford Chance *

Sam Lim

Chief Technology & Digital Officer

Prudential Hong Kong *

Yannick Mahé

Head of Business Engineering & Growth Engineering, Greater China Region

Meta

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Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong Set to Propel AI Innovation Across Key Industries

Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong Set to Propel AI Innovation Across Key Industries

HYDERABAD, India, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience Actions, the social and environmental impact initiative of Re (Re Sustainability), has launched ECOHUB.IN, a sustainability-focused incubator designed to support early-stage enterprises working in climate and clean-tech, pollution management, resource efficiency, circular economy, and sustainability innovation.

 

The initiative is aimed at startups that have moved beyond the ideation stage and are ready for commercial scale, with a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP), a committed team, and a clearly defined market opportunity.

As India advances towards a low-carbon and circular economy, the demand for innovative sustainability solutions continues to grow. However, many promising ventures face challenges in scaling due to limited access to mentorship, catalytic capital, industry partnerships, pilot opportunities, and business validation. ECOHUB.IN has been established to bridge these gaps and help transform high-potential sustainability ventures into scalable businesses capable of delivering measurable environmental and social impact.

Through the incubator, participating startups will gain access to mentorship, technical and business advisory support, investment-readiness assistance, pilot-to-commercial pathways, ecosystem partnerships, and opportunities for industry integration. A key differentiator of ECOHUB.IN is its connection to Re's extensive operational ecosystem, enabling selected ventures to engage with domain experts, validate solutions in real-world environments, and explore pathways for commercial deployment and scale.

Commenting on the launch, Masood Mallick, Managing Director and Group CEO, Re (Re Sustainability), said:

"India's sustainability transition will not be driven by infrastructure alone. It will be driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, and the ability to scale ideas that solve real environmental challenges. Through ECOHUB.IN, we are creating a platform that brings together innovators, startups, industry leaders, investors, academia, and policymakers to accelerate solutions that are commercially viable, environmentally responsible, and capable of delivering measurable impact.

India has no shortage of ideas. What is often missing is the ecosystem that helps transform those ideas into scalable enterprises. ECOHUB.IN is designed to bridge that gap by providing mentorship, industry access, business validation, and pathways to commercial adoption. By combining the strengths of innovation with the experience and operational ecosystem of Re Sustainability, we hope to enable the next generation of climate and circular economy entrepreneurs to build solutions that contribute meaningfully to India's sustainability journey and create lasting value for society, industry, and the planet."

Over time, ECOHUB.IN aims to strengthen India's sustainability innovation ecosystem by supporting ventures that reduce pollution, improve resource efficiency, advance circularity, create green jobs, enable decarbonization, and contribute to a more resilient future.

Applications for the inaugural cohort will open shortly through ECOHUB.IN.

About Resilience Actions

Resilience Actions is the social and environmental impact initiative of Re Sustainability, focused on building resilient communities through sustainability, innovation, capacity building, and ecosystem partnerships.

Learn more: resilience.org.in | ecohub.in 

About Re Sustainability

Re Sustainability (Re), a KKR company, is one of Asia's leading providers of integrated environmental and sustainability solutions, delivering waste management, circular economy, water, remediation, and sustainability infrastructure solutions across India and international markets.

Learn more: resustainability.com

 

 

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Resilience Actions, a Re Sustainability Initiative, Launches ECOHUB.IN to Power India's Climate and Circular Economy Innovation Ecosystem