Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit concludes with "Conversations with Global Investors" investment forum
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The "Conversations with Global Investors" forum held in Hong Kong today (November 4) brought the three-day Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit 2026 to a successful conclusion following a lively exchange of views on key issues shaping the future of global financial markets.
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and the Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF), the forum brought together more than 300 overseas and local leaders from the financial markets, the commercial and public sectors.
The Chief Executive of the HKMA and the Chairman of the AoF, Mr Eddie Yue,said, "This fifth edition of the Summit has evolved into a leading platform for global financial dialogues amid complex economic challenges and shifting investment landscapes. By bringing together the world's financial leaders, the event underscores Hong Kong's role as a premier international financial centre."
The Chairman of the SFC, Dr Kelvin Wong,said, "Hong Kong stands unmatched as Asia's resilient financial gateway - innovative, connected and globally trusted. Amid a shifting terrain, we are committed to maintaining market quality and resilience, upholding robust governance, and unlocking new opportunities for investors worldwide. Together, we will transform challenges into the next chapter of shared prosperity."
The three-day Summit welcomed over 300 participants, including more than 100 group chairmen and chief executive officers from the world's top financial institutions, representing banks, securities firms, asset owners, asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and insurers. With "Rethinking the Playbook"as the overarching theme of the Summit, more than 20 leading global investors shared their insights during today's discussions on a broad spectrum of pivotal issues. They included, among others, the changing landscape of asset and wealth management and alternative investments, Asia's expanding investment horizons, and the role of Artificial Intelligence in revolutionising portfolio management and risk assessment.
Photo shows the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance, Mr Eddie Yue, delivering closing remarks at the "Conversations with Global Investors" investment forum today (November 4). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Photo shows the Financial Secretary and the Honorary President of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance, Mr Paul Chan, delivering a keynote speech at the "Conversations with Global Investors" investment forum today (November 4). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Photo shows the Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission, Dr Kelvin Wong, delivering welcome remarks at the "Conversations with Global Investors" investment forum today (November 4). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI attends 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, attended the Global Cooperation and Innovation Forum on Mutual Trust, Interconnectivity and Interoperability of AI Agents - Jointly Building the Intelligent Internet as well as the Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macao Internet Development Forum of the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, today (November 4). During the summit, he also attended the Opening Ceremony and the Ministerial Meeting yesterday (November 3) where he exchanged the latest status of Hong Kong's innovation and technology (I&T) developments with representatives of government institutions, international organisations, enterprises and research institutes from various places.
Addressing the Global Cooperation and Innovation Forum on Mutual Trust, Interconnectivity and Interoperability of AI Agents - Jointly Building the Intelligent Internet this morning, Professor Sun stated that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is actively aligning with national development strategies and promoting the innovative development of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI Agents. He stated that the HKSAR Government is advancing related development in three areas: promoting the wide application of AI and AI Agents, improving the governance framework, and fostering international exchanges and co-operation. He also mentioned that the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute will jointly issue a set of AI Agent safety-management guidelines applicable to the entire community next year. This will further enhance the governance framework for AI development and application, ensuring that the technology is developed for good, safe and manageable means. The HKSAR Government will also actively support the country's Global AI Governance Initiative by organising a large-scale international AI conference in Hong Kong to promote open sources and openness as well as co-operation and sharing.
Professor Sun attended the Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macao Internet Development Forum in the afternoon and delivered the opening remarks. He said that HongKong is developing new quality productive forces through technological innovation and has positioned AI as a core industry for future development. To that end, the HKSAR Government is developing a new paradigm of "three major innovation and technology parks and five key research and development institutions", further enriching the I&T development system and public research infrastructure, thereby injecting new impetus into the economy.
Professor Sun said that the HKSAR Government is fully advancing the "AI+" development strategy, leveraging AI to empower all sectors and drive the growth of the digital economy and smart society. The HKSAR Government has already established the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy to co-ordinate the deep integration of AI with industry. The Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster, located in the Northern Metropolis, has already begun construction. It is projected to provide computing power of 180 000 peta-floating point operations per second (PFLOPS) after 2030. This capacity will provide pivotal support for the development of AI and the digital industry. The HKSAR Government will also inject an additional HK$1billion into the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme to support frontier research and the development of an intelligent computing industry.
The Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung, also delivered keynote speeches today at the Cybersecurity Forum for Technology Development and International Cooperation, and the Digital Economy Forum of the summit.
Professor Sun and Mr Cheung attended the Opening Ceremony of the summit yesterday (November 3). Professor Sun also attended the Ministerial Meeting and spoke on "Working Together to Take a People-Centered Approach and Develop AI for the Positive and for Good". He reaffirmed that Hong Kong upholds a people-centred approach to AI development and, under Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong is committed to building an international I&T centre. He also introduced the "AI for All" Inclusive Programme; Hong Kong's governance strategy of balancing development and risk management; as well as its role as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" in promoting international collaboration on AI. In the afternoon, Mr Cheung visited Zhejiang Qiangnao Technology Co Ltd and DBAPPSecurity Co Ltd, to learn about the innovative development achievements and practical applications of the two enterprises in technology fields such as life and health, brain-computer interfaces, and cybersecurity.
In addition, the Digital Policy Office's project "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Multi-party Collaboration to Safeguard Cybersecurity for Major Events such as the 15th National Games and Ensure Cross-boundary Cybersecurity" was commended as an outstanding case of "Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace" in 2026. On the day before yesterday (November 2), Mr Cheung attended the certificate presentation ceremony for outstanding cases of "Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace", and represented the HKSAR Government to receive an outstanding case certificate and give a presentation on the case. On the same day, he also attended the 2026 edition of the Straight to Wuzhen Global Internet Competition - the Wings of Digital Innovation Night and took the opportunity to cheer for the Hong Kong teams that had won in the Asia-Pacific regional competition and wished them great success in the final.
Professor Sun and Mr Cheung concluded their visit today and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
SITI attends 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI attends 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI attends 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI attends 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI attends 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SITI attends 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
