Charles Mok is the founder and director of Tech for Good Asia Limited, a regional initiative to bring the communities and businesses closer together by harnessing the positive powers of cyber-technologies, while actively confronting the issues brought on by the digital revolution.

Charles was a Legislative Councillor representing the Information Technology Functional Constituency in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2020. He was the Honorary President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation and the Founding Chairman of the Internet Society Hong Kong.

Professionally, Charles has served the ICT industry for over 30 years, both in multinationals and startups, in Hong Kong as well as the United States. He co-founded HKNet in 1994, one of the earliest Internet service providers in Hong Kong, subsequently acquired by NTT Communications of Japan in 2000. He has been a strong advocate for the development of innovation & technology in Hong Kong, covering a wide array of issues including fintech, smart city, tech talent development, supports to start-ups, STEM education, open data, regulatory reforms, Internet freedom, and in-formation privacy and security.

Dan Wong is an expert in the fields of digital transformation and product innovation – with over 20 years of experience in Greater China and Silicon Valley. Dan is currently GM of Global Innovation at MTR Corporation, where he and his team are tasked with building new businesses and enhancing the core business with technology and partnerships. MTR is one of the most respected transport operators in the world, with operations in Stockholm, London, Sydney, Melbourne, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau, and of course Hong Kong. MTR is at the nexus of “new mobility” (new modes of transport, O2O, urbanization, smart city, and public private partnerships). There are few companies with the unique expertise and resources to capture the emerging changes before us.

James Law JP, is an architect, technologist and entrepreneur. Renowned for creating the philosophy of Cybertecture in which a better world is designed with technology to alleviate suffering for mankind, his company's projects cover buildings, spaces, technologies, education and social design.

James is also a Justice of the Peace, Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum; a Council Member of World Economic Forum; Global Agenda Council on Design & Innovation; Board Director of the Hong Kong Design Centre, Board Adviser of the Hong Kong Designers Association, and Member of Hong Kong Trade Development Council Real Estate Advisory Board.

James and his companies are winners of multiple international awards including the FT Asian Innovation Award, Edison Award for Innovation, Design for Asia Award, HSBC World Architecture Award, The Source Design Awards, Asia Pacific Property Awards and Innovative Enterprise Awards from World Chinese Enterprising Youth Association.

James Law is the architect of the world renowned OPod Concrete Tube Housing Project designed to alleviate affordability problems for mass housing; architect for The Pad Tower - the world's first Apple iPod inspired building in Dubai; and the architect for the futuristic high speed transportation system called The Hyperloop. James also collaborated with renowned film director Wong Kar Wai on the design of the movie 2046.

James has a passion for art, social innovation and travel. He resides in Hong Kong, London and Dubai with his family.

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Jenius is a Senior Manager in PwC Hong Kong where he leads their red teaming and incident response services. A offensive security specialist by nature, he is experienced in leading offensive security teams to break cyber defences in organisations of all sizes in order to identify the low hanging fruits in their networks.

He has also led numerous incident response work on various high profile cyber incidents where he led the investigation and containment work.

Medhy Souidi has been instrumental in leveraging digital technology to transform DBS Bank into the Digital Bank of Singapore. His StartupXchange programme has matched 70 startups with colleagues across DBS, rolling out more than 25 emerging technology solutions. Medhy himself is big on the fintech scene as a regular speaker at major industry events and a member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong. In 2019, Asian Private Banker named him Fintech Changemaker of the Year. Tatler recognized him as Gen T, one of the young leaders shaping Asia’s future in Finance and Technology.

Medhy is the founder and producer of the social media series WhatTheFinTech, a series of short videos offering insight, news and views on FinTech and the latest innovations. He also writes a weekly newsletter for 15,000 people at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-fintech-weekly-update-28-feb-2021-medhy-souidi

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Adrian possesses expertise in agile and flexible working and offers innovative solutions for the future of work. He actively engages in strategic planning, project management, and performance optimisation for theDesk.

With over 18 years of experience in general management, workspace planning, operations, and consulting, Adrian is well-versed in his field. He collaborates closely with landlords, real estate fund partners, asset management professionals, key management personnel, space users, and other stakeholders.

Adrian is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Prior to establishing theDesk, he accumulated more than a decade of experience in accounting, finance, and management consulting at both PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young.

Alex is the founder and CEO of Theos Cyber, a leader in cyber defense and offense services in Asia. He is the former CISO of a crypto currency exchange and Security Architect for several multinationals and governments globally. He is also a CISSP and CCSP Trainer.

Global Senior Executive with 25 years’ (re)insurance experience with 14 years’ holding chief underwriting operating officer positions within top-class organisations, deploying underwriting, operational and reinsurance propositions, establishing strategic partnerships and managing risk.

Recognised (Ultra) HNW UW specialist, proven global digital acceleration leader, recently relocated from Bermuda based in Asia and underwriting global HNW business, as well as traditional Life and Health. International experience covers the Americas, UK & Ireland, Europe, South Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

As a Data Analytics Business Development Lead at Amazon Web Services, I bring over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, where I have had the privilege of contributing to enterprise digital transformation projects across diverse industries. My impressive knowledge of Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning has enabled me to execute data strategies for numerous enterprises, resulting in exceptional outcomes. I am highly motivated to share Amazon's data strategy with others, empowering them with the knowledge and tools to effectively leverage data. In my role, I am dedicated to creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation, while remaining committed to promoting data literacy within Hong Kong society.

Anders has a passion for growing people and accelerating business results in an international context. He has over 15 years of experience leading diverse teams in the space of HR and Education Consulting across multiple geographies. Anders grew up in Sweden and has since embarked on a fulfilling international career journey that includes positions in New York, Ho Chi Minh City, Stockholm, Zurich and Hong Kong. Anders is passionate about aligning people and business strategies to unlock 10X value for all stakeholders, making the future of work truly work for everyone.

Andre Kwok is currently the Chief of Staff of the global family office Tsangs Group, as well as the Executive Director of Hong Kong Ambassadors Club.

In 2016, Andre Kwok founded the Good City Foundation as Chairman and participated in various technology innovation industries through venture building and venture capital. The Foundation has been dedicated in domains such as Public Private Partnership, Urban Innovation and Impact Investing in verticals such as financial inclusion, future of work, food and smart city governance, through initiatives such as “Future City Summit”, public policy research and development programs. Andre is currently also the Fellow in the World Economic Forum for global urban transformation and Director in the HK Social Entrepreneurship Forum. Andre is also the Executive Director for the Hong Kong Ambassadors Club, a public-private initiative founded by the global family office Tsangs Group and The Hon. Jeffrey Lam, Member of the HKSAR Government Executive Council and Legislative Council. In 2023, Andre was also appointed by the HKSAR Government to be the District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee and invited by the HKSAR Government’s Chief Executive's Policy Unit as Co-Investigator in the Public Policy Research Scheme.

While Andre was named Li Ka Shing Foundation Scholar for Masters in Public Policy in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and graduated as Bachelor of Social Sciences (Politics and Public Administration) in The University of Hong Kong, he also joined as Student Fellow in the Centre for Liveable Cities in the Ministry of National Development of Singapore.

Andre is listed in the Tatler Asia's Gen.T List 2022 and the Forbes China 30 Under 30 as Social Entrepreneur.

Andreas is an experienced data leader that has worked in many companies across the world and across many different industries. He has always tried to learn as much as possible from all the people he meets. He then tries to apply that to bring data to the next level. Andreas' mantra is: one step at a time.. But keep going!

Andrew Otremba is the head of the Hong Kong office at fifty-five with years of experience in data strategy, data analysis and project management. He helps clients with efficient and future-proof digital strategies allowing them to achieve impactful outcomes.

Andrew graduates from the University of Nottingham, with a strong background in engineering and business consultation. He has previously held a business development & project manager role at iClick interactive before joining fifty-five.

Andrew Chan is an experienced head of data with expertise in digital transformation and data visualization across various industries. He has a proven track record of leading successful data-driven initiatives and developing effective data strategies. In addition to his work in industry, Andrew is a respected academic, lecturing at Hong Kong Baptist University. He is also a founding member of the Data Literacy Association (DaLa), which aims to promote data literacy and enhance data-driven decision-making across industries.

Angelina Kwan, CPA, CA ANZ

Angelina is Senior Advisor to IMC Asia Pacific, a leading global market making and proprietary trading firm. She has previously held Senior Management and Directorate positions with international digital asset exchanges, HKEX, Cantor Fitzgerald, the SFC, and other global financial services companies. She is also the Managing Director of Stratford Finance Limited, a consulting company focused on dealing with regulatory and operational issues in the financial services and digital assets sectors and advises brokerages, fund managers, and technology providers.

Angelina is currently the Chair of The Women’s Foundation and serves on a number of Hong Kong Government appointed Boards and charities, including the New Business Committee of the Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, the Ebenezer School for the Blind, the University of Wollongong and is an Honorary Adjunct Professor of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Accounting and Finance. Angelina is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand and is a graduate of the University of Southern California. Her MBA is from Pepperdine University, LLB from HKU/Manchester Metropolitan University, and LLM from Harvard Law School.

Anne Yeung is the Founder and CEO of OneChain, a Hong Kong-based blockchain startup. With over 15 years of entrepreneurship experience, specializing in branding and digital transformation, Anne has successfully served over 50 multinational companies. As a Certified ESG Planner (CEP®), she is dedicated to leveraging blockchain technologies for ESG development and promoting sustainable practices in businesses. Passionate about Web3.0, Anne established OneChain in late 2021 to provide innovative blockchain solutions and drive digital transformation for enterprises.

Arthur Shek, Managing Partner, Hong Kong, McKinsey & Company

Axel Winter is the CEO and a board member of Pivot Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation, specializing in RetailTech and FinTech. He also is CEO at XPONENTIAL, a joint venture with Siam Piwat Group, reinventing Retail and Property Industries – before this he served as Chief Digital Officer at Siam Piwat Group, launching the new ONE SIAM SUPERAPP Luxury App. With a career steeped in leadership roles at renowned global organizations, including GE Capital, Standard Chartered, Cisco Systems, and Central Group, Axel brings a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to the table. His strategic direction and commitment to innovation have been instrumental in fostering Pivot Digital's growth and building its reputation as a leader in the tech industry.

o Ben is an accomplished Fintech executive with over 15 years of experience in Fintech, blockchain, strategy, technology, and derivatives trading. He is currently Head of Ecosystems at HashKey Group, a regulated digital assets company, where he was one of the company’s founding employees and has led the Group’s strategic projects and partnerships for the exchange, tokenization, and blockchain applications businesses. Ben also led HashKey’s trade finance blockchain partnerships with the Singapore Government and Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and worked closely on HashKey’s successful SFC Type 1 and Type 7 Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operator license application.

o Ben is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he earned his Master’s degree in Management, led Stanford’s largest blockchain working group, and co-authored Stanford’s first published research on blockchain-based social impact applications.

Bence leads the Telstra Cybersecurity team, which consists of deep subject matter experts based in-region, and offshore managed services delivery capabilities in the Telstra Security Service Center (TSSC).

He has over 15 years of experience helping clients in the critical infrastructure, telecommunications and financial services industries raise their cyber maturity and resilience. His focus is on intelligence-led services, and outsourced security operations.

Prior to joining Telstra, he has worked for global consulting and service providers across EMEIA and the Americas.