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CEO Forum Explores Strategic Transformation in the AI Era

Insights from Prominent Leaders Shaping Hong Kong’s Business and Innovation Landscape

【Hong Kong, 5 December 2025】 - The Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy (APIFS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the CEO Forum: Leading Strategic Transformation in the AI Era, held on 5 December 2025.

This high-level, invitation-only forum brought together some of Hong Kong’s most influential voices in engineering, academia, digital innovation, and corporate transformation.

At the forefront of this distinguished speaker lineup was:

Ir Dr Conrad WONG Tin-cheung, BBS, JP

Vice Chairman, Yau Lee Holdings Limited

Chairman, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

A respected leader in both the engineering sector and higher education, Ir Dr Wong plays an instrumental role in advancing Hong Kong’s innovation, sustainability, and talent development.

He was joined by:

Dr Kenneth Chau

Founder & CEO, iMusic

A dynamic technology entrepreneur reshaping Asia’s digital music experience through AI and data-driven innovation.

Dr Mark Lee

Research Director, APIFS

A leading strategist and advisor on CEO-level transformation, organizational agility, and leadership in the AI era.

Together, these speakers represent the leaders who are actively shaping Hong Kong’s technological, educational, and entrepreneurial future.

Forum Overview: Preparing Leaders for the AI Era

The forum opened with a thought-provoking challenge for CEOs:

“If your competitors use AI to reduce costs by 30% and double customer engagement, what strategic implications would that have for your business?”

This question framed a deep exploration of how AI is transforming competitive dynamics, operational efficiency, and long-term growth strategies.

Key Insights from the Speakers

Ir Dr Conrad Wong Tin-cheung, BBS, JP

Vice Chairman, Yau Lee Holdings | Chairman, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

As a pioneering force in green building and digital construction, Ir Dr Wong shared how Yau Lee is applying automation, modular innovation, and digital platforms to enhance productivity, sustainability, and cost efficiency.

He offered a rare dual perspective—from both a listed company leader and the chairman of a major university—on how technology and talent development must align to support Hong Kong’s future competitiveness.

Executives praised his clarity and forward-looking approach, especially in illustrating how traditional industries can reinvent themselves through AI and innovation.

Dr Kenneth Chau — Founder & CEO, iMusic

Dr Chau shared how iMusic leverages AI, data analytics, and content personalization to redefine customer engagement across Asia’s entertainment landscape.

He provided practical insights on platform scaling, cross-border digital expansion, and the evolving behavior of consumers in the AI era.

His entrepreneurial journey resonated strongly with leaders seeking new drivers of innovation and growth.

Dr Mark Lee — Research Director, APIFS

Dr Lee provided a strategic framework for CEOs to lead transformation with:

Organizational agility
Cultural readiness for innovation
Clear strategy execution in the face of technological disruption

His data-driven insights helped participants connect AI transformation with leadership behaviors and organizational design.

Core Themes: Strategy, Innovation & Leadership Transformation

The forum focused on three pillars essential for companies navigating the next decade:

Strategic Clarity in the AI Era

How AI reshapes cost structures, competitive advantage, and business models.

Digitalization & Business Model Reinvention

Lessons from listed companies and innovators applying AI in operations, products, and customer experience.

Leadership & Organizational Culture

Building agile, high-performance teams capable of driving enterprise-wide transformation.

The off-the-record format encouraged honest, high-quality discussions among CEOs from diverse industries.

APIFS Commitment: Empowering Leaders for an AI-Driven Future

As AI accelerates global competition and industry disruption, APIFS remains committed to providing forward-looking platforms where leaders can explore strategy, innovation, and transformation with depth and clarity.

Future CEO forums will continue to address AI strategy, digital reinvention, leadership excellence, and organizational readiness.

For more information about upcoming events and executive programs, please visit www.apifs.org.

About APIFS

The Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy (APIFS) is dedicated to equipping leaders with world-class research, strategic insights, and transformation frameworks. Through executive forums, industry research, and corporate advisory, APIFS supports organizations in navigating disruption and leading with clarity, capability, and confidence in the AI-driven decade ahead.

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Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy

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