Agenda | Innovation Summit

Co-Creation Workshop

Guided discussions to co-create new solutions

09:00

Breakfast

Discussion

12:00

Executive Luncheon

Sophia Media Backstage

Sneak preview for media & journalists with NTT & Sophia

11:00

Reception

11:15

Sharing & QA

11:45

Interaction

Innovation Ecosystem Meet-up

Globally, NTT has been driving open innovations. Our visiting guests from NTT Holdings and NTT DOCOMO will share what open innovation means for our company, as well as introduce:

The NTT Startup Challenge held in South East Asia;
How NTT DOCOMO encourage innovations from within through the company Intrapreneurship program;
The profile of NTT DOCOMO Ventures and its funded ventures.

This section is for startups & innovation ecosystem partners.

11:30 - 12:00

Sharing & Introduction

Kazuhiro Mori | Takashi Hara

Incubation Team, Global Business Division, NTT | General Manager, NTT DOCOMO, New Business Development

12:00 - 12:15

Q&A and Ideas Exchange

12:15 - 1:15

Networking Lunch

Canapes & Drinks

12:45

[Networking] Canapes & Cocktail Social Reception

Want to try Automated Cocktail Machine? Come join us after lunch! Let's meet & chill with a glass of event themed cocktail, while visiting innovation showcases.

14:00

[Welcome Remarks] Innovation Alliance, Sophia and the Future of Tech-Driven Creativity in Hong Kong

A warm welcome and vision sharing about the Innovation Alliance to share how it's driving innovation in Hong Kong by fostering collaboration and providing access to cutting-edge technologies.

Taichi Hiramatsu

CEO, NTT Com Asia

14:10

Photo Taking with Key Partners & Guests

Officiating Guest

To Be Confirmed

Sophia

Social Humanoid, Hanson Robotics

Taichi Hiramatsu

CEO, NTT Com Asia

Program Partner Representatives

ASTRI, City University of Hong Kong, Cyberport, LSCM, HKSTP, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University & The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Event Supporting Organizations Representatives

Revive Tech Asia

14:25

[Opening Remark] Sophia's Vision: A Robot's Life in Hong Kong's Smart City

Picture this: Sophia, the AI-powered humanoid with a Hong Kong birthplace, receives her very own permanent ID card. What dreams and aspirations would unfold for her in this vibrant metropolis? What hurdles might she encounter, and how would she bridge the gap between humans and machines? We turn to Sophia herself for answers.

Sophia

Social Humanoid, Hanson Robotics

14:30

[Keynote] Powering Possibilities: Creating the Hong Kong Innovation Backbone through Infrastructure

Infrastructure is far more than just boxes, switches and networks. It's the backbone upon which innovative ideas are built, the foundation that empowers dreams to take flight.

Stephen Tsang

Chief Revenue Officer, NTT Com Asia

14:45

[Panel Discussion] Powering Humanoid Dreams: Convergence of Artificial Intelligence: Chips, Cloud, Data Centers

AI is giving humanoids a voice — the ability to understand us, talk to us, and even anticipate our needs. It also brings the sci-fi dream of robots seamlessly navigating bustling city streets, assisting us in our daily lives, and becoming indispensable companions closer. But these future demands massive computational power. We need lightning-fast data centers, cloud providers, and cutting-edge chipsets to make it happen. This panel dives into the thrilling convergence of AI, raw computing power, and human-centric robotics.

Moderator: Calum Murray

Founder, Jabel Consulting Limited

Steven So

SVP Data Center, NTT Com Asia

Dr. Alan Cheung

Chief Director, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies (ASTRI)

William Hui

Head of Innovations, Manulife

15:20

Coffee Break & Showcase Visit

15:50

[Panel Discussion] Orchestrating a New Era of Machine Interaction: The Duet of Private 5G & IoT

We've grown accustomed to interacting with machines through touchscreens and voice commands. But what if we could communicate with them in ways that are even more natural and intuitive. Private 5G and IoT are poised to break down these barriers, enabling a future where machines understand our gestures, anticipate our needs, and respond to our environment in real-time.

Moderator: Jolly Wong

Policy Fellow, Center of Science and Policy, University of Cambridge

Phil McManus

Director of Innovations, NTT Com Asia

Bryan Fung

Executive Director, WSP

Sankar .S. Villupuram

Director, Advanced Digital Engineering, Arup

Teddy Lo

Managing Director, Boldyn Networks

Terence Wong

Head of APAC 5G Industry & IoT Community, GSMA

16:25

[Panel Discussion] Beyond Boundaries: Forging a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem through Dynamic Partnerships

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, innovation isn't a solo endeavor. It's a symphony of collaboration, where the most groundbreaking solutions emerge from the interplay of diverse perspectives and expertise.

Moderator: Dr. Alan Lam

CEO, Gravity Capital Partners

Takashi Hara

General Manager, New Business Development, NTT DOCOMO

Simon Wong

CEO, Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM)

Ricky Chong

Managing Director, Ricoh Hong Kong

17:00

[Fireside Chat] Humans & Humanoids: Transforming the Future Workplace and Workforce

AI is no longer a concept confined to science fiction; it's knocking on the doors of Hong Kong businesses, poised to redefine the very nature of work. Imagine Sophia, the world's most advanced humanoid robot, stepping into a Hong Kong office. How can business prepare for the changing future workplace with more AI and automation to take place?

Moderator: Diana Wu David

Advisor, The Future Proof Lab

Sophia

Social Humanoid, Hanson Robotics

Gabriel Kung

Chief Commercial Officer, Bowtie

John Mullaly

Managing Director, Robert Walters

Michael Chan

Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Asia, Mayer Brown

17:30

Cocktail Social Reception

18:00

Welcome Speech

Taichi Hiramatsu

CEO, NTT Com Asia

18:10

[Fireside Chat] How AI, Robotics & New Technologies Enable the Future of Retail and Customer Service

It's a panel for everyone - Join us for a mind-bending fireside chat! Apart from chatbots and self-checkout — AI-powered humanoids and other kinds of technological innovations are stepping off the screen and onto the shop floors. How these technologies are changing the way we shop?

Moderator: Angelica Leung

Head of Consumer Products, InvestHK

Stephen Tsang

Chief Revenue Officer, NTT Com Asia

Anson Bailey

Head of Consumer & Retail, Asia Pacific, KPMG

Sean Seah

Senior Vice President Strategy, Technology and Innovation, Langham Hospitality Group

18:45

Meet Sophia - the Robot That Looks, Thinks, and Talks Like a Human

This is the chance to meet the lovely Sophia - closely and face-to-face! Make sure you take lots of selfie with her - because she just LOVES photo-taking with her human friends! Beware, she may give you a little surprise too :)

Sophia

Social Humanoid, Hanson Robotics

20:00

Party Ends

Time to bid farewell and call it a wonderful day.