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 | Ms. PONG Scarlett Oi Lan, BBS, JP Bronze Bauhinia Star Justice of Peace District Councillor Licensed Pharmacist Board Member / Advisory Roles related to Health & Statutory Bodies, Educational Institutions / Women’s & Youth Advocacy |
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 | Mr. WAN Wai Yin Chief Information Officer MTR Corporation Limited |
| Speaker Profile | Mr. Wai Yin Wan joined MTR Corporation in 2022 as Chief Information Officer, leading the digitalization, technology innovation and technology risk management functions. He has held different roles in technical development, business process and technology management across local and multinational firms in different sectors, including retail, real estate and manufacturing. As an accomplished technology professional, Wai Yin has held different roles in technical development, business process management and technology management in various local and multinational companies at global, regional and market levels prior to joining MTR. Outside his professional role he serves as the board member of a non-governmental organization that provides free primary healthcare services to elderlies in need in our community. Wai Yin obtained both the Master of Computer Science and Master of Business Administration degree from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Bachelor of Computer studies degree from City University of Hong Kong. |
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 | Mr. Bobby HO Group IT and Digital Transformation Director Asia, AS Watson Group |
| Speaker Profile | Mr. Bobby Ho is an esteemed professional in the field of Information Technology and Digital Transformation, currently serving as the Group IT and Digital Transformation Director Asia at AS Watson Group. With an impressive tenure of over 20 years with the company, he has established himself as a visionary leader and a catalyst for organizational growth. Bobby has invented “Do You Have This”; “Store Picking Assistant”; as well as recently a GenAI chatbot to assist store instant enquiries in company process and procedures. Another achievement in Bobby’s career has been the transformation of the IT organization to align with the evolving needs of the business. He has successfully built and nurtured a team of talented professionals using his unique 6T-model, emphasizing Trust, Thanksgiving, Training, Transparency, Teamwork, and Talent. |
| Topic | Grey Areas – the root causes of project failure |
| Topic Abstract | Why do 70 percent of digital and AI transformations fail while department heads report 100% green status? Because organizations treat complex human ecosystems like deterministic machines. In this session, we explore The Grey Area—the unmapped chasm between boardroom intent and frontline reality. Why “Grey Areas” exists and how to bridge them? |
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 | Ms. Karen NG Principal Compliance Officer at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Council Associate & ESG Team Lead of the Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA) |
| Speaker Profile | Ms. Karen Ng is Principal Compliance Officer at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Poly) and Council Associate & ESG Team Lead of The Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA). She has more than 25 years of experience spanning sustainability, responsible sourcing, compliance, risk and governance across Asia Pacific. Prior to joining PolyU, Karen held senior sustainability and responsible sourcing roles with Starbucks and Walmart, working across complex supply chains, markets and stakeholder networks. Her experience has shaped a practical approach to risk and resilience centred on stakeholder engagement. organisational capability and better decision-making. Karen holds two bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Law, and a Master’s Degree in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge. |
| Topic | Beyond the Risk Register: Turning Uncertainty into Better Decisions |
| Topic Abstract | Risks rarely arrive neatly labelled. A sustainability concern can become an operational issue; an operational issue can attract stakeholder attention; and, if not understood or addressed early, an issue can escalate into a reputational, regulatory or strategic challenge. Drawing on Karen’s experience in sustainability and responsible sourcing across Asia Pacific, this session expires stakeholder engagement as a practical source of risk intelligence and resilience, not simply a communications exercise. Real case examples will illustrate two complementary lessons: engage to learn, and engage to enable. The session connects these sustainability experiences to a broader challenge facing project leaders: how do we see emerging risks earlier, understand what is material, escalate at the right time and act before an issue becomes a crisis? |
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 | Mr. TAM Kin Fai General Manager, Civils Gammon Construction Limited |
| Speaker Profile | Broad experience in the overall site management of large-scale civil engineering projects and supervision of site operation team to achieve construction targets. Project experience includes site formation, geotechnical and roadworks, construction of heavy civil structure and different types of elevated highway / viaducts. Experienced in leading the project team to complete the design and construction of various segmental viaducts including the manufacture and operation of segment erection gantry as well as the casting and erection of precast concrete bridge segments. |
| Topic | The Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link, Southern Connection, Viaduct Section |
| Topic Abstract | 1. Project information 2. Site Formation 3. Marine Substructure Construction 4. Land Substructure Construction 5. Precast Segment – Fabrication – Erection Method & Challenge – Erection procedures 6. Challenge in TMCLKL-SV Project |
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 | Mr. Raymond MOK Co-founder & CEO, Farmacy Group |
| Speaker Profile | Mr. Raymond Mok is the co-founder and CEO of Farmacy Group, a green-living and urban agriculture tech company with a purpose on social impact. He led the team to develop data-driven farming systems and cloud-based solutions, empowering people to address food security, fresh food supplies, and carbon emission challenges in highly urbanised cities across the globe. Farmacy is the latest winners of 2024 World Vertical Farming Sustainability Innovation Award, 2023 APEC Bio-Circular Green Award and 2022 Hong Kong ICT Startup Awards (overall Grand Award and Social Impact Gold Award). The award-winning technology, i.e. Smart Mobile Farms, enable supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, office, schools, and neighbourhood to grow what they want and harvest what they need onsite. Together we reduce 30% food waste, achieve 2.24 tons carbon emission on every sqm of farm, while securing 100% freshness and nutrition intake from the vegetables. Raymond also initiated and partnered with HKSAR Government, a green architect, and a local NGO to build K-Farm, the first urban coastal community farm in Asia incorporating hydroponics, aquaponics, and organic farming systems, to promote sustainability / eco-education and social good purposes to the public at the harbourfront of Kennedy Town. Prior to his journey in Farmacy, Raymond was a management consultant in several leading international management consulting firms, specialised in strategy planning and execution, business transformation and turnaround. His has extensive experience in retail & FMCG, transportation & logistics, financial services, government & public sectors etc. across 14+ countries in Asia-Pacific region. Having sat in the Trade & Industry Advisory Board of HKSAR Government, the Consumer Council, and the BUD (Branding-Upgrading-Development) Fund Panel and Vetting Committee, Raymond focuses on improving new tech & innovative product commercialisation, quality enhancement and identifying overseas market opportunities for SMEs through various regional economic and cultural development initiatives for Hong Kong. He is currently serving Hong Chi Association for their sustainability development |
| Topic | Beyond the Green Facade: Reimagining Urban Food Systems in Future Cities |
| Topic Abstract | As urbanization accelerates and global supply chains face increasing climate volatility, cities are forced to rethink where and how their food is grown. This 30-minute session moves beyond rural agriculture and large industrial farms to focus on urban-wide food integration—examining how green technology embeds food production directly into residential communities, mixed-use developments, and public hubs. The presentation explores decentralized models like Farmacy, which turn underutilized urban architecture (such as residential clubhouses, schools, and retail centers) into high-yield, cloud-connected micro-farms. By shifting food production to the exact point of consumption, these solutions eliminate supply chain miles and drastically cut resource waste. Going a step further, the presentation provides a reality check on mega-scale urban agriculture experiments across the globe. Attendees will gain a balanced perspective on what works, what fails, and how decentralized AgTech can truly contribute to sustainable, climate-resilient cities. |
Panel Discussion – Part 1 | |
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 | Ms. April TAI Head of Markets APAC, PMI |
| Ms. April Tai PMP, CSM, Accredited Mediator Transforming Teams and Driving Excellence With more than 20 years of project leadership experience, April has empowered commercial, product development, and service delivery teams across global multinational corporations, professional services firms, and non-profit organizations. Her innovative ideas and practical approaches have been applied and refined across Asia Pacific and Europe, spanning industries and initiatives such as start-ups, sales enablement, product innovation, and operational excellence. Before co-founding an award-winning consultancy, April served as Head of Global Project Management, Supply Chain Management at Maersk and as a Regional Director at G4S, now part of Allied Universal. She currently serves as Head of Markets, Asia Pacific at the Project Management Institute (PMI), where she leads growth initiatives in partnership with corporate organizations, Authorized Training Partners (ATPs), academic institutions, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations across the region. April holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Law and Political Science and is an accredited mediator. She has also earned professional certifications in Project Management, Scrum, and Six Sigma. Complementing her extensive practical experience, she holds a master’s degree in Engineering Enterprise Management, enabling her to bring a comprehensive and holistic perspective to commercial excellence, organizational transformation, and strategic growth. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, April has recently shared insights on Project Leadership, Project Success, AI’s Impact on Project Professionals, Career-long Learning & Power Skills, and Social Purpose Organizations & Project Management. Known for her pragmatic style and compelling case studies, April operates globally from her base in Singapore. | |
 | Mr. Karel AU Chief Executive Officer Autotoll Limited |
| Speaker Profile | Mr. Karel Au is the Chief Executive Officer of Autotoll Limited, where he spearheads the strategic planning, development, implementation, and coordination of information services and technology solutions for clients in government, organizations, and the commercial sector. With two decades of experience in Information Technology solution development consulting across various industries, Karel possesses a deep understanding of what truly drives innovation and has the expertise to bring these innovations to life. His consulting mindset has played a pivotal role in positioning Autotoll as a leading provider of Smart City solutions to government entities, corporations, and citizens. Notably, Karel has been instrumental in the successful delivery of key projects, including the implementation of the free-flow tolling system, known as “HKeToll,” and the development of the real-time traffic monitoring system for the HKSAR (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) during his tenure at Autotoll. |
 | Ms. Rene LEI Head of Digital Carrefour Global Sourcing |
| Speaker Profile | Ms. Rene Lei brings over 15 years of experience spanning retail, FMCG, sourcing, and supply chain management. Currently serving as Head of Digital at Carrefour Global Sourcing, she has collaborated with major global organizations including Pfizer, Adidas Group, Lidl, and Kaufland. Specialized in end-to-end digital transformation and operational optimization, Rene focuses on scaling modern supply chain technologies, driving process efficiency, and leveraging data-driven solutions to build resilient global supply networks. |
| Panel Discussion – Part 2 | |
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| Topic | Leading Across Generations: What Experience Teaches, What Young Talent Expects |
| Topic Abstract | How can experienced leaders and young project professionals work better together—not simply coexist, but learn from one another and deliver as one team? This candid, moderator-led discussion brings together two senior project managers with more than 20 years of experience and two early-career project managers with three to five years of experience. Senior panelists will share lessons from leading teams, developing talent and navigating challenging projects. Their younger counterparts will discuss what they expect from their line managers: clear direction, meaningful feedback, trust, opportunities to contribute and support for career growth. Through real experiences and contrasting perspectives, the panel will explore communication, accountability, mentoring and the balance between guidance and autonomy. It will also consider how AI and changing ways of working create opportunities for learning in both directions. Rather than reinforcing generational stereotypes, the conversation will focus on practical behaviors that strengthen working relationships. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for leading young talent, learning from experienced colleagues and building project teams where every generation can contribute. |
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 | Dr. Jacky TING Adjunct Associate Professor The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Speaker Profile | Dr. Jacky Ting is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, focusing on AI, big data, engineering management, and project management. With over 15 years of experience leading digital transformation and AI initiatives across business and technology domains, he has held senior roles in innovation and digital solutions at organizations including AS Watson Group, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and PCCW Solutions, working with emerging technologies such as AI, big data analytics, Web3, metaverse, interactive solutions, and IoT. He obtained his PhD from PolyU in 2011 in AI, medical informatics, and data mining, and his AI innovation work has received international recognition, including the Gold Stevie® Award as AI Rising Star of the Year, Silver Stevie® for AI Innovator of the Year, a Gold Medal with Jury Congratulations at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions in 2026, and Silver Medals at Geneva in 2024 and 2025. Dr. Ting serves as program accreditor and external examiner for multiple AI and digital transformation courses in Hong Kong, and is Executive Vice President of PMI Hong Kong Chapter and Chairman of the InnoTech Education Committee at HKtag. He regularly judges major ICT awards, PMIHK student competitions, and international recognitions such as the Asia‑Pacific Stevie® Awards. |
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 | Ms. Ching IP Manager, Project Management Sun Life Hong Kong |
| Speaker Profile | Ms. Ching Ip is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) with 9 years of consulting, transformation and programme delivery experience within highly regulated financial services environments. She has led large-scale business transformation, regulatory change and operating model initiatives, with accountability spanning strategy, governance, stakeholder mobilisation, implementation, organisational readiness and business adoption. Ching is currently Senior Consulting Manager, at Deloitte Hong Kong. She was previously as Project Manager at Sun Life Hong Kong, where she leads strategic transformation and regulatory initiatives, including serving as Change Management and Process Review Workstream Lead for the eMPF Full Portability Programme. She holds a Master of Science in Global Media & Communications from the London School of Economics. |
 | Mr. Samuel LAI Director Digital Transformation and Business Development HKBN Enterprise Solutions |
| Speaker Profile | Mr. Samuel Lai is Director of Digital Transformation and Business Development at HKBN Enterprise Solutions. A PMP and PMI-ACP certified leader, he works across enterprise technology, strategic partnerships and commercial transformation, helping turn emerging capabilities into practical customer solutions. His current focus includes applying AI to improve business operations and developing opportunities for enterprise adoption. Samuel brings a perspective shaped by both project delivery and business development: how to move promising ideas beyond pilots, align stakeholders and create measurable value. |
 | Mr. Herbert LEE Partner and Head of Financial Services IBM Consulting |
| Speaker Profile | Mr. Herbert Lee is a Partner and Head of Financial Services at IBM Consulting. He has 25 years of professional experience, including more than 15 years in management consulting. In his current role, he leads consulting business development and senior client relationships in the financial services sector. Herbert was previously a Partner at Bain & Company, where he led more than 40 strategic initiatives in financial services industry, and held senior project leadership roles at Accenture, Goldman Sachs and Allianz Global Investors. His expertise spans corporate strategy, enterprise-wide transformation, commercial due diligence as well as digital and AI transformation. His experience gives him a practical understanding of how large, complex programmes are delivered across the region. Passionate about developing young talent, Herbert serves as an advisor to HKUST’s Business Student Union (BSU) and MBA programmes, mentoring students and aspiring professionals on career development and consulting recruitment. Herbert holds an MBA from HKUST, a bachelor’s degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the CFA designation. |
 | Ms. Kelsey NGAI Event & Business Development Manager Alibaba.com |
| Speaker Profile | As an Event and Business Development Manager at Alibaba.com, I specialize in guiding SMEs through digital transformation, international expansion, and sustainable cross-border growth across B2B and B2C sectors. Having organized over 30 events this year, bridging Mainland China and Hong Kong. I focus on equipping businesses with the tools needed to scale their trade capabilities globally. |
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 | Dr. Victor SOONG Ophthalmology Resident Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital |
| Speaker Profile | Dr. Victor Soong (MBBS) is an Ophthalmology Resident at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. An Elizabeth and Arthur Cobbold Fellowship recipient, Victor has been recognised for his passion for global health and improving access to healthcare in developing countries. Victor has participated in international medical missions across the Philippines, Tanzania, Vanuatu, and Turkey, contributing to health promotion, education, and frontline primary care in resource-constrained environments. Working alongside local clinicians has provided him with firsthand experience of how limited resources and local context can shape the success of even the best-intentioned projects. These experiences have reinforced his belief that meaningful impact requires more than delivering care; it requires adaptability, a collaborative approach, and a focus on sustainability. Victor brings this perspective to the intersection of project management and healthcare, exploring how teams can work together to create solutions that endure beyond the life of any single project. |
| Topic | Managing What Matters: Lessons From Beyond The Hospital |
| Topic Abstract | What do a major metropolitan hospital, remote medical clinic, and corporate project team have in common? More than you might initially think. Drawing on experiences in hospital medicine and international medical missions, Dr. Victor Soong explores how the fundamentals of project management emerge when outcomes are life and death, resources are limited, and plans inevitably meet reality. Through stories of success, adaptation, and failure, he examines the importance of planning, environmental context, and sustainability, and the distinction between providing a service and creating lasting value. Ultimately, the lessons extend well beyond healthcare. Effective projects are not defined by perfect plans or conditions, but rather by our ability to adapt, collaborate and build outcomes that endure. |
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 | Prof. Andy CHUN Professor of Practice Department of Computing The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Speaker Profile | Professor Andy Chun is a pioneering AI leader and technology visionary, recognized for four decades of driving transformative digital innovation. He spearheaded Hong Kong’s first commercial AI deployment and created award‑winning solutions that enhance vital social services, benefiting millions daily. Currently a Professor of Practice at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and senior advisor to the HKSAR Government on AI and IT strategies, his executive career spans roles as Regional Director of Technology Innovation at Prudential plc, university CIO, and CEO of tech start‑ups. A Distinguished Fellow of the Hong Kong Computer Society, Professor Chun is a central figure in the region’s AI development. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign. |
| Topic | Ethics and Governance in AI Enabled Projects |
| Topic Abstract | Artificial intelligence is transforming project management, but trust and accountability are now critical success factors. This session explores how project leaders can embed ethics and governance into AI driven initiatives, balancing innovation with transparency, fairness, and compliance. Drawing on global standards and Hong Kong’s regulatory context, it offers practical frameworks and case studies to help project managers lead responsibly in the age of AI. |
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 | Mr. Philip TSANG Consultant Stevenson, Wong & Co. |
| Speaker Profile | Mr. Philip Tsang is a Hong Kong, GBA, and UK qualified solicitor specializing in technology and intellectual property law, with over two decades of experience advising international corporations and renowned brands on complex commercial matters. As a lawyer, he maintains an active focus on dispute resolution and arbitration. Complementing his legal practice, Philip also has practical exposure to the technology sector, giving him a grounded understanding of how technology projects operate – from development through to commercialisation. This combination of legal depth and project-sector insight enables him to bridge the gap between complex legal frameworks and the practical realities of project delivery. He frequently leverages this dual perspective to demystify arbitration for non-legal audiences, translating procedural concepts into actionable insights for project professionals. |
| Topic | Arbitration in Project Management: Practical Use and the Rise of ODR |
| Topic Abstract | Projects involve multiple parties, complex contracts, tight timelines and cross-border risks, making disputes difficult to avoid. This session explains how arbitration can be used in project management – not only as a legal remedy after a dispute arises, but as a planned mechanism for managing conflict through contract clauses, escalation procedures and early risk control. It will outline the key advantages of arbitration for project disputes, such as confidentiality, technical expertise, enforceability and finality. The session will then introduce Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms, using eBRAM in Hong Kong as an example, and discuss how online case management, secure document exchange and virtual hearings can make arbitration more efficient, cost-effective and accessible for project practitioners. |
