Cyberport AI Pioneers

In AI era, Cyberport AI pioneers have a sharp vision, leading the way with trials and experiments to accelerate the transformation of technological achievements. This allows AI technology to be integrated more rapidly into our daily life and business operations, bringing innovation and progress to various industries and inspiring the local innovation and technology ecosystem.

Cyberport AI Pioneers — Proactively Deploying AI+ for Applications Across Industries

Cyberport AI Pioneers Showcasing the Power of AI with over 70 heavyweight guests from the Government and Industry, Academia, Research, and Investment Sectors

Supported by Cyberport and hosted by Nicholas CHAN Hiu-fung BBS, MH, JP, Hong Kong Deputy to the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China and Cyberport board member, the HOY TV programme “AI for Humans” (Total: 17 episodes) spotlights invaluable insights from over 70 heavyweight guests from diverse sectors, including the HKSAR government officials, Cyberport management members, Cyberport unicorns, Cyberport-incubated entrepreneurs and community members, industry leaders, academic researchers, and investors.

Among these, 24 Cyberport AI pioneers will showcase how AI enhances efficiency, creates business value, and drives innovation, guiding the audience through AI applications and development in healthcare, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, property management, construction, transportation, logistics, and beyond.

Revisit the Programme:

Episode 1: The Collaboration among the Government and the Industry, Academia, Research and Investment Sectors Driving I&T Development in Hong Kong

Guests from the Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors shared Hong Kong's unique advantages in building an AI ecosystem, and how the collaborative innovation among stakeholders can accelerate the development of AI and the new productivity. In this AI era, how can we capitalize on emerging opportunities?

Episode 2: AI Breakthrough in Hong Kong: From Trends to Practical Uses

This episode showcased the multi-dimensional achievements and future blueprint of AI development in Hong Kong. It covered the topics from policy and funding support to proactively building a digital government, from computing infrastructure to large language models and diverse application scenarios. This fully reflects how Hong Kong is actively promoting smart cities in the wave of AI, creating opportunities for all and accelerating industrial development.

Episode 3: AI+ High-Quality Development of the Financial Sector

While the potential and opportunities of GenAI are immerse, Joseph Chan Ho-lim, JP. Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury and Dr Rocky Cheng, JP, CEO of Cyberport agreed on a dual-track approach to embrace AI and address associated risks. The GenA.I. sandbox program co-launched by Cyberport and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, is a successful example of promoting the safe and responsible application of Gen AI in the banking sector, facilitating the digital transformation of the financial industry.

To gain pioneering insights from the founders of the Cyberport AI community (AIPioneers) — how AIFT employs AI to combat AI with their Red and Blue teams for cybersecurity, and how Aereve collaborates with Citibank (Hong Kong) to tackle financial crime and strengthen risk management with AI.

Episode 4: AI in Action: Multidimensional Digital Transformation in the Financial Industry

Mr Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology and Innovation Constituency) believes Hong Kong’s rich financial data and numerous financial products provide fertile ground for training AI tools in the financial sector.

Three Cyberport AI community members are showcasing the immense potential of AI:

ZA Bank utilizes AI for a secure, convenient digital banking experience, attracting over 800,000 users;
MediConCen automates insurance claims with AI, securing funding by HSBC Asset Management;
FundingReach ’s AI solutions efficiently enhance customer due diligence for banks, insurers, asset managers, securities firms, and others.

Episode 5: AI in Action: Showcasing Hong Kong's Unique Tourism Charm

In this episode, Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, hopes to leverage AI technology and innovation to enhance the cultural tourism experience in Hong Kong, realizing “tourism is everywhere".

A number of AI-powered travel experiences are also showcased by Cyberport AI Pioneers :

Klook utilizes big data to analyze customer interests and travel hotspots, with AI providing personalized services throughout the entire journey, from itinerary planning, customer service to more.
MateZ Lab collaborates with Ocean Park for an interactive exhibition, using AI to vividly showcase Hong Kong's unique panda IP, effectively achieving cultural preservation and education.
5G nuMultimedia employs 5G-enabled 360-degree drones combined with AI technology for panoramic live broadcasts of major events in Hong Kong such as Hong Kong Sevens, showcasing the city's vibrancy to the world.
OWOWWW Creative partners with local students and artists for drone performances, demonstrating the potential of the low-altitude economy.

Episode 6: AI in Action: Driving Smart Logistics and Low-altitude Economy

In this episode, Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, believes that the low-altitude economy and AI applications can create significant business opportunities for Hong Kong, providing more employment prospects for young people. Mr Dominic Chow, Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation, Civil Aviation Department hopes LAE Regulatory Sandbox will effectively balance regulatory oversight and economic growth, bringing new opportunities to Hong Kong.

Ms Elizabeth Quat, SBS, BBS, JP, Founding President of the Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economy Alliance and LegCo Member affirmed that the comprehensive innovation and technology ecosystem at Cyberport helps advance the low-altitude economy.

Howard Cheng, Chief Operating Officer of Cyberport, pointed out that Cyberport not only supports the pilot tests of LAE projects with the well-equipped infrastructure but also promotes industry development through exhibitions and workshops. As a pilot company in the "LAE Regulatory Sandbox, SF Phoenix Wings noted that Cyberport's 10x10 meter flight area and its coastal location are ideal for conducting operational tests for extreme weather conditions.

Cyberport AI Pioneer, Jumppoint has also benefited from Cyberport's thriving I&T ecosystem. By leveraging AI technology to empower SMEs in reducing logistics costs, Cyberport helped Jumppoint connected with the F&B community and overseas opportunities, successfully taking over the majority of home delivery services for supermarkets in Hong Kong.

Episode 7: Watch the AI healthcare solutions that you could benefit from!

This episode unveils the full potential of AI in the local healthcare system, making medical services more personalized, home care more attentive, and hospital services more efficient: ［Liked by doctors and patients］ Xunfei Healthcare, Cyberport leading enterprise, offers an advanced AI system with medical knowledge comparable to that of human doctors. Through its national-level AI technology and data training in Hong Kong, Xunfei Healthcare will better serve Hong Kong citizens while promoting international technological advancement. ［Liked by the elderly and caregivers］As a successful case of Cyberport Incubation Progarmme, SmartAgeIntelligence, Cyberport AIPioneer, utilizes AI technology to collect elderly living data, creating support networks for the senior community and achieving their vision of "prevention first, early treatment. ［Liked by hospitals］The Sensing Fusion platform for Accurate and Smart Dispensing provided by ASTRI astriinnovation helps Tin Shui Wai Hospital incorporate medications into a monitoring system, enhancing the patient medication experience.

Episode 8: AIGC Reshaping Creative Industries

In this episode, Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasized that we must think creatively to promote our traditional culture! Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University, pointed out that students should embrace new AI technologies early on, and hence regardless of their major, they should at least take one AI course. Cyberport AI Pioneers are not only pioneers in AI technology but also practical innovators who accelerate the implementation of technological achievements: China Year, Cyberport Leading Enterprise, has significantly enhanced the efficiency of digital creation in image, video, and 3D through their AI technology and AIGC-3D large model training, breaking traditional technical barriers. This year at DELF, they are unveiling MR.PANDA! x Cyberport co-branded character and game, showcasing a new fusion experience of Web3 and digital entertainment. Appreciator.io, Cyberport incubatee, collaborates with various international artists to demonstrate the fusion of technology and art, realizing the preservation of culture through AI immersive experiences. This year at DELF, they will present an immersive porcelain’s legendary voyage—don't miss it!

Cyberport AI Pioneers — Innovation Stories Highlight Hong Kong's Innovation and Technology Potential

In the wave of AI, Cyberport's AI pioneers are leading the way, accelerating the transformation of technological achievements into real productivity. This not only injects new power into various industries but also brings inspiration to the local innovation and technology ecosystem.

From an idea to the development of AI technology, and then to market realization, watch the video now to learn how they are reshaping industries, business models, and lifestyles. Watch video to learn more.

Alpha AI

Cyberport incubatee Alpha AI has been selected for the first batch of Hong Kong's "Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Regulatory Sandbox" pilot project. It utilises AI and 3D technology to identify slope defects, conduct maintenance inspections of buildings and infrastructure, and perform safety patrols.

As a Cyberport AI Pioneer, Alpha AI is dedicated to creating a safer city for everyone and aims to establish the infrastructure for a low altitude economy through the LAE Regulatory Sandbox, promoting the integration of property management and innovative technology to create more business opportunities for Hong Kong's future.

Watch the video to learn how Alpha AI utilises AI and 3D technology to create Hong Kong a safer city and promote the development of low altitude economy.

Pubrio

Cyberport incubate Pubrio developed a powerful data platform that fully leverages cutting-edge AI tools to unlock the potential of data, empowering enterprises to gain competitive advantages in the market.

Watch the video now to see how Pubrio utilizes over a billion data points to help businesses efficiently identify and connect with high-quality potential clients!

MateZ Lab

Cyberport incubatee MateZ Lab has integrated its AI-powered creativity into the Art Museum of Contemporary Cultural Technology located at Cyberport. Currently, the museum is showcasing Hong Kong's first interactive light and shadow exhibition themed around the Beijing Central Axis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Utilizing technologies like GenAI, it creates a blended experience that revitalizes traditional Chinese culture and demonstrates the infinite potential of AI in cultural preservation and tourism.

Watch the video to see how MateZ Lab has revitalized and preserved traditional Chinese culture and tourism with the use of AI.