China-Global Innovation Forum

Sovereignty and Scale:
Decoding Chinese Mainland's Global Tech Playbook

Your Guide to
China-Global Innovation Forum

  • The Global Playbook for Chinese Mainland Tech Expansion
  • AI Sovereignty and Vertical Market Deployment
  • Industrialising Frontier Tech: Physical AI, Quantum and Beyond
The China-Global Innovation Forum 2026 focuses on the dual forces of domestic AI sovereignty and accelerating Global Expansion. The forum maps mastery of AI across all layers of the tech stack while examining how domestic innovators are successfully scaling their intelligent footprint across international markets.
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Featured Speakers

Ethan Luo
Shengshu Technology
Co-Founder & CEO
China
Hong Zhang
PayPal
Greater China CEO
China
Hui Xu
AInnovation
Executive Director & CEO
China
Jing Li
StepFun
Chief Strategy Officer
China
Royal Chen
Tencent
Vice President of Tencent Financial Technology
China
Sheng Fu
Cheetah Mobile
Chairman and CEO of Cheetah Mobile
China
Tracy Ji
Meridian Capital
Founding Managing Partner
China
Xianmin Jin
TuringQ
Founder
China
Xiaolong Zhang
Linkerbot (Beijing) Technology
Co-founder / VP
China
Xin Xu
Fosun Capital
Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fosun Capital
China

Forum Agenda

GreenTech Forum takes place on 3 November only.
Creator Forum takes place on 3 November only.
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Going Global with Chinese Characteristics: Seeking Definitive Growth Amid Complexity
中国企业与财富的全球化:如何在变局中寻找确定性增长
Amid shifting global supply chains and evolving regulatory landscapes, Chinese enterprises, founders, and affluent investors are leveraging Hong Kong as a premier launchpad for global expansion. This panel explores the latest trends in China’s going-global strategy across both corporate growth and private wealth. Speakers will share insights on balancing global ambition with local resilience, while connecting business expansion with personal wealth strategies for long-term value.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Brian Hui
Chief Customer Officer, Hong Kong
HSBC
Remote
Hong Zhang
Greater China CEO
PayPal
Remote
Johnson Chui
Head of Global Issuer Services
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Remote
Xiaoyan Zhang
Associate Dean, Chair Professor of Finance
Tsinghua University, PBC school of Finance
Remote
Remote
moderator
Loretta Lee
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion
Invest Hong Kong
Remote
China Global Expansion Strategy
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
如何為科技企業出海提供全周期跨境金融服務,助力企業全球布局
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Wing Yu Winnie Fan
Deputy General Manager, Global Corporate Banking Department
Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Remote
China Global Expansion Strategy
Hall 5BC
Keynote
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
The Fintech Globalisation Playbook: AI at Scale
金融科技出海全景:AI 规模化驱动未来
As AI continues to transform the financial industry, developing global AI competencies is crucial for maintaining competitive advantage, enhancing efficiency, and mitigating risks. This session will offer insights into how financial services can build sustainable AI competencies that are agile, inclusive, and aligned with evolving global standards.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Bin Fan
Senior Vice President
ZKJ Technology Hong Kong
Remote
Raymond Cao
Executive Vice President & Country Manager of Indonesia Market
WeFi Technology Holdings
Remote
Yang Zhao
Chief
Esunny International (HK)
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Remote
China Global Expansion Strategy
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
0 Friction, One Network, Infinite Potential, Building An Open and Inclusive Payment Network 零摩擦·一个网络·无限潜能,打造開放包容的支付網絡
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Royal Chen
Vice President of Tencent Financial Technology
Tencent
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Remote
Agentic AI
Hall 5BC
Keynote
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Unlocking GBA Synergy: How Finance and Tech Ecosystem Fuel Innovation
香港的金融与科技生态如何赋能大湾区创新发展
The GBA stands as one of the world’s most dynamic economic and innovation clusters, integrating Hong Kong’s global financial strengths with the tech and industrial vitality of mainland China. This session explores how cross-sector collaboration among Hong Kong’s financial institutions, technology platforms, and mainland Chinese enterprises can build a more connected, competitive innovation ecosystem for the region.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Andy Wang
Head of FinTech and Retail Business
Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong)
Remote
Dave Fan
Head of Digital Finance Business Department
WeBank
Remote
Elsie Gung
Deputy General Manager, Personal Banking & Wealth Management of Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Remote
Sammy Wong
Managing Director, Head of Business Banking, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong
HSBC
Remote
Remote
moderator
Yuxi Xiong
CEO
Guangzhou Tuanyuan Mama Advertising Media
Remote
GBA Integration & Policy
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
The Next Anchor: EU, US, Middle East, or APAC?
出海版图的下一程:欧美、中东、还是亚太?
Going global has become a widely recognized pathway for enterprises’ future development. Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, where will be the next destination for companies expanding overseas?
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Bo Wei
Founder
LAiPIC AI Technology
Remote
Chris Chang
CEO
Kalowave Technology
Remote
Raymond Wang
Founder & CEO of Orion Arm, Co-founder of ele.me
Orion Arm
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Wei Xue
CEO
HOTU Capital
Remote
China Global Expansion Strategy
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
From AI+ to Intelligent Economy: How to Build the New Paradigm?
从“AI+”到智能经济:如何构建新范式?
The shift from simply deploying AI to a true Intelligent Economy marks a fundamental change in how value is created, distributed, and scaled. This panel explores the opportunity and new pathways for leaders to architect business models that thrive in a high-autonomy economic landscape.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Chunyan Yu
Co-founder, CMO
AlphaPai
Remote
Emma Wang
CMO
Eminence Ventures
Remote
Fred Li
Managing Director and Head of University Ventures
Gobi Partners
Remote
Roger Wan
Founder & CEO
Ninetech
Remote
Remote
moderator
Tiannan Yang
General Manager
Shanghai Changbo Wusheng Podcast Studio
Remote
Economics of AI
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
From Components to Systems: Identifying the Primary Bottleneck in Robotics Industrialization
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Jie Yu
Co-founder & CEO
Kinetix AI
Remote
Ke Fang
Co-founder, Chief Financial Officer
Astribot
Remote
Tong Li
Founder&CEO
KEENON Robotics
Remote
Yu Chen
Managing Partner
YUNQI
Remote
Remote
moderator
Kira Yau
Marketing & Partnership Director
Finoverse
Remote
Physical AI & Robotics
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
The Next Chapter of AI: Models, Applications, and Global Opportunities
AI的下一程:模型、应用与全球机会
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Fan Bao
Co-founder and CTO
ShengShu Technology
Remote
Jing Li
Chief Strategy Officer
StepFun
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Qi Hu
Principal
Qiming Venture Partners
Remote
Agentic AI
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Keynote
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Lei Sun
Vice President & General Manager of China Business Development
Ant Digital Technologies
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Remote
Agentic AI
Hall 5BC
Keynote
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Beyond the Lab: The 15th Five-Year Plan and the Industrialization of Quantum
量子跨越:“十五五”规划下的产业化新征程
The 15th Five-Year Plan officially categorizes quantum technology as a "future industry," unlocking unprecedented state-led venture capital and infrastructure mandates. This panel will explore the quantum landscape in Mainland China and how the government's "future industry" designation is facilitating the transition from papers to products.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Xianmin Jin
Founder
TuringQ
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Wenwen Liu
Host
Senior financial media professional
Remote
Quantum Computing
Hall 5BC
Fireside Chat
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
The New Influx of Global Capital: Where Will Investments Be Directed?
全球资本新动向:解码下一个热门投资赛道
Against the backdrop of surging global capital seeking high-growth opportunities, Hong Kong has reaffirmed its role as a premier gateway connecting international investors to Asia’s dynamic innovation ecosystem and emerging tech-driven enterprises. As liquidity floods into the region, market participants face critical questions: Which tech sectors and cutting-edge themes will attract the most capital?
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Tracy Ji
Founding Managing Partner
Meridian Capital
Remote
Xin Xu
Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fosun Capital
Fosun Capital
Remote
Sheng Fu
Chairman and CEO of Cheetah Mobile
Cheetah Mobile
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Kira Yau
Marketing & Partnership Director
Finoverse
Remote
Venture Capital
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Reshaping Urban Mobility Ecosystems: From Smart Ground to Low-Altitude Flight, Enabled by AI Technology
重塑城市出行生态:AI 赋能,从智慧地面交通到低空飞行
The future of city mobility is not just about the vehicles we drive, but the intelligence that guides them. By examining China’s rapid-scale deployments alongside global technological breakthroughs, this panel aims to map the roadmap for the next decade of urban transportation.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Emma Wang
Senior Director of Business Development
EHang
Remote
Henry Huang
Vice President and General Manager of Public Affairs Center
PCI Technology Group
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Chen Wu
AI and education content creator
Remote
Physical AI & Robotics
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
World Models — Paradigm Evolution and Industry Boundaries
世界模型的范式演进与产业边界
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Haibo Yang
Co-founder & President
Lightwheel
Remote
Sherry Li
COO
Manifold AI
Remote
Ruda Yang
CFO & COO
Shanghai Pokebot
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
William Qin
Partner, Investment Banking Division
China Renaissance
Remote
Economics of AI
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
World Models at a Turning Point: Industry Shifts and the Next Competitive Frontier 世界模型的关键时刻:产业变局与下一场竞争
世界模型的关键时刻:技术演进与产业新变局
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Ethan Luo
Co-Founder & CEO
Shengshu Technology
Remote
Ning Xi
Chair Professor
The University of Hong Kong
Remote
Wei Zhou
Founding Managing Partner
Cyber Creation Ventures(CCV)
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Helen Li
Senior Editor
Tencent
Remote
Economics of AI
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
InsurTech and HealthTech Forum takes place on 2 November only.
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Cross-Border Without Borders: Rebuilding Payment Infrastructure for Chinese Enterprises' Global Expansion in the Age of AI and the Digital Economy
跨境无境:数字经济与AI时代下中企出海的跨境支付新基建
Chinese enterprises going global have evolved from mere product exports to systematic, ecosystem-based expansion. In the era of the digital economy, how can cross-border capital flows become more efficient, more compliant, and more RMB-denominated? 中企出海从"产品出海"走向"体系出海",数字经济时代下的跨境资金流,如何更高效、更合规、更人民币化?
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Glenn Hou
Founding Partner
China Insights Consultancy (CIC)
Remote
Juan Yang
President, Co-founder
Haizhi Technology Group
Remote
Neil Ni
CSO
XTransfer
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Lana Zhao
Hong Kong Bureau Chief
Sina Finance
Remote
Trade Finance & B2B Payments
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Scaling Innovation: The Northern Metropolis Frontier
Co-organised by InvestHK, FSTB, CEDB, HKMA, SFC, and IA, this flagship event draws over 45,000 global entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and industry leaders. This dedicated session will showcase how the Northern Metropolis is redefining Hong Kong’s economic landscape by connecting advanced technology, deep tech, AI, and fintech with global capital.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Anita Chau
Director, Ecosystem Development
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park
Remote
Ronald Cheng
Principal Assistant Secretary (Northern Metropolis), Development Bureau
The Government of Hong Kong SAR
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Arnold Lau
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion
Invest Hong Kong
Remote
GBA Integration & Policy
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
From Quant to Intelligence: The New Landscape of Quantitative Investing in the AI Era
从量化到智能:AI 时代的量化投资新格局
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Bo Hu
Chief Strategist
Hexun Wealth
Remote
Jieyong Lyu
Founding Partner / Chief Executive Officer
Alpha2Fund
Remote
Xixi Li
Partner
Newdaq Investment
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Leon Ma
Founder
Goldfin
Remote
Wealth Management
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
, 
China-Global Innovation Forum
促進粵港澳大灣區數據跨境流動
The Honourable
Cari Wu
Assistant Commissioner (Mainland and Industry Collaboration), Digital Policy Office
The Government of Hong Kong SAR
Remote
The Honourable
Aldous Ng
CEO
Hong Kong Data
Remote
Remote
Lily Guan
Director, Product Sales & Solution
Dun & Bradstreet (HK)
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Wenwen Liu
Host
Senior financial media professional
Remote
GBA Integration & Policy
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Scaling and Commercializing Financial AI — From "Digital Employees" to New Profit Engines
金融AI的规模化落地与商业化路径——从“数字员工”到盈利新引擎
2026 is being called the "Year of AI Agents." AI is evolving from a "Q&A assistant" into a "digital employee" capable of independent decision-making, penetrating core financial workflows. This panel brings together a policy advocate, an academic, an international consultant, and a practitioner to discuss implementation, profitability, and boundaries: At what stage is AI's scaled implementation in finance? How far is it from true profitability? When AI makes decisions, who is accountable for its mistakes? And what role does Hong Kong play in this transformation? 2026年被称为“AI Agent元年”,AI正从“问答助手”进化为能独立决策的“数字员工”,深入金融核心业务流。本论坛汇聚政策推动者丶学者丶国际咨询顾问与从业者,围绕“落地—增效—边界”展开讨论:AI规模化落地到了什么阶段?距离真正盈利还有多远?当AI做决策,谁为它的错误负责?香港在这场变革中扮演什么角色?
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Arthur Shek
Managing Partner Hong Kong
McKinsey & Company
Remote
King Leung
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion
Invest Hong Kong
Remote
Yang You
Assistant Professor
HKU Business School
Remote
Yilong Li
Chief Technology Officer, AI
Sunrate
Remote
Remote
moderator
Hangyu Diao
Hong Kong Bureau Chief
Yicai Media Group
Remote
Agentic AI
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
From Computing Power to Intelligence: Breakthroughs and Convergence in the Next Generation of Technology
从“算力”到“智能”:下一代科技产业的融合、突破与落地
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Kaicheng Yu
Founder of Awomo; Assistant Professor of Westlake University
Awomo
Remote
Xiaotian Fang
COO
Atomology
Remote
Yongchao Wang
Chairman
Henan Oriental Materials
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Vera Huang
Founder
Yeah’s talk
Remote
AI Infrastructure & Compute
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
中国银行业抗量子迁移的路径探索—源自国家重点研发计划的实践
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Hong Xiang
Director
Jiangsu Financial Advanced Security Technologies lab with Quantum
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Remote
Quantum Computing
Hall 5BC
Keynote
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
From Models to Markets: China’s Vertical AI Deployment and Innovation
模型赋能千行百业:中国垂类 AI 的创新与落地
As AI continues to penetrate the core of global industrial chains, China’s integration of AI and industry has entered a critical phase of accelerated implementation and iterative innovation. This session will focus on the tangible progress achieved in 2026, exploring how AI has redefined industrial productivity. Looking ahead to 2027, how will enterprises further deepen AI integration to address pain points in industrial upgrading?
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Bo Wang
Strategic Business Vice President
Ant Digital Technologies
Remote
Hui Xu
Executive Director & CEO
AInnovation
Remote
Wei Shi
General Manager
Baidu Holdings
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Alison Yim
Chief Business Officer
Finoverse
Remote
Agentic AI
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
From Algorithms to Trust: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Asset Management
从算法到信任:AI如何重塑资产管理的未来
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Eric Wang
Founder & Chairman
Oakwise Capital
Remote
Shuoling Liu
Chief Information Officer
E Fund Management
Remote
Yi Wang
CFA, Deputy-CEO, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Investment
CSOP Asset Management
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Julie Zhu
Hong Kong Bureau Chief
21st Century Business Herald
Remote
Wealth Management
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
From prototype to mass production: Fast-tracking the Industrial Upgrading of Robotics
具身智能产业如何加速迭代升级?
While cutting-edge R&D has filled workshops with impressive proof-of-concepts, the sector currently faces a "bottleneck of scale"—struggling with application scenarios and the complexity of hardware-software integration. This panel explores how to bridge the gap between innovation, industrialization and future transformation.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Liangyuan Li
Co-founder & Vice President
Guangzhou Saite Intelligent Technology
Remote
Xiaolong Zhang
Co-founder / VP
Linkerbot (Beijing) Technology
Remote
Yang Song
COO
BridgeDP Robotics
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Esther Li
Chief Writer
China Venture
Remote
Physical AI & Robotics
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
The Infrastructure Behind China Go Global: Rails, Receivables and Reach
Chinese businesses are expanding overseas at record pace. This panel looks at the infrastructure making that growth possible: payment rails that move money across borders in real time, financing that frees up working capital tied to receivables, and the market access and partnerships that turn ambition into a real presence abroad.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Emma Liu
CFO
Sanyue Technology
Remote
Gabriel Pan
Global Partnerships and Global Expansion Head
PhotonPay
Remote
Joseph Chee
Chairman and CEO
Solana Company (HSDT)
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Maximilian Plank
Managing Partner HK
Tenity
Remote
Trade Finance & B2B Payments
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion
Location: 
Hall 5BC
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China-Global Innovation Forum
Commercialization Paths for AI-Powered Smart Hardware
智能硬件商业化新路径
As core engine of innovation, AI has empowered breakthroughs across smart rings, glasses and portable devices. This panel explores the practical commercialization journey of AI-powered smart hardware, from technological research and development to market-oriented landing.
The Honourable
Remote
The Honourable
Jaylen He
CEO
Bvio
Remote
Li Wang
Co-founder/COO
Even Realities
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
moderator
Nan Zheng
Founder
Superlink consulting
Remote
Physical AI & Robotics
Hall 5BC
Panel Discussion

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