SHARP Forum 2016-17

Big data is no longer exclusive to large companies. Though its importance is trite, evidence shows that more than 75% of businesses fail to create values with it. This forum will discuss how companies could efficiently and effectively utilize big data to gain competitive advantages.

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Empirical evidence indicates that out of four new startups, only one can survive for more than 3 years. Given the high failure rate, what keeps the entrepreneurs moving and overcoming challenges? Join us to learn the views from three entrepreneurs across different generations.

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AI is everywhere and its influence is growing exponentially. Dr. Chun will explore the journey of AI research & development, and examine modern AI in layman terms, including technologies such as deep-learning, speech recognition/generation, chatbots, robots, etc. He will share some of his award-winning AI examples created for Hong Kong corporations and look at what the future might hold for AI & humanity.
Mr. Fung will introduce a cloud-based AI system for maintenance – JACC developed by him. JACC visualizes, predicts, and optimizes maintenance operations by leveraging AI, Big Data, IoT, & Machine Learning technology that makes general technicians perform high-skilled maintenance work easily & efficiently. A use case on Bus Infotainment System will also be shared.

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As the founder of Lan Kwai Fong and former chairman of Ocean Park, Dr Allan Zeman pioneers numerous businesses with strong performance in diverse professions.
What strategies did he implement across society, government institutions, small & large businesses in an ever-changing market?
How does he foresee the future of Hong Kong business environment and positioning? What is his advice for business executives and entrepreneurs to succeed in the next 10-20 years?

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• Want to know more about Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) applications for various business and event projects?
• Want to promote products with something amazingly unique to WOW your customers?
• Want to experience VR simulation devices?

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Financial Technology (FinTech) is making its way into businesses in Hong Kong. The landscape of financial institutions is changing rapidly. Opportunities of FinTech are accompanied by multiple challenges and yet businesses can reap the benefits if they embrace changes. What will the future of Fintech be like and how will it affect you?

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What will the future of Hong Kong’s logistics marketplace look like when unprecedented technological breakthroughs continue to make evolutionary impact on customers’ last-mile delivery expectations and drive revolutionary transformation of new business models for collaborative efficiency? Take a closer look at how the answers to this open question provide opportunities for start-ups and scale-ups thru a discussion between a veteran government official and a legendary start-up founder of the sector

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• 中國「一帶一路」發展戰略所涉及基建項目，有估算顯示總投資可高達6兆美元。通過「公共及私營伙伴關係」(PPP)，政府是否可能解決資金缺口
• 處於來「投資中國」和「中國投資」的風口，私營企業如何把握融資機遇

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• Would you like to own a business in the future?
• Does Venture Capital show a better merit than Crowdfunding?
• How to hit right on Potential Investor's mind?
• In what way to reposition your business?

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Gain insights into how the current and next waves of digital evolution bring new challenges and opportunities in business from the sharing and in-depth discussion among pioneering experts...

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