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Dr Toa Charm is a distinguished figure in the innovation and technology industry, with over three decades of experience. He is the Founding Chairman of the Data Literacy Association, Associate Professor and EMBA Associate Director at CUHK Business School, and Chairman of Dr. Charm & Company. He also holds the presidency of OpenCertHub Academy and chairmanship of various elite startups in Asia. Dr Charm's expertise encompasses digital strategy, corporate innovation, and technology areas like big data, AI, fintech and blockchain. He's a sought-after advisor for digital transformation and data monetisation.

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Alex Ho, as the director of the Industry Development Division, is at the forefront of transforming the construction industry in Hong Kong. His initiatives focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and new methodologies to enhance productivity, sustainability, safety and quality. He leads efforts in several key areas:

1. Adopting cutting-edge technologies: Alex oversees and promotes the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including digital twin, Building Information Modelling (BIM), modular integrated construction (MiC), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Smart Site Safety System (4S) in the industry.

2. Enhancing construction safety: Alex promotes a safety culture and measures to prevent accidents and a secure working environment on construction sites.

3. Managing the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF): Alex incentivises the industry to adopt advanced technologies and develop its workforce by leveraging the $2.2 billion CITF.

4. Promoting sustainability and green practices: Alex contributes to sustainability efforts by developing initiatives such as the Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme, Carbon Assessment Tools, Smart Waste Management Tool and Green Product Certificate.

5. Showcasing sustainable construction and innovative construction technologies: Alex highlights and promotes innovative sustainable designs and practical technology implementations at the Zero Carbon Park (ZCP), MiC Resource Centre, Digital Twin Hub and the Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre (CITAC).

6. Strengthening collaboration with the mainland: Alex fosters collaboration among the construction industry, particularly in the Greater Bay Area.

7. Industry research and best practices: Alex manages the CIC Research and Technology Development Fund (R&D Fund) to encourage industry research, spearhead industry standards and develop reference materials to ensure best practices are followed.

Alex, a chartered engineer, boasts over 30 years of experience specialising in digital solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner-operated industry. He holds the distinction of being a Founding Board Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM) from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, he is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Civil and Building Information Management.

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Jasper Hilkhuijsen is the leader of Arup University’s Innovation faculty. In this role he is responsible for driving the innovation mindset of Arup’s 3,000 members and creating an internal innovation eco-system in East Asia to trigger, capture and incubate novel ideas. Originally trained as an architect, Jasper is an out of the box thinker, that has a long track record of inspiring, enabling and empowering people. As an advocate for sustainable development, Jasper is highly interested in how innovation can help to create better outcomes for the planet and the people that live on it.

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Ir Kevin Ip leads a digital team at Arup’s Hong Kong office, focusing on design automation, data & analytics, AI and BIM technologies. He began his career at Arup with a strong background in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. His experience includes working in the Advanced Technology & Research group in London and participating in the Christchurch earthquake rebuild in New Zealand. These experiences have enabled him to transform his domain knowledge into digital engineering. Kevin also serves as the Data Leader of the Digital Executive in the Arup East Asia region and is a member of the IStructE technical panel for Digital Workflow and Computational Design. His role spans a wide range of traditional and new businesses at Arup, involving him in strategic thinking and decision-making processes to drive digital transformation within the firm.

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Andy Kwok is a distinguished professional with a wealth of experience in the field of information and technology. He currently serves as the Co-Founder and Vice President of OpenCertHub Academy, an organisation dedicated to democratising data literacy for everyone.

Andy played a pivotal role in developing the highly acclaimed Data Literacy Empowerment Programme (DLEP®) in collaboration with the founding team. The program is designed to equip corporate entities with the necessary tools to cultivate a data mindset and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Drawing from over 25 years of industry expertise, Andy has held several senior-level positions, including the role of Senior Manager within the Jardine Matheson Group. Recognising his exceptional talents, Andy was nominated as the Jardine Ambassador from 2011 to 2013, a testament to his outstanding leadership skills and dedication.

Before his involvement with OpenCertHub Academy, Andy served as the Business Development Director of a leading open-source big data technology company. Driven by his unwavering passion for big data development, he participated in the ‘B4B Big Data Challenge’ in 2016, emerging as the Champion in the ‘Smart City Stream,’ showcasing his exceptional capabilities and innovative thinking.

In addition to his leadership roles, Andy holds the position of Founding Fellow at the Data Literacy Association (DaLa) and serves as the Head of Operation at the Data Mindset Academy in Hong Kong.

Andy holds a Master's Degree in Knowledge Management from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

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Kevin Kwong is a seasoned professional entrusted with the development and implementation of knowledge management strategy and initiatives in the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. Kevin has over 25 years of extensive experiences in project management, spanning from small systems such as signaling system and communication system to large scale projects such as Traffic Control and Surveillance System and Automatic Vehicle Clearance Support System. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and a Master of Science degree. He is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) and a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (MHKIE).

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Ravel Lai is a seasoned IT and digital veteran with a remarkable track record of over three decades in the retail and consumer products industry. With extensive expertise in various sectors, including consumer electronics, food and beverage, FMCG, fashion and shopping malls, Ravel has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive digital transformation and innovation. Ravel was named World CIO 200 and ASEAN CIO 100 in 2023.

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Prof WB Lee is the Emeritus Professor of Manufacturing Engineering of the Department of the Industrial and Systems Engineering, former Head of State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology, and former Director of the Knowledge Management and Innovation Research Centre. Prof Lee was the President of the Asian-Pacific Symposium on Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN), served as ex-Chairman of the Staffing Committee of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, past President of the Institution of Electrical Engineers Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Association of the Advancement of Science and Technology.

Apart from serving on editorial boards of many international journals, Prof Lee was the chief editor of the Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. Since 1997, he has been a pioneer in the research of Dispersed Network Manufacturing in the Mainland. Supported by Microsoft (HK), Prof Lee set up the Digital Factory in 2000 and subsequently the PolyU-Microsoft Enterprise Systems Centre in both logistics engineering and knowledge engineering. Prof Lee has been in the forefront of advancing the research and practice of knowledge management and technologies in various organisations which include manufacturing, public utilities and various government departments. Prof Lee is now the Chairman of the International Committee of the Global MIKE Award.

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Dr Andy Luk is currently appointed as the Head of Digital Transformation & Insights at HK Express Airways, a Cathay Pacific company. He is an academic practitioner and senior leader in digital strategy, digital technology, digital marketing and consumer neuroscience with interests in Southeast Asian countries. Dr Luk was recently honored with CIO100 ASEAN Award 2023 – Top 4 and World CIO200 Legend Award 2023 in recognition of his vision and leadership in driving the company’s digital transformation.

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Sharmistha Nandi heads Knowledge Management department at Cognizant and has over 26 years of experience in the field of quality assurance and knowledge management. She is a strategic leader and practitioner in providing leadership to achieve business excellence in fostering organisation performance and demonstrating value through innovation. She has successfully led organisations to achieve several process improvement milestones such as ISO 9001, CMMI ML5 and attained level 5 maturity.

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As the Vice President of Solutions of Fano Labs, Terence had worked in several international speech companies, specialising in NLP and analytics technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in providing contact centre solutions ranging from chatbot, voice bot, speech recognition, NLP, speech analytics and voice biometrics solutions for enterprise and government.

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Dr Vincent Ribiere is a distinguished leader in the field of Knowledge Management (KM), with a remarkable track record spanning over 24 years. He serves as the co-founder and Managing Director of the Institute for Knowledge and Innovation Southeast Asia (IKI-SEA), a prestigious center of excellence housed at Bangkok University.

At the forefront of global KM initiatives, Dr Ribiere wears many hats. He serves as the coordinator of the esteemed Global Most Innovative and Knowledge Enterprise Award (MIKE Award) and is the visionary founder and coordinator of the Southeast Asia MIKE Award.

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Stephen Selby lives in Hong Kong. He graduated with a master’s degree in Chinese language and literature from Edinburgh University in 1973 and worked in Mongolia and Europe before taking up a position in the British administration in Hong Kong in 1979. In the Hong Kong SAR Government, post-1997 Stephen served as the Deputy Treasury Secretary and then served as Director of Intellectual Property for 16 years. He retired from the Hong Kong SAR Government in 2011 and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Jinan University in Guangzhou, Linyi University in Shandong and East China Normal University in Shanghai. He teaches a course in Intellectual Capital Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was invited as Keynote Speaker to lecture on AI at an international conference in Busan, Korea in May 2023.

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Dr Darron Sun is a highly accomplished professional with extensive expertise in IT, FinTech, PropTech, internal audit, and cybersecurity. With a wealth of experience from the public and financial sectors, he has established himself as a seasoned practitioner. He has been honoured with the distinction of being included in the World CIO200 (HK) list. Currently, he serves as the Head of Information Technology in the public sector, overseeing strategic technology initiatives and driving digital transformation efforts.

Prior to his current role, Dr Sun held several senior positions within a prominent global financial institution. He served as the Senior Audit Director and Assistant Vice President of Information Systems, among other leadership roles. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to enhancing organisational performance and leading the digital transformation journey of the organisation.

Dr Sun's remarkable professional journey and diverse accomplishments demonstrate his unwavering commitment to excellence, leadership and continuous professional development.

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Nicole Sy is an MSc graduate in Information Systems with a solid background in Marketing and Business Management. With over 18 years of experience in knowledge management, she currently serves as the Knowledge Manager at Arup University. Nicole's expertise lies in conducting information and Knowledge Management audits, managing and measuring Intellectual Capital, developing and implementing knowledge management strategies and IT/AI systems, as well as designing and implementing knowledge management tools. She excels in conducting knowledge management programs for both internal departments and external clients and specialises in the development of knowledge portals and taxonomies. Additionally, Nicole has been actively exploring the integration of generative AI into knowledge management strategies, bringing innovative approaches to leverage AI technologies for knowledge creation and collaboration.

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Xenia Tang is passionate in transforming operation and customer experience through digitalisation, data analytics and service delivery. Currently, she is working with Airport Authority Hong Kong, where her team drives the data infrastructure & asset, data governance and data culture.

Xenia is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is a member of the Global Shaper Community (GSC), an initiative of World Economic Forum (WEF). Xenia is also a member of Sir Edward Youde Scholars Association (SEYSA) in Hong Kong.

In addition to her other pursuits, Xenia is also interested in education, skill empowerment, sustainable development and language, arts and culture.

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Mega Tarigan joined PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) in 2009 after completing her Master’s Degree of Science in Business Administration and Engineering at HTW Berlin, Germany. She was appointed as the Head of Railway Operations Division in 2017, responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of MRT Jakarta's railway, including station management and the ticketing system. Her career progressed as the Head of Railway Maintenance Division, with primary responsibilities in managing the maintenance and upkeep of MRT Jakarta's facilities and infrastructure until 2023. She served as the Chief Executive Officer of PT Jaklingko Indonesia, a subsidiary of PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda), and has been appointed as the Director of Operations and Maintenance at PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) since October 2023.

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Dr Eric Tsui is the Associate Director of the Behaviour and Knowledge Engineering (BAKE) Research Centre at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Since 2015, he has served as the Regional High Impact Editor (Asia) of the Journal of Knowledge Management. Dr Tsui has also championed many technology-enhanced teaching and learning projects and is a crusader of technology-enhanced learning at the university. His research interests include knowledge management technologies, blended learning, cloud services and collaborations. Dr Tsui is the leader of a Professional Certificate and two MOOCs on edX. A recipient of many knowledge management and e-learning international awards, including the Knowledge Management Award for Excellence in 2021 and among the top 50 most influential people in tacit knowledge management in 2023, Dr Tsui was twice listed as an exemplary/outstanding academic in PolyU Annual Reports in the last 7 years.

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With a degree in Business Analysis from the University of New South Wales, Sean Xiao is the Project Manager at FinDreams Battery, where he leads research and development process management for battery raw materials. Sean focuses on integrating innovative technologies and advanced knowledge management systems to enhance the effectiveness in collecting and sorting the innovative experiences, as well as promoting the captured knowledge among colleagues.