PolyU Innohub X HKAI Lab: AI-powered Futures: Unlocking Entrepreneurship and Career Paths

Date: 25th March 2024 (Mon)
Time: 15:00-16:00
Venue: V1201
Language: English

Speakers: Mr Timothy Leung, Executive Director of HKAI Lab / Mr Chris Shum, Co-founder of Asiabots Limited 

Agenda:
1500-1505    Introduction 
1505-1525    Sharing by Mr Chris Shum of Asiabots Limited
1525-1550    Sharing by Mr Timothy Leung of HKAI Lab
1550-1600    Q&A and wrap-up

HKAI Lab focuses on advancing the frontiers of AI through cutting-edge technologies and expertise, while also empowering startups to develop and commercialize their AI inventions and technologies. Our aim is to nurture AI and data talents and boost the development of technology in Hong Kong.

Background of HKAI Lab:

HKAI LAB is a non-profit initiative that was jointly established by Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund and SenseTime, with the support of Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, Alibaba Cloud, and Alibaba DAMO Academy. The main objective of HKAI LAB is to provide support and resources to local AI startups, foster the growth of AI talent within Hong Kong, and drive advancements in AI technology. To achieve these goals, HKAI LAB organizes two accelerator programs annually, with a focus on helping startups commercialize their AI inventions and technologies developed at the lab.

In addition to the accelerator programs, HKAI LAB also conducts various seminars, workshops, and sharing sessions related to AI. These activities are aimed at increasing awareness, promoting understanding, and creating opportunities in the field of AI. HKAI LAB actively collaborates with academic institutions, associations, and corporations to host events and facilitate the development of AI in Hong Kong.

Bio of Mr Timothy Leung, Executive Director of HKAI Lab:

Timothy has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the Information and Internet field  He  worked in esteemed companies such as Alibaba, Apple, and PCCW. He is now the Executive Director of the HKAI LAB, which is a not-for-profit initiative fully funded by the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund and SenseTime focused on advancing the frontiers of AI with cutting-edge technologies and expertise, and empowering startups to commercialize their new inventions.

Timothy is strong at business strategic planning and implementation. He had managed direct sales teams and channel partners for technology products and internet services, such a background equipped him with comprehensive experience in sales, marketing, product development and senior management. He had many successes in government and private sector partnership development and management.

Timothy’s 20+ years' experience in the technology field covering Asia, Europe, and Americas. He directly managed staff and partners in Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, USA, UK, Italy, Brazil and Peru.

Background of Asiabots Limited:

Founded in 2017, Asiabots specializes in developing Artificial Intelligence technologies. Having developed its own Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Text-to-Speech Engine (TTS), Asiabots has launched various creative products for business application, including AI Ambassador, Voicebot and Chatbot. An up-and-coming enterprise based in Hong Kong with a decent team and line of products, Asiabots is expert at teaching AI to comprehend multiple languages, such as Cantonese, English and Mandarin, and aims at visualizing and applying AI in a business environment.

Bio of Mr Chris Shum, Co-founder of Asiabots Limited:

Chris Shum is the co-founder and CEO of Asiabots Limited. He graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University majoring in Business Administration, and has 10+ years of experience in international business and trading. As the co-founder of Asiabots, he is responsible for business development and financial planning.