Registration

Welcome Remarks

Guest of Honour: Mr. Edward AU, Southern Region Managing Partner, Deloitte China

Opening Speech

Guest of Honour: Prof. Hon Ki TSANG, Dean of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Guest of Honour Speech

Guest of Honour: Mr. Joseph H. L. CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, The Government of Hong Kong SAR

Guest of Honour: Ms. Lillian CHEONG, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, The Government of Hong Kong SAR (pre-recorded)

Press Release Photography Session

All Guests of Honour, Sponsors, Keynote Speakers, Organising Committee Members

Featured Speaker: Ms. Elizabeth WONG, Director and Head of Fintech unit, Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

Topic: SFC’s Regulatory Approach to Tokenization of Real World Assets

Networking & Coffee Break

Panel Discussion 1 – The Promises and Pitfalls of Tokenization in Developing Useful Digital Assets

Abstract:
From carbon credits to cargo ships, tokenization of these real-world assets has elevated our imagination on the possibilities of modern technology to a whole new level. With more digital tokens of a variety of assets emerging, it begs the question of just how useful these tokens are to our economy. In this panel, we will discuss the efficiencies and opportunities brought by such digital assets, and the new risks and uncertainties that they could create for our financial and economic system. Panellists will also share their views on the development outlook of digital tokens, and how Hong Kong, China, as a global financial centre, could capitalize on the opportunity of this new asset class.

Moderator:

Prof. Seen Meng CHEW, Associate Professor of Practice in Finance, CUHK Business School

Panelists:

Ms. Anna GATES, Head of Compliance APAC, Galaxy Digital

Mr. Sean LEE, Co-Founder of IDA and Senior Advisor of Crypto Council for Innovation

Dr. Florian SPIEGL, Founder of Evident Capital

Ms. Kristi SWARTZ, Partner & Head of IP & Technology Hong Kong, DLA Piper

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Michael LAW, Senior Fintech Director, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Topic: Fintech 2030: Reimaging Finance to Make Hong Kong Future-ready

Panel Discussion 2 – Potential Application of Stablecoin in Cross Border Trade Finance & Considerations

Abstract:

Following the implementation of the regulatory regime for Stablecoin Ordinance in Hong Kong, China earlier this year, attention is now turned to potential applications of stablecoins in the real economy. Whilst cross border trade finance is critical to international trade, it faces many challenges including complex cross border settlement and low financing efficiency. This panel, featuring speakers from leading supply chain finance technology solution provider, rating agency, and the academia, will explore the potential application of stablecoin in this important area, including its ability to address the challenges faced by traditional cross border trade finance and important considerations stakeholders should take into account in considering such potential applications of stablecoins.

Moderator:

Prof. Kyson HO, Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Financial Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Panelists:

Prof. Nan CHEN, Professor, Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Michael HUANG, Associate Director, Financial Institutions Ratings, S&P Global Ratings

Mr. Peter KWON, Partner, RPC

Mr. Robert LUI, Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader, Deloitte China

Mr. Charles SONG, Founder, Board Chairman & CEO, Linklogis Inc.

Lunch Break

Featured Speaker: Dr. Nan SHI, Lead AI Engineer & Client Engineering Manager, IBM HK

Topic: Agentic AI & Governance: Transforming Possibilities, Navigating Responsibilities

Abstract:
This presentation explores how Agentic AI is reshaping enterprise operations problem-solving. We’ll share compelling stories demonstrating how Agentic AI technology revolutionizes internal workflows, enhances productivity, and creates innovation possibilities across business functions.

As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated, robust governance frameworks become critical. We’ll examine how organizations can harness Agentic AI’s transformative power while establishing necessary guardrails for safe, ethical deployment in this new era of intelligent automation.

Panel Discussion 3 – Making Sense of Recent Regulatory Developments

Abstract:
The global digital asset market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, particularly in the domains of stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Once a niche subject, digital asset has now entered mainstream discourse and become a central issue at the forefront of financial regulatory debates in Hong Kong, China and internationally. In response, Hong Kong, China has prioritized building a robust digital assets sector as a core strategy to consolidate its status as an international financial center. A key milestone in this effort was the passage of the Stablecoin Ordinance in May 2025, which took effect in August. Other major jurisdictions, including the United States and the European Union, are pursuing similar regulatory frameworks. While stablecoins and RWA offer substantial benefits, they also present notable risks. It is therefore crucial to understand how those regulations are designed to mitigate these risks while simultaneously fostering healthy market development.

Moderator:

Prof. Robin HUANG, Professor, Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Panelists:

Mr. Alex CHENG, Chief Compliance Officer & Compliance Solution Director, Beosin Technology Limited

Prof. Evan GIBSON, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Philip NG, Vice Chairman, Green Development Institute

Mr. Zhexin WAN, Founder, Unified Ventures

Networking & Coffee Break

Project Presentation by the Awardees of the CEFAR Annual Awards Competition 2024-25

Mr. Keyi LIU, Diamond Award Recipient & Graduate of CUHK MSc FinTech Pogramme (2024-25)

Topic: GPT-based Application, PFCC TalentScan Chatbot

Ms. Yicheng XING, Gold Award Recipient & Graduate of CUHK MSc FinTech Pogramme (2024-25)

Topic: Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Processes(ICAAP) for Banks

Closing Remarks

Prof. C.K. CHAN, Co-chair of the Organizing Committee of 2025 CUHK Conference on Financial Technology