About HKCNSA Symposium 2025
26 June 2025 (Thur) | 9am - 5pm
Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong [Map]
Language: English (with Cantonese terminology)
The accelerated advancement of AI technologies, especially the development of reasoning models, presents significant implications for Hong Kong's critical infrastructure sectors. The concurrent evolution of Chinese technological capabilities, with the availability of DeepSeek R1 and Alibaba’s QwQ-32b, and increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks necessitates comprehensive strategic preparation.
Hong Kong's position as a global financial center and technological hub renders its critical infrastructure particularly vulnerable to emerging cybersecurity threats. Recent security analyses demonstrate that organizations without advanced AI governance frameworks face exponentially higher risk profiles.
Additionally, the new Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer Systems) Ordinance seeks to impose statutory requirements on designated operators of critical infrastructures. These aim to ensure they take appropriate measures to protect their computer systems and minimise the chance of essential services being disrupted or compromised due to cyberattacks and answer strategic leadership tech concerns.
Answers to strategic leadership tech concerns
The HKCNSA Symposium 2025 aims to cover important developments in global AI governance, focusing on what they mean for Hong Kong market. Participants will learn about:
- Global AI governance trends and challenges, and how they apply to Hong Kong
- How technological sovereignty concerns affect critical infrastructure protection
- Best practices across the region and key lessons for CXOs
- New patterns in cyber attacks targeting essential services
- Post Quantum Cryptography impact on PKI application security
- Ways to balance innovation with security requirements
- Why Responsible AI can help avoid privacy challenges
Who Should Attend
- Chief Executive Officers and Board Members
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Directors of Critical Infrastructure Operations
- Government Security Liaison Officials
- Senior Regulatory Compliance Executives
Uncover lucrative Mainland China market opportunities and tailor your solutions to meet evolving regional demands.
Harness the power of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to fortify your cybersecurity posture and unlock market expansion.
Gain insights into the new Legislative Council bill to protect critical infrastructure that will shape Mainland China development and impact industries such as energy, telecommunications, transportation, financial institutions, etc.
Agenda
Morning Session
Francis Chan
Assistant Director (Critical Infrastructure)
Security Bureau, HKSAR Government
Daniel Cheung
Deputy Commissioner(Digital Infrastructure)
Digital Policy Office
David Ip
Founding Chairman
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Horace Chu
Senior Adviser
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Wilson Tang
Vice Chairman
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Abstract
Define what is the 'AI' we are using currently. What is GenAI and what GenAI can do.
- how to quantify the productivity gain after deploying AI
- what are the compliance risks and how should we handle them
- under what condition it's 'worth' to invest on AI
Moderator:
Terry Leung
General Manager
HCL Software, North Asia
Panelist:
Horace Chu
Senior Adviser
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Keith Ip
Chief Technology Officer
Li & Fung Trading
Alex Wong
General Manager – Corporate Information Technology
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Louis Mah
Director - Information Technology
Maxim’s Group
Abstract
With the CIO Law to be enforce in 2026 and private sectors getting ready, what have public sector done in the past few years to get ahead of private sector, and what private sector have done to achieve the same?
Moderator:
Wilson Tang
Vice Chairman
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Panelist:
Rick Chan
Senior Systems Manager (Project Governance and Cybersecurity)
Digital Policy Office
Isaiah Wong
Head of Cybersecurity Department
The Bank of East Asia, Limited
Eric Wong
Member of Critical Infrastructure Committee
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Michael Lau
Senior IT Manager - Security
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Abstract
The contest between offense and defense in cybersecurity has always been an asymmetrical battle. With the rise of new technologies like large AI models, the imbalance in cyber warfare has grown even more pronounced. What’s even more concerning is the persistent fragmentation within the cybersecurity ecosystem today.
To break this deadlock, Hillstone Networks has embarked on the path of Sustainable Security Operations 3.0. Guided by the principles of Open Convergence, AI-powered, Intelligent Operations, we are building a multi-vendor collaborative security ecosystem, promoting open integration across northbound and southbound interfaces, and enabling AI-driven, efficient coordination of security capabilities.
By leveraging the Cybersecurity Seven-Step Methodology and Data Security Seven-Step Methodology, Hillstone is implementing the Open XDR solution to fully realize the vision of sustainable security operations, ensuring sustainable cybersecurity development in the digital era.
(Language in Mandarin)
Moderator:
Newton Yiu
Senior Legal Counsel
Tencent
Panelist:
Felton Leung
Chief Inspector of Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau
Hong Kong Police Force
Kalvin Lam
Vice Chairman
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Yong'ao Tong
Senior Engineer and Member
Chengdu Cybersecurity Expert Committee
Jianhui Wang
Director of the Intelligence Center
Chengdu Nosugar Information Technology Co., Ltd
Afternoon Session
Track 1
Panel Discussion: AI in Cybersecurity - The Double-Edged Sword
AbstractExplore how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity by enabling predictive analytics, threat detection, and automation, while also discussing the risks posed by adversarial AI and AI-driven cyberattacks.
Moderator:
Silvia Ihensekhien
Vice Chairlady
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Panelist:
Darron Sun
Head of Information Technology
Hong Kong Housing Society
Kanth Kolluru
Head of IT Infrastructure and IT Security
Pacific Basin Shipping (HK) Limited
Bianca Ho
Director of Information Technology
Swire Hotels Group
Track 2
Panel Discussion: Strategic preparation for multi-faceted challenges from technological innovation and regulations
Moderator:
Frankie Tam
Director of Cyber Legal Policy Committee
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Panelist:
John Wan
Senior Manager, Information Security Assurance
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Darren Khor
Member
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Derek Watterud
Vice President, Resort Technology
MGM
Eric Lai
Regional Manager, Hong Kong and Macau
Akamai Technologies
Track 1
Secure your homegrown AI applications
Track 2
2026 & 2027 predictions on AI and cybersecurity challenges in HK
Wilson Tang
Vice Chairman
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Track 1
Meeting CIIP Mandates: Reducing Risk, Ensuring Resilience
Track 2
What value can AI/ML bring to SASE to enhance user experience and security
AbstractIn AI age, AI/ML is a perfect match for Cato because of DATA. The Cato leverages AI/ML to improve the user experience, enhance security prevention/detection, and implement best practices of configuration. With AI AI-embedded SASE platform, Cato can help the enterprise enter the digital age.
Track 1
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Standardization and Migration
Panelist:
Stanley Wong
CISO
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Frankie Wong
Senior Cyber Intelligence Manager
CLP Holdings Limited
Track 2
Panel Discussion: Data Privacy Committee Panel: Why Responsible AI is a must: how to mitigate the data privacy risks in 2025
Moderator:
Chandy Ye
Vice Chairlady
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Panelist:
Vincent Ng
Member of Data Privacy Committee
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
William Tam
Member of Critical Infrastructure Committee
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Adam Au
Member of Data Privacy Committee
Hong Kong China Network Security Association
Speakers
Industry Experts
Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Luncheon Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Emerald Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Supporting Media
Supporting Organization
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Emerald Sponsor
Luncheon Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
Academy Partner
Supporting Organizations
Supporting Media
Networking:
Connect with top minds in Hong Kong's cybersecurity community.
Actionable Insights:
Gain practical strategies to enhance your organization's cyber resilience.
Stay Ahead:
Understand emerging trends and best practices.