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Date
Day 2 – 25
th
November 2015 (Wednesday)
Session
Keynote Session
Time
09:00-09:30
Topic
Embracing Innovation to Propel Internet Economy
Speaker
Ir. Allen Yeung
Government Chief Information Officer
The Government of the HKSAR
Mr Allen Yeung has extensive experience in the ICT field. He held BSEE
from the University of Texas at Austin, MSEE from Purdue University and
Executive MBA from HKUST-Kellogg Northwestern University.
As GCIO, his responsibilities include formulating ICT policies and
strategies; leading the E-government programmes; promoting and
developing ICT industry as key business and economy driver; and
bridging the digital divide.
Prior to joining the Government in July 2015, Mr Yeung was the Chief
Corporate Development Officer of the Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks Corporation. Mr Yeung started his career in 1987 in
the Silicon Valley, working for many hi-tech companies. In 1995, he
relocated to Hong Kong to further his career development, and served in
several senior management positions for multinational enterprises and
Hong Kong listed companies.
Mr Yeung has contributed significantly in promoting and developing the
innovation and technology industry in Hong Kong and the region. He
has served on many councils and advisory committees in the ICT
industry associations, business angel networks, engineer professional
bodies, as well as educational institutions.
Topic Abstract
Innovation is the key factor to propel development of Internet economy. The
HKSAR Government plays different roles in the development of Internet
economy and keeps Hong Kong at the forefront of global competition. In the
keynote speech, we will illustrate various measures and initiatives to embrace
innovation and foster entrepreneurship, from building and upholding a world
class ICT infrastructure, to nurturing young talents, providing best-of-the-breed
e-Government and public services, developing an ICT-empowered inclusive
society and enforcing information security. It is also imperative to foster private
public collaborations in order to sustain Hong Kong’s position.