One Day Symposium on From Automation to Autonomy: The Ultimate Challenge to Corporate Management in the AI and Humanoid

Hong Kong is poised at the cusp of a profound technological revolution, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address underscores this momentum, announcing the formation of an AI Efficacy Enhancement Team, led by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, to spearhead efforts in harnessing AI for reform and heightened efficiency across public services. This initiative signifies a strategic commitment to embedding intelligent systems into governance and industry.

Aligning with China’s broader development framework as articulated in the 14 Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong aspires to reinforce its status as an international centre for finance, innovation, law, and trade. The establishment of the HK$1 billion AI Research and Development Institute in 2026 exemplifies the city’s ambition to lead in upstream AI research and foster a vibrant ecosystem of innovation. As the city aspires to become a pivotal hub for AI-driven solutions, the transition from mere automation to autonomous decision-making presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex managerial challenges—requiring a nuanced re-evaluation of corporate strategy and leadership in this new epoch.

This symposium aims to equip corporate leaders, technologists, and policymakers with a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges at the frontier of AI and robotics, fostering dialogue on how to navigate the ultimate management paradigm shift in the digital age.