Business Daily Media

Men's Weekly

.

Economist Impact’s Technology for Change Asia to gather Asia-Pacific leaders and delve into the latest technology solutions tackling challenges for businesses and people

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and globally renowned physicist Michio Kaku to feature this year

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 February 2024 - Technology for Change Asia will be held in Hong Kong on February 27th-28th 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.

This marks the beginning of a three-year commitment to stage the annual conference in the city.

The 3rd annual Technology for Change Asia was held in Singapore in March 2023.
The 3rd annual Technology for Change Asia was held in Singapore in March 2023.

Curated by Economist Impact and chaired by The Economist's deputy editor, Tom Standage, the event will welcome 60 technology pioneers to share thought-provoking insights with an audience of 300 solutions-oriented leaders from across Asia-Pacific. Two days of dynamic conversation will cover hot topics including artificial intelligence, Web3, DeFi and crypto, the future of work, and the role of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) in applying technology for impact.

Speaking ahead of the event, Tom Standage, Deputy editor, The Economist, said, "Technology is a welcome bright spot in a world beset by uncertainty and conflict. In fields from artificial intelligence to medicine, electric vehicles to solar power, the pace of progress is defying expectations—on the upside. But technology will only change lives for the better, and play a vital role in tackling global challenges, if it is deployed in an ethical and sustainable manner. Our aim in convening this event is to lead the discussion to ensure that it is."

Globally renowned thought-leaders in powwow to make a change
An expert speaker line-up featuring the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales; futurologist and popular science writer, Michio Kaku; and leaders from Intel, Lenovo, J.P. Morgan, Amazon Web Services, Klook, EY, PayMe HSBC, Temasek, Tata Communications and more will unite in Hong Kong to deep-dive into how these technologies could reduce digital and financial inequality, transform the future of work and talent, and shape the future use of artificial intelligence.

Speaking ahead of the event, Mr Wales said: "The rise of generative AI will be as big as the invention of the World Wide Web, transforming and touching every organisation in every industry."

Mr Kaku shared: "There are two computer revolutions rocking the world today. The first is a software revolution, heralded by chat bots which can write articles on a wide variety of topics better than most humans. This revolution rivals the ability of humans to write journals, essays, books, even songs, and raises the question of how intelligent AI systems have become. The second revolution may give us quantum computers millions of times more powerful than any digital computer. This revolution may give us control over life itself, with the ability to unravel fiendishly complex chemical and physical reactions that control cancer, photosynthesis, ageing, fusion, the weather, and even stars. Together, these two revolutions will redefine what we mean by intelligence.

See the full list of speakers here.

Agenda highlights:

  • Ministerial keynote address
  • Web3 innovation: data, cyber-security and decentralisation
  • DeFi and crypto: regulation, future trends and inclusion
  • The future of talent: reskilling and maximising opportunities in the virtual economy
  • The role of the Greater Bay Area in applying technology for impact
  • Traveltech: what novel solutions will boost tourism's return?
  • How can countries become the next "smart nation"?
  • The future of work: AI as a co-pilot
  • Adopting AI: how to govern and regulate AI

See the full agenda here.

Asif Chaudhury, Managing Director, Asia at Economist Impact, said: "Asia-Pacific has unique challenges, but new technologies put resilient economic growth and a more sustainable future within reach. Through an exciting mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions and debates, Technology for Change Asia will showcase the latest technology solutions resonating with today's socially conscious consumers, attracting and retaining talent, and contributing to positive social change. Hong Kong—a financial centre and leading innovation and technology hub—is the ideal place to drive the conversation on change. We look forward to setting new milestones for our flagship event leveraging what Hong Kong has to offer"

The Event is sponsored by TATA Communications and Ernst & Young, and supported by Brand Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Tourism Board and InvestHK. Live translation into Cantonese and Putonghua will be offered by KUDO.

To register for the event, click here.

Hashtag: #EconomistImpact #technology #innovation #AI

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Economist Impact

Economist Impact empowers businesses, governments and foundations to catalyse change and enable progress. Uniting the expertise The Economist Group is known for under a single brand, Economist Impact brings together policy research and insights, data visualisation, custom storytelling, events and media. Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think tank with the creativity of a media brand, engaging an influential audience in the areas of sustainability, healthcare and new globalisation. Visit for more information.

News from Asia

AUX Commences Trading on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Launching New Chapter in Global Growth

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 September 2025 - AUX Electric Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 2580.HK), the core air conditioning business of AUX Group, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ...

BeOne Medicines Honored with the Global Oncology Innovation Leadership Award at BIOHK 2025, Supporting "1+" to Accelerate the Delivery of Innovative Cancer Therapies

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - BeOne Medicines (BeOne)(NASDAQ: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), was honored today at BIOHK 2025, the Hong Kong International Biotechno...

Gree Showcases Photovoltaic DC Air Conditioning System at Gree Summit Partner, Positioning Singapore as Green Innovation Hub

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - Singapore has long been recognized as a pivotal hub in Gree's Southeast Asia growth strategy. With its advanced infrastructure, strong sus...

TIYA Conference 2025: Over 150 Youth Leaders from 15 Countries Gathered to Advance United Nations’ SDGs

Three-day conference in Singapore empowers young changemakers through mentorship and international collaborationSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singap...

Finex Collaborates with Sharing Happiness to Honor Indonesian Veterans

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - Finex, an acclaimed Indonesian broker, and Sharing Happiness, a charity organization, partnered to honor the members of the Indo...

Momcozy Honored at Kind+Jugend 2025 for Innovation in Maternal Care

COLOGNE, GERMANY - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - Momcozy, a global leader in maternal care and a pioneer of the Mom-First philosophy, announced at Kind+Jugend that its Ergonest M...

Australian representation at CIFTIS reflects deepening cooperation with China: experts

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) reflects the deepening cooperation between China and Australia in se...

Holding High the Banner of Opening-up and Leading Trade in Services, Beijing Is Setting a New Benchmark for Opening up the Chinese Services Sector: Through the Lens of CIFTIS

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - On September 10, the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), themed "Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower ...

Chinese services trade fair draws global participation, highlights open markets

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - Against the backdrop of repurposed blast furnaces and industrial relics of Shougang Park in western Beijing, the 2025 China Internati...

Services trade fair shows China's continued commitment to opening up, expert says

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 September 2025 - The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services underscores China's commitment to high-level opening-up, according to one exp...

AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, released new research revealing that while artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to acce...

Changing the World One Bite At a Time: IKU Turns 40

One of Australia’s first plant-based, chef-led eateries and now ready meal provider IKU is celebrating its 40 year anniversary with the business e...

Three generations marking 45 years in hot-air balloons

Australia’s leading hot-air balloon company is celebrating 45 years in the sky and its 700,000th passenger, driven by the passion of father-son du...

Workplace DMs, Reinvented: Deputy Messaging, Purpose-Built For Shift-Based Teams

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based businesses, has launched Deputy Messaging, a fully integrated, real-time communication tool designe...

Revolutionizing Fulfillment: How Virtual Warehousing is Changing the Game?

The e-commerce landscape is evolving more rapidly than ever, and the way businesses are managing their fulfillment is also revolutionizing. At the...

SME lender Dynamoney welcomes new CEO, Brett Thomas

Strengthens growth ambitions and signals expanded offering Dynamoney, a leading commercial finance provider for Australian SMEs,  has today appoint...

Sell by LayBy