Hong Kong financial summit opens with AI-focused welcome dinner
Hong Kong's 2026 International Financial Leaders Investment Summit began with a welcome dinner on 2 November, featuring a keynote discussion on AI and robotics. Financial Secretary Paul Chan and HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue addressed the event, which precedes Tuesday's main summit and Wednesday's
Hong Kong's 2026 International Financial Leaders Investment Summit commenced with a welcome dinner on Monday 2 November, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced. The main summit will be held on Tuesday morning, followed by a seminar titled “Dialogue with International Investors” on Wednesday.
According to a social-media post by the HKMA, this year's summit is themed “Embrace Change, Forge a New Path”. The dinner featured a “Tech for Good” panel discussion focusing on the thriving technology ecosystems in Hong Kong and mainland China. Participants explored how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are reshaping work patterns, creating new business opportunities and improving daily life. The discussion also covered Hong Kong's research capabilities and prospects for the next wave of technological breakthroughs and investment opportunities.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan and HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue delivered addresses at the welcome dinner. The panel was moderated by Shen Nanpeng, founder and managing partner of Sequoia China. Speakers included Yang Zhilin, founder and chief executive of Moonshot AI, and Xiong Yan, co-founder, co-president and head of central research at Zhiyuan Innovation.
The summit, which brings together global financial leaders, aims to discuss emerging trends and investment prospects in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
