AI disruption, geopolitics and partnerships in focus at Hong Kong business summit
Business leaders and academics gather in Hong Kong to discuss technology disruptions and international partnerships
Quick Look
Approximately 100 executives and academics met in Hong Kong for the fourth Family Business Summit to discuss AI, geopolitical rivalry, and global growth strategies, featuring insights from Singapore's Minister for Digital Development Josephine Teo.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Family Business Summit is an annual event focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing family-owned enterprises in a changing global landscape.
Technology-driven disruptions, superpower rivalry and global partnerships were among the topics that dominated a closed-door summit in Hong Kong, as countries and tech giants seek to boost growth and lead the race in artificial intelligence.
About 100 business owners, executives and academics from the United States, mainland China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and the Middle East attended the fourth edition of the Family Business Summit, co-hosted by the South China Morning Post and Blue Pool Capital, with UBS as the presenting partner.
At a welcome dinner on Wednesday, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo discussed the city state’s approach to capitalising on AI while ensuring no one was left behind.
Open Questions
- What specific AI policies were discussed by the attendees?






