Day 1 - 28.08.2026 (Fri)

Multifunction Hall, Level 2, Cyberport 5 (Main Stage)

08:45-09:30

Registration

09:30-09:40

Opening Performance

09:40-10:00

Welcome Remarks

  • Mr Simon Chan, BBS, JP, Chairman, Hong Kong Cyberport

Opening Remarks

  • Prof Dong Sun, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
10:00-10:10

Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony

10:10-10:40

Leaders Dialogue: Good Game: Building Healthier Entertainment Communities for Lasting Social and Economic Value

Synopsis

What makes an entertainment community healthy and sustainable? This panel spotlights best practices for cultivating positive gaming and fan environments, especially when empowered by agentic AI. Discover how such communities nurture genuine social bonds, inclusivity, and well-being. Learn how brands and creators can unlock lasting social and economic value through healthy engagement, boosting loyalty, creativity, and overall industry vitality.

Moderator
  • Prof Mike Fischer, Professor of Interactive Media, University of Southern California
Panelists
  • Mr Kun Gao, Director, GGWP Inc
  • Dr Jan Henrik Storgårds, Founder & CEO, CADGI Ltd. (Cambridge Academy of Digital Games and Innovation); Mentor, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
10:40 - 11:00

Keynote: Beyond Boundaries: How AI + XR are Reshaping the Future Film Ecosystem

Synopsis

The combination of AI and extended reality (XR) is transforming filmmaking, enabling immersive, interactive, multisensory, and visually stunning storytelling. This session explores real-world case studies and innovative production workflows that are redefining the cinematic experience and opening new opportunities for location-based entertainment (LBE). Discover how creators are forging deeper audience connections and delivering fresh, captivating experiences to global viewers.

Speaker
  • Mr Jixuan Wang, Director of the Management Office of Xi'an XR Film Industry Base, Deputy General Manager of Xi'an Film Studio, Xiying Group
11:00 – 11:40

Keynote & Panel: Craft at the Core, Technology as the Compass: Navigating the Creative Industries in the AI Tide

Synopsis

As digital technologies such as AI reshape creative industries—including games, animation, comics, music, and the arts—the importance of human craftsmanship becomes even more pronounced. This session explores how AI can guide new opportunities for creators, while craftsmanship remains essential. Industry leaders are invited to discuss balancing tradition and innovation to ensure lasting cultural impact and creative excellence.

Keynote
  • Ms Lai Sai Ming, Drew, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency
Moderator
  • Mr Kwong Chi Kit, Chief Artist, Wongyi Books Hong Kong Limited
Panelists
  • Dr Wong Yuk Long, Tony, Hong Kong Famous Comic Artist; President, Comics and Animation Federation
  • Mr Muhan Li, Co-founder & President of International Business, Yuguang Tongchen Group
  • Ms Polly Yeung, CEO, Gudo Inc.
  • Ms BeeWon Lee, CEO/Producer, SuperString Inc; Curator, Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM)
11:40 - 12:10

Panel: The Rising Power of AI Digital Clones, Virtual Celebrities, and Biomimetic Humans

Synopsis

AI-generated digital clones, virtual idols, and biomimetic humans are reshaping entertainment and celebrity culture. This session explores advances in digital identity creation, fan engagement, and brand partnerships, while also addressing concerns about authenticity and ethics. Discover how this trend is redefining influence, creativity, and audience relationships in the digital age.

Moderator
  • Mr Mark Chan, Co-Founder and Group CEO, CMRS Group
Panelists
  • Mr Tommy Lo, Controller of TVB Plus and First Frame Studio, TVB Limited
  • Mr Paco Wong, Manager, Movie Producer, Music Producer
  • Mr Richard Lai, Editor, Richard’s Gadgets
12:10-12:30

Keynote: The Sustainable Creator Economy: Designing Careers That Last

Synopsis

Building a lasting career in the creator economy requires more than just chasing viral moments. This session explores how diversified revenue streams, community loyalty, platform resilience, and creator well-being shape long-term success. Learn effective ways to transition from fleeting fame to a stable business model, and discover strategies for maintaining creative passion that drive sustainable growth beyond the standard hustle-culture playbook.

Speaker
  • Ms Althea Lim, CEO, Gushcloud International
12:30 - 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 - 14:35

Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony

Panel: Creativity at Scale: How Agentic AI Powers the One-Person Entertainment Empire

Synopsis

Agentic AI is empowering individual creators to become one-person entertainment powerhouses. This session explores how autonomous AI tools enable solo talents to produce, distribute, and monetize professional-quality content at scale. Learn how barriers to entry are lowered and creativity is magnified, as individuals use AI to reach global audiences and develop their own IPs, redefining entertainment business models for the future.

Moderator
  • Dr Terry Lam, Dean (School of Film and Television), The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Panelist
  • Mr Jason Li, CEO, Mei Ah Entertainment Group Ltd.
  • Mr Joe Chang, Regional Manager, BytePlus
  • Mr Miles Man, Head of AI Systems & Strategies, One Cool AIFX
14:35-14:50

Keynote: Cloud Ascension Meets Intelligence: Huawei Cloud Unlocks New Productivity for the Entertainment Industry
(Powered by )

Synopsis

Cloud computing meets intelligent technologies to supercharge the entertainment industry's creative and operational potential. This session explores how cloud-based AI tools streamline production, enable remote collaboration, and unlock new capabilities for content creators. Learn how industry leaders are using these innovations to drive productivity, reduce costs, and inspire a new wave of creativity.

  • Mr Zhaobo Zhou, Head of Solution Sales, Huawei Cloud Hong Kong
14:50-15:05

Keynote: Creating the Next Generation: Hybrid “Creative + AI” Talent and the New Film Ecosystem

Synopsis

As AI transforms filmmaking, “Creative + AI” hybrid talent is redefining the industry. This session explores how individuals can leverage AI for team-level output. Discover the essential skills for tomorrow's professionals, ways to break creative bottlenecks, and strategies to adapt traditional training for success in the new film ecosystem.

Speaker
  • Mr Jackie Dong, Co-Founder & Senior Partner, AI Image Creator & Senior Film and Television Producer, Beijing Funvision Entertainment & Media Co., Ltd.
15:05 -15:25

Leaders Dialogue: From Ownership to Exchange: Architecting the Future of Digital Cultural IP Trading Platform

Synopsis

The shift from simple ownership to active exchange is reinventing how digital cultural IP is valued and traded. This session explores future-ready platforms that enable seamless licensing, secondary markets, and global collaboration. Learn how new models empower creators, collectors, and enterprises to unlock greater value and participation in the ever-evolving digital cultural ecosystem.

Speakers
  • Prof Hon Nicholas Chan, BBS, MH, JP, HKSAR Deputy to NPC, Legislative Council Member, Cyberport Board Director
  • Hon Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member, Technology & Innovation Constituency
15:25 - 15:55

Panel: Entertainment Evolved: AI-Driven Experiences Powered by Next-Gen Computing
(Powered by )

Synopsis

Next-generation computing and AI are revolutionizing entertainment, delivering smarter, more immersive, and personalized experiences across platforms. Explore how these advances affect games, film, music, and live events. This session invites industry voices to discuss future trends, the role of human creativity, and how technology is elevating entertainment to new heights.

Moderator
  • Prof Zhu Kening, Associate Professor, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
Panelists
  • Dr Rojin Vishkaie, Staff UX Researcher, Arm
  • Mr Leo Tsou, Head of Infrastructure Solutions Group Specialty, Hong Kong, Macau & China South (Greater Bay Area), Dell Technologies
  • Mr Samuel Lo, General Manager, NVIDIA AI Technology Center, HK & MACAU
15:55 - 16:25

Panel: The Digital Renaissance of Cultural Heritage: From Ancient Civilisations to Contemporary Landmarks

Synopsis

Digital technology is breathing new life into cultural heritage, making ancient treasures and modern icons more accessible and immersive. This session highlights groundbreaking cases where heritage is preserved, revived, and shared through digital means, inspiring fresh dialogues between past and present, and empowering new generations to engage, reinterpret, and co-create cultural legacy.

Moderator
  • Ms Emily Cheung, Co-Founder & CEO, Appreciator.io
Panelists
  • Mrs Ankie De Hoon, Board Member, Vincent van Gogh Etten-Leur
  • Prof David Kořínek, University Professor, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
  • Mr Hayley Zen, Founder, Foundation for International Exchange and Mutual Learning Limited
16:25 - 16:55

Panel: Agencies of Agents: Redefining Marketing and Advertising in the Agentic AI Era​​

Synopsis

Agentic AI is revolutionizing the landscape of marketing and advertising, as autonomous agents engage, analyze, and influence audiences. This panel examines how agencies and brands are deploying AI-driven agents to deliver hyper-personalized campaigns, automate workflows, and create new value chains. Explore opportunities and risks as the industry embraces this new era of intelligent intermediaries.

Moderator
  • Mr Eddy Hui, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing
Panelists
  • Mr Terence Wong, Vice President, Cherrypicks Limited
  • Mr Louis Ng, Head of Programmatic & Paid Social , Havas Hong Kong
  • Mr Rudi Leung, Founder, Hungry Digital
16:55 - 17:25

Panel: No Longer Films? The Attention Economy Behind Bite-Sized Entertainment​

Synopsis

Short-form content is capturing audiences in the attention economy, reshaping how stories are told and consumed. This session examines the rise of bite-sized entertainment, driven by digital platforms and AI, and how creators and brands are adapting to changing habits. Explore the challenges and opportunities of monetizing and sustaining fragmented media experiences.

Moderator
  • Mr Fung Kwong Chun, Charlie, Founder & Film Producer, Square One Film Limited
Panelists
  • Ms Sharon Tse, Group Chief Executive Officer, Loomi Entertainment Group
  • Ms Anne Chan, Co-Founder & CEO, AR Global Media Network
  • Mr Alan Ng, Executive Producer, L'Grand (Beijing) Culture Co. Ltd
14:00-14:30

Panel: Agents and Bots: How AI Impacts Game Design, Development and Publishing

Synopsis

AI agents and bots are revolutionizing gaming, transforming everything from coding and mechanics to dynamic storytelling, intelligent NPCs, and data-driven analytics and monitoring. This session explores how AI is reshaping development pipelines and enriching player experiences, unlocking new opportunities for creators and publishers, while raising critical questions about creativity, ethics, and the future of interactive entertainment.

Moderator
  • Mr Jeremy Lam, CEO and Co-Founder, Pixio Limited
Panelists
  • Mr Patrick Johnson, Head of Discovery Asia, Playstack
  • Ms Samantha Low, Publishing Director, Neon Noroshi
  • Ms Monica Zhang, AI Games Program Lead, Tencent Institute of Games
  • Mr Vince Siu, Founder and Lead Curator, Games for Change Hong Kong; Executive Committee, Hong Kong Game Developers Alliance
14:30-15:00

Panel: VFX, With or Without AI? Navigating the Future of Visual Storytelling

Synopsis

AI-driven tools are transforming the VFX profession, presenting both exciting opportunities and new challenges. This session explores how to balance traditional craftsmanship with AI-assisted creation, and how emerging technologies boost creativity, efficiency, and scale. Join experts as they discuss the future of visual storytelling, authenticity, and the evolving role of artists in this rapidly changing landscape.

Moderator
  • Mr Tony Ngai, Founder and Director, Society of Motion Imaging Ltd
Panelists
  • Mr Ka Tam, Founder & Creative Director, Realm Dreamer
  • Mr Hon Wai Jacky Chu, Vice President, Hong Kong Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals (AMP4)
  • Mr Ma Man Yin, Stephen, CEO, Many Vision Limited
15:00 - 15:40

Panel: Low Altitude Economy: Reshaping Future Smart Cities and Urban Tourism

Synopsis

Low-altitude economy (LAE) technologies—such as urban air mobility and drones—are transforming smart cities and urban tourism. This session explores how LAE enhances transportation, sightseeing, urban experiences, and both indoor and outdoor performances, while also introducing new challenges for regulation, infrastructure, and city planning. Discover how LAE is shaping smarter, more connected, and dynamic urban environments.

Moderator
  • Dr Eddie Lock, Head of Engineering Services, Hong Kong Cyberport
Panelists
  • Mr Pavel Lau, Director of International Business, Harmony Tech Innovation Limited
  • Mr Newton Ng, Business Development Director, KC Smart Mobility Limited
  • Mr Jack Dong, Deputy Director of Public Relations, EHang
  • Mr Lam Hon Yuen, Samuel, CEO, X Social Group
15:40 - 16:00

Panel: Words . Games - New Form of Immersive Interactive Gaming

Synopsis

Text-based interactive games are being revolutionized by immersive and intelligent technologies, blending narrative, AI, and player agency. This session explores how words become dynamic gameplay elements, enabling players to craft unique, personal stories. Discover next-generation innovations that redefine interactive fiction, unlock new possibilities for language-driven gameplay, and fully unleash the creative potential of text-based IP.

Moderator
  • Ms Zhuo Chen, CEO, FizzDragon
Panelists
  • Mr Janus Wong, CEO, Genuine Studio Ltd
  • Mr Keith Ho, Cross-media Creator, HOTPOT Cultural and Creative Limited
16:00 - 16:30

Panel: City Memory: Letting History Speak

Synopsis

Explore how AI breathes new life into valuable historical archives, transforming them into creative assets for storytelling, education, and cultural expression. This session examines how AI tools make it easier to unlock the past, fuel innovation, and give urban history a contemporary voice shaping the future of digital culture and heritage preservation.

Moderator
  • Mr So Kai-chi, Edgar, Associate Professor of Practice, Hong Kong Shue Yan University Department of Journalism and Communication
Panelists
  • Mr Yuen Siu Cheong, Assistant Curriculum & Content Development Director, Ming Pao Newspapers Limited
  • Mr Barry Chan, Chief Digital Officer, FORMS HK and Head of FINNOSpace
  • Dr Leung Chi-hin, Founder, Innovative Music Zentre
16:30 - 17:00

Panel: Smart & Fun Learning and Teaching

Synopsis

Speakers from university, secondary, and primary schools share how AI empowers teaching and learning. Discover practical experiences using AI tools to assist teachers, enhance student engagement through gamified methods, and streamline school administration or learning management. This session explores how smart and enjoyable approaches foster more effective, interactive, and efficient educational environments at every level.

Moderator
  • Ms Mak Kei Yan, Jess, Chief Tech-Transformation and Talent Development Officer, Hong Kong Technology Advancement Group Limited (“HKtag”)
Panelists
  • Dr Jeff Tang, Lecturer, Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Mr Law Kam Yuen, Principal, Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School
  • Mr Albert Wong, Chairman, Association of I.T. Leaders in Education (AiTLE)
14:15 - 14:20

Opening Remarks

  • Hon Michael Wong, GBS, JP, Deputy Financial Secretary; Head of the Working Group on Developing Low Altitude Economy, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
14:20 - 14:50

Officiating Ceremony & Group Photos

  • Hon Michael Wong, GBS, JP, Deputy Financial Secretary; Head of the Working Group on Developing Low Altitude Economy, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Ms Mable Chan, JP, Secretary for Transport & Logistics, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Mr Simon Chan, BBS, JP, Chairman, Hong Kong Cyberport
  • Dr Rocky Cheng, JP, CEO, Hong Kong Cyberport

Day 2 - 29.08.2026 (Sat)

11:00 - 12:00

Accessible Gaming and Esports Experience
(Powered by Hong Kong Blind Union)

Accessible Gaming and Esports Experience

Synopsis

Can visually impaired people compete in action video games? This session proves they can, demonstrating how players use sound, timing, and spatial awareness to compete in the classic game Little Fighter 2. The event highlights their skills and teamwork while showing how accessible technology opens doors to esports and social inclusion, ultimately challenging assumptions to promote a more inclusive gaming community.

14:00 - 18:00

Hong Kong AI Game Jam 2026 & Creator Workshop 2026
(Powered by Honor U Ministry Ltd & Hong Kong Game Development Association)

Hong Kong AI Game Jam 2026 & Creator Workshop 2026

Synopsis

Hong Kong AI Game Jam & Creators' Workshop 2026 is a thrilling 3-hour hackathon where 10 selected teams battle for 6 prestigious AI Game Creation Awards. Open to both students and professionals, contestants must utilize cutting-edge AI tools to design and build a game under an intense time limit. Alongside the competition, a hands-on developer workshop will be held in Cantonese. Industry experts Wilfred and Jacky from Studio 19B—the studio behind multi-million-download titles—will provide step-by-step guidance on leveraging AI to streamline game development. Register now to unleash your creativity!

10:30 - 13:15

Art-Tech Concert
(Powered by HKITDA)

15:00 - 15:30

XODIAC: Cosmic Code

Synopsis

Experience XODIAC’s high-energy K-pop spectacular, blending fiery charisma, romantic charm with powerful music and choreography in a fantastical journey beyond the stars.

16:00 & 17:00

Drone Cirque: A Circus in the Air

Synopsis

Immerse yourself in a playful indoor circus of light and motion featuring synchronised mini-drones that bring innovation and imagination to life.

House 3

11:45 - 14:00

Movie Screening
A Thousand-Year Promise Fulfilled

House 4

10:00-13:00

IndieSummit Hong Kong 2026

IndieSummit Hong Kong 2026

Synopsis

This is a new industry gathering focused on publishing, marketing and taking indie games to the world.

Hear from Hong Kong developers and international industry experts from Playstack, Tencent, and Neon Noroshi, followed by networking and demos of selected indie games from across Southeast Asia.

Day 3 - 30.08.2026 (Sun)

12:00 - 18:00

Creator Conflicts Doujin Exchange
(Powered by Lifetime Memory)

Synopsis

Are amateurs destined never to achieve the spirit of craftsmanship? Does handmade always mean low-tech? Let's discuss the conflicts and fusion between technical skills, STEAM, and ACGN interests!

4 Core Event Highlights

  • Doujin Exhibition
  • Interactive Voting
  • Meme Rave
  • Stage Performance

Creator Conflicts Doujin Exchange
09:00 - 13:00

Elderly eSports Tournament & Experience Day
(Powered by Rotary Club of Smart Hong Kong)

Elderly eSports Tournament & Experience Day
14:30 - 15:30

2nd Edition of Gen AI Student Social Challenge Award Ceremony and AI for Culture & IP Forum

2nd Edition of Gen AI Student Social Challenge Award Ceremony and  AI for Culture & IP Forum
16:00 & 17:00

Drone Cirque: A Circus in the Air

Synopsis

Immerse yourself in a playful indoor circus of light and motion featuring synchronised mini-drones that bring innovation and imagination to life.

House 3

13:00

Movie Screening
To a Beautiful Time Gone By

House 4

15:37 - 15:54

Cirkillation

15:54 - 16:08

Project J

16:08 - 16:17

In a Second

16:17 - 16:25

Where The Ink Stays

16:25 - 16:29

Weaving

The agenda is subject to change without prior notice.
All programme are conducted at GMT + 8