Innovation & Digitalization Conference 2026: AI-driven leadership – Empowering CPAs to master intelligence, governance, and innovation for sustainable growth

Organized by the Institute’s Information, Communications and Technology Interest Group, the annual IT Conference returns with a refreshed identity as the Innovation & Digitalization Conference 2026, reflecting its expanded scope and future direction!

This year, the conference explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the accounting profession, support members as they move from core practitioners to strategic leaders, and building capabilities in data intelligence, ethical governance, and innovation management.

What you will learn

Distinguished speakers will present practical market initiatives on artificial intelligence adoption while highlighting the importance of balancing technological benefits with robust data privacy and governance frameworks. Practitioner-led sessions will share real-world digitalization journeys, examining applications of technologies, including AI and agentic automation, across financial reporting, risk assessment, and compliance for SMEs and enterprises of all sizes.

Register now to secure your place and enjoy our special conference registration rate.

Programme:

• Welcome address​
• Speech by the Guest of Honour
  • Dr Chung Ng, Deputy Commissioner for Digital Policy (Data Governance), The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Keynote speeches
  • Ms Ada Chung Lai-ling, SBS, Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Ms Mandy Law, Chief Financial Officer, Microsoft Hong Kong
• Presentation of souvenirs
• Networking coffee break with refreshments
• Sharing sessions
  • Mr Matthew Li, Co-Founder and CEO, vbiz
  • Mr Roy Cheung, Customer Engineer, Google Cloud
  • Ms Sammy Chong, Senior Account Executive, DataSnipper
  • Mr Jacky Ma, Co-founder & Product Leader, CANNEX.AI
• Closing remarks
• Lucky draw - Don’t miss your chance to win a high-resolution portable monitor in our lucky draw!

(The programme is subject to change.)

Note: Free shuttle bus service between Central and Cyberport will be provided before and after the event. Pre-registration is required.