Global Digital Visionaries Council Unveiled Following Successful Digital Visionaries Symposium 2024

The Global Digital Visionaries Council (GDVC) was launched following the successful DVS 2024 which convened 300+ leaders representing $15 trillion in assets.

HONG KONG, November 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Digital Visionaries Council (GDVC) was launched following the successful Digital Visionaries Symposium (DVS) 2024 held on 24-25 October 2024 at The GalaMuse, Victoria Dockside, Hong Kong and hosted by EmergentX. Convening 300+ senior leaders from finance, technology, and AI sectors representing $15+ trillion in assets, DVS 2024 provided a platform for transformative discussions and cross-sector alignment on AI and digital finance under the theme “From Vision to Scale,” promoting real-world applications for 2025 and beyond.

DVS 2024 Highlights
• Stellar Speaker Lineup: DVS 2024 featured top executives, capital allocators and policymakers from global organizations, including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Alibaba, SenseTime, IMC Asia Pacific, HSBC, Fidelity, Citi, Bank Julius Baer and the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub. Distinguished speakers, including Professor Simon See, world-leading AI expert, Angelina Kwan and Matt Benney of IMC Asia Pacific, shared insights on AI’s future, global capital markets and regulatory trends. See Annex A for the complete list of speakers.
• Insightful Sessions: Industry leaders tackled critical topics, from the global AI value chain and genAI advancements to digital finance regulations, tokenization and investment innovation.
• Exclusive Networking: VIP-only roundtables, pre-event receptions, and targeted gatherings allowed senior executives, speakers, and partners to connect.
• Hybrid Participation: Over 300 specially selected senior leaders, including many from overseas, attended in person, while global participants accessed virtually via InfinityConnect, the official symposium portal.
• DVS 2024 Tech Stage: Partnered with Cyberport, the DVS Tech Stage ran alongside the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) 2024. Sessions led by leading technology experts on corporate integration of AI and blockchain enhanced DVS’s commitment to connecting capital, expertise, and innovation. CVCF attracted over 2,600 participants, including international venture capitalists, investors, and startups.

Esme Pau, GDVC Founding President and DVS Organizing Committee, said, “We’re honored to unite industry leaders in shaping the future of AI and Digital Finance.”

“DVS provides a critical platform for leaders to forge strategies and highlights Hong Kong’s role as a global hub for Digital Finance and innovation,” said Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific, and GDVC Honorary Advisor.

Launch of the Global Digital Visionaries Council (GDVC)
DVS 2024 marked the debut of GDVC, a global network committed to advancing innovation in AI and digital finance. GDVC’s mission is to build a global collaborative ecosystem, connecting enterprise leaders, policymakers, capital allocators, and financial institutions to harness technology responsibly, promote sustainable growth and elevate industry standards. The Council is guided by Honorary Advisors Angelina Kwan (Digital Finance) and Professor Simon See (AI), with Esme Pau as Founding President. Additional council members will be announced in due course.
Appreciation for Our Sponsors and Partners
The DVS 2024 Organizing Committee extends sincere gratitude to Strategic Sponsor Stratford Finance, Title Sponsor IMC Asia Pacific, Platinum Sponsors DaoCloud and xFusion, and Keynote Sponsor BytePlus. Their support was instrumental in promoting innovation and excellence within the capital markets and AI sectors. DVS proudly collaborated with partners and supporting organizations. For a complete list, see Annex B.
About the Global Digital Visionaries Council (GDVC)
The Global Digital Visionaries Council (GDVC) is a global professional network dedicated to advancing AI and digital finance. For more information, visit https://www.digitalvisionaries.ai.
Annex A – Distinguished speakers at DVS 2024
Adrian Clevenot, Associate Director, Fintech & Crypto, PwC
Alvin Chia, Head of Digital Assets Innovation for Asia Pacific, Northern Trust
Bingze Gu, Managing Partner, CE Innovation Capital
Bojie Sun, APAC Solution Engineer Lead, BytePlus
Brian Tang, Founding Executive Director; Board Member, LITE Lab @ HKU; Fintech Association of Hong Kong
Bugra Celik, Director, Digital Assets, Global Private Banking & Wealth, HSBC
Professor Carrie Ling, Director of Entrepreneurship Centre, HKUST
Cheney Cheng, Chief Executive Officer, Arbor; Board Member, AMINA Bank
Claire He, Managing Director, 1kx
Courtney Wei, Head of Investment, China Life Insurance (Overseas)
Professor Darren Thayre, Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives, Google
David Friedland, Regional Head & Managing Director, Interactive Brokers Group
Dr Rocky Tung, Director & Head of Policy Research, HK Financial Services Development Council
Dr Juergen Rahmel, AI Lead & Head of Digital Innovation, Chief Digital Office, HSBC
Esme Pau, Founding President, Global Digital Visionaries Council
Felix Tsui, Chief Strategy Officer, HKT Digital Ventures
Filip Ziolek, Co-Chairman of the Digital Innovation Council, EuroCham
François Rivard, Co-Chair of Digital Innovation Council, EuroCham
Fred Sheu, National Technology Officer, Microsoft HK
Giselle Lai, Associate Investment Director, Digital Assets, Fidelity International
Gordon Tsui, Managing Director & Head of Fixed Income, Ping An Asset Management
Haiping Choo, Digital Assets APAC Lead Citi Markets, Citi
Howard Kwong, Chief Officer, MarTech and Digital, Prudential Plc
Jame DiBiasio, Founder & Editor, DigFin
Jing Yang, Asia Bureau Chief, The Information
John Cahill, Chief Operating Officer, Galaxy Digital
Jonathan Chan, Head, Global Innovation, Bank Julius Baer
Jonathan Muthana, Senior Legal Counsel, GB & CB, Standard Chartered Bank
Kevin Pereira, Managing Director, Blu Artificial Intelligence
King Leung, Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech and Sustainability, InvestHK
Lareina Wang, Executive Director; Head of Digital Innovation, DBS
Leo Lin, Product & Solutions Director, North APAC Region, Alibaba Cloud
Lucy Wong, Advisor, Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub
Maryann Tseng, Senior Managing Director of Strategic Investments, SenseTime
Matt Benney, Managing Director – APAC, IMC Trading
Nicholas Cook, Partner, Tiang & Partners Hong Kong
Peter Dingle, Experienced FinTech Investor
Sharnie Wong, Senior Research Analyst - Diversified Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence
Steve Zeng, Managing Director, Futu Group
Stratos Pourzitakis, PhD, Head of Digital Policy APAC, HSBC
Walter Jennings, CEO, Asia Insight Circle
Yannick Mahe, Head of Business Engineering & Growth Engineering, Greater China Region, Meta
Annex B – Partners and Supporting Organizations
Programme Partner: Cyberport
Technology Partner: InfinityConnect
CFA Society HK
Dutch Chamber of Commerce in HK
European Chamber of Commerce in HK
Fintech Association of HK
Friends of LSE in HK
HKAI Lab
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center
HK Computer Society
HK Financial Services Development Council
HK Institute of Bankers
HK Investor Relations Association
HK Tourism Board
InvestHK
LITE Lab @ HKU
Portugal-HK Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Singapore Chamber of Commerce (HK)
Technode
The HK Independent Non-Executive Director Association
World Green Organisation

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