27-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Key Takeaways from the AWS Summit Hong Kong 2025: Technology that Shaped the Decade
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A decade is no short feat, more so in the tech industry at a time when the next best artificial intelligence (AI) model is released every two weeks. Celebrating its 10 anniversary in the fragrant harbour, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit Hong Kong did what it did best, bringing together 4,000+ executive leaders from all sectors, technology innovators and start-up accelerators for an electrifying showcase of cloud innovation on May 8, 2025. From success stories and live demos to hands-on workshops and training booths, over 80 interactive sessions were hosted throughout the day.
Shining the light on big tech that has transformed the world over the past decade, while showcasing cutting-edge innovations that are bound to shape the rest of the 2020s, the activities were curated to help IT novices achieve certification and inspire decision makers to rethink their businesses. The flagship AWS Summit Hong Kong provided an extensive platform to explore topics such as sustainability, collaboration and security amidst an evolving landscape in the tech industry.
From Innovation to Collaboration: Celebrating Another Milestone in Hong Kong
While technology is deeply rooted in each and every one of AWS's solutions, what the premier cloud computing platform does exceeds fancy high-tech jargon. This is evident in the opening remarks delivered by Robert Wang, Managing Director of AWS Hong Kong & Taiwan, announcing yet another milestone reached within the ten-year period - the establishment of the AWS-Cyberport Joint Innovation Center (JIC) in Hong Kong.
Inviting Ir Tony Wong, JP, the Commissioner for Digital Policy, and Simon Chan, Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport to take the stage, the three-year partnership not only signifies industry-wide support for cross-sector cooperation, but more importantly, active government endorsement in technology development. Presenting a major step forward in the city's innovation journey, the JIC would focus on four strategic areas: accelerating startup development, driving AI commercialisation, advancing FinTech innovation, and cultivating IT talent.
The JIC joins AWS's global network of over ten similar innovation programs worldwide, including those in Singapore, India, and Taiwan. With the aim to connect Hong Kong's vibrant start-up ecosystem with AWS's global community, the collaborative platform creates substantial pathways for local businesses to scale in overseas markets. With the delightful news opening the summit on a high note, guests were reminded of just how far AWS has come in the region, as it continues to construct the future of digital transformation across Asia.
