BUSINESS | Hong Kong talent summit highlights AI-driven workforce shift
The summit includes discussions on education, technology and workforce development, bringing together speakers from academia, business and government.
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Government officials, industry leaders and academics gathered in Hong Kong this week to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work as part of Global Talent Summit Week.
The event, jointly hosted by the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Hong Kong Talent Engage, featured the International Talent Forum and the CareerConnect Expo, which drew more than 10,000 visits and 170,000 livestream views over two days.
Chief Executive John Lee said at the opening ceremony that Hong Kong is positioning itself as an international talent hub by integrating workforce development with economic transformation, technology and regional cooperation. He cited the city’s rise to fourth globally and first in Asia in the IMD World Talent Ranking 2025 as evidence of its growing competitiveness.
Among the keynote speakers, 2010 Nobel laureate Christopher Pissarides said Hong Kong’s strengths in finance and commerce, along with its education system and proximity to Shenzhen and the broader Greater Bay Area, support its potential to become a regional high-tech hub.
He said artificial intelligence is transforming production and work across industries but should be used to complement human labor rather than replace it. “Hong Kong possesses a vibrant service-based economy, a high-quality talent pool and productivity, proactive government policies, and a thriving entrepreneurial culture,” he said.
Pissarides added that demand for AI-related skills, including engineering and data analysis, will intensify global competition for talent.
The summit, which runs from March 18 to 29, includes discussions on education, technology and workforce development, bringing together speakers from academia, business and government. Participants examined cross-border collaboration and evolving talent ecosystems in the region.
The CareerConnect Expo, held alongside the forum, featured about 70 companies, academic institutions and government agencies presenting employment opportunities, talent admission policies and support services for professionals considering relocation to Hong Kong.
Officials said the broader program includes nine satellite events, such as regional conferences and career fairs, aimed at strengthening international talent exchange and recruitment efforts.
The Hong Kong government has introduced new talent admission measures in recent years to attract overseas professionals and support long-term settlement, as it seeks to reinforce its position within the Greater Bay Area and the global technology economy.
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