Participants in the Capacity Building on AI and Cybersecurity program, — jointly organized by the World Internet Conference Digital & AI Academy (WICDA) and the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professionals Association — visited Hong Kong Cyberport for a field study tour on April 12.

The Hong Kong Cyberport — wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government — serves as Hong Kong’s digital technology hub and AI accelerator, helping to drive industrial digitalization and intelligent transformation forwards.

During the visit, around 40 government officials, technical professionals and business representatives — from 16 countries and regions across Asia, Africa and Latin America — received a comprehensive briefing on the Cyberport’s efforts to build Hong Kong’s AI ecosystem and nurture start-ups.

Participants also exchanged views with representatives of local cybersecurity companies on AI-related cybersecurity challenges and corporate response strategies. In addition, they experienced firsthand the practical application of AI technologies in such areas as education, public services and smart city development.

A delegation led by an assistant minister of Burundi’s Ministry of Communication, Information Technology and Media (pictured holding a cell phone) takes part in the program. During the visit, participants were highly engaged and experienced the innovative impact of technology through interactive demonstrations. [Photo/wicinternet.org]

At the Cyberport ABC Service Centre, the visitors listen closely to the presentations and engage in lively exchanges. [Photo/wicinternet.org]

The participants hear about case studies from leading Cyberport companies. [Photo/wicinternet.org]

At the office of iFlytek (Hong Kong), an officer from the Commercial Counsellor’s Office of the Turkish Consulate General in Hong Kong hears about the latest capabilities of the Spark large language model developed by the company. [Photo/wicinternet.org]

The study visit concludes with a group photo of participants and Cyberport staff. [Photo/wicinternet.org]

The WIC Digital & AI Academy serves as the organization’s international platform for capacity building around the world, particularly for those from developing countries. 

It aims to support countries and enterprises in their digital transformations, promote digital and intelligent capability development, cultivate digital talent, bridge the digital divide, and foster the shared benefits of inclusive development.