The LSCM Logistics Summit 2018, organized by the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM), was held on October 5, 2018, in Hong Kong. This annual event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and professionals to discuss advancements in logistics and supply chain technologies.
The summit focused on themes such as the Belt and Road Initiative, innovation and technology in logistics, and the development of the Greater Bay Area. Key sessions included discussions on eBRAM's role in facilitating cross-border trade through online dispute resolution and deal-making platforms, as well as the state of the art and research opportunities in warehouse robotics.
Notable speakers at the event included Dr. Sunny Chai, Chairman of LSCM; Ms. Teresa Cheng, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong SAR; Mr. Nicholas Yang, Secretary for Innovation and Technology; and Mr. Nick Chan, Chairman of eBRAM Centre. The summit also featured networking opportunities and exhibitions showcasing the latest technological advancements in the logistics sector.
The event was particularly beneficial for logistics professionals, technology developers, policymakers, and academics interested in the intersection of logistics, technology, and regional development. Attendees gained insights into emerging technologies and collaborative opportunities within the Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Speakers(12)
Dr. Henry Lau
Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at The University of Hong Kong
Henry Lau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at The University of Hong Kong. He graduated from the University of Oxford with a bachelor degree in Engineering Science and a DPhil in Robotics.
Dr. Sunny Chai, BBS
Chairman, Board of Directors at Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre; The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Dr. Sunny Chai is the Group Managing Director of Fook Tin Group Holdings Limited. In 2018, he was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) by the HKSAR Chief Executive for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of innovation and technology development in Hong Kong.
Mr. Cao Erbao
Adjunct Professor at Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Shenzhen University
Mr. Chaminda Gunasekera, FCILT
Senior Director: Air Freight / Ecommerce / Network Development: Asia & Middle East, Africa at SEKO LOGISTICS
Chaminda Gunasekera is currently based in Dubai, working for SEKO LOGISTICS as a Senior Director: Air Freight/Ecommerce/Network Development: Asia & M.East, Africa. He also serves as the head of the Board Directors for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in UAE (UK Chapter).
Mr. Nicholas Yang, GBS, JP
Secretary for Innovation and Technology at The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mr. Yang has been Secretary for Innovation and Technology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region since November 2015. He graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics.
Mr. Nick Chan, MH
Chairman at eBRAM Centre
Nick Chan MH is the Chairman of eBRAM Centre, a NGO registered in Hong Kong dedicated to promoting the use of technology to facilitate deal making and cost-effectively resolve disputes between parties and projects concerning the Belt and Road initiative.
Mr. Simon Wong
Chief Executive Officer at Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre
Mr. Simon K Y Wong is the Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM). He has more than 30 years of working experience in the commercial sector and holds a master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Mr. Victor Lam, JP
Government Chief Information Officer at The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mr. Victor Lam joined the Hong Kong Government as an Analyst/Programmer in August 1985. He took up the appointment as Government Chief Information Officer on 6 July 2018 to champion the development of information and communications technology, smart city, and e-government in Hong Kong.
Mr. Vincent Lum
President at Document Security Systems Asia
Vincent Lum is the President of DSS Asia, responsible for strategic DSS business expansion in the Asia Pacific market. He leads the Asia Pacific operation including business development, product marketing, and product development in the region.
Mr. Wilson Kwong
Chief Executive at Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl)
Wilson joined the Jardine Matheson Group in 1998 as an Executive Trainee and has worked with Jardine Aviation Services until 2005. He took up his new post as Chief Executive of Hactl in February 2018.
Ms. Teresa Cheng, GBS, SC, JP
Secretary for Justice at The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Prof. René de Koster
Professor of Logistics and Operations Management at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Event Details
- Date
- September 14, 2018
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Science Park
- Audience
- Logistics professionals, technology developers, policymakers, academics