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(14)
Dr. Henry Lau
Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at The University of Hong Kong
Dr. Henry Lau is an Associate Professor at The University of Hong Kong. He graduated from the University of Oxford with a bachelor's degree in Engineering Science and a DPhil in Robotics. His research interests include virtual reality technology, artificial intelligence, and 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.
Mr. Chaminda Gunasekera, FCILT
Senior Director: Air Freight / Ecommerce / Network Development: Asia & Middle East, Africa at SEKO Logistics
Chaminda Gunasekera is based in Dubai, working for SEKO Logistics as a Senior Director focusing on expanding the international network and developing the brand. He also serves as the head of the Board of 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, and obtained a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford University.
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 related to the Belt and Road initiative. He is also a Partner at Squire Patton Boggs, responsible for certain practice areas in the Asia Pacific region.
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 experience in the commercial sector, including positions at General Electric Company and Johnson Electric. He 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, immediately after graduation from the University of Hong Kong, majoring in Computer Studies. 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 business expansion in the Asia Pacific market. He leads business development, product marketing, and product development in the region. Prior to DSS, he held executive management positions in product development and strategic marketing for corporations including Datacraft Asia, York International, and Apple.
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 held various executive positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Raffles Quay Asset Management and Jardine Engineering Corporation. He became 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. Rene9 de Koster
Professor of Logistics and Operations Management at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
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