The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has partnered with Microsoft Hong Kong to introduce the Microsoft AI Adoption Programme, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The initiative features three thematic workshops led by industry experts who will provide insights on practical AI applications to improve workflow efficiency. Additionally, exclusive AI solution offers will be available to help companies accelerate AI adoption and drive digital transformation.
Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, stated that through its Transformation Sandbox (T-box) program, the HKTDC has been committed to helping companies strengthen competitiveness in areas such as market expansion, brand building, operational upgrading, and digital transformation. Following a previous collaboration with Microsoft Hong Kong in 2022 under the Go Beyond Your Limits programme, which provided solution discounts to support SMEs in digital transformation, the new collaboration introduces exclusive offers for T-box companies. This partnership aims to empower businesses to adopt AI technology at lower cost and greater efficiency, opening up new business opportunities.
Leo Liu, General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau, expressed delight in continuing the collaboration with HKTDC to support local SMEs in adopting AI in daily operations and accelerating their digital transformation journey. He emphasized Microsoft's commitment to empowering every company to become a Frontier Firm and looks forward to deepening the collaboration to support more businesses in driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth.
The first workshop, titled “The Intelligence Chain - How AI Connects Every Workflow in Your Business,” was held two days ago and featured Fred Sheu, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Hong Kong; Frankie Lam, Go-To-Market Lead of AI Business Solutions at Microsoft Hong Kong; and Vincent Chak, Solutions Director – Modern Workplace at SOS Group Limited. Through product demonstrations and real-life case studies, the speakers introduced AI solutions for the modern workplace and discussed core strategies and best practices for effective AI adoption.
Two additional workshops are scheduled for March and April, focusing on building AI applications with Azure AI and operational automation. The March session will showcase intelligent solutions for data analysis, while the April session will explore how automation and predictive analytics can streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. The Microsoft AI Adoption Programme also offers exclusive Microsoft discounts to T-box participants, making AI adoption more cost-effective. For details, visit the programme website at https://smesupport.hktdc.com/en/s/sme-microsoft/.
