How Smart Technology Redefines Workplaces and Business in East Asia

Join us at the Hive Wan Chai for a deep dive on the impact of smart technology in East Asian workplaces and businesses.

Discover how smart technologies are shaping the future of work and learn about the latest trends in the industry. Network with like-minded professionals and experts in the field.

From boardrooms to classrooms to digital spaces, professionals across East Asia are reimagining the way we work. This panel uncovers fresh ideas and practical approaches to how smart technology is enhancing leadership, education, and brand storytelling. With insights rooted in cultural awareness and lived experience, our speakers offer a human-centered view of innovation.

This LinkedIn Local™ - Asia event is supported by the Singapore Global Network (SGN), a division under Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Join SGN to become a member of a 148,000-strong global network of professionals and friends with Singapore at its heart! Learn more at www.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg!

Supporting Partner: Founded in Hong Kong in 2019, the Asian General Chamber of New Retail (ANR) is a cross-border platform that supports the growth of “new retail” - a consumer-centric model powered by AI, IoT, and big data. With over 400 members spanning Europe, Southeast Asia, mainland China, and Hong Kong, ANR offers services in marketing, retail technology, supply chain management, and business development. It connects founders, investors, and brand owners seeking to expand across Asia and beyond, leveraging Hong Kong’s strategic position to bridge markets. Through expert networks and digital tools, ANR helps members navigate challenges in Southeast Asia, build local partnerships, and access new opportunities in both regional and global retail landscapes.

Supporting Partner: The Asia Artificial Intelligence Alliance (AAIA) is a Hong Kong–based network dedicated to advancing responsible AI adoption across Asia. It convenes enterprises, technology developers, researchers and professional communities to foster cross-sector collaboration, thought leadership and hands-on knowledge exchange through targeted events and workshops. By leveraging strategic partnerships with innovation hubs and professional networks, AAIA spotlights practical AI applications, ethical best practices and emerging trends. As an interdisciplinary platform, it bridges academia and industry, ignites innovation and promotes sustainable AI-driven transformation throughout the region.

Venue Partner: Founded in 2012, The Hive Hong Kong - Wan Chai is the original flagship location of The Hive coworking network - a boutique workspace brand that has since expanded to 23 locations across six countries in Asia Pacific. Designed in collaboration with renowned British interior designer James Waterworth, this space set the tone for The Hive’s signature blend of creativity, community, and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, The Hive Wan Chai continues to serve as a vibrant hub for startups, creatives, and professionals, offering beautifully crafted workspaces and a dynamic event culture that fosters meaningful connections across industries.

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Linkedin Local™ - Asia events are live, in-person experiences, that bring together LinkedIn members in Asia. Produced by LinkedIn Local™ - Asia, these newsmaking events are to strengthen existing LinkedIn connections and to build new ones!