Understanding Technology-Enabled Change

Introduction

Join us from 19 - 24 October 2025 for a study tour into the heart of technological change in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. 


Designed for CXO-level leaders, this tour offers first-hand insights into how organisations are embracing and managing technology-enabled change. Through company visits, discussions with industry leaders, and real-world case studies, you will explore what works, what doesn’t, and why.

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Key Themes

Who Should Join?

Each company visit will focus on a specific real-world challenge related to technology adoption and organisational change. Across the tour, we will explore:


  • Empowering Workforces through Technology – How organisations use digital tools to enhance collaboration, productivity, and decision-making.
  • Shaping Adaptable Cultures through Leadership – The role of leadership in creating an environment where technology-driven change is accepted and adopted.
  • Optimising Processes for Operational Excellence – Practical examples of how businesses are streamlining operations and increasing efficiency using technology.
  • Preparing for Long-Term Success – What companies are doing today to ensure they remain competitive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Who Should Join?

Who Should Join?

This tour is designed for CXO-level leaders responsible for driving change and innovation in their organisations. Participants typically include those:


  • Leading technology adoption and digital change.
  • Shaping organisational culture to support agility and adaptability.
  • Driving efficiency through data, automation, and AI.


To ensure a high-quality learning experience, group size is limited to a maximum of 14 participants.

Practical Details

Practical Details

 Key details include:


  • Tour dates: 19 - 24 Oct 2025
  • Tour price: US $9,500 – includes accommodation, company visits, meals, and inter-city travel.
  • Not included: Flights.
  • Visas: Most nationalities do not require a visa for Hong Kong or China, but participants should check their own requirements.
  • Proof of medical travel insurance is required.

21st Century Tale of Two Cities: Shenzhen & Hong Kong

Shenzhen - China’s Technology Powerhouse

Begin the tour in Shenzhen, one of the world’s fastest-growing technology hubs. Once a fishing village, it is now home to global tech giants and world-leading innovation.


Key Visits & Learning Outcomes:


  • Tencent Games – The Business of Entertainment
    • Explore how gaming, AI, and digital ecosystems are shaping entertainment and consumer behaviour.
  • DJI Group– The Low-Altitude Economy 
    • See the latest in drone technology and automation at the world’s leading drone manufacturer.
  • Huaqiang Electronics World – The Hardware      Engine of China
    • Visit one of the world’s largest electronics marketplaces to see the innovation ecosystem in action.
  • High-Speed Rail – Connectivity & Infrastructure
    • Experience China’s high-speed rail network and see how connectivity fuels economic growth.

Hong Kong - Technology, Finance & Logistics

Return to Hong Kong mid-week, a global hub for finance, logistics, and digital innovation and explore how established industries are integrating technology to remain competitive and drive efficiency.


Key Visits & Learning Outcomes:

  • Hanson Robotics – The Future of AI & Automation
    • Meet the team behind Sophia the humanoid robot.
    • Learn about the practical applications of robotics and AI in business.
  • Hutchison Ports – Automation in Logistics
    • Tour one of the world’s most advanced       container terminals.
    • See how AI and robotics are being used to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Hashkey Group – Digital Assets & Financial Innovation
    • Discover how digital finance is evolving.
    • Understand what blockchain and digital assets mean for businesses.
  • Hong Kong Jockey Club Operational Transformation
    • Gain insights into how a large-scale organisation is transforming its internal processes.
    • Learn how data analytics, automation, and AI are being used to enhance operational efficiency behind the scenes.
  • Cocktail Event – Geopolitical Perspectives on Hong Kong & China
    • Wrap up the tour with a networking cocktail evening on Thursday in Hong Kong.
    • Engage with CIOs and senior executives from       leading Hong Kong businesses.
    • Gain insights into the geopolitical landscape affecting business and technology in Hong Kong and China.

Why This Tour?

  This is not a classroom experience. You will be engaging directly 

with business leaders, seeing real-world applications of technology, and discussing how these insights can be applied in your own organisation.


If adapting to a fast-changing world is a priority for your business, this 

tour will provide the insights, connections, and inspiration you need.

Join us. Learn. Apply. Adapt.

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