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.
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.