Date, Time and Venue
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Venue: GIC/GCC office, 2302, 23/F, COFCO Tower, 262 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Speakers
- Martin Schmidt – Senior Global Account Executive, Microsoft
- Dr Susana Alcalde – Strategic Client Technology Lead, Microsoft
Cost
- HK$200 per person for non-members GCC members / HK$250 per person for non-members
Why Attend?
- Understand the next wave of AI innovation from ChatGPT to Agentic AI
- Identify practical use cases for your business in sales, logistics, HR, and compliance
- Learn how German companies in Asia can adopt AI responsibly and at scale
- Gain insights from Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index 2025
Agenda
- The Global Shift Toward Agentic AI: How autonomous AI agents are changing industries by moving from reactive systems to proactive decision-makers.
- Understanding the Difference: Key distinctions between traditional AI models and agentic systems, focusing on autonomy, context awareness, and goal orientation.
- Real-World Business Applications: Concrete use cases in sales automation, customer engagement, logistics optimisation, and talent development.
- Opportunities and Risks: Navigating benefits such as scalability and efficiency while addressing challenges in data governance, compliance, and ethical responsibility.
- Implementation Pathways: How to design pilot projects, integrate AI with existing ERP/CRM platforms, and establish effective human–AI collaboration frameworks.
Who Should Attend?
- Business leaders and decision-makers exploring AI applications
- Heads of innovation, technology, and digital transformation
- Managers responsible for operational efficiency or data-driven strategy
- Professionals seeking practical understanding of AI's business value
Language: English
Please note:
- Participation is limited to 25 persons and subject to approval. Advance registration is required, no walk-ins are accepted.
- Booking priority will be given to GCC members on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Deadline: Monday, 17 November 2025