KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Global Women in AI officially launched its Hong Kong chapter on 9 July 2026 at LEAP East, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- Only a small fraction of AI leadership positions globally are held by women. GWAI exists to change that permanently.
- The launch featured a recorded address from Chairwoman Tram Anh Nguyen and a panel of four distinguished women leaders from finance, fintech, and AI.
- GWAI is building toward 10,000 supercharged women AI leaders across 100+ countries through education, mentorship and community.
The Real Question Is Not Who Will Use AI.
It Is Who Will Shape It.
Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry.
From finance and healthcare to education, government and entrepreneurship, AI is changing how decisions are made, how businesses operate and how societies evolve.
But one important question remains:
Who will shape the future of AI?
Today, women remain significantly underrepresented in AI leadership and decision-making roles.
This is not only a diversity challenge. It is a leadership challenge.
If the people building and governing AI do not represent the world these systems serve, we risk creating technology that reflects only a limited set of perspectives.
As Tram Anh Nguyen, Chairwoman of Global Women in AI and Co-Founder of CFTE, highlights:
“The real question is not only who will use AI. The real question is who will shape the future of AI.”
Tram Anh Nguyen: A Call for Women to Lead AI
At the launch of the Hong Kong Chapter, Tram Anh Nguyen will share her vision for a future where women are not only participating in AI, but actively shaping its direction.
Through GWAI, the goal is clear:
To equip women with the knowledge, confidence and networks needed to become leaders, decision-makers and innovators in AI.
Why Hong Kong. Why Now.
Hong Kong is a strategic location for GWAI’s expansion.
As a global financial centre and a growing hub for technology and innovation, Hong Kong sits at the intersection of finance, entrepreneurship and AI transformation.
Launching the Hong Kong Chapter at LEAP East represents a commitment to ensuring that women across Asia have a voice in the global AI conversation.
The chapter will become a platform for:
- Learning and capability building
- Meaningful connections and mentorship
- Leadership opportunities across industries
Meet the Leader Behind GWAI Hong Kong
Jessica Liu
CEO and Co-Founder, Planto
GWAI Executive Committee & GWAI Ambassador and Lead, Hong Kong Chapter
The Hong Kong Chapter will be led by Jessica Liu, whose experience across entrepreneurship, fintech and innovation reflects the type of leadership GWAI seeks to cultivate.
Jessica’s role is to build a community where women across Hong Kong can connect, learn and contribute to shaping the future of AI.
Women Leaders Joining the Conversation
The launch event will feature a panel discussion bringing together inspiring women leaders from finance, fintech and AI.
The conversation will explore:
- How AI is reshaping industries
- What leadership looks like in the AI era
- How women can actively participate in building and governing AI systems
Panel speakers include:
Jessica Liu
CEO and Co-Founder, Planto
GWAI Executive Committee & GWAI Ambassador and Lead, Hong Kong Chapter
Moderator
Xiaoyan Cheyenne Shu
Ex Principal Investcorp Founder, AI Infrastructure Investment Company
Jessica Lam
Group Chief Strategy Officer, WeLab
Michele Fung
Head of APAC, Unlimit
Board Member, Fintech Association of Hong Kong
Building a Global Movement
Global Women In AI is more than a community.
It is a global movement focused on three pillars:
Education
Building strong foundations in AI, digital skills and systems thinking across every sector and career stage.
Mentorship
Creating access to role models, networks and communities that help women grow their confidence and leadership.
Leadership
Supporting women as decision-makers, founders, investors, policymakers and innovators shaping AI.
The ambition is to build a global network of 10,000 supercharged women AI leaders across 100+ countries.
Join the Hong Kong Chapter Launch
The future of AI will be shaped by those who step forward today.
Join Global Women in AI at LEAP East as we celebrate the launch of the Hong Kong Chapter and bring together leaders committed to building a more inclusive AI future.
9 July 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
