Hong Kong Cyber Security Summit 2025 highlights AI’s role in future-proofing digital infrastructure
HONG KONG — The Cyber Security Summit Hong Kong 2025, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and 13 major regional cybersecurity organisations, opened on November 6 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in its 22nd year, the two-day summit is themed “Future-Proofing Digital Infrastructure: Harnessing AI for Enhanced Security and Resilience”, attracting more than 1,200 participants from Hong Kong, mainland China, and abroad.
The event underscores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming both cyber threats and defences. Key government officials, regulators, and cybersecurity experts attended the opening ceremony, including representatives from the HKSAR Government’s Security Bureau, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, and the Hong Kong Police Force.
HKPC Deputy Chairman Emil Yu, BBS, JP noted a worrying surge in cyberattacks, stating that phishing cases have risen by 55% this year. From January to September 2025, the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) handled 11,981 security incidents, with phishing accounting for 6,588 cases.
“We are facing a new reality where seeing is no longer believing,” Yu said. “Cyber defence must evolve with AI-driven threats — traditional approaches are no longer enough.”
The summit’s discussions revolve around four core themes: cybersecurity, AI, privacy protection, and digital infrastructure resilience. More than 20 keynote speeches and three plenary sessions address how organisations can integrate emerging technologies to strengthen detection and response against cyberattacks.
Ir Tony Wong, JP, Commissioner for Digital Policy, delivered a keynote on “Forging a Resilient Digital Hong Kong.” He highlighted that while AI enables innovation, it also introduces new ethical and security challenges. The government has introduced the Ethical AI Framework and the Generative AI Technical and Application Guideline to promote responsible and secure AI development.
The HKCERT data revealed a clear upward trend in cyber incidents over the past years — 12,536 in 2024, up from an average of 8,000 annually between 2020 and 2023. To strengthen defences, HKCERT has deployed AI-powered scanning systems, completing 2.4 billion scans this year and identifying numerous high-risk sites.
HKPC also launched the Cybersecurity Service Providers Connect Programme, a one-stop platform certifying 18 qualified service providers across four categories: Internet Security Solutions, Cybersecurity Assessments, Managed Security & Incident Response, and Training Services. This initiative helps businesses, especially SMEs, find reliable protection solutions quickly.
In talent development, HKPC announced the sixth HKCERT Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenge, co-hosted with the Digital Policy Office, to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through competitive, hands-on training for students and open participants.
HKPC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Hong Kong’s cybersecurity resilience through technology, collaboration, and talent cultivation, promoting a safer and more robust digital ecosystem.
For more details, visit the official event website: www.cssummit.hk.
