Lunch & Learn: HKDiFi Experience Sharing on AI & GenAI for AML/CFT (Ep 1), per 2025Q1 HKMA Implementation Plan Request @ PCW_Preface_Central
- Date
- 2024-12-16
- Location
- Venue located on the 1st floor, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
- Host
- Hong Kong FinTech Talks and Gatherings
About this event
AI and GenAI are moving quickly from experimentation to implementation, and AML/CFT is one of the areas where the pressure to act is especially real. This Lunch & Learn is designed for people who need to make sense of that shift in practical terms: what organizations are being asked to consider, how teams are approaching it, and what it means in the context of the 2025 Q1 HKMA implementation plan request. If you work anywhere near compliance, risk, financial crime, data, operations, or innovation, this session offers a timely chance to hear experience sharing grounded in real industry needs. It is not framed as abstract AI hype; it is a focused community conversation around how AI and GenAI can support AML/CFT work, what questions matter now, and how peers are thinking about the road ahead. About the Event This event is Lunch & Learn: HKDiFi Experience Sharing on AI & GenAI for AML/CFT (Ep 1), an in-person session in Hong Kong bringing together professionals interested in the practical use of AI and GenAI in anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism work. As an "Episode 1" session, it sets the stage for a broader discussion series by focusing on current implementation questions, shared learning, and community exchange. The purpose is straightforward: create space for informed discussion around AI-enabled AML/CFT approaches in light of the 2025 Q1 HKMA implementation plan request. That makes the session especially relevant for teams who are actively evaluating internal readiness, governance, workflows, tooling, or cross-functional coordination. Expect a format that fits the Lunch & Learn style: concise, focused, and useful. Rather than a full-day conference or a broad innovation showcase, this gathering is better understood as a targeted midday session where attendees can absorb key ideas, hear practical perspectives, and connect with others facing similar questions. Because the event is in person, it also offers something online webinars often miss: the ability to ask sharper questions, compare interpretations, and have direct conversations with people working through similar AML/CFT and AI challenges in Hong Kong. What to Expect You can expect a session centered on experience sharing, not just theory. The emphasis is on how AI and GenAI are being thought about in the AML/CFT context, what kinds of implementation considerations are surfacing, and how industry participants may be interpreting current expectations. Likely themes attendees will want to listen for include: Where AI and GenAI may fit within AML/CFT processes and decision support Implementation planning considerations tied to the 2025 Q1 HKMA request Governance, oversight, and control questions that arise when introducing AI-enabled approaches Operational realities such as cross-team coordination between compliance, risk, technology, and business functions Peer perspectives from a community that is actively trying to move from interest to execution As a Lunch & Learn, the session should be efficient and discussion-oriented. You can expect a structure built around focused sharing, practical interpretation, and space for professional exchange rather than a long, overly formal program. There is also a strong networking dimension built into the event. The tags around community and networking are important signals: this is a room for people who want to learn from others, compare notes, and build more informed conversations around AI, GenAI, and autonomy-related tools in regulated environments. Why Attend If AI and GenAI are becoming part of your team’s AML/CFT conversations, this event helps you get closer to the questions that actually matter. It offers a chance to step back from generic AI narratives and focus on a specific use case area where regulatory, operational, and strategic concerns meet. Attending can help you sharpen your understanding of: Why AI and GenAI are drawing attention in AML/CFT now What practical implementation planning may involve in the current Hong Kong context How peers may be framing opportunities and risks internally Which questions deserve early alignment across compliance, operations, data, and technology stakeholders The value is not limited to technical learning. For many attendees, the biggest benefit will be clearer thinking and better internal conversations afterward. A concise, well-timed event like this can give you language, examples, and context that help you speak more effectively with colleagues, leadership, or project teams. It is also a strong fit for professionals who want signal over noise. Instead of spending time sorting through broad claims about GenAI, you will be in a room focused on a concrete domain problem, a defined regulatory timing point, and the realities of implementation. Practical Details This is an in-person event taking place at a venue located on the 1st floor in Hong Kong. The in-person format matters: it supports direct discussion, immediate Q&A, and higher-quality networking among professionals working in related fields. The session is scheduled for Monday, December 16 at 12:15 PM GMT+8, making it well suited for a midday learning break without requiring a full afternoon away from work. If your schedule is tight, this format is designed to be accessible while still offering substantial value. A few practical reasons to plan ahead: It is a Lunch & Learn, so arriving on time will help you catch the full discussion from the start The topic is timely, so expect interest from professionals across compliance, fintech, risk, and technology communities Because it is Episode 1, attending now can help you build context early if you want to follow future sessions in the series If you are currently assessing AI and GenAI use in regulated environments, or simply want a more grounded view of where AML/CFT conversations are heading in Hong Kong, this is a smart session to have on your calendar.
Who should attend
This session is for professionals who want a practical, current view of how AI and GenAI are being discussed and applied in AML/CFT, especially in relation to implementation planning in Hong Kong. - You work in **AML/CFT, compliance, financial crime, or risk** and want clearer insight into how AI and GenAI may affect your processes, controls, and planning. - You are part of a **bank, fintech, virtual asset, payments, or regulated financial services team** and need to understand the operational implications of the 2025 Q1 HKMA implementation plan request. - You sit in **data, technology, product, or innovation** and want to better understand what compliance and risk teams need from AI-enabled solutions in a regulated setting. - You are responsible for **governance, oversight, or transformation** and need a more grounded perspective on implementation questions, cross-functional alignment, and emerging expectations. - You value **peer learning and in-person discussion**, and you want to compare notes with others tackling similar AI, GenAI, and autonomy-related questions. - You are curious but pragmatic: you do not need AI hype, you need a sharper understanding of what matters, what is changing, and what to think about next.