Speaker
Speaker
Ms. Lauren Hurcombe
Partner, Global Co-chair of Technology and Sourcing Group DLA Piper
Lauren is an experienced technology, IT, and commercial lawyer at DLA Piper Hong Kong. She specializes in advising multinational businesses on negotiating complex technology transactions, outsourcing, and strategic commercial arrangements. Her expertise includes BPO, IT infrastructure projects, cloud deployment, e-commerce platforms, supply/distribution arrangements, and market expansion, particularly for businesses in the technology sector or regulated industries.
Additionally, Lauren leads the firm's regional AI offering, guiding clients through the intricate risks, challenges, and opportunities of adopting and using AI-enabled systems and services, focusing on IP, data protection, and liability laws.
Speaking at
Wed 23 Oct
11:15 AM — 12:15 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Morning Breakout – IDEATE 5: Hong Kong – Hub City 2.0: Optimising the Supply Chain for High Value Cargo
In our increasingly connected world, cities are vying to establish themselves as global hubs - the beating hearts that facilitate the flow of goods, services, and ideas around the world. These "hub cities" have become crucial command centers in the international economy, acting as vital nodes in the complex networks of modern trade and commerce. But in recent years, Hong Kong's traditional shipping industry has been on the decline. How can the city build upon its strengths to move up the value chain, transitioning to high-value cargo and logistics management hub for Chinese exports? What technological innovations can assist in this process, and what implications will this shift have on the local real estate market?