23 Mar 2026
HONG KONG, March 23, 2026 – Jacky Sit, President of the Association of Innovation Technology Finance and Marketing (AITFM), attended the IFPI (Hong Kong Group) cum PPSEAL Annual Dinner 2026 on Monday at Hotel ICON in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The high-profile gathering deepened cross-sector engagement between the association and the international music industry, broadcasting networks, and digital distribution platforms.
AITFM and industry delegates held discussions addressing global challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving landscape of music copyright licensing. This year’s event convened under the theme "Music Intelligence, Cultural Leadership," underscores the critical imperative of integrating human ingenuity with technological advancements.
Mr. Colin Cheung, Chairman of IFPI (Hong Kong Group), shared insights on the current state of the music industry. Emphasizing the urgency of adapting to upcoming structural transformations, Cheung stressed that cross-sector collaboration with like-minded strategic partners remains vital to navigating future disruptions.
AITFM and delegates explored mechanisms to leverage Hong Kong’s unique structural advantages to pioneer AI-driven optimizations within music licensing systems. The discussions focused on reinforcing copyright protection frameworks and driving operational efficiency across the sector, aligning with strategic initiatives to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as Asia's premier music licensing hub.
The summit solidified comprehensive partnerships between Hong Kong and international copyright organizations. By combining local innovative technology capabilities with global copyright expertise, the collaboration aims to foster long-term diversification and sustainable growth within the music ecosystem. AITFM will actively pursue these strategic opportunities to facilitate the deployment of high-value music technology projects.