Prof. Andy Chun

Prof. Andy Chun is a distinguished pioneer in Artificial Intelligence, with a career spanning several decades. He spearheaded Hong Kong’s first commercial AI system deployment in the late 1980s. He has since developed innovative AI solutions for numerous public and private sectors, significantly enhancing Hong Kong’s social services, quality of life, and economic prosperity.

Prof. Chun is a Professor of Practice at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and an Adjunct Professor of the EMBA program at City University of Hong Kong. In these roles, he actively advocates for innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies.

Throughout his career, Prof. Chun has led technology initiatives at Prudential plc, held CEO positions at multiple AI start-ups, and served as the University CIO at City University of Hong Kong.

He is an advisor to the HKSAR Government on AI and IT strategies and the founder of the AI Specialist Group for the Hong Kong Computer Society.

His exceptional contributions to AI have earned him numerous accolades, including being named a Distinguished Fellow of the Hong Kong Computer Society. Prof. Chun holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Make Sustainability Literacy a Core Civic Competency: Integrate sustainability, systems thinking, and AI ethics into public education, media, and lifelong learning, empowering citizens to critically engage with climate risks, green technologies, and ethical trade-offs.
2. Position Hong Kong as a Regional Lab for Climate Adaptation and Ethical Tech: Launch pilot zones that test climate-resilient infrastructure, ethical AI governance, and low-carbon lifestyles. Partner with ASEAN cities to share models, tools, and lessons learned.