Wizpresso recently had the privilege to engage with nearly 400 secondary school students at Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung College, as part of the 12th “A+ Science Education Program” organized by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Alliance. Our founder and CEO, Calvin Cheng—the inaugural recipient of the BOCHK Technology Innovation Award in FinTech—delivered an inspiring talk that explored the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI), the future of FinTech, and the impact of innovation on tomorrow’s world.
Empowering the Next Generation
Calvin drew from Wizpresso’s entrepreneurial journey to demonstrate how regulatory frameworks underpin economic growth and how technology—from renovation and innovation to disruption—drives leaps in productivity. The session shed light on 2025’s most promising AI applications while dissecting the relative strengths of key paradigms: large language model (LLM)-driven apps, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), and autonomous AI agents (Agentic AI). Calvin offered students a vision for the future, emphasizing not just technological power but the critical importance of responsible use.
Thought Leadership in AI
Through real-world GenAI use cases across industries, Calvin demonstrated the transformative effects of next-generation technology and clarified the concept of Agentic AI—AI that can autonomously make and execute decisions. He encouraged students to distill business strategies from technological trends and motivated them to embrace change with courage and creativity.
Key Takeaways: Responsibility and Independent Thinking
In a lively Q&A session, students asked how to utilize AI responsibly and avoid overreliance. Calvin coined the phrase “automation of thought” to describe today’s AI. He highlighted that judgment and values are more crucial than ever: “If all decisions are delegated to AI, humans lose their very essence. Only by maintaining critical thinking and independent judgment—and holding onto your own ‘soul’—can you truly stand out.”
Recognizing Innovation and Social Impact
The BOCHK Technology Innovation Award recognizes exceptional scientists and research teams in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area for their achievements in fields such as AI, robotics, health tech, advanced manufacturing, FinTech, and new materials. Wizpresso is honored to be counted among its recipients and remains committed to fulfilling social responsibility—helping to cultivate a vibrant innovation education ecosystem for Hong Kong and beyond.
