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Red Hat Summit: Connect 2024

November 5, 2024Hong KongThe Mira Hong Kong
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Shape the future of your organizaiton

With technology constantly evolving, it’s on all of us to take the lead on IT innovation by engaging your curiosity with our fully interactive event. Red Hat Summit: Connect brings you to the forefront of that evolution, so you can turn knowledge into application.

Our event in Hong Kong will provide you the opportunity to join your peers, explore the latest Red Hat technologies, and collaborate with industry leaders to explore the future of technology.

Join us at The Mira Hong Kong on November 5 for Red Hat Summit: Connect Hong Kong.

Find the right mix of sessions for you

Engage with Red Hat thought leaders, technologies, and solutions or participate in activities like breakout sessions and solution showcase. View your options in this year’s agenda.

AGENDA

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Registration, welcome lunch & solution showcase

1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

Welcome Address

Peter Man,

General Manager, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan, Red Hat

1:10 PM - 1:35 PM

Executive Dialogue: Unlock Open Source Potential: Technology Without Boundaries

Peter Man,

General Manager, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan, Red Hat

Leo Liu,

VP of International Business, GM of North APAC Region, Alibaba Cloud

1:35 PM - 1:45 PM

Innovation Awards Announcement

1:45 PM - 2:05 PM

GenAI: A Catalyst Beyond ChatGPT

Join us for an insightful talk with AI Enthusiast - Rannes Man on her professional career transition and explore the expansive role of AI in our daily lives. Discover the transformative potential of Open Source AI and its implications for corporations and society at large. Learn how embracing open-source solutions fosters innovation and inclusivity in the evolving technological landscape.

Rannes Man,

AI Enthusiast, Meta Academy Limited

2:05 PM - 2:50 PM

Tech Keynote: Enabling Open enterprise AI, and modernizing infrastructure

IT leaders and business leaders are constantly being asked to make strategic decisions and make difficult tradeoffs to meet business goals. This year the challenges are even more challenging as they balance growing AI opportunities and increasing IT infrastructure costs. Learn how Red Hat is helping customers build solutions that address today’s challenges and establish a foundation for a future that includes standardized IT infrastructure, mission-critical automation, modernization, cloud and AI.

Albert Law,

Director & Head of Solution Architecture, Hong Kong Macau & Taiwan, Red Hat

Curtis Tai,

Solution Architect, Red Hat

Frankie Ng,

Associate Principal Solution Architect, Red Hat

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Networking, coffee break & solution showcase

3:10 PM - 4:50 PM

Track A - Infrastructure & Operations theme

3:10 PM - 3:35 PM

OpenShift Virtualization - Your Hidden IT Power (Part 1): Radical Resilience Starts Here

OpenShift is best known for running container-based applications at scale. However, not every application can be or should be containerized. OpenShift Virtualization closes the gap between modern cloud-native architectures and those virtual-machine based solutions. In part 1, we will cover OpenShift Virtualization, some newer features that have just been released, and navigate the seamless migration journey from legacy virtualization systems with the aid of Veeam Kasten.

Alex Lee,

Senior Solution Architect, Red Hat

Chris Wong,

Senior Regional Channel Systems Engineer, Veeam

3:35 PM - 4:00 PM

OpenShift Virtualization - Your Hidden IT Power (Part 2) : Daily Operations & business continuity

OpenShift is best known for running container-based applications at scale. However, not every application can be or should be containerized. OpenShift Virtualization closes the gap between modern cloud-native architectures and those virtual-machine based solutions. In part 2, we will cover OpenShift daily operation features and explore the integration with Portworx by Pure Storage, for enhanced efficiency, resilience, and scalability in your next generation virtualized environment.

Alex Lee,

Senior Solution Architect, Red Hat

SK Cheung,

Channel Technical Consultant, Greater China, Pure Storage

4:00 PM - 4:25 PM

Deploying and Upgrading Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Mastering Security Controls Like a Pro

Operating system deployments and upgrades are essential for any sysadmin and will remain a cornerstone of IT management. In this session, we will take you through Red Hat’s approach to simplify and scale these processes by using the right tools, including Image Builder, in-place upgrades, Satellite, and Automation. Attendees will also get a sneak peek into the future of RHEL, envisioning the possibility of building and upgrading systems at scale using bootable containers. You will also learn practical insights on how to implement security controls on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, from disk encryption to application whitelisting, security hardening, and more. We will also emphasize the importance of maintaining SELinux in your security strategy.

Joey Lau,

Associate Principal Solution Architect, Red Hat

4:25 PM - 4:50 PM

Simplify Hybrid Cloud Platform Operations with HPE

Morpheus is a robust cloud management platform with strong integration capabilities with Red Hat's automation and container solutions, enabling a unified control plane for VMs, Containers, and Cloud environments.

Teddy Yau,

Enterprise Architect, HPE GreenLake Cloud Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Track B - AI theme

3:10 PM - 3:35 PM

Advancing Enterprise AI: Red Hat's AI Platform Vision and GenAI Foundation Models Fine-Tune

This session explores how Red Hat simplifies AI adoption through its platforms, Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI). You will learn to develop, test, and run predictive and generative AI models in open hybrid cloud environments. The InstructLab project will be highlighted for its role in simplifying GenAI model alignment and fostering community collaboration. Additionally, we will highlight IBM Research’s partnership with Red Hat to open source IBM Granite LLMs and InstructLab tools. By leveraging the LAB methodology, this collaboration provides an enterprise-supported foundation for the development of GenAI models.

Felix Ng,

Solution Architect, Red Hat

3:35 PM - 4:00 PM

The Importance of AI Governance

This session will define AI governance and underscore its importance in ensuring the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Our subject matter expert, Dr. Shi, will explore the goals and benefits of implementing AI governance, highlighting how it fosters trust, enhances compliance, and drives innovation. Additionally, the session will outline essential steps for building an effective AI governance framework, focusing on stakeholder engagement, clear policies, and adaptability to emerging challenges. By prioritizing AI governance, organizations can maximize the benefits of AI while safeguarding ethical standards.

Nan Shi,

Lead AI Engineer, IBM

4:00 PM - 4:25 PM

Embracing the AI Era: Empowering Virtual Machine Migration through Enterprise IT Automation

As the virtualization landscape evolves, IT leaders must reassess their virtual machine management strategies. This session will explore how the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform enhances virtual machine management with Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization and beyond. Attendees will learn effective automation strategies for integrating AI into existing enterprise technology, focusing on breaking down silos, improving governance, and driving operational efficiency. You will gain insights into the impact of enterprise automation and AI adoption on teams, along with transformation lessons that can be applied within your organization.

Tim Lam,

Strategic Business Development Director, Red Hat

4:25 PM - 4:50 PM

Driving MLOps in a secure, structured and scalable platform

This seminar explores MLOps, focusing on security, structure, and scalability. The sharing will cover ROSA, a managed OpenShift service in AWS Cloud, provides a robust, secure and structured platform for ML operations. Structured operations are achieved through CI/CD pipelines, version control, and comprehensive monitoring. ROSA's Kubernetes foundation enables scalable ML infrastructure with auto-scaling and distributed training capabilities. The presentation covers the benefits of ROSA for MLOps, and concludes with two industry successful stories.

Daniel Shek,

GenAI / AIML Specialist, Hong Kong, AWS

4:50 PM - 5:00 PM

Quiz Game & Closing

Featured Speakers

Chris Wong

Chris Wong

Veeam

Chris Wong

Senior Regional Channel Engineer, HK & Taiwan, Veeam

Chris has over 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure consulting roles in the technology industry. He has extensive experiences in architecting complex IT infrastructure environment and developing business continuity and disaster recovery plans for different enterprises. Prior to Veeam, he served as Senior Systems Engineer for Nutanix and Solution Architect in Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Chris received his bachelor degree in engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Daniel Shek

Daniel Shek

AWS

Daniel Shek

GenAI / AIML Specialist, Hong Kong, AWS

Daniel Shek is a distinguished AIML / GenAI Specialist for AWS in Hong Kong, bringing over two decades of diverse tech industry experience to his role. As a key player in AWS's AI initiatives, Daniel spearheads the identification, development, and leadership of AIML / GenAI engagements with enterprise clients, leveraging cutting-edge Amazon AI technologies such as Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Amazon SageMaker, and ML infrastructure solutions.

Leo Liu

Leo Liu

Alibaba Cloud

Leo Liu

Vice President of International Business, General Manager of North APAC Region, Alibaba Cloud

Mr. Liu Binxing (Leo) has a longstanding dedication to advancing the worldwide adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. His portfolio showcases an exceptional comprehension and wealth of handson experience in strategizing and deploying hightech industry sectors. Leo is currently the Vice President of International Business and General Manager of North APAC Region of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence International. Additionally, he is a board member for several Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group's subsidiaries across the North APAC Region, leading the team to establish the entire region's cloud computing and network infrastructure, and providing comprehensive cloud solutions such as IaaS, PaaS, AI, security, and IoTs to customers in various industries.

Nan Shi

Nan Shi

IBM

Nan Shi

Lead AI Engineer, IBM

Nan Shi is an AI Engineer from IBM APAC's Client Engineering team. He holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from Northwestern University and is recognized as an Open Group Master Certified Data Scientist. Nan has dedicated himself to research and projects across various fields of artificial intelligence, including Generative AI, computer vision, natural language processing, quantum computing, machine learning, and deep learning. 

Joining IBM in 2021 as a data scientist, Nan quickly demonstrated his expertise in AI. He has spearheaded numerous Data and AI modernization initiatives for leading enterprises in various sectors, including finance, automotive, retail, and healthcare. Since 2023, he has concentrated on the adoption of generative AI, ensuring trustworthiness through AI governance, and developing standardized processes for the LLM lifecycle.

Peter Man

Red Hat

Peter Man

General Manager, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan, Red Hat

Peter Man is the General Manager for Red Hat in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. In his role, Peter leads the teams to drive business and increase Red Hat’s footprint in Greater China. 

Peter has more than two decades of IT industry experience and has established a strong reputation in Hong Kong’s open source community. Previously with Novell and IBM, he has a proven track record for building high performing teams. 

Peter holds a string of academic qualifications, including a Masters in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Boise State University.

Rannes Man

Rannes Man

Meta Academy Limited

Rannes Man

AI Enthusiast, Meta Academy Limited

SK Cheung

SK Cheung

Pure Storage

SK Cheung

Channel Technical Consultant, Greater China, Pure Storage

SK Cheung is responsible for driving the business growth through channels in Greater China. SK Cheung has over 20 years of experience in IT industry where he has spent his career in services at Dell EMC and IBM in Hong Kong. SK has extensive experience in managing complex IT solutions and business development. 

SK obtained his Master of Science in System Engineering and Engineering Management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. SK also holds number of recognizable IT certifications.
 

Teddy Yau

Teddy Yau

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Teddy Yau

Enterprise Architect, HPE GreenLake Cloud Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Teddy Yau is a seasoned professional specializing in solution consultancy and advisory services. His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including IT infrastructure solutions, virtualization solutions, hybrid cloud solutions, and managed services. Throughout his career, Teddy has successfully delivered numerous large-scale projects. His comprehensive understanding of innovative solutions positions him as a trusted advisor for organizations looking to enhance their IT capabilities and drive business success. Teddy is committed to delivering optimal results through strategic planning and execution, ensuring that clients achieve their technological goals.

SPEAKERS

Albert Law

Albert Law

Red Hat

Albert Law

Director & Head of Solution Architecture, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan, Red Hat

Alex Lee

Alex Lee

Red Hat

Alex Lee

Senior Solution Architect, Red Hat

Curtis Tai

Curtis Tai

Red Hat

Curtis Tai

Solution Architect, Red Hat

Frankie Ng

Frankie Ng

Red Hat

Frankie Ng

Associate Principal Solution Architect, Red Hat

Frankie is an IT professional focusing on open source technology. He has years of product development experience in IT infrastructure, automation, IaaS and cloud. He believes open source, sharing and the community are the keys for technology innovation. He joined Red Hat in 2016 as a solution architect supporting customers in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Frankie helps enterprises to drive the path of digital transformation with a hybrid cloud strategy, DevOps, container adoption and IT automation.

Felix Ng

Felix Ng

Red Hat

Felix Ng

Solution Architect, Red Hat

Joey Lau

Joey Lau

Red Hat

Joey Lau

Associate Principal Solution Architect, Red Hat

Tim Lam

Tim Lam

Red Hat

Tim Lam

Strategic Business Development Director, Red Hat

With over 20 years of IT experience and certifications in PMP, CISM, CISA, and TOGAF, is recognized as an Open Group Distinguished IT Technical Specialist. Having transitioned from a technical background to a strategic business role, Tim currently serve as an Automation Specialist at Red Hat Hong Kong, a position he have held since 2021. In this capacity, he specialize in driving automation and digital transformation initiatives, as well as revenue growth for clients by leveraging open-source solutions, hybrid cloud, and AI platforms.

SPONSORS

Platinum sponsor

Alibaba Cloud

Alibaba Cloud

Established in 2009, Alibaba Cloud is the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. It offers a complete suite of cloud services to customers worldwide, including elastic computing, database, storage, network virtualization, security, management and application services, big data analytics, and IoT services. Alibaba Cloud operates in 87 availability zones in 29 regions around the world, with more global regions set to follow. In Hong Kong, we have established 3 available zones covering local and overseas business users. For three consecutive years, Alibaba Cloud has ranked first in the IaaS market share in Hong Kong (China).

Gold sponsors

AWS

Since 2006, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any workload, and it now has more than 240 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, media, and application development, deployment, and management from 105 Availability Zones within 33 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) is the global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking value from all of their data, everywhere. Built on decades of reimagining the future and innovating to advance the way people live and work, HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service. With offerings spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and Storage, HPE provides a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance. For more information, visit: www.hpe.com

Pure Storage

Pure Storage

Pure Storage delivers the industry’s most advanced data storage platform to store, manage, and protect the world’s data at any scale. With Pure Storage, organizations have ultimate simplicity and flexibility, saving time, money, and energy. From AI to archive, Pure Storage delivers a cloud experience with one unified Storage as-a-Service platform across on premises, cloud, and hosted environments. Our platform is built on our Evergreen architecture that evolves with your business – always getting newer and better with zero planned downtime, guaranteed. Our customers are actively increasing their capacity and processing power while significantly reducing their carbon and energy footprint. It’s easy to fall in love with Pure Storage, as evidenced by the highest Net Promoter Score in the industry. For more information, visit www.purestorage.com.

Veeam

Veeam® is the #1 global market leader in data resilience, providing data backup, data recovery, data freedom, data security, and data intelligence. With Veeam, data is protected and always available across cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS, and Kubernetes environments. Veeam has offices in over 30 countries, and protects over 550,000 customers.

Silver sponsors

Automated Systems (H.K.) Limited

Automated Systems (H.K.) Limited (ASL) is a subsidiary of Automated Systems Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 771). As a professional and trustworthy unified technology services partner with more than 1,400 high-caliber experts and 50 years of experience in bringing professional IT services to global users, ASL provides leading DevSecOps and industry-specific IT services to connect customers’ businesses.

Vastcom Technology Limited

Vastcom Technology Limited

Vastcom Technology Limited is a dynamic and innovative IT company with focus on customer satisfaction. It was founded in 2010 and has offices in Macau, Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Singapore. Vastcom is mainly providing a wide range of products and services such as cybersecurity, AI Driven automation, edge computing, technical support, managed services, infrastructure & cloud computing and IT consultancy services to assist customers’ digital transformation process. Our company’s objectives are to stay innovative and lead our customers to a level of confidence with the products and services we offer, and to create mutually beneficial partnerships that support our own company’s objectives and those of our customers.​

The Mira Hong Kong

Date: November 5, 2024

Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118-130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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