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Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026

AWS TechFest 2024 Champions AI for Business

The 'AWS TECHFEST: AI FOR EVERY BUSINESS' event in Hong Kong on September 3rd, 2024, highlighted the surge in GenAI adoption. Over 1000 attendees learned how AI reduces manual tasks and boosts productivity. Success stories from companies like etnet and Datax Limited showcased the practical benefits of AI in business.
The 'AWS TECHFEST: AI FOR EVERY BUSINESS' event took place in Hong Kong on September 3rd, 2024.

According to McKinsey, 65% of organizations now use GenAI regularly, almost doubling the adoption rate in just one year.

The event attracted over 1000 participants, including 300 trained experts and 20 partners, and featured sessions on AI applications in business.

Keynote speeches highlighted the role of AI in reducing manual tasks and enhancing productivity.

Participants experienced hands-on sessions with tools like Amazon SageMaker and Agentic LLM, and received training for AWS Certification Exams.

Etnet, a local financial publication, showcased the use of Amazon Bedrock to boost productivity by 70%, while Datax Limited highlighted cost savings through AWS GenAI solutions.
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