The AI Expert: Practical advice for Entrepreneurs & Executives
GUEST SPEAKER: Stéphane Monsallier

Join us for an exclusive live conversation with Stéphane Monsallier, the pioneering AI expert and founder of System in Motion, who’s been shaping AI since 1993! Stéphane will trace back his remarkable decades-long entrepreneurial journey, and reveal the insights and experiences that have shaped the future of technology and business. Discover the transformative opportunities AI offers today – specifically, how reasoning models and AI agents are empowering entrepreneurs like you to innovate, scale, and redefine industries.
This is a Live Podcast Recording, with limited tickets available for both members and non-members. Sign up now to join the conversation, meet Stéphane in person and network with a fantastic community of like-minded professionals!
Event Details
- Monday 28th April
- From 6:30pm to 9:00pm
- Banyan Workspace, Quarry Bay

WHAT WE WILL BE COVERING
63% of SMEs say AI adoption feels overwhelming, while 89% of “future jobs” will require AI collaboration
Understand AI’s evolution though the eyes of a pioneer who has worked with AI since the birth of the internet
Discover how entrepreneurs and SMEs are moving the needle with AI, how to stay relevant and what mistakes to avoid
Learn the skills you need to stay relevant and the one thing you should be asking your boss to support you on
Get actionable advice on how to give your children the best chance to succeed in their professional careers
Why This Conversation Matters
Knowledge Workers’ Edge
Learn the skills you need to stay relevant and the one thing you should be asking your boss to support you on
From 1993 to ChatGPT
Understand AI’s evolution though the eyes of a pioneer who has worked with AI since the birth of the internet
Parental Advice
Business Impact
Discover how entrepreneurs and SMEs are moving the needle with AI, how to stay relevant and what mistakes to avoid
Hong Kong’s Role
Can our city find a place to add value and be relevant in the AI revolution?
AGENDA
18:30 – 18:50 | Registration
18:50 – 20:15 | Conversation between Stéphane Monsallier and host Rasheed Shroff, plus audience Q&A
20:15 – 21:00 | Networking Drinks
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Stéphane Monsallier is an AI expert and keynote speaker who does not believe AI will replace you. He started coding at the age of 10, before the web even existed, and went on to earn his Master’s degree in AI from CentraleSupelec. After more a decade of experience in Financial IT, he founded System in Motion in Shanghai in 2004, with the aim of modernising corporate information systems.
Stéphane is dedicated to empowering knowledge workers with cutting-edge AI tools, and helping young entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs through offering real-world insights and forward-thinking strategies His expertise and passion make him a sought-after speaker, mentor and advisor throughout Asia’s corporate and technology sectors.
REGISTRATION
Tickets to this event are free for members of Banyan Workspace, and HK$100 for non-members. To reserve your place, please sign up using one of the forms below:
Member Registration
Non-Member Registration
We accept cancellations if notified via email at least 48 hours prior to the event start time, but refunds will exclude the non-recoverable transaction fee of 3.5% of the ticket price plus HK$2.5, and depending on the event, there may be an option to transfer the ticket to another event.