Manson Ma

Manson is a seasoned technology builder with experience across multiple waves of digital transformation—from early digitisation and mobile platforms to cloud computing, big data, and today’s AI-agent era. His career spans technology, academia, financial services, and the F&B technology sector, including OpenRice, a leading Hong Kong dining platform. At the moment, he is particularly interested in agentic commerce: enabling AI systems to securely discover services, coordinate workflows, and support trusted interactions across business platforms. He brings a hands-on perspective shaped by building systems through successive technology eras, while remaining focused on real-world adoption rather than experimentation alone. He earned his doctorate from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). His research interests focus on applying cutting-edge AI and digital technologies to scientific and commercial challenges.