Hong Kong Productivity Council

HKEX operates one of the world's premier exchange groups, commanding a pivotal position in global finance as Asia's leading capital market connector. The exchange group runs comprehensive markets spanning equities, commodities, fixed income, and currencies, serving as the undisputed leader in global IPO issuance. As Hong Kong's sole securities and derivatives exchange operator and exclusive clearing house operator, HKEX provides regional and international investors with unparalleled access to Asia's most dynamic market ecosystem. With approximately $35 trillion in market capitalization and over 2,600 listed companies, HKEX ranks among the world's largest exchanges by market cap. The organization facilitates capital flow between East and West, operating critical market infrastructure that powers Asia's economic growth. Beyond its Hong Kong headquarters, HKEX's global footprint includes the London Metal Exchange, extending its reach into industrial metals trading. The exchange group continuously innovates its product offerings and technology platforms to meet evolving market demands, reinforcing its status as a gateway for international investment into China and Chinese capital going global.

Thomson Reuters exists to solve one of the most critical challenges in professional work: the overwhelming complexity of information that legal, tax, accounting, and media professionals must navigate daily. Every year, professionals across these industries spend countless hours sifting through vast amounts of data, regulations, and news - time that could be spent on higher-value work that truly matters. Thomson Reuters transforms this dynamic by combining industry-leading content with cutting-edge AI and technology, empowering professionals to know now and navigate what's next with confidence. Our mission goes far beyond delivering information - we're fundamentally reshaping how professionals work, enabling them to uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, and report the facts with greater speed and accuracy than ever before. Whether it's a lawyer preparing for a complex trial, an accountant navigating intricate tax codes, or a journalist breaking a critical story, Thomson Reuters provides the intelligent tools and trusted insights that make their work possible. By investing $600 million in modernization and pioneering advances in AI-powered legal assistance with CoCounsel, we're not just improving workflows - we're empowering professionals to tackle the world's most important challenges with information they can trust.

At SHI, we believe in solving what's next through personal, concierge-style IT partnerships. Our 7,000-strong team brings global scale with local attention, helping organizations of all sizes navigate complex technology decisions. As the largest Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise in the United States, we've grown from a $1 million reseller in 1989 to a $14 billion global provider by building genuine relationships and delivering measurable results. Our culture thrives on collaboration and expertise - whether you're building hybrid workplaces, securing against evolving threats, or optimizing cloud investments. We combine deep technical knowledge with flexible financing and top-tier vendor partnerships to make IT simpler. With offices worldwide and 24/7 support capabilities, we're there whenever and wherever you need us. Success at SHI means balancing technical excellence with human connection, ensuring every solution reflects our customers' unique challenges and goals.

Kong provides the foundation that enables any company to securely adopt AI and become an API-first company. We built the world's most adopted API gateway, and our easy-to-use cloud API platform delivers fast, reliable, secure digital experiences. With Kong, organizations can increase developer productivity, security, and performance at scale with the unified platform for API gateways, AI gateways, service meshes, and ingress controllers. We're a team of engineers and problem-solvers who understand that APIs are the lifeblood of modern software. Our platform powers hundreds of billions of API calls daily, serving over 700 enterprise customers worldwide. From our origins as Mashape to becoming Kong, we've remained focused on solving the fundamental challenge of connecting services securely and reliably in cloud-native environments.

In 1999, FPT Software's founder Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nam established the company with a vision to propel Vietnamese intelligence to the world stage through technology. What began as a modest software outsourcing operation has evolved into a global technology and IT services provider, recognized as the Largest IT Services Company in Fortune 500 Southeast Asia. The company's journey has been marked by an unending pioneering spirit and lifelong dedication inherited from its founders. Today, FPT Software stands as a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, delivering world-class solutions across 27 countries and territories with 65 global offices and 30 development centers. With over 33,000 employees worldwide and USD 1.22 billion in revenue (2024), the company has transformed from basic programming and software testing into an AI-first enterprise providing comprehensive digital transformation services. From opening its first overseas branch in Japan in 2005 to establishing its Asia Pacific office in Singapore in 2007, FPT Software has consistently expanded its global footprint while maintaining its commitment to cultivating future-ready talents and driving sustainable growth through technology.

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider that has been delivering tomorrow's solutions today for 80 years. With operations spanning from Earth to outer space, we equip our customers with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge. Our agile, innovative approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance across defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, and global infrastructure markets worldwide. As a trusted partner in Europe, Middle East, and Africa for 70 years, Parsons has delivered landmark projects including the Riyadh Metro and advanced missile defense systems. We employ thousands of intelligent people worldwide who share our common quest to deliver solutions that help customers confront tomorrow's challenges. Our commitment to community impact is evidenced by raising nearly $1.3 million for TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) since 2007, demonstrating our dedication to supporting those who serve and sacrifice.