Sustainable Business Lab | AI Applications for Social Entrepreneurs
Sustainable Business Lab | AI Applications for Social Entrepreneurs
24
Apr
The FBL Sustainable Business Lab is hosting a Public Lecture on “AI Applications for Social Entrepreneurs” on 24 April, from 6:30PM at the Vasco Bar of the Artyzen Grand Lapa,.
ABOUT THE TALK:
“Sustainable Business Lab Industry Roundtable – AI Applications for Social Entrepreneurs” will bring together impact-driven leaders to explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology and social change. In an era where artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day tool, this session will explore its powerful potential to address pressing societal challenges.
Set against the backdrop of Artyzen Macau, this exclusive evening will examine how AI, AR, and VR can be harnessed beyond commercial applications to create meaningful impact for vulnerable communities. The discussion will specifically spotlight innovations in Special Educational Needs (SEN), demonstrating how immersive technologies and intelligent systems can transform learning experiences, accessibility, and social inclusion.
Moderated by Prof. Florence Lei, Coordinator for the Sustainable Business Lab, the roundtable will feature two pioneering social entrepreneurs. Mr. Ernest Chan, Founder of AESIR.hk and East Asia Representative for CatalystNow, will share his journey of creating immersive games for persons with special needs. Joining him is Mr. Patrick Lau, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and founder of Snaildy Education, who has leveraged innovative business models to support over 20,000 SEN students, teachers, and parents.
Together, they will explore the challenges and opportunities at the nexus of technology and social entrepreneurship, offering a forward-looking perspective on how AI can be a catalyst for an equitable and sustainable future. The session will conclude with a moderated dialogue and a networking reception, fostering connections among like-minded innovators.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Mr. Ernest Chan is the founder of AESIR.hk, a Hong Kong based social enterprise that produces augmented reality and virtual reality games for persons with special needs. Ernest is the Co-Chair, Hong Kong Chapter and East Asia Representative, CatalystNow, a global movement of social entrepreneurs, NGOs, and innovators. He has rich overseas working experience in Sweden, Singapore and Ukraine. Winner of Best Innovator liCan, Canada), Global Top 500 Tech Startup (HelloTomorrow, France) and Asia’s Top 12 Social Entreprise (DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge, Singapore).
Mr. Patrick Lau is the founder of Snaildy Education and the Snaildy Education Charity. Mr. Lau has successfully led his team in providing support to over 20,000 students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), teachers, and parents. His innovative business models have earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (Social Impact), Tatler GenT Leader of Tomorrow, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneur award bodies, including the Sub-committee on Employment of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (Labour and Welfare Bureau) and the Panel of Film Censorship Advisers.
Event Details:
Date:Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Location: Vasco Bar, Artyzen Grand Lapa
Language: Chinese and English
Organiser: USJ Sustainable Business Lab – Faculty of Business and Law
Moderator: Prof. Florence Lei – Faculty of Business and Law
Sponsored by: Artyzen Grand Lapa, and Catalyst Now
*This is a free event and open to the general public
