RCPST Origanized First Meeting with HUAWEI Technologies
The 2024 First Meeting with HUAWEI Technologies, hosted by The Research Centre for Privacy and Security Technologies in Future Smart Systems (RCPST) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), concluded successfully on 27 September 2024. This landmark event united prominent industry leaders, distinguished academics, and the next generation of talent to share insights and partake in substantial dialogues. It served as a crucial forum for connecting scholarly progress with industrial innovation, enabling the exploration of cutting-edge advancements in AI Privacy and Security technologies.
PolyU’s Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation, Prof. WANG Zuankai, and the Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. CHUNG Chi-yung, warmly welcomed the collaborators from HUAWEI Technologies. They delivered inspiring opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in driving technological advancements and addressing global challenges in privacy and security. The Director of RCPST, Associate Head and Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. HU Haibo, also provided an insightful introduction to the research center. He highlighted the center's areas of expertise, mission, and core technologies, setting the stage for the day's discussions.
This introduction was followed by four thought-provoking keynote speeches delivered by leading experts: Prof. HU Haibo, Professor of COMP Prof. XIAO Bin, Professor of COMP Prof. LUO Xiapu, and Professor of COMP Prof. AU Man Ho Allen (represented by the Research Assistant Professor of COMP, Dr. LU Xingye). These distinguished speakers shared their recent advances in AI Privacy and Security, along with their successful collaborations with HUAWEI Technologies, offering a compelling glimpse into the future of these critical fields.
Then the event transitioned into a session dedicated to personal research introductions by eight promising junior researchers. Each researcher presented their innovative projects, focusing on various aspects of AI privacy and security. These presentations highlighted cutting-edge approaches to safeguarding data and ensuring privacy in increasingly complex digital environments. The junior researchers showcased a range of topics, from developing advanced encryption techniques to designing robust algorithms that can detect and mitigate security threats in real-time. Their work underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for continuous innovation to address the evolving challenges in AI privacy and security.
The session provided a platform for these emerging scholars to engage with industry leaders and academic experts, fostering an environment of mentorship and collaboration. The exchange of ideas not only enriched the researchers' perspectives but also offered valuable insights into the practical applications of their work in real-world scenarios.
Concluding the event, representatives from HUAWEI Technologies shared several essential challenges currently faced by the industry. These challenges included the need for scalable privacy solutions that can keep pace with rapid technological advancements, the integration of AI systems into existing security frameworks, and the development of ethical guidelines for AI deployment. By highlighting these issues, HUAWEI underscored the critical role that academic-industry partnerships play in driving innovation and developing effective solutions.
Overall, the meeting served as a catalyst for future collaborations, inspiring both seasoned experts and emerging researchers to continue pushing the boundaries of AI privacy and security. The discussions and insights gained from this event are expected to pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in the field, ultimately contributing to a safer and more secure digital future.
