Hong Kong's Tech Hub Ambitions Get a Reality Check from LEAP East The recent three year deal to host LEAP East in Hong Kong has sparked significant interest in the tech industry, but what does it really mean for this burgeoning hub?
On the surface, it seems like a victory – after all, who wouldn't want one of the world's top innovation and technology events calling their city home?
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find that Hong Kong's role as LEAP East's sole Asian host for the next three years is less about cementing its status as a global tech powerhouse and more about playing catch up.