The School of Business at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) today announced a strategic partnership with leading technology training and AI company Preface AI to establish and operate the Business AI Co-creation Lab (the “Lab”). The official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed during the Preface Dev Con Event held on 23 August 2026 in Hong Kong.
The Business AI Co-creation Lab aims to bridge academia and industry by leveraging advanced Artificial Intelligence technologies to solve real-world operational and strategic challenges faced by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Under this two-year strategic agreement, HSUHK and Preface AI will collaborate to deliver tailored AI advisory, practical solution vetting, academic research, and hands-on talent development.
Professor Sam Park, Dean of the School of Business at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, expressed high expectations for the collaboration: “This strategic partnership with Preface AI represents a significant milestone in our commitment to practical, industry-oriented business education. The Business AI Co-creation Lab provides our faculty and students with a unique platform to translate academic rigour into actionable business solutions. By empowering SMEs—the engine of our local economy—with customized AI capabilities, we are not only addressing immediate business challenges but also equipping our students with the practical technical mindset essential for future business leaders.”
Mr. Tommie Lo, Founder and CEO of Preface AI, highlighted the technological and educational synergy of the partnership: “At Preface, our mission has always been to democratize technology and make AI accessible and impactful for everyone. Partnering with the School of Business at HSUHK allows us to combine our deep technological expertise with HSUHK’s business insights and academic leadership. Through the Business AI Co-creation Lab, we are excited to mentor the next generation of business innovators while providing local SMEs with practical, scalable AI tools that directly boost their efficiency and competitiveness in a rapidly changing digital landscape.”
