Shenzhen, China, December 18, 2025 — EMPTECH successfully hosted the Digital Identity Symposium | IDEA at Hotel Kapok Shenzhen Bay, bringing together renowned experts, industry representatives, partners, and officials from government institutions across multiple regions. Under the theme “Driving Innovation, Fostering Development, Building Ecosystems, and Enabling Applications in the Field of Digital Identity,” the symposium examined emerging trends, enabling technologies, and practical approaches to building trusted digital identity ecosystems.

Keynote: Digital Identity Shaping a Trusted and Inclusive Ecosystem

Mr. Sean ZHENG, Chairman and CEO of EMPTECH, delivered a keynote titled “Digital Identity Shaping a Trusted and Inclusive Ecosystem.” His presentation explored three key areas in depth: China’s digital identity practices, regional case studies, and strategies for building a seamless and sustainable ecosystem.

He first highlighted China’s innovative digital identity initiatives, illustrating how advanced technologies and integrated platforms have enabled efficient, secure, and user-centric identity services. Drawing on EMPTECH’s extensive experience, he also referenced concrete examples of identity solutions successfully deployed across multiple sectors, including travel, public services, and financial systems.

In the section on regional case studies, Mr. Sean showcased EMPTECH’s international projects, emphasizing how digital identity can bridge borders, enhance interoperability, and empower governments and organizations to deliver seamless services to citizens and users.

Finally, he outlined strategic approaches to building a trusted, inclusive, and sustainable identity ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of driving innovation, fostering collaborative partnerships, and ensuring the responsible use of emerging technologies. He also shared insights into upcoming trends and challenges in digital identity, illustrating EMPTECH’s vision for a future in which secure, inclusive, and technologically advanced identity systems support both public and private sectors worldwide.

Through his presentation, Mr. Sean not only highlighted EMPTECH’s technological capabilities but also reinforced the company’s role as a global leader in shaping next-generation digital identity solutions and driving innovation across the industry. His insights set the tone for the symposium’s discussions, inspiring participants to explore new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and the development of inclusive and trusted digital identity ecosystems.

Keynote: AI Revolution-Challenges and Opportunities

Prof. Qiang YANG, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Director of the Hong Kong PolyU Academy of Artificial Intelligence (PAAI), delivered an in-depth presentation titled “AI Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities.” He offered a comprehensive perspective on how the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping digital identity systems, highlighting emerging opportunities as well as challenges related to security, governance, and responsible deployment. His insights provided valuable guidance for building trustworthy and future-ready digital identity ecosystems.

Keynote: Digital Identity & The Future of Super Apps

Mr. Suleiman Sani MUSA, Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of SAMU Technology, delivered a presentation titled “Digital Identity & the Future of Super Apps.” As the creator of one of Africa’s largest integrated digital service platforms—supporting payments, P2P delivery, utilities, social services, e-commerce, and everyday transactions—he shared forward-looking insights on how digital identity serves as the backbone of next-generation super-app ecosystems. His presentation highlighted the immense potential for innovation and user empowerment across African markets, as well as the practical considerations required to build inclusive, trusted, and scalable digital infrastructure.

The symposium concluded with closing remarks, marking the end of a productive and inspiring exchange of ideas. It served as a valuable platform for international collaboration and knowledge sharing, while further reinforcing EMPTECH’s mission to drive global innovation in secure identity technologies. EMPTECH remains committed to fostering industry dialogue and advancing the development of open, secure, and interoperable digital identity ecosystems worldwide.