Hybrid Seminar – Privacy Enhancing Technologies and Their Use in Financial Services: Insights and Le

When:  May 14, 2026 from 16:00 to 18:00 (CST)
Associated with  China Hong Kong Chapter
Topic: Privacy Enhancing Technologies and Their Use in Financial Services: Insights and Lessons Learnt
Date: 14 May 2026 Thursday
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM [Followed by Refreshments and Networking Session]
CPE: 2 CPE Hours
Keynote Speaker: Dr Ilesh Dattani, CISA, Founder and CTO of Assentian
Panel Moderator: Dr Welland Chu, President of ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter
Panelists: Mr Gillan Lam, CTO of Asia Insurance and CTO of AvoTech

Dr Ilesh Dattani, CISA, Founder and CTO of Assentian

 

 

Topic Privacy Enhancing Technologies and Their Use in Financial Services: Insights and Lessons Learnt
Speakers  

Dr Ilesh Dattani, founder and CTO of Assentian, is a Yale‑trained machine learning expert with two decades of fintech innovation. He advises governments, contributes to global standards, supports the Digital Euro project, and develops advanced cybersecurity, privacy‑preserving and digital‑currency solutions across financial services

Dr Welland Chu is a Cybersecurity Specialist at Thales with over 32 years of experience. In addition to his role at Thales, he serves as President of the ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter, a member of the Standing Committee on Technological Developments at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Vice‑President of the IT Development Committee of one of Hong Kong’s largest NGOs, and a Director of the King’s College London Hong Kong Foundation (a charity).

Welland holds a Ph.D. from King’s College London and is certified as CISA, CISM, AAIA, and AAISM. He frequently lectures in postgraduate programs and speaks to both public‑ and private‑sector audiences, including international organizations such as INTERPOL.

Mr Gillan Lam, CTO of Asia Insurance and CTO of AvoTech

Abstract Financial institutions are rapidly adopting AI, making Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) essential for using sensitive data responsibly across jurisdictions. This session explores how PETs unlock data value while reducing exposure, supporting compliance, and enabling trusted AI. Drawing on real deployments, it examines what works, the trade-offs, and practical applications such as federated learning for fraud detection, AML collaboration, and cross‑border model training. Participants will gain insight into selecting the right use cases, establishing governance, and applying PETs to support compliant, effective AI adoption.
Date 14 May 2026
Time 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Format Hybrid Seminar
On-site Venue The HKMA, 14/F, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong

(Exit B of Admiralty MTR Station)

(Please indicate your preference for on-site attendance. Due to limited seats, registrants beyond the maximum capacity will be assigned to Zoom)

Online Platform Zoom
Language Conducted in English
CPE Hour

(Two hours)

 

Only for those who have participated in the event for 100 minutes or more

 

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2.     Name (Identical to ISACA record)

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Fees ·       ISACA Member: Free of Charge

·       Member of ACFEHK/ HKCS/ HKICPA/ CPA Canada/ IIAHK/ ASISHK: HK$150

·       Non Member: HK$300

Deadline By 5:00 PM on 11 May 2026
Registration Registration for In-Person Session

Registration for Online Session

Remarks Please be reminded that for CPE hour entitlement, you have to be participate the seminar at least 100 minutes.
Enquiries Please contact our Administrative Team at (+852) 2528 3772 or email to events@isaca.org.hk

Location

14/F., Fairmont House
8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong
Hong Kong

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