The Hong Kong Translation Society (HKTS) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), F. C. Lo Scholarships Presentation Ceremony, and Luncheon Talk on Friday, September 27, 2025, marking a significant day for the local translation community.

Held at the Bistro NTT by ATTIC in Kowloon Tong, the event brought together members, distinguished guests, and rising stars in the field to celebrate achievements, conduct important society business, and delve into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in translation.

The afternoon began with the Annual General Meeting, where the HKTS leadership reviewed the society’s work over the past year, presented the financial report, and outlined plans for the coming term.

The F. C. Lo Scholarships Presentation Ceremony followed. The scholarships are a testament to the HKTS's commitment to nurturing talent. A deserving cohort of students were awarded, recognizing their exceptional academic achievements and potential in translation studies. Colleagues applauded the dedication and hard work of the scholarship winners, and we thank F. C. Lo for his kind support.

After this, the talk “Delivering Results with AI in Translation Services: Driving business outcomes with AWS AI for language professionals” was delivered by Dr. Dongping Liu, Senior Industry Business Development Manager of Education at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Dr. Liu provided an insightful presentation on how AWS AI technologies are being leveraged to enhance efficiency, quality, and business outcomes within the translation sector, sharing several case studies of how a combination of human and AI translation is contributing positively to society. The session was followed by a lively Q&A and further discussions among attendees, underscoring the keen interest in adopting these innovative technologies. We'd like to thank Dr. Liu for his expert sharing.

Another detailed sharing was provided by Liu Peng from Shanghai Yizhe Info Tech Co. Ltd., including how the company is increasingly leveraging AI to provide translation services to several stakeholders.

Beyond the formal agenda, the event provided an invaluable opportunity for networking over lunch. Attendees connected with peers, academics, and industry leaders, forging new professional relationships and strengthening the bonds within the vibrant Hong Kong translation community. We thank everyone who joined us to celebrate the scholarship recipients and explore the exciting future of our profession.

Looking forward to next year's Annual General Meeting!