Research Seminar Series: Dr. Wilson Wong

Seminar Title:

Quantum Finance in the “AGI” Race: The Struggle for “Conscious” Superintelligence

Event Details:

📅 Date: 28 April, 2026 (Tuesday)

⏰ Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm

📍Venue: CR-W2-03, Asia School of Business

💻 Zoom Link: https://asb-my.zoom.us/j/99355135909?pwd=wbsGO06b2gh74hq8wOVulxnYxH93gK.1

Meeting ID: 993 5513 5909

Passcode: 341399

Abstract

This paper explores the development of a quantum-based algorithm to analyze complex and unpredictable events, initially for high-speed financial trading. It suggests that advances in quantum computing could go beyond finance to model global challenges like natural disasters and pandemics.

The study argues that such technology may lead to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), surpassing current AI systems, which are limited to pattern recognition. However, achieving this requires overcoming technical challenges like system instability, and it raises concerns about the unpredictable behavior of future quantum-powered AI.

Speaker’s Bio

Dr. Wilson Wong Kia Onn is an Associate Professor of Finance at the S P Jain School of Global Management and Adjunct Associate Professor at The Education University of Hong Kong. He holds a PhD in Development Economics from the University of Cambridge and has extensive academic and industry experience spanning finance, artificial intelligence, political economy, and international business.

Dr. Wong previously held senior academic and leadership roles across Asia and worked in industry with organizations such as Ernst & Young and Frost & Sullivan. His research has been widely published in leading journals and focuses on disruptive technologies, global economic systems, and emerging geopolitical trends.

We look forward to your participation in this insightful research seminar.

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