Who We Are

Esperanza was founded in 2018 with a simple yet powerful mission: to advocate and support new ways to live, learn, and work.

Under the theme of Reimagine Education, we began by championing the integration of technology in teaching and learning, promoting these innovations well before COVID made them a necessity. While the post-pandemic period saw edtech experiencing a temporary downturn, the emergence of Generative AI has completely redefined what educational technology can achieve. opening doors to new and boundless possibilities that were previously unimaginable.

With the Education Bureau now actively promoting AI in education through supportive policies and funding, we’re witnessing a pivotal moment in Hong Kong’s educational landscape. Esperanza stands ready to collaborate with forward-thinking partners to ensure our schools can harness AI as a powerful force to augment human capabilities and transform the antiquated education system.

But our vision extends beyond the classroom. Over the past two years, we’ve expanded our focus to embrace the AI transformation of Hong Kong organizations. While the possibilities are exhilarating, we’re acutely aware of the uncertainties and challenges. Many organizations are choosing to “wait and see,” but we believe inaction is the riskiest strategy of all.

Hong Kong needs a community of bold early movers willing to invest in and experiment with the future. The transformation must begin with people – attracting, managing, and developing talent in entirely new ways. There are striking parallels between AI transformation in classrooms and workplaces: both require us to build capacity from the ground up, training the trainers first.

As Hong Kong strives to attract the world’s best talent, our organizations must adopt world-class HR practices that match our global ambitions. While we may not be the first movers, we have a unique opportunity to leapfrog ahead. And we don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Esperanza is committed to partnering with the business community to bring international best practices to Hong Kong and encourage local players to partner with proven HR tech solutions from around the globe.

AI is here to stay. We cannot predict with certainty whether it will fulfil all the promises made by the tech giants, but we know that the cost of inaction far exceeds the risks of thoughtful engagement. More importantly, we have a responsibility to ensure AI becomes a force for good – for our economy, our society, and our shared humanity.

Join us in shaping a future where technology amplifies human potential rather than replacing it. The time to act is now.

With conviction and hope,