Founding Chairman’s Message

Dear Esteemed Members, Partners and Friends,

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support since were founded in Nov 2022. We have achieved remarkable milestones together, including the inaugural Data Literacy Awards (DALA Awards 2024), the insightful visit to the 11 Skies in the Airport City, and our engaging forums with CEO, IT leaders, ESG experts, Marketing evangelists, and HR and Finance professionals.  These initiatives have all aligned with our mission to empower our members and networks across industries and geographies with data literacy, enabling wiser use of data for business, operational, and personal advancement. You can find more details on our website.

With the rise of Generative AI, it is crucial for everyone to master both data literacy and AI literacy to stay relevant and ahead in their respective markets and companies. Data has become the most valuable asset in any organization in the digital era and is a critical component for impactful and useful AI applications. In the beginning of 2025, we decided to change our association’s name from Data Literacy Association to Data & AI Literacy Association. This change better reflects our direction to empower everyone to speak the language of data in the AI era. Our brand, DALA, will remain the same, now standing for Data & AI Literacy Association.

DALA will continue to excel in our endeavors. Together with our partners and members, we will nurture companies and individuals with the best mindset and skillset to unlock business value from AI and data. We have planned more forums, site visits, and awards, with increased collaboration with our partners in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and ASEAN. You can find out more on our website. We warmly invite you to join the DALA family and become a member. Stay tuned to our website at www.dalahk.org for more updates.

Best Regards,
Dr. Toa Charm
Founding Chairman
Data & AI Literacy Association