Annual Conference
The CUHK EMBA Annual Conference and Luncheon successfully concluded on 25 May 2024. The signature event brought together more than 130 distinguished guests for a thought-provoking discourse on “The Next Engine of Growth for Hong Kong”.
In his opening remarks, Professor Alan Chan, Provost of CUHK, recognised the importance of the event in gathering the collective wisdom of industry leaders to shape the future of Hong Kong. “We need new thinking and new strategies that promote innovation and integrate with national strategies to seize the many opportunities arising from the development of the Greater Bay Area,” he said.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. He underscored Hong Kong’s pivotal position as a super-connector and super-value-creator in the region, emphasising the abundant opportunities the city offers for career growth, business expansion, and a fulfilling lifestyle.
The conference culminated in a captivating panel discussion on shaping Hong Kong’s digital economy by harnessing emerging technologies. The panel featured Dr Norman Chan, Council Vice-Chairman of CUHK and former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority; Mr Nixon Chau (EMBA 2015), former Managing Director and General Manager of SenseTime Hong Kong; and Ms Queenie So (IBCE 2018), Founder and CEO of SyZyGy, a Cyberport-incubated creative tech company. The panellists shared their insights on fostering innovation and propelling the digital transformation of Hong Kong through cross-sector collaborative ecosystems and effective governance and policies.
The event concluded on a high note with a networking luncheon, providing participants with the opportunity to forge connections and exchange ideas to contribute to the advancement of Hong Kong’s future.
