Morning Session

08:45 – 09:30

Opening Session

Dr Jane LEE

President of Our Hong Kong Foundation

Guest of Honour

Prof Cong WANG

Associate Vice President, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

Guest of Honour

Dr Bernard CHAN

Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, the Government of the HKSAR

Guest of Honour

Mr ZHU Wei

Deputy Director of Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Standing Deputy Director of the Leading Group Office of Guangdong on the Construction of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

Guest of Honour

Dr Jonathan CHOI

Standing Committee Member of the CPPCC, Chairman of Sunwah Group and Chairman of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance

Guest of Honour

Dr Wingco LO

President of The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong

Guest of Honour

09:30 – 10:15

Finding New Paths Amidst Challenges to Enhance Business Competitiveness

In an ever-evolving economic landscape, businesses face the imperative to innovate and adapt. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee emphasises the development of new quality productive forces with the characteristics of high-end technology, high efficiency, and high quality. This session will focus on how corporations can navigate increasing global competition and leverage the unique strengths of the GBA. We will also explore Hong Kong’s pivotal role as China’s most internationalised city and how companies can capitalise on its strong links with ASEAN and other Asian markets to enhance their competitiveness.

Dr Brian GU

Vice Chairman and President of XPENG

Mr Marcus SPURRELL

CEO of International Business of DMALL

Mr Antony LEUNG

Group Chairman of Nan Fung Group, Group Chairman & Co-Founder of New Frontier Group

Dr Stephen WONG

Head of Chief Executive's Policy Unit, the Government of the HKSAR

10:15 – 10:30

Tea Break

10:30 – 11:15

Introductory Remarks

Mr GUAN Xiangming

Leading Party Member and Secretary-General of Guangdong Federation of Industry and Commerce

Industry Insights | Financial Industries in the GBA: Cross-Border Collaboration and Global Opportunities

As the GBA continues to advance high-quality development, financial corporations are uniquely positioned to seize cross-border collaboration opportunities and expand globally. Hong Kong, as an international financial centre and the largest offshore RMB hub, plays a crucial role as a multidirectional gateway connecting Mainland China with ASEAN and other international markets. This session will explore how financial enterprises can leverage innovative financial connectivity mechanisms and policy measures within the GBA to enhance regional cooperation, expand their global reach, and solidify the GBA's position as a key player on the world stage.

Mr Grant PAN

CFO of Noah Group and CEO of Noah Hong Kong

Keynote Speaker

Mr Eric HO

Chief Executive Officer and Director of Dah Sing Bank (China) Limited

Panelist

Ms Winnie WONG

CEO & Executive Director of Asia Insurance Company Limited

Panelist

Prof Jian WANG

Associate Director of Shenzhen Finance Institute, Director of FEMBA Programme, SFI

Session Chair

11:15 – 12:15

Industry Insights | Artificial Intelligence and High-End Manufacturing in the GBA: Strategic Visions for a Tech-Driven Future

The Third Plenary Session is dedicated to the GBA’s high-quality development, particularly in enhancing new economies and technology. Corporations in the GBA are at the forefront of integrating AI, robotics, and high-end manufacturing, propelling the region toward becoming a global hub for AI applications with a projected GDP exceeding 600 billion RMB. This session explores strategic visions for businesses aiming to capitalise on advanced manufacturing trends, including upgrading existing industries and fostering innovation. We'll also examine how companies can leverage Hong Kong's strengths in basic research, its robust intellectual property protection framework, and other areas to build an integrated innovation and technology chain, positioning themselves in the GBA's dynamic, tech-driven future.

Mr Nixon CHAU

Former Managing Director and General Manager of SenseTime

Keynote Speaker

Prof Zexiang LI

Professor of Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering of HKUST, Founder of XbotPark, Founder of ShenZhen InnoX Academy

Keynote Speaker

Mr Lewis CHAN

CEO of Xsight

Panelist

Mr Ka Mun CHANG

Managing Director of Li & Fung Development (China) Ltd

Panelist

Mr Robert LOK

Vice President of The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong

Session Chair

Afternoon Session

14:30 – 15:30

GBA and Hong Kong: Advancing Global Competitiveness of Mainland Industries

In an increasingly complex global market, building resilient and innovative industries is crucial for maintaining competitiveness. This session will explore how businesses can enhance competitiveness by mastering the GBA’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and technological innovations while leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to international markets. Discussions will focus on fortifying supply chains, integrating automotive breakthroughs, and expanding digital infrastructure to boost the global standing of Mainland China’s industries and create new growth opportunities in the GBA.

The Hon Sunny TAN

Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council

Keynote Speaker

Ms Irina FAN

Director of Research of Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Panelist

Prof Geng XIAO

Associate Dean of School of Public Policy of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Chairman of the Hong Kong Institution for International Finance

Session Chair

15:30 – 15:45

Tea Break

15:45 – 16:45

Introductory Remarks

Prof Xufei MA

Associate Dean of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School

Industry Insights | Green Economy in the GBA: Pathways to Sustainable Growth

As China progresses toward peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and attaining carbon neutrality by 2060, corporations in the GBA are uniquely positioned to lead the green transformation. This session will focus on how businesses can integrate sustainable practices to accelerate the green transition. We will explore how companies can leverage Hong Kong’s expertise in green finance and adoption of international standards, combined with Mainland China’s advancements in greener production lines and manufacturing capabilities, to drive sustainable growth and position themselves at the forefront of Asia’s green economy.

Ms Poman LO

Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Regal Hotels Group, Founding Managing Partner of AlphaTrio Capital

Keynote Speaker

Mr Chavalit TSAO

Chairman of TPC (Tsao Pao Chee), Founder of OCTAVE, Chairman of Council of Wisdom, Family Business Network International (FBNI)

Keynote Speaker

Dr Kang QU

Managing Director of Sustainability Strategy, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Vice President of Hong Kong Green Finance Association

Panelist

Mr Pat WOO

Partner, Head of ESG - Hong Kong, KPMG China

Panelist

Prof Christine LOH

Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment at HKUST

Session Chair

16:45 – 17:45

Industry Insights | Digital Assets in the GBA: Shaping the Future Digital Economy

As China advances its national digital economy strategy, the GBA is becoming a key hub for digital assets and blockchain innovation. Corporations in the region are well-positioned to harness these developments, transforming industries and unlocking new growth opportunities. This session explores how businesses can leverage digital assets to innovate business models, enhance cross-border collaboration, and access emerging markets such as next-generation digital platforms. By integrating these technologies into corporate practices and capitalising on Hong Kong’s robust digital infrastructure and financial expertise, companies can lead the way in the evolving "Digital Bay Area."

Mr Evan AUYANG

Group President of Animoca Brands

Keynote Speaker

Mr Yifan HE

CEO of Red Date (Hong Kong) Technology Limited

Keynote Speaker

Ms Vivien KHOO

CEO & Managing Director of Private Wealth Management Association

Panelist

Ms Sandy PENG

Co-founder of Scroll

Panelist

Mr Victor YIM

Head of Fintech of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited

Session Chair

17:45 – 18:00

Closing Remarks

Prof Wei XIONG

Academic Dean of the School of Management and Economics, and Shenzhen Finance Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

Mr Ryan IP

Vice President of Our Hong Kong Foundation cum Co-Head of Public Policy Institute