The 2023 HKMA Annual Conference was successfully held on 12 December 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with over 2,400 participants joining physically and online. The Conference brought together prominent business leaders who shared with participants their invaluable insight under the theme of “Shaping Our Future, Scaling New Heights”.
Dr Y K Pang, Chairman of The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) said in the welcoming address “In a world where change is the only constant, businesses face new challenges and are also presented with new opportunities all the time, as they navigate through uncharted waters. To propel Hong Kong forward and identify new engines of growth, it is crucial to be able to adapt to shifting markets, embrace technological changes, and capitalize on emerging trends.”
Ms Susanna Hui, Chairman of the 2023 HKMA Annual Conference Organizing Committee and Executive Director & Group Managing Director, HKT Ltd said in her opening remarks that, “I am confident that you will find today to be both fruitful and inspiring, as you immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by our esteemed speakers and panelists. I encourage each participant to actively engage in the discussions, seize the opportunity to learn from one another, and forge meaningful connections that will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of Hong Kong’s growth and success.”
The Presentation of AMD Professors of Practice was also held at the Conference. The three new Professors of Practice this year are:
- Ms Amy Chan BEM JP, Headmistress of Apprentice Jockeys’ School, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Mr Herbert Chia JP, Founder, Data Innovation Lab Limited
- Mr Kent Wong, Managing Director, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd
With the concerted efforts of the Conference Organizing Committee under the chairmanship of Ms Hui, the following distinguished speakers were invited to share their wisdom at the conference:
PLENARY SESSION 1: THE NEXT ENGINE OF GROWTH FOR HONG KONG
- The Honourable Wong Wai-lun Michael GBS JP, Deputy Financial Secretary, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
PLENARY SESSION 2: HONG KONG AS A FINANCIAL HUB – THE WAY FORWARD
- The Honourable Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member, Technology & Innovation Constituency
- Mr Howard Lee, Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
- Mr Adrian Khoo, Co-Head, Asia Debt Capital Markets, Loans & Acquisition Finance, Citi
PLENARY SESSION 3: SCALING NEW HEIGHTS WITH AI
- Professor Helen M L Meng, Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Mr Jeff Walters, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Leader of BCG X in Greater China, Leader of Technology & Digital Advantage Practice in Asia Pacific
- Ms Cally Chan, General Manager, Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Michael Yue, Managing Director & General Manager, Google Hong Kong
PLENARY SESSION 4: FUELING HONG KONG’S CREATIVE ECONOMY: STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH THROUGH CULTURE, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Mrs Betty Fung Ching Suk-yee GBS, Chief Executive Officer, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
- Ms Winnie Tam SC SBS JP, Chairman of Board of Hong Kong Palace Museum, Former Chairman of Performing Arts Committee, West Kowloon Cultural District
- Dr The Honourable Allan Zeman GBM GBS JP, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Group
PLENARY SESSION 5: EMBRACING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GBA FOR A NEW ERA OF GROWTH
- The Honourable CY Leung GBM GBS JP, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, Former Chief Executive of the HKSAR
Members of the 2023 Annual Conference Organizing Committee include:
- Ms Susanna Hui, Executive Director & Group Managing Director, HKT Ltd (Chairman)
- Ms Cally Chan, General Manager, Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Nixon Chau, Managing Director & General Manager, SenseTime
- Ms Aveline San, Chief Executive Officer, Citi Hong Kong and Macau
- Prof Edith Shih, Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd
- Mr Edgar Tung, Chief Executive Officer, Tessellation Group
- Mr Peter Wong, Managing Director and Executive Director, The Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd
- Mr Michael Yue, Managing Director & General Manager, Google Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor:
- The Jardine Matheson Group
Grand Sponsors:
- AIA Group
- HKT Limited
- The Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd
Premium Sponsors:
- FANCL
- MTR Corporation
- Swire Pacific Limited
Sponsors:
- AXA Hong Kong and Macau
- CK Hutchison Holdings Limited
- CK Life Sciences Int’l. (Holdings) Inc.
- CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- Hong Yip Service Company Limited
- Kerry Logistics Network Limited
- Peoples Smart Living Limited
- Sino Group
- Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
- TAL Apparel Limited
Webinar Network Sponsor:
- HKT Limited
About The Hong Kong Management Association
The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) is a leading professional organization which was established in 1960 for the purpose of advancing management excellence in Hong Kong and the region. Services provided by HKMA can be categorized into three major areas, namely education and training; management services and membership services. With a commitment to nurturing human capital through management education and training at all levels, HKMA offers around 2,000 training and education programmes covering a wide range of management disciplines for over 50,000 executives every year. From distance learning courses, seminars and workshops, certificates, diplomas, all the way to bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree programmes jointly organized with prestigious overseas universities. Diversified management services are offered to provide platforms for business executives to exchange ideas, to network and to gain professional development. Annually, the Association organizes diverse functions such as Annual Conference, seminars, workshops and talks. Prominent business leaders are invited to share their invaluable insights and wisdom on the most updated trends and development of management. To promote best practices in management, the Association organizes nine business awards in Hong Kong and Mainland China, recognized as the highest accolades of the business community. These include the Best Annual Reports Awards, the HKMA Quality Award, the Award for Excellence in Training and Development, the HKMA/ViuTV & Now TV Awards for Marketing Excellence, the Hong Kong Sustainability Award, the Hong Kong Management Game, the Distinguished Salesperson Award, the Award for China Marketing Excellence and HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award.
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Issued by The Hong Kong Management Association on 13 December 2023.
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