The 2024 HKMA Annual Conference was successfully held on 29 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with over 2,000 participants joining physically and online. The Conference brought together prominent business leaders who shared with participants their invaluable insight under the theme of “Hong Kong’s New Horizon”. Mr Carlson Tong, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited delivered an opening keynote speech while the closing keynote speech was delivered by The Honourable Bernard Charnwut Chan GBM GBS JP, Chairman, Asia Financial Holdings Limited.
Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chairman of The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) said in the welcoming address “Maintaining competitiveness in the global market is vital for Hong Kong as an international financial center. Leveraging the transformative power of technology and integrating innovative solutions are crucial for driving economic growth and sustaining our prominence on the world stage. A commitment to sustainable business models that balance economic advancement with social and environmental responsibility is essential for our future.”
Prof Mary Huen JP, Chairman of the 2024 HKMA Annual Conference Organizing Committee and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd said in her opening remarks that, “I am confident that today will be both productive and inspiring as you engage with the valuable insights shared by our esteemed speakers and panelists. I encourage everyone to actively participate in the discussions, seize the opportunity to learn from one another, and cultivate meaningful connections that will contribute to the ongoing success and growth of Hong Kong.”
The Presentation of AMD Professors of Practice was also held at the Conference. The three new Professors of Practice this year are:
- Ms Susanna Hui MH, Executive Director & Group Managing Director, HKT Limited
- Dr Jacob Kam JP, Chief Executive Officer, MTR Corporation Limited
- Mr Li Ning, Executive Chairman and Joint Chief Executive Officer, Li Ning Group
Afterwards, the Signing Ceremony on Strategic Partnership between The Hong Kong Management Association and the Hong Kong Quality and Talent Migrants Association was also held at the Conference.
With the concerted efforts of the Conference Organizing Committee under the chairmanship of Prof Huen, the following distinguished speakers were invited to share their wisdom at the conference:
PLENARY SESSION 1: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HONG KONG ECONOMY
- Mr Carlson Tong, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
PLENARY SESSION 2: THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR HONG KONG AS AN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE
- Mr Arthur Yuen JP, Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
- Mr Patrick Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau
- Ms Daisy Ho, CEO, Asia Pacific, HSBC Asset Management
PLENARY SESSION 3: TRANSFORMING INDUSTRIES AND SOCIETY WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES
- Mr Kevin O’Brien, Chief Executive, Gammon Construction Limited
- Dr Frank Pun, Head of Insilico Hong Kong, Insilico Medicine
- Ms Lisa Cai, Portfolio Manager of Pivotal Life Sciences Public Equity, Director of Group CEO Office of Nan Fung Group
PLENARY SESSION 4: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS IN ACTION
- Mr Hugo Montanari, Managing Director, Rosewood Hong Kong
- Ms Maaike Steinebach, Founder of FemTech Futures, Former General Manager of Visa, Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Keith Siu, Chief Operating Officer (HK & Macau), Maxim’s Caterers Ltd.
PLENARY SESSION 5: SUPER CHARGING HONG KONG’S CONNECTIVITY
- The Honourable Bernard Charnwut Chan GBM GBS JP, Chairman, Asia Financial Holdings Limited
Members of the 2024 Annual Conference Organizing Committee include:
- Prof Mary Huen JP, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd, HKT Ltd (Chairman)
- Mr S K Cheong, Vice Chairman, ViuTV, Hong Kong Television Entertainment Company Limited
- Mr T K Chiang, Chief Executive Officer, CLP Holdings Limited
- Mr Patrick Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau
- Prof Joe Ngai JP, Senior Partner, Chairman of Greater China Region, McKinsey & Company
- Ms Anne O’Riordan, Group Director of Digital, Jardine Matheson Limited
- Ms Aveline San, Chief Executive Officer, Citi Hong Kong and Macau
- Prof Edith Shih, Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd
Lead Sponsors:
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- The Jardine Matheson Group
Grand Sponsors:
- AIA Group
- HKT Limited
- The Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd
- McDonald’s Hong Kong
- MTR Corporation
- Shui On Group
- Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd
Premium Sponsors:
- FANCL
- Manulife (International) Ltd
Sponsors:
- Altruist Financial Group Ltd
- CK Hutchison Holdings Limited
- CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd
- Crystal International Group Ltd
- Peoples Smart Living Ltd
- Sino Group
- Swire Pacific Ltd
- TAL Apparel Ltd
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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. (https://www2.hkma.org.hk/)
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