The HKMA 65th Anniversary Theme Year Summit 2025: Excellence • Innovation • Growth: Proud Stories of Hong Kong was successfully held on 28 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Theme Year Summit is one of the annual highlight events of the Theme Year featuring an exciting line-up of eminent speakers. Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Jockey Club delivered an opening keynote speech while the closing keynote speech was delivered by Prof James Thompson GBS, Chairman and Founder, Crown Worldwide Holdings Limited.
In the Welcoming Address, Mr Elton Chan, Chairman of 2025 Theme Year Working Partyand Director of Jardine Matheson Limited said: “In the face of global geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainties, Hong Kong has demonstrated extraordinary resilience. The city is crafting inspiring stories of excellence and growth, paving the way for a vibrant new chapter filled with opportunities.”
Following the ceremony, the three Panel Discussion were held:
Panel Discussion 1: “Hong Kong Proud Stories: Growth”
Speakers:
- Mr Alson Ho, Managing Director, Head of Wealth Solutions Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank
- Mr Lawrence Li, Managing Director, Head of Transaction Banking, HSBC
- Mr Johnny Yu, Advisor to Chairman, Head of Sustainability, Henderson Land Development Company Limited
Question-and-Answer Session
Moderators:
- Ms Bernardine Lam, Chief Investment & Development Officer, China Resource Enterprise Limited
Panel Discussion 2: “Hong Kong Proud Stories: Excellence”
Speakers:
- Prof Randy Lai, CEO, McDonald’s Hong Kong
- Mr Bruce Lam, CEO, Consumer, HKT Limited
- Mr Mark Wong, Executive Director, Kee Wah Bakery Limited
- Ms Jeny Yeung, Managing Director HK Transport Services, MTR Corporation Limited
Question-and-Answer Session
Moderator:
- Mr Patrick Lam, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, FSE Lifestyle Services Limited
Panel Discussion 3: “Hong Kong Proud Stories: Innovation”
Speakers:
- Mr Alex Liu, Managing Director, Mannings Hong Kong, Macau and China, DFI Retail Group
- Ms Lena Low, Senior Director, Customer Success & Experience, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Julian Sin, ABG HK Associate Sales Director, SenseTime
Question-and-Answer Session
Co-Moderators:
- Mr Ricky Chong, Managing Director, Ricoh Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Tim Ying, Chief Executive Officer, Octopus Holdings Limited
In the Closing Remarks, Mr Elton Chan, Chairman of 2025 Theme Year Working Party and Director of Jardine Matheson Ltd said, “These insights not only inspire us to tackle the challenges of a new era but also motivate us to collectively forge a new chapter of opportunities for Hong Kong and its businesses, continuing the city’s remarkable legacy.”
The HKMA 65th Anniversary Theme Year Summit 2025 is proudly sponsored by the following esteemed organizations:
| Grand Sponsor: | Octopus Holdings Limited |
| Sponsors: | Ricoh Hong Kong Limited Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) |
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Issued by The Hong Kong Management Association on 28 August 2025.
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