The 2025 HKMA/HKJC Annual Conference was successfully held on 25 November 2025 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 “Advancing Hong Kong’s Landscape of the Future”. Mr Hong-Eng Koh, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist, Huawei Technologies delivered an opening keynote speech while the closing keynote speech was delivered by Mr Hans Michael Jebsen, Chairman, Jebsen Group.
In his welcoming address, Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chairperson of The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA), stated that the theme, “Advancing Hong Kong’s Landscape of the Future,” is pivotal in our rapidly changing environment. He emphasized that Hong Kong must strategically leverage transformative finance and AI to reshape its industries and prepare for the Intelligent World. Furthermore, enhanced collaboration across the tourism, culture, and entertainment sectors will be key to driving sustainable development and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Prof Edith Shih, Chairperson of the 2025 HKMA/HKJC Annual Conference Organizing Committee and Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings 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:
- Prof Ir Sunny Lee BBS JP, Board Chairman, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Co Ltd
- Ms Nisa Leung MH JP, Managing Partner, Aulis Capital
- Mr Peter Wong, Managing Director, The Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd
PLENARY SESSION 1: ADVANCING HONG KONG’S LANDSCAPE OF THE FUTURE
- Mr Hong-Eng Koh, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist, Huawei Technologies
PLENARY SESSION 2: TRANSFORMATIVE FINANCE: EMBRACING THE FUTURE
- Ms Angel Chia, Executive Director, Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy, Financial Services Development Council
- Mr Paul Chow, Group General Counsel and Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- Mr Evan Auyang, Group President, Animoca Brands
PLENARY SESSION 3: AI-DRIVEN ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
- Prof Yike Guo, Provost, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Mr Samuel Lo, General Manager, Nvidia AI Technology Center, Hong Kong and Macau
- Ms Cindy Chow, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund
- Dr Gao Junlong, Chief Architect of Embodied Intelligence Lab, Alibaba DAMO Academy
PLENARY SESSION 4: TOURISM, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
- Mr John Sharkey, Chief Executive Officer, Kai Tak Sports Park
- Prof Viveca Chan, Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Design Centre
- Mr Kenny Sham, General Manager, Hong Kong, Macau & Thailand, Klook Travel Technology Limited.
PLENARY SESSION 5: BRIDGING BORDERS; UNLOCKING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH STRATEGIC POSITION OF ASIA
- Mr Elton Chan, Director, Jardine Matheson Limited
- Dr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
- Ir Dr Lim Eu Shawn, Chief Business & Solution Officer, Aerodyne Group
PLENARY SESSION 6: VENTURING INTO NEW PROSPECTS FOR GROWTH
- Mr Hans Michael Jebsen, Chairman, Jebsen Group
Members of the 2025 Annual Conference Organizing Committee include:
- Prof Edith Shih, Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd (Chairperson)
- Mr Jonathan Chiu, President, Schneider Electric Hong Kong
- Ms Cindy Chow, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund
- Mr Oscar Chow, Executive Director & Vice Chairman, Chevalier Group
- Mr Patrick Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau
- Ms Jasmine Lee, Managing Partner, EY Hong Kong & Macau
- Ms Aveline San, Chief Executive Officer, Citi Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Alex Wong, Deputy CEO, Strategy & Marketing, Hong Kong Representative Office, Huawei International Co. Limited
Title Sponsor:
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Lead Sponsor:
- CK Hutchison Holdings Limited
Grand Sponsors:
- HKT Limited
- Huawei International Company Limited
- Jardine Matheson
- McDonald’s Hong Kong
- MTR Corporation Limited
- The Hong Kong and China Gas Co Limited
Premium Sponsors:
- AIA Group
- Chevalier Group
- FANCL
- McDonald’s Hong Kong
- Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Sponsors:
- Altruist Financial Group Limited
- CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- Crystal International Group Limited
- Sino Group
- TAL Apparel Limited
- Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong)
Webinar Network Sponsor:
- HKT Limited
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Issued by The Hong Kong Management Association on 25 November 2025.
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