2025 10th CEIBS Innovation Forum · Hongkong | China Amidst Global Trade Upheaval: Growth & Innovation Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area
Introduction
The global economic order is being reshaped. Seismic changes in international trade led by the US and rapid technological development are posing urgent questions for nations of all sizes, particularly China. Can it come out ahead amidst a US-China trade war? Can it spur renewed domestic economic growth? Can its enterprises capitalise on their recent successes in artificial intelligence and global expansion?
The answers to these questions are pivotal for Hong Kong. For decades, the city has served as both Asia’s financial hub and a vital gateway into China. Yet, as global and regional dynamics shift, its future trajectory is far from certain. What remains clear is that Hong Kong’s prospects are closely intertwined with developments in China overall. From innovation-driven industries and advances in cutting-edge technology to new growth strategies in the face of economic headwinds, the forces shaping China’s economy will have profound implications for Hong Kong’s role on the world stage.
What will Hong Kong’s place be in this new global era? How can it leverage its unique strengths to secure long-term growth and resilience? Can further integration into the Greater Bay Area, and China’s rapidly advancing technology industries, drive new development for the city? Join us at this exclusive forum, hosted by China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), where thought leaders from business, government, and academia will offer insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead - and chart a course for Hong Kong’s future in an increasingly uncertain world.
Event Details
Date: June 12, 2025
Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Hall, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
Organiser: China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
Co-organisers: Hong Kong Cyberport, The Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association, Asia Society Hong Kong Center, Caixin Insight
Supporting Organisations: CEIBS Shenzhen Campus, The CEIBS Alumni Hong Kong Chapter, The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, CPA Australia
Agenda
Time | Speaker/Session |
14:00-14:20 |
Welcome Address
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14:20-14:50 |
Keynote Speech #1:
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14:50-15:25 |
Keynote Speech #2:
Q&A with Prof. Bala Ramasamy & Lau James Henry Jr. (15mins) |
15:25-16:40 |
Panel Discussion: Integrating Science and Technology Innovation in the Greater Bay Area: Challenges & Opportunities Moderator:
Panellists:
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16:40-16:50 |
Closing Address
|
16:50-18:00 | Cocktail Reception |
* Speakers are subject to change.