Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The AI Ecosystem: Why You Must Move from "Advising" to "Doing"
"We cannot stop AI from growing into an independent ecosystem—we have to learn how to thrive within it."
In this session at the CEIBS InnoLab, MBA1999 alumnus Eddie Huang (Co-founder & Chairman of Rainbow Dynamics) shares a masterclass in evolution. Drawing from 25 years of experience at McKinsey, SF Group, and Prologis, Eddie discusses the shift from the "replication" phase of Chinese business to a "China model" built on supply chain strength and AI integration.
Key highlights:
- The Independent AI Economy: Why AI is becoming a "different animal" that doesn't rely on human policy.
- From Strategy to Execution: Lessons from scaling SF Group from RMB 40B to 300B.
- The New Globalisation: Moving beyond consumer exports to exporting supply chain capabilities.
- Advice for MBAs: Why staying in the "hot zones" (like Shenzhen or Hangzhou) is more valuable than any classroom.