Connect the World • Innovate for Impact: HKUST Business School Global Forum & Alumni Reunion


Connect the World • Innovate for Impact: HKUST Business School Global Forum & Alumni Reunion


Calling All HKUST Business School Alumni Worldwide!

It’s time to come home! Join us for an unforgettable weekend on October 25, 2025, as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of HKUST. This exciting event will feature inspiring insights, meaningful connections, and cherished memories.

Get ready for a dynamic program, including:
• BizInsight Global Forum: Engage with renowned business leaders and academic luminaries as they share groundbreaking insights.
• Alumni Reunion Dinner: Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones in a festive atmosphere.

This is more than just a homecoming; it’s a celebration of our incredible journey and the bright future ahead. Don’t miss this chance to witness the exciting transformations at HKUST and to engage in thought-provoking discussions.

Start planning your journey back to Hong Kong — we can’t wait to welcome you home!

Enroll now to enjoy the early bird rates and stay tuned for more exciting details.

Language
English

Esteemed Speakers (in alphabetical order by family name)

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Mr. Adriel CHAN
Chair, Hang Lung Properties

Mr. Chan is the Chair of Hang Lung Group and Hang Lung Properties. He joined in 2010 and worked in leasing, finance, and project development roles before being appointed to the Chair in 2024. He continues to chair the sustainability committee. Mr. Chan is a Vice President and Executive Committee member of the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, a member of the Asia Business Council, a trustee of The Better Hong Kong Foundation, and Chairman of the Committee of Overseers of Morningside College at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He holds various advisory roles at the University of Southern California (USC), the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and the University of Hong Kong. He is also a Council Member of the Academy of Chinese Studies.

Mr. Chan holds an EMBA degree jointly awarded by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and HKUST, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from USC.

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Professor KC CHAN
Senior Advisor to the Dean and Adjunct Professor of Finance, HKUST Business School

Prof. Chan re-joined HKUST in 2017, after serving as Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government from 2007 to 2017, during which he played a leading role in developing and executing policy on financial market development and public finance. Prior to that, he was Dean of Business and Management at HKUST between 2002 and 2007. Now as a key member of the HKUST Business School, Prof. Chan has been actively promoting business education and Hong Kong as an international FinTech hub. He is a key speaker and moderator for a number of public seminars as well as regional and international forums, where his opinions on different topical issues are shared to facilitate an informed discussion. Prof. Chan has served as a consultant to a number of corporations, including as Senior Advisor to WeLab, a leading FinTech company in Asia, and an Independent Non-executive Director for Langham Hospitality Investments Limited and Guotai Junan International. He is also dedicated to public service, including as current Member of the Competition Commission and Non-executive Director of the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited.

Prof. Chan received his bachelor's degree in economics from Wesleyan University and both his MBA and PhD in finance from the University of Chicago. He is best known for his research on the pricing of risky assets and the performance of equity trading strategies.

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Ms. Nisa LEUNG
Managing Director, City Crest Ltd

Ms. Leung served as a Managing Partner at Qiming Venture Partners, where she founded and led the firm’s healthcare practice since 2006. Under her leadership, Qiming became a pioneering investor in healthcare and biotech sectors, backing some of the most innovative companies in the industry. Ms. Leung has been consistently recognized as one of the most influential investors in the industry. She has been featured on the Forbes Midas List for seven consecutive years (2019–2025). In 2024, she was honored as one of Fortune Asia’s Most Powerful Women. She has invested in and served as a board director for numerous leading healthcare and life sciences companies, including many groundbreaking companies in the life sciences and healthcare sectors globally. Prior to joining Qiming, she was co-founder of Biomedic Holdings with operations and investments in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and health care services. Ms. Leung was Venture Partner of PacRim Ventures in Menlo Park and was previously with Softbank/Mobius Venture Capital.

Ms. Leung earned her MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS from Cornell University. She is visiting lecturer at Harvard Law School, a trustee of the Hotchkiss School, serves as a member of the Hong Kong University Court, Cornell University International Advisory Council and Stanford University International Advisory Council.

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Mr. Charles LI
Founder and Chairman, Micro Connect

Mr. Li is Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect and Chairman of Micro Connect Macao Financial Assets Exchange (MCEX). He was most recently Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) from January 2010 to December 2020. During this time, he orchestrated some of the most significant strategic initiatives in HKEX’s history, including the acquisition of the London Metal Exchange, the launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect cross-border trading scheme, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, Bond Connect, and the Listing Reforms. Prior to joining HKEX, Mr. Li served as Chairman of JP Morgan China from 2003 to 2009 and worked at Merrill Lynch from 1994 to 2003, where he served as President of Merrill Lynch China from 1999 to 2003. Earlier in his career, Mr. Li practiced law at Brown & Wood and Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York.

Mr. Li currently also serves on the Board of Trustees of Asia Business Council. He received a BA in English Literature from Xiamen University, an MA in Journalism from the University of Alabama and a JD from Columbia Law School.

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Professor Albert PARK
Chief Economist and Director General, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development Bank
Chair Professor, HKUST

Prof. Park is Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Director General of its Economic Research and Development Impact Department. He is chief spokesperson on economic and development trends and leads the production of ADB’s flagship knowledge products and support for regional cooperation fora. Prof. Park has more than two decades of experience as a development economist and is a well-known expert on the economy of the People’s Republic of China. He has worked on a broad range of development issues including poverty and inequality, intergenerational mobility, microfinance, migration and labor markets, the future of work, and foreign investment. He is also Chair Professor of Economics, Social Science, and Public Policy at HKUST (on leave). He served as a founding director of HKUST’s Institute for Emerging Market Studies and Center for Economic Policy, and previously held faculty positions at the University of Oxford and University of Michigan.

A national of the US, Prof. Park received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University and his doctorate in applied economics from Stanford University.

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Mr. Arthur YUEN
Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Mr. Yuen is in charge of the full range of banking policy, supervision, conduct, and enforcement issues at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). He joined the HKMA in 1996 as Head of Administration and has since taken up different responsibilities including research and liaison on China economic and market development issues before being appointed Head of Banking Supervision in 2000. He took up the position as Executive Director (Banking Development) in July 2004, Executive Director (Banking Supervision) in June 2005 and Executive Director (External) in July 2008. He was appointed to his present position on January 1, 2010.

He has been playing an active role and serving as member of the FSB Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation. He is also a long-serving member of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. Appointed as Co-Chair of the Committee’s Policy and Standard Group (“PSG”) since January 2021. Chaired the Committee’s Supervision and Implementation Group (“SIG”) from September 2018 to Dec 2020.

Registration Fee*

  Early Bird
(by August 17, 11:59 p.m. Sunday)
Standard
BizInsight Global Forum HKD 200 HKD 300
Alumni Reunion Dinner – Individual HKD 600 HKD 800
Alumni Reunion Dinner – 6 pax Half Table HKD 3,300 HKD 4,200
Alumni Reunion Dinner – 12 pax Full Table HKD 6,000 HKD 7,200

* The cost has been partially subsidized by the School

  To register, please click below link OR contact
DBA alumni Forum l Dinner (FULL)
Kellogg-HKUST EMBA alumni Forum l Dinner (FULL)
EMBA alumni Forum l Dinner (FULL)
MBA alumni Forum l Dinner (FULL)
MSc alumni Vicky LAW
MSc Global Finance alumni Forum l Dinner (FULL)
BBA(GBUS) alumni Forum l Dinner (FULL)
WBB alumni Carman WONG
PhD/MPhil and BBA/BSc alumni Forum l Dinner (FULL)

Terms & Conditions:

  • Due to the limited capacity of venues, priority for seats will be given to HKUST Business School alumni. 
  • The registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment. 
  • The paid registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email no later than a week prior to the event.
  • HKUST Business School reserves all rights. All terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Kindly note that photographs will be taken at the event for record and publicity use. By attending this event, you agree your image may be used for these purposes.

Special Hotel Booking Offer^

W Hong Kong and the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong locate in the heart of West Kowloon. Both near Kowloon Station, they have easy access to Airport Express, High Speed Rail to Mainland China and Hong Kong's best sites and bites. Experience the city center at Tsim Sha Tsui or Central with a short drive or station stop.
W Hong Kong
1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon,
Hong Kong, China (map)
+852 3717 2992
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West,
Kowloon, Hong Kong, China (map)
+852 2263 2263
Wonderful Room, City View (40sqm)
HK$1,800 + 10% service charges +
3% hotel accommodation tax per room per night
Deluxe Room, City View (50sqm)
HK$2,600 + 10% service charges +
3% hotel accommodation tax per room per night
Extra Daily Buffet Breakfast:
HK$226 net per person
Make Reservation Here

^ This special offer is subject to relevant terms and conditions. Please refer to the reservation webpage for the details including check-in, check-out procedures, no-show and cancellation policy. Reservations made after Friday, October 3, 2025, will be based on hotel availability and at prevailing rates.


WestK – Exclusive Cultural Experience Offer*:

Journey to Xiqu: A Taste of Cantonese Culture & Opera

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The experience package includes:

  • An exclusive pre-show guided tour to discover the design and stories of Xiqu Centre at West Kowloon Cultural District and explore Cantonese opera in a fun way; and
  • new audience-friendly Tea House Theatre Experience featuring a curated selection of Cantonese opera performances performed and narrated in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Paired with fine tea and a light dim sum set at the unique Tea House Theatre, this experience is designed to introduce new audiences to Cantonese opera.

Date & Time:

  • Session 1: October 24, 2025 (Fri) 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Session 2: October 26, 2025 (Sat) 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District - 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (map)

Ticket Price: HK$500 per person [including an exclusive pre-show guided tour, Tea House Theatre Experience (stall seats), tea and a light dim sum set]

Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the cultivation of Xiqu culture and Tea House Theatre Experience! Register here!

* This special offer is subject to relevant terms and conditions and is available on a first-come, first-served basis with a limited quota. Please refer to the registration webpage for details.


Enquiry

Please contact the External & Alumni Relations (EAR) Team of HKUST Business School.

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Date
25.10.2025 - 25.10.2025
Time Zone
GMT+8
Time

BizInsight Global Forum: 2:00 – 5:50 p.m. (Registration starts at 1:30 p.m.) 
Alumni Reunion Dinner: 6:45 – 9:30 p.m. (Registration starts at 6:15 p.m.)

Venue

BizInsight Global Forum: Shaw Auditorium, HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus
Alumni Reunion Dinner: Diamond Ballroom, Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong (map)
*Coach service will be arranged from Shaw Auditorium to The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong.

Event Host
HKUST Business School
Reg. Deadline
01.10.2025