[Forum] Invitation to EY Synergize GBA Forum 2023 | 17 August 2023 (Thu)

Dear Members,

 

There is a forum named “Synergize GBA Forum 2023” going to be hosted on 17 August 2023.  The forum is co-hosted by EY, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation, and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Nansha District Committee of Guangzhou.

By joining the forum, members can explore the opportunities and trends in the six key areas – finance, technology, health care, infrastructure, talent and ESG in the GBA – and to discuss how enterprises can seize the opportunities to achieve innovative development.


Event details: 

Date:

Thursday, 17 August 2023

Time:

14:00-18:00

Format:

 

Virtual

A link will be sent after registration is confirmed

Language:

Putonghua and English (with simultaneous interpretation)

 

Enrollment:

Please register before 16 August 2023. 
For enquiry, please contact Phyllis HY Lau or Wing QY Liu.
       
       

 

Program rundown:

14:00-14:05

Forum begins

14:05-14:10

Welcome remarks

Mr. Jack Chan
EY China Chairman and Greater China Regional Managing Partner

14:10-14:35

Special remarks and keynote speeches

14:35-15:05

Fireside chat

Future of the GBA: Introducing a new era of an AI-powered smart city cluster

 

Panelists

Ms. Cally Chan
General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau

 

Ms. Carrie Chu

Ecosystem Director, Pangu Models, Huawei Cloud

 

Moderated by

Mr. King Leung
Head of Financial Services and Fintech, Invest Hong Kong, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

15:05-16:05

Panel discussion
Spotlight on technology: Creating an environment where innovation and entrepreneurship can flourish

 

Panelists

Professor Kam-fai Wong

Associate Dean (External Affairs), Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

 

Mr. Peter Yan, JP
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited

 

Dr. Wang Yiqun
Director, Industrial Standard Innovation Institute, Shenzhen Institute of Standards and Technology

 

Mr. Xie Zhenwen
Vice-president of Shenzhen Federation of Industry & Commerce

 

Moderated by

Mr. Ben Kwan
Partner and Digital Innovation Leader, Strategy and Transactions, Ernst & Young Transactions Limited

16:05-16:25

Coffee break

16:25-16:55

Fireside chat

Future of the GBA: Promoting sustainable development through green tech platforms

 

Panelists

Dr. Yue Zhaoyang
Deputy General Manager, Strategic Operations Department, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Development Company Limited

 

Dr. Martin Zhu

Co-founder, i2Cool Limited

Moderated by

Mr. Philip Ng
Vice Chairman, Green Development Institute and General Manager, Green Technology Center

16:55-17:55

Panel discussion
Spotlight on innovation: Collaborating for the development of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Financial City

 

Panelists

Mr. Cheng Zhenhua
China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd.

 

Dr. Rocky Tung
Director and Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council

 

Mr. Lin Ximing

Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Ventures Investment Management (Shenzhen) Limited

 

Ms. Lanny Yang
Co-Founder, Oceanpayment

 

Moderated by

Mr. Henry Zheng
FinTech and Innovation – Partner, APAC FinTech and Innovation COO, Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Limited

17:55-18:00

Closing remarks

Mr. William Huang
EY China South Managing Partner

 

Should you have any queries, please contact Phyllis HY Lau (Phyllis-hy.lau@hk.ey.com) or Wing QY Liu (wing.qy.liu@cn.ey.com)