In celebration of the University’s 35th anniversary, HKUST Business School hosted a full-day event on October 25, 2025 that brought together alumni and industry leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights under the transforming business landscape.
The day kicked off with the first-ever BizInsight Global Forum where distinguished speakers shared forward-looking insights into the challenges faced by business and industry. During the plenary talk, Dr. William FUNG(Group Deputy Chairman of Fung Group) and Prof. Albert PARK (Chief Economist and Director General of Economic Research and Development Impact Department from the Asian Development Bank)had a stimulating discussion on Asia’s evolving role in global trade.
A subsequent dialogue session featured prominent figures in finance, including Mr. Charles LI (Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect); Ms. Nisa LEUNG(Managing Partner of Aulis Capital); and Mr. Arthur YUEN(Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority). Moderated by Prof. K.C. CHAN (Senior Advisor to the Dean of HKUST Business School and Adjunct Professor of Finance), the interactive session addressed the issues of sustainable investment amid global uncertainty.
Following the dialogue session, the Forum hosted another panel explored how business leaders navigate transformation, featuring our alumni speakers Mr. Adriel CHAN (Chair of Hang Lung Properties Limited); Ms. Jeanette MAO(Chief Executive Officer of HK Express Airways); and Mr. Oscar TAO,(Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Lulusmiles Medical Technology Limited and DBT Technology Limited), moderated by Prof. KOH Tat Koon, (Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) of HKUST Business School).
Following these intellectual exchanges, the evening transitioned into a heartfelt Alumni Reunion Dinner with nearly 350 alumni from across generations and programs. The warm celebration reached its peak when HKUST leaders including Prof. Harry SHUM (HKUST Council Chairman), Ms. Edith SHIH (HKUST Council Vice-Chairperson), Prof. Nancy IP (HKUST President), Prof. TAM Kar-Yan (HKUST Vice-President for Administration and Business), Prof. Albert IP (HKUST Foundation Chairman), Ms. Wendy GAN (HKUST Business School Advisory Council member), and members of the University and Business School community led the University anthem sing-along.
