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Dr Peter K N Lam, GBM, GBS

Chairman

WELCOME REMARKS

The Honourable John KC Lee, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM

The Chief Executive

OPENING REMARKS

Mr Zhou Ji

Executive Vice Director

Dr Pan Gongsheng

Governor

Mr Liu Zhenmin

Special Envoy for Climate Change

SPECIAL REMARKS

Opening Session

While the softened global inflation pressures and commencement of interest rate cut by major central banks have given some hope to global economic outlook, our world grapples with persistent and emerging challenges: regional conflicts, formation of new governments after major elections that bring policy uncertainties, impacts of climate changes, just to name a few.  


In this increasingly complex landscape, what we need is an innovative mindset to unlock new avenues for growth for meeting new challenges and seizing new opportunities.  


In this session, senior policymakers will share insights on how we could navigate this volatile environment by finding and powering new growth engines.

Mr Christopher Hui Ching-yu, GBS, JP

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury

PANEL CHAIR

Mr Muhammad Aurangzeb

Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue

H.E. Adylbek Kasymaliev

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration

H.E. Gilles Roth

Minister of Finance

Mr Yoshiki Takeuchi

Deputy Secretary-General

SPEAKERS

Plenary Session I - Innovation: The Solution to Unlock the Next Growth Engines

Mr Jack Chan, JP

EY China Chairman and EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner

SPEAKER

Presentation on Joint Survey by HKTDC and EY

The past year was filled with uncertainties stemming from inflation, monetary policy shifts, and elections around the world.  As these issues move behind us, driving economic growth is becoming a top priority for both incoming and incumbent policymakers.  The outlook is further complicated by geopolitical dynamics, shifting demographics, escalating debt, and the need for climate action.  However, amidst these challenges lie significant opportunities.  The potential benefits of technological advancements and digital transformation present a promising pathway to renewed growth and innovation.  


With monetary policy expected to turn more accommodative globally, policymakers may find themselves at a unique juncture to implement strategies that can revitalise our economies and power the next growth engine.  Speakers in this session will discuss these opportunities and challenges, the evolving innovative landscape, and how national authorities can strategically position themselves to turbo-charge growth in their economies.

Mr Eddie Yue, JP

Chief Executive

Mr Bayardavaa Bayarsaikhan

Director General of the Monetary Policy Department

Dr Philip Lane

Chief Economist and Member of Executive Board

Mr Rogelio V. Quevedo

Commissioner

Dr Olli Rehn

Policy Dialogue – Accelerating Growth through Innovation

(Sponsored by: CICC)Long-term economic trends are shifting, with rising risks of a fragmenting global economy, greater protectionism, and mounting geopolitical tensions. What does this backdrop mean for the global economic and financial landscape in 2025 and beyond? What is the role of mutual understanding and multilateralism in fortifying economic resilience and fueling new growth drivers? And what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for Hong Kong, China’s most internationalised city, and how can it best position itself to take full advantage of them?In this session, Prof Justin Lin Yifu will provide an overview on the global economy’s ever-changing dynamics, as well as China’s current trajectory and its evolving role in the world.

The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP

Financial Secretary

Mr Chen Liang

Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Management Committee

Prof Justin Yifu Lin

Chief Economist and Senior Vice President (2008-2012)

Prof Y.C. Richard Wong , SBS, JP

Philip Wong Kennedy Wong Professor in Political Economy; Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

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Keynote Luncheon

(co-organised with Insurance Authority)An aging society presents a multifaceted challenge and contributes to a widening protection gap. At the same time, as demographic shifts reshape societal needs, the emerging Silver Economy presents significant growth opportunities for the insurance industry.In this panel, experts from insurance and academics will share insights on how the industry can capitalise on these opportunities, with a particular focus on the interconnectedness of the Greater Bay Area to create synergies and drive innovation in insurance products and services tailored to the Silver Economy. The discussion will also explore the role of insurance in fostering sustainable societal growth.

Mr Clement Lau

Executive Director, Policy and Legislation

Mr Lawrence Lam

Chief Executive Officer

Ms Orchis Li

General Manager

Prof Heiwai Tang

Director of Asia Global Institute, 
Associate Dean of HKU Business School, 
Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics

Mr Wilson Tang

Panel Discussion on Insurance & Risk Management – Navigating the Silver Economy: Insurance Sector Opportunities in an Aging Society

In 2025, global economic growth is widely expected to stabilise, and while the inflation shock is over, uncertainties on the policy front are set to rise. How can the global economy and the world’s key supply chains best be insulated from the likely consequences? Are businesses sufficiently prepared for these challenges, including trade finance and potential “slowbalisation”? Beyond this, what can we expect in emerging sectors and regions to be the next driver of global growth, and how might firms and economies best take advantage of these emerging opportunities?


Our distinguished panellists will share their insights on the trends and undercurrents shaping the economic outlook for 2025 and beyond.

Mr Liu Haoling

Vice Chairman, President, and Chief Investment Officer

Mr Victor L. L. Chu, SBS, CBE

Chairman & CEO

Mr Ernesto Torres Cantú

Member of Executive Management Team and Head of International

Ms Bonnie Y Chan

Mr J. Christopher Donahue

President, Chief Executive Officer

Mr Antoine Gosset-Grainville

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Dr Fred Hu

Founder and Chairman

Panel Discussion on Global Economic Outlook

The flow of venture capitals has been instrumental in catalysing waves of technological advancements from fintech to healthtech, from data analytics to the emergence of Generative AI. With a new tide of technologies set to disrupt the world in the years under the acceleration of AI, this panel will explore the evolving application of emerging technologies, and the latest investment appetite of venture capitalists. The discussion will dissect how investors view the current cash flow and burn rate of tech firms, and what entrepreneurs should take note of the year ahead in innovating their tech offerings.

Mr Johnny Chan

Chief Investment Officer

Dr Abdulrahman Alolayan

Founder & Managing Partner

Ms Anna Fang

Founding Partner and CEO

Mr Ronald S. Simorangkir

Mr Aysar Tayeb

Executive Managing Director

Global Spectrum – Funding the Future of Emerging Technologies

Mr Utpal Patel

RegTech Committee Co-Chair

Mr Peter Deans

Director

Mr Brian Tang

Founding Executive Director

Fireside Chat – RegTech Revolution: Enhancing Compliance in the Digital Era

Dr Patrick Lau

Deputy Executive Director

Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar

Malaysia – Hong Kong Islamic Finance Roundtable

(co-organised with HKMA)In an era defined by rapid change and increasing competition, the asset and wealth management industry faces the imperative to evolve and align with the expectations of future investors.This panel will explore three key drivers for future growth: the evolution of individual investor preferences, the transformative power of technology, and product innovation.The panellists will share their experiences and insights on how their organisations adapt their strategies to not only meet the needs of today’s investors but also anticipate the demands of tomorrow.

Mr Darryl Chan, JP

Deputy Chief Executive

Mr Michael Bugel

Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC

Dr Massimo Greco

Vice-President

Dr Eric Yip Chee Hang

Executive Director, Intermediaries

Mr Sam Yu

Panel Discussion on Asset and Wealth Management – Engaging the Next Wave of Investors

China’s recent prioritisation of “new quality productive forces” represents a major evolutionary step in the country’s development strategy. Against the backdrop of a complex external environment, what are the implications of China’s drive for high-tech development? How might emerging industries catalyse economic growth? What opportunities do changing consumer patterns offer for businesses and investors? 


In this session, panellists will share their insights into the challenges and opportunities emerging from China’s commitment to technological innovation, while also considering the related prospects for private sector investment, and the implications for global business.