• 8.30 AM  NETWORKING COFFEE AND REGISTRATION

  • 9.00 am Welcome and introduction

  • Ms. Wendy W.Y. Yung, Practising Governance (Conference Chairperson)

  • 9.05 - 10.35 am  MACRO OVERVIEW: Mapping the new business landscape

    In light of the rapidly changing macro landscape, compounded by uncertainties such as trade tariffs and other global challenges, HK as well as its businesses must innovate and map out new strategies. Our speakers will share insights into macro trends that businesses should be aware of, and consider, in mapping out your strategy.

    [Note: we shall continue to liaise with our speakers in light of the fast-changing environment] 
    These include macroeconomic developments, consumer behaviour trends, HKEX regulatory priorities and outlook.

    Speakers (individual presentations followed by panel discussion):
    Dr. Yifan Hu, Chief Investment Officer Greater China & Head Macroeconomics APAC, UBS Global Wealth Management (on macroeconomic overview)
    Mr. David Ko, Senior Vice President, RFI Asia (on consumer behaviour trends)
    Ms. Catherine Yien, Managing Director, Head of Listing Regulation and Enforcement, Listing Division, HKEX (on HKEX regulatory priorities and outlook)

  • 10.35 - 11.00 am  Networking Break

  • 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Regulatory + governance update

    Our session goes beyond just telling you what the rules are, but also their practical implications on your board, board practices, and compliance systems.

    Directors’ duties remain a key focus of regulatory enforcement actions. What are the lessons we should learn from recent enforcement cases, guidance from HKEX and other regulators?

    The revised HKEX Corporate Governance Code goes beyond board refreshment themes. However, its impact on risk management and internal control practices may have been under-appreciated. Underlying the new Director declaration requirement, what additional work by the board/management/internal teams is needed? In light of the evolving environment, how should the board determine and maintain a defined but dynamic list of "material controls"?

    Speakers (individual presentations followed by panel discussion):
    Ms. Wendy W.Y. Yung, Founder, Practising Governance (on regulatory update/directors’ duties)
    Ms. Alva Lee, President, The Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong  (on internal control and risk management)

  • 12.30 - 2.15 pm  Lunch break

  • 2.15 pm Welcome and introduction

  • Ms. Wendy W.Y. Yung, Practising Governance (Conference Chairperson)

  • 2.15 - 3.45 pm ESG: backlash or breakthrough?

    HKEX’s new ESG framework, which aligns with ISSB, is effective for financial years commencing  1 Jan 2025. Our government also further progresses on its sustainability roadmap.

    Leading corporations, from different industries as well as background and geographies, will share the corporate perspectives and practical tips in their journey.

    It is also important to appreciate the perspectives of investors, particularly those from Asia, against a backdrop of what appears to be continued interest in sustainable investing in Europe and anti-ESG backlash in US. Our ASIFMA speaker will share ASIFMA’s latest survey findings from Asian asset owners.

    Speakers (individual sharing followed by panel discussion):
    Speaker from ASIFMA (survey on Asian asset owners’ views on ESG investing)
    Ms. Fanny Lung, CFO, Swire Properties (on finance-related aspects)
    Mr. Kevin Leung, Investor Relations Director and Company Secretary, China Resources Beer (on sustainability journey)
    Ms. Lucy Newcombe, Chief People and ESG Officer, Computershare (NetZero journey across a complex governance landscape)



  • 3.45 - 4 pm Networking Break

  • 4.00 - 5.30 pm AI at work: from practical insights to what’s next

  • AI continues to dominate headlines, from Generative AI to the next wave of Agentic AI. We have invited leading organisations to share their journey, including critical success factors, challenges and practical tips.

    As AI solutions are implemented in your organisation, it is also important to ensure effective AI governance, including safeguarding personal data privacy.

    Speakers (individual presentations followed by panel discussion):
    Mr. Kenneth She, Chief Transformation Officer, HK Broadband Network (on Agentic AI journey)
    Speaker from A&O Shearman (on AI for lawyers)
    Ms. Joanne Wong, Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Compliance, Global Affairs and Research) (on “Checklist on Guidelines for the use of Generative AI by Employees”)