China Conference by SCMP, Feb 21 JW Marriott Hong Kong

In 1978 China opened its doors to the world. Beginning a long journey of reform and opening up of its economy to international trade and investment, China has since experienced an incredible transformation. It has launched itself into ‘superpower’ status while lifting over 700 million people out of poverty and creating Chinese corporate giants to rival household names from East and West. From its role as sweatshop to the world to becoming the second-largest economy, China’s stature has evolved much over the past four decades. Today, it plays a significant part in the development of world-class technology, dictates cultural trends and is a key factor in the strategies of global businesses.

In 2019, the South China Morning Post’s China Conference returns to Hong Kong to examine China’s ascent over the past 40 years and chart its future path. Through a series of thorough evaluations of the global economic, social, cultural and geopolitical realms, speakers from China and the world will gather to debate what can be deduced from past behaviours and identify what the future holds. Critics of China’s impressive, unmatched growth and pace of reform claim there’s much work yet to do. Proponents expect much more to come. Join us to make up your mind as we predict the next 40 years in China’s evolution.

Why You Should Join

Meet well-known speakers and gain unique insights into China's future development.

• 30+ High-ranking government officials, corporate chiefs and well-known entrepreneur speakers from China and Hong Kong

• 250+ Industry experts, government officials and business leaders from Hong Kong and China attending

• 12 Sessions of insightful discussions

• 4 Sessions to network with professionals and influencers alike to expand your business footprint

Speakers

Speakers highlights:

Confirmed speakers include:

• The Hon. Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

• Jing Ulrich, Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• JoyChen, Former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles and former CEO headhunter for
  Fortune 500 companies and best-selling author and new-media creator for Chinese women

• Chen Shuang, JP, Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of China Everbright Limited

• George Yeo, Chairman, Kerry Logistics Network

• Dr Victor K. Fung, Group Chairman, Fung Group

• Ronnie C. Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Properties

• Dr Jonathan Choi, GBS, BBS, JP, Group Chairman, Sunwah Group; Standing Committee Member, National Committee, CPPCC, PRC

• Prof Xie Maosong, Assistant to Secretary General and Senior Fellow, China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy; Adjunct Professor, CPC Central Party School

• Dr Wang Jian, Chairman of Technology Steering Committee, Alibaba Group

• Dr Brian Murray, Chief Economist, AIA Group

• Stephen Groff, Vice-President (Operations 2), East Asia, Southeast Asia And The Pacific, Asian Development Bank

• Fred Teng, President, AmericaChina Public Affairs Institute

• Prof. Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong, The Shenzhen Qianhai Authority

• Prof. Geng Xiao, Professor of Practice, Peking University HSBC Business School; Professor of Practice in Business and Economics, the University of Hong Kong

• Dr David Zweig, Chair Professor, Division of Social Science and Director, Center on China’s Transnational Relations, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

• Prof. Suzanne Choi, Professor of Sociology and Executive Committee Member, Gender Research Centre, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Cai Danfeng, Founder, Trend Media; Global Shapers

• Scarlett Li, Former CEO, Channel V China; Founder of Zebra Media; "Global Leader of tomorrow" of the World Economic Forum

• Nisa Leung, Managing Partner, Qiming Venture Partners

• Xiangwei Wang, Editorial Advisor, South China Morning Post

• Dr Haywood Cheung, President, China Gold and Silver Exchange

• Yiwei Chen, Partner, Shenzhen Oriental Fortune Capital Investment Management

• Simon Loong, Founder and CEO, WeLab

• William Zheng, Deputy China Editor, South China Morning Post

• Daisy Guo, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Tezign; Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, Enterprise Technology

Useful Information

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Ticket

Full access from 8am - 5pm for all speaking sessions, panel discussion and one networking luncheon.

Early-Bird Individual Ticket: HK$3,360 per person (15% Off) valid until January 27, 2019 - ended

Individual Ticket: HK$3,950 per person

Group Ticket for Two: $3,360 per person (15% off) valid until Feb 15, 2019

Group Ticket for Three: $3,160 per person (20% off) valid until Feb 15, 2019

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