China Business Forum 2026
Date: Jan 24-25 (Sat-Sun), 2026
Time:
Day 1 – 8:30am – 6:15pm
Day 2 – 9:15am – 11:00am (optional)
Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong
Venue: Hopewell Hotel
The China Business Forum (CBF) is established for the purpose of promoting China business through integrating research and industry wisdom to generate sustainable societal impact.
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The School of Business (SBUS) at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) launched its first China Business Forum on 24-25 January 2026 at the Hopewell Hotel in Wanchai. This flagship event assembled an exceptional lineup of over 100 participants, including distinguished scholars from leading universities across the Asia-Pacific region, the United States, and the United Kingdom, alongside government officials and business leaders. They examined the latest developments in the Chinese business landscape, explore strategies for innovation, and discuss collaboration opportunities. Participants engaged in thoughtful discussions on key developments, including policy trends, financial markets, modern enterprise management, and integrated marketing strategies in China. They explored emerging opportunities and challenges while identifying pathways for deeper collaboration between industry and academia.
The Forum was strengthened by a robust network of partner universities: full member universities from Chinese Mainland included Central University of Finance and Economics, Fudan University, Tongji University and Peking University; associate members featured China Europe International Business School, NYU Shanghai Center for Business Education and Research, Hanyang University in South Korea, University of San Francisco in the US, and University College London School of Management in the UK. Representatives from these institutions signed a joint declaration, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing academic exchanges, collaborative research, and the development of future scholars.
In his opening address, Professor Simon S M Ho, President of HSUHK, underscored Hong Kong’s distinctive position as a vital bridge linking China with the global community. He envisioned the Forum as an enduring platform rooted in knowledge, trust, and mutual prosperity, noting, “This Forum is not merely a conference — it embodies a vision to foster dialogue between academia and industry, integrate research with practical experience, and transform diverse ideas into impactful outcomes.”
Professor Sam Park, Dean of SBUS, highlighted the power of the strategic integration of research and industry wisdom, and the importance of nurturing future scholars and practitioners. He remarked, “By combining rigorous academic research with rich practical experience, and by empowering young scholars, knowledge can become more relevant and impactful.”
Mr Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, and Mr Joe Ngai, Greater China Chairman of McKinsey & Company, delivered keynote speeches, sharing valuable insights into government policy directions and emerging business trends. In his keynote, Mr Chan highlighted Hong Kong’s unique advantages under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle. He emphasised the city’s role as a super connector between China and international markets, citing its leadership in IPO fundraising, offshore RMB liquidity, green finance, and fintech innovation. Mr Ngai then drew on timely insights from the World Economic Forum just concluded in Davos, noting 18 potential arenas shaping the future — in particular the emergent arenas ranging from space and cybersecurity to robotics, air mobility, and video games, etc.. He emphasised that China already has strong players in the top 10 arenas, underscoring its global competitiveness. Mr Ngai further highlighted agentic AI as the next paradigm shift, revolutionising how we work and collaborate across industries. Thriving in the next era means embracing “hybrid intelligence”.
The Forum also featured a range of expert dialogue sessions, including the “Deans’ Council Fireside Chat”, industry panels, and in-depth roundtable discussions. These sessions explored effective ways to bridge academic research with practical business expertise, underscored Hong Kong’s pivotal position as an international financial centre within the broader Chinese business ecosystem, and examined innovative market strategies. Through these exchanges, the Forum strengthened collaboration between academia and industry, promoted industry development, and supported the nurturing of future scholars and business leaders.
Complementing the keynote and industry sessions, the Forum invited faculty from various business disciplines to showcase their latest research findings and engage in substantive discussions with participants. A “Young Scholars Roundtable” was also arranged to offer a valuable platform for PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and early‑career academics to present their work, receive constructive feedback, and establish professional networks with senior scholars.
Asia Sustainability and ESG Summit 2023
Co-organizers:
– Research Centre for ESG, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
– Graduate School of Management and Innovation, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Date: Aug 17-19 (Thur-Sat), 2023
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Venue: KMUTT downtown centre (https://kxinnovation.com/event-space/)
Submission and registration deadline: July 8, 2023
Asia Sustainability and ESG Summit 2023
Track 1: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Track 1: The first track is designed for industry participants which are interested in participating in our industry related presentations and round table discussions on how to create ESG projects and educational programs at their own organizations. Prof. Louis Cheng, Director of Research Centre for ESG at HSUHK will speak on the topic on “Understanding ESG performance, rating divergence, and sentiment indicators for listed firms”. Other high-level speakers include Tientip Subhanij (Division Chief, UNESCAP) and Dr. Ally Adigue (Head of GRI ASEAN Regional Hub) will discuss SDG policy implementation and ESG reporting disclosure. In addition, a round table discussion will be organized for qualified participants to share their views and engage in discussions with the speakers.
Track 2: CALL FOR PAPERS
Track 2: The second track is designed for academic participants. In addition, a Special Issue (SI) from the Research in International Business and Finance (RIBAF) is organized for papers in this conference. This SI is arranged based on the research themes covered in the Summit. It welcomes research related to ESG disclosure and information asymmetry in Accounting, ESG integration in Finance, and ESG issues in the Real-Estate sector. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Guest editors: Prof. Louis T.W. Cheng, Prof. C.S. Agnes Cheng, and Dr. Jianfu Shen
The Special Issue (SI) adopts a two-stage submission and evaluation process:
Stage 1: To be considered by the SI, the paper should be presented at the “Asia Sustainability and ESG Summit” to be held in Bangkok, August 17-19, 2023. While a full paper is welcome, we will consider early-stage research work with a clear research hypothesis and some preliminary data analysis or research findings. Research draft should be submitted in the Microsoft Forms (https://forms.office.com/r/B61VJQpfmv) with an appropriate format which stated in the online form no later than July 8, 2023 (Hong Kong time). Papers accepted for presentation but failed to present the paper physically during the assigned conference session will not be further considered for the SI. Presenters will receive decisions and feedback from the guest editors within 3 months after the presentations.
Stage 2: All 2023 presented papers with positive recommendations from the SI co-editors will be invited to submit to the SI and to present the finished papers in the ESG Summit in June 2024. It is NOT a requirement to present the papers in the 2024 conference for publishing in the SI. The complete SI is expected to be published in October 2024. Submission procedure for the SI will be provided after Stage 1. Uninvited papers submitted will not be considered. All papers will be peer-reviewed according to RIBAF policy. Once your manuscript is finally accepted, it will go into production and will be simultaneously published in the current regular issue and pulled into the online SI. Articles from this SI will be clearly marked and branded as Special Issue articles.
Please ensure you read the Guide for Authors before writing your manuscript. The Guide for Authors: https://www.elsevier.com/journals/research-in-international-business-and-finance/0275-5319/guide-for-authors
For attending the Summit without presenting papers, please register through (https://forms.office.com/r/bZDN6pFPvs).
* Include coffee, lunch and gala dinner on Aug 18, 2023
** Include lunch & coffee break (gala dinner on first-come-first-serve basis and subject to maximum capacity)
# Thai branches of international firms are regard as international participants.
## Approval is needed from the organizers.
Past Events
International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Business: A Sustainable Perspective
International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Business: A Sustainable Perspective was held on 7 July 2022 at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong.
Keynote Speakers:
Prof Agnes C.S. CHENG, Professor of Accounting, Dale Looper Chair in Accounting, University of Oklahoma
Prof John W. GOODELL, Professor of Finance, University of Akron
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