GPS2025 will focus on five distinct areas to address some of the most pressing global issues impacting global prosperity:
Keynote Address: China's Worldview
‧ Mr. Hailong Wu, President of The China Public Diplomacy Association
Panel 1: The Promise of Space - Breakthroughs and Potential
Space exploration offers significant economic and technological opportunities, from satellite technology to resource mining. Investing in space innovation in a sustainable manner can drive economic growth, foster international collaboration, and address global challenges like climate monitoring and connectivity.
‧ Professor Yang Gao, Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Moderator
‧ Ms. Katherine Courtney, Chair, Global Network on Sustainability in Space
‧ Professor Xurong Dong, Dean of School of Aerospace and BDS Technology at Guangdong Industries Polytechnic University
‧ Dr. Adam Janikowski, Founder and Managing Director, BDJ Capital
Panel 2: AI and the Future of Work
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, driving productivity, and altering the nature of work. Its transformative potential offers opportunities for economic growth but also raises questions about job security, protection of privacy and intellectual property. Navigating this shift is crucial for creating a future where innovation drives inclusive and sustainable prosperity.
‧ Mr. James Root, Senior Partner, Bain & Company and Chair, Bain Futures, Moderator
‧ Mr. Zack Kass, Advisor, Futurist, and Former Head of Go-To-Market at Open AI
‧ Dr. Andrew Ng, Managing General Partner at AI Fund and Founder of DeepLearning.AI (by Zoom)
‧ Professor Y.C. Richard Wong, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Philip Wong Kennedy Wong Professor in Political Economy, The University of Hong Kong
‧ Professor Lan Xue, Dean of Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University
Panel 3: Trade War, Hot Wars, and the Global Economy
Violent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and Trump’s contra mundum tariff war threaten to unravel global supply chains, derail growth and shatter the post-War world order. Addressing these challenges is critical to fostering resilient economies and ensuring equitable growth in an interconnected world.
‧ Mr. Iñaki Amate, Chairman, European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Moderator
‧ Mr. Jamil Anderlini, Regional Director, Europe, POLITICO
‧ Mr. John A. Clarke, Fellow of Maastricht University and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, Special Adviser on Trade, Former Head of the EU Delegation to the WTO and UN
‧ Mr. Simon Lacey, Head, Digital Trade and Geopolitics, World Economic Forum
‧ Professor Jiemian Yang, Chairman of Academic Advisory Council of Shanghai Institutes for International Studies
Panel 4: Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Climate change poses a significant threat to global prosperity, impacting ecosystems, economies, and communities worldwide. Transitioning to sustainable practices and green technologies is essential to mitigate these risks, ensure resource security, and promote long-term economic resilience for future generations.
‧ Professor Peng Gong, Chair Professor of Global Sustainability and Vice President of Academic Development, The University of Hong Kong, Moderator
‧ Mr. Haibo Gou, Vice President of the China Institute of International Studies, and Former Special Representative for Climate Change Negotiations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‧ Mrs. Deepali Khanna, Vice President, The Rockefeller Foundation
‧ Dr. Elena Xoplaki, Acting Head of the Climatology, Climate Dynamics and Climate Change Group at the Department of Geography, Justus Liebig University Giessen
Panel 5: Hong Kong's Bridging Role in a Changing World
In an era of fast-changing power dynamics, Hong Kong’s ability to adapt and leverage its strengths, as well as to navigate the complexities of an increasingly multipolar world, will determine its continued relevance as a bridge between China and the Western world.
‧ Mr. Vikram Channa, Vice President and Head of Content & Products Greater China and South East Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, Moderator
‧ Ambassador Craig Allen, Senior Counselor, The Cohen Group
‧ Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles KCMG LVO, Chair, China-Britain Business Council and Senior Adviser to the Group, HSBC Holdings plc
‧ Professor Howard W. French, Professor of Journalism, Columbia Journalism School, Columbia University
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