Program

Welcome Remarks from Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (video message)

Remarks · 5 minutes

Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Opening Photo

Group photograph · 10 minutes

Welcome Remarks

Welcome Remarks · 5 minutes

Ms. Poman Lo, Founder, One Earth Initiatives

Prof. Harry Shum, Council Chairman, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Uniting around a shared agenda: advancing systemic change toward collective flourishing by guiding AI with human wisdom and scaling transformative solutions that enable businesses, people, and the planet to thrive.

Official Remarks: Climate, Health and China’s Role in the Global Green Transition

Official Remarks · 15 minutes

Mr. Chun-ying Leung, Vice-Chairman, National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Chairman, GX Foundation

How can we confront climate change as an urgent threat to human health through stronger global collaboration? What lessons can the world draw from China’s efforts to grow its economy without a corresponding rise in emissions, supported by policy and green technology innovation?

Official Remarks: China’s Green Transformation and the Next Chapter of Global Cooperation

Official Remarks · 15 minutes

Mr. Runqiu Huang, Minister of Ecology and Environment, People’s Republic of China

How China’s green transformation can connect clean energy deployment, capital mobilization and international cooperation.

Uzbekistan’s Environmental Priorities and International Cooperation

10 minutes

Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues; Chairman, National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change

Advancing environmental protection, climate resilience and international cooperation in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.

Powering the Intelligent Age within Planetary Limits

15 minutes

Mr. Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman of the Board, Schneider Electric

How electrification, efficiency and clean energy can power the Intelligent Age within planetary limits, connecting the expansion of digital infrastructure with the energy transition.

Special Remarks from Dr. Ban Ki-moon (video message) and Morning Break

Special remarks and break · 15 minutes

Special remarks from Dr. Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, followed by refreshments and networking.

Official Remarks: Financing Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Official Remarks · 10 minutes

Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

How Hong Kong can connect global capital, innovation and international partnerships to accelerate the green transition and advance sustainable growth.

Morning Group Photograph

Group photograph · 5 minutes

AI for Good in the Intelligent Age

15 minutes · English

Prof. Harry Shum, Council Chairman, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

How advances in AI can support human wellbeing and collective flourishing in the Intelligent Age.

University Innovation and Education for the Intelligent Age

15 minutes · English

Prof. Bin Yang, Vice Chancellor of the University Council, Tsinghua University

How universities can advance innovation and evolve education to equip the next generation of innovators, connecting research, talent and business to address real-world challenges.

Scaling AI for Good from Research to Real-World Impact

15 minutes · English

Prof. Ya-Qin Zhang, Chair Professor of AI Science and Founding Dean, Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR), Tsinghua University

How research partnerships and commercial collaboration can help promising AI solutions scale, reach communities worldwide and ensure the benefits of AI are widely shared.

Panel: Asia’s Energy Transition: Scaling Clean Technologies for the Intelligent Age

Panel · 45 minutes · Chinese

ModeratorMr. Zhiqiang Xu, Managing Director, Power Corporation of Canada

Mrs. Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, Airport Authority Hong Kong

Ms. Peiran Jing, Chief Strategy Officer, JST Power

Mr. Xueliang Liu, Vice President of BYD Co.,Ltd.; General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division

How clean energy and mobility technologies can expand reliable, affordable services across Asia, supported by local partnerships, skilled workers and opportunities for the next generation.

Supercharging the Battery and Energy Storage Innovation for Energy Transition

10 minutes

Mr. Terry Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Battery and energy storage technology is instrumental in energy transition and accelerates the renewable energy penetration. The presentation articulates the energy transition trend, unveils surging opportunities in battery and energy storage innovation, and highlight the distinctive innovation ecosystem.

Panel: AI for Good: Advancing Collective Flourishing for People and Planet

Panel · 45 minutes

ModeratorMr. Elliott Donnelley II, Vice Chair, Synergos

Khuloud Hasan Al Nuwais, Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation

Mr. Alfred Chuang, Co-Founder and General Partner, Race Capital

Mr. Boon Heong Ng, Chief Executive Officer, Temasek Foundation

Dr. Lixue Xia, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Infinigence AI

How investment, accessible technology and cross-sector partnerships can help AI improve people’s lives, strengthen human capabilities and create opportunities for young founders, workers and communities.

Official Remarks: Connecting Sustainable Finance with Climate-Resilient Growth

Official Remarks · 15 minutes

Mr. Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

How Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area’s financial capabilities can mobilise capital for sustainable development and climate resilience.

Panel: Investing in the Transition at Speed and Scale: The New Frontier of Impact

Panel · 45 minutes

ModeratorProf. Lisa Sachs, Director, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, Columbia University

Mr. Andrew Yu Han, Private Sector Manager, Green Climate Fund

Mr. Kenny Lam, Vice-Chair, Asia Pacific Council, The Nature Conservancy; Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Melo Foundation

Mr. Pan Liang, Chief Sustainability Expert, BYD Company Limited

Mobilising capital for the transition through public-private partnerships, local enterprise and investment in skills, with a focus on delivering sustainable growth and wider opportunity across the Global South.

Stewardship across Generations for a Resilient Planet

25 minutes

Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer, Council on Energy, Environment and Water

Prof. Bhaskar Vira, Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Environmental Sustainability, University of Cambridge

How nature conservation, climate resilience and intergenerational stewardship can support development priorities and protect the planet for future generations.

Official Remarks: AI for a Low-Carbon Future: Powering Hong Kong’s Green and Digital Transition

Official Remarks · 10 minutes

Mr. Kevin Choi, Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

Connecting research, industry and international partnerships to advance innovation and sustainable development.

Education and Leadership for a Resilient Planet

25 minutes

Her Royal Highness Princess Esmeralda of Belgium, President, King Leopold III Fund for Nature Exploration and Conservation; Chair, Friendship Belgium

Ms. Irina Bokova, Former Director-General, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Honorary President, World Olymp’Arts Council

How education, culture and international cooperation can prepare future generations to lead responsibly and strengthen resilience.

Panel: Public–Private–Philanthropic Partnerships as Stewards of Asia’s Decade

Panel · 45 minutes

ModeratorMr. Sze Ping Lo, Program Director, Sequoia Climate Foundation

Mrs. Joy Lo Cheung, Chairwoman, Lo Kwee Seong Foundation

Ms. Monika Froehler, Chief Executive Officer, Ban Ki-moon Foundation

Ms. Laura Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Climate Philanthropy Advisory

How public institutions, businesses, foundations and communities can mobilise resources together for adaptation, food security and social opportunity, strengthening local leadership and extending effective partnerships across Asia and the Global South.

Panel: Nature as the Foundation of Prosperity: Investing in Resilience

Panel · 45 minutes

ModeratorProf. Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Ms. Sherry Madera, Chief Executive Officer, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project)

Dr. Youssef Nassef, Director, Adaptation Division, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat

Prof. Lutfey Siddiqi, Visiting Professor-in-Practice, London School of Economics and Political Science; Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore

How to mobilise capital for nature and resilience through public-private partnerships that support local priorities, strengthen community capabilities and expand opportunity across the Global South.

Panel: From Europe to Asia: East Meets West for a Shared Sustainable Future

Panel · 45 minutes

ModeratorVuk Jeremić, President, Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development

Prof. Teresa Cheng, Secretary-General, International Organization for Mediation

Mr. Alex Tang Liyang, Regional Advisor on Green Finance, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Prof. Efim Zelmanov, Fields Medalist; Chair Professor, Southern University of Science and Technology; Director, Shenzhen International Center for Mathematics

How cooperation across Europe and Asia can mobilise investment, connect scientific talent and build local industries. The discussion will explore public-private partnerships for the Global South and opportunities for the next generation to shape a shared sustainable future.

Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks · 15 minutes

Mr. Fred Tsao, Chairman, Tsao Pao Chee Group

Closing reflections on how investment, institutions and human wellbeing can advance collective flourishing, drawing together the summit’s discussions and priorities for action.

Co-building the NextGen Well-Being Economy: From Inner Leadership to Collective Action

15 minutes

Mr. Fred Tsao, Chairman, Tsao Pao Chee Group

How young leaders can connect purpose, entrepreneurship and human wellbeing in the economy they build.

Stewardship across Generations for a Resilient Planet

15 minutes

Her Royal Highness Princess Esmeralda of Belgium, President, King Leopold III Fund for Nature Exploration and Conservation; Chair, Friendship Belgium

Nature conservation and the responsibilities shared by present and future generations.

Education and Leadership for Collective Flourishing

15 minutes

Ms. Irina Bokova, Former Director-General, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; Honorary President, World Olymp’Arts Council

How education, culture and international cooperation can prepare young people to lead responsibly.

The Midas Touch: From Tech Entrepreneur to Global AI Investor

15 minutes

Mr. Alfred Chuang, Co-Founder and General Partner, Race Capital

Alfred Chuang’s journey from Hong Kong to Silicon Valley—and from building companies to backing the future.

One Earth Deal Room: New Leadership, New Chapter for NextGen

One Earth Deal Room · 80 minutes

Four NextGen teams will pitch their sustainability ventures to a panel of investors, who will ask questions, provide constructive feedback and explore opportunities for investment, partnership and further support.

The live audience will also participate as a wider pool of potential investors, providing feedback and assessing the solutions’ real-world relevance.

Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks · 10 minutes

Ms. Poman Lo, Founder, One Earth Initiatives

Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Closing reflections and next steps for the participating teams and partners.

Group Photograph with Strategic Partners and NextGen Participants

Group photograph · 10 minutes

Group photograph with strategic partners, speakers and participating teams.