Fortune To Host Inaugural Innovation Forum In Hong Kong, Spotlighting Global Economy

Fortune has unveiled its latest initiative, the Fortune Innovation Forum, a yearly conference series designed to delve into pivotal issues spanning technology, finance, talent, and energy sectors, with a special emphasis on Asia. Scheduled to occur in Hong Kong on March 27-28, this event aims to convene industry magnates and investors from globally influential companies to discuss the evolving forces within the global economy. The forum will feature panel discussions led by Fortune editors on various topics including artificial intelligence (AI), data insights, the climate crisis, the future of finance, China's burgeoning electric vehicle industry, and workforce training, thereby spotlighting investment prospects within Asia.

The conference will kick off with the Fortune Most Powerful Women networking program, bringing together over 40 distinguished female leaders from across the globe. This segment is dedicated to fostering open dialogues about leadership amidst significant global changes. Additionally, the program will encompass breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and an opening night dinner with Kai-Fu Lee, a renowned AI expert and investor.

The mainstage program of the forum promises to offer valuable insights from leading experts on global business trends and the world economy. Notable speakers include executives from tech and business giants such as Google, Amazon, Intel, Nike, Rakuten, Walmart, Cathay Pacific, Dow, and Medtronic. Among these speakers are Bonnie Y Chan, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Kathryn McLay, President and CEO of Walmart International; Geoff Martha, Chairman and CEO of Medtronic; and Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary.

Other esteemed speakers, moderators, and guests will represent organizations like Animoca Brands, PwC China, London Stock Exchange Group, Nike Inc., AirAsia, Fung Investments, CBS News, Sinovation Ventures, 01.AI, TCL, McKinsey & Company, The Cathay Group, Regal Hotels Group, Bank of Japan, Trip.com Group Limited, Schneider Electric, Yum China, and Dow Greater China.

Supporting Partners

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has shown great enthusiasm in supporting this event. Kenneth Wong, General Manager of MICE and Cruise at the Hong Kong Tourism Board highlighted Hong Kong's robust fundamentals and recent developments as key attractions for business leaders attending the forum. Clay Chandler, Fortune Executive Editor for Asia and Chair of the Fortune Innovation Forum emphasized that the forum will serve as a crucial platform for executives to exchange insights on leadership and resilience in today's challenging economic and technological landscape.

The Fortune Innovation Forum 2024 has also garnered support from notable partners such as Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Ltd., Wuliangye, and Accenture. For those interested in further details or the complete agenda of the event can visit the official Fortune Innovation Forum 2024 website.