The University of Hong KongThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Professorships Dedication Ceremony
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AI for Sustainability
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be the powerful ally we need to solve our most pressing environmental challenges? Join us to examine both the groundbreaking potential and the critical challenges of deploying AI as a fundamental force for global sustainability.
ESG: Consensus, Critique, and Course-Correction
ESG is at a crossroads. We will move beyond the current consensus to critically examine its shortcomings—from greenwashing to inconsistent metrics—and map out the essential course-corrections needed to transform ESG into a credible force for real-world impact.
Keynote Speech: Valuing the Climate
What is the climate worth? The world's two largest economies are adopting different approaches to climate change -- which makes more economic sense? Professor Solomon Hsiang, former The White House Chief Environmental Economist, delves into what we gain economically from investing in climate-smart technologies and whether these investments are likely to pay off for our global society.
Keynote Speech: Putting People First: AI for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
Mr. James George, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China, will provide a global perspective on the United Nations' AI for Sustainability initiatives and the "Pact for the Future", including the Global Digital Compact, through a specially prepared video address.
Academic Open Mic
A dynamic platform for emerging talent to share innovative ideas and contribute fresh perspectives to the future of sustainability.
Speakers
Prof. Yang Wang
Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Institutional Advancement), Chair Professor of Mathematics, Computing and Data Science, The University of Hong Kong
Mrs MA Chow Pui Fun, Dorothy
Acting Commissioner for Climate Change, Environment and Ecology Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Prof. Hongbin Cai
Dean and Chair of Economics
HKU Business School
Prof. Solomon Hsiang
Director, Global Policy Laboratory, Stanford University; Co-Director, Climate Impact Lab
Former Chief Environmental Economist, Executive Office of the President, The White House
Prof. Guojun He
Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Prof. Roni Michaely
Co-Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Prof. Jeffrey Ng
Area Head of Accounting and Law
Associate Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Prof. Uta Schönberg
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Economics
HKU Business School
Mr. James George
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in China
Ms. Bernice Yu
Head of Operations
HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Dr. Ivan Poon
Core Member
Climate Change AI (CCAI)
Ms. Rong Shang
Director, Public Affairs and Communications
Zhongguancun Academy X ZGCAI
Ms. Jingwen He
Project Manager
Tencent Research Institute
Prof. Dawei Wang
Assistant Professor
HKU Business School
Prof. Alan Kwan
Associate Professor, MFFinTech Programme Director
HKU Business School
Prof. Maxime Couvert
Assistant Professor, Finance Department
HKU Business School
Ms. Hang Yu
Chief Reporter
Yicai (第一財經) in Hong Kong
Dr. Zhengrong Shi
Former Founder, Chairman and CEO
Suntech Power
Dr. Allinnettes Adigue
Director, GRI ASEAN Network
Global Reporting Initiative
Mr. John Ure
Independent Author, Researcher, Consultant
Prof. Yang Wang
Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Institutional Advancement), Chair Professor of Mathematics, Computing and Data Science, The University of Hong Kong
Mrs MA Chow Pui Fun, Dorothy
Acting Commissioner for Climate Change, Environment and Ecology Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Prof. Hongbin Cai
Dean and Chair of Economics, HKU Business School
Prof. Solomon Hsiang
Director, Global Policy Laboratory, Stanford University; Co-Director, Climate Impact Lab
Former Chief Environmental Economist, Executive Office of the President, The White House
Valuing the Climate
What is the climate worth? The world's two largest economies are adopting different approaches to climate change -- which makes more economic sense? Professor Solomon Hsiang, former The White House Chief Environmental Economist, delves into what we gain economically from investing in climate-smart technologies and whether these investments are likely to pay off for our global society.
Prof. Guojun He
Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Prof. Roni Michaely
Co-Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Prof. Jeffrey Ng
Area Head of Accounting and Law
Associate Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Prof. Uta Schönberg
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Economics
Chair of Economics, HKU Business School
Mr. James George
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in China
Putting People First: AI for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
Mr. James George, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China, will provide a global perspective on the United Nations' AI for Sustainability initiatives and the "Pact for the Future", including the Global Digital Compact, through a specially prepared video address.
Ms. Bernice Yu
Head of Operations, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Ms. Jingwen He
Project Manager, Tencent Research Institute
Dr. Ivan Poon
Core Member, Climate Change AI (CCAI)
Ms. Rong Shang
Director, Public Affairs and Communications, Zhongguancun Academy
Prof. Dawei Wang
Assistant Professor, HKU Business School
Prof. Alan Kwan
Associate Professor, MFFinTech Programme Director
HKU Business School
Prof. Dawei Wang
Assistant Professor
HKU Business School
Prof. Maxime Couvert
Assistant Professor, Finance Department
HKU Business School
Ms. Hang Yu
Chief Reporter of Yicai (第一財經) in Hong Kong
Dr. Allinnettes Adigue
Director, GRI ASEAN Network Global Reporting Initiative
Prof. Guojun He
Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Dr. Zhengrong Shi
Former founder, Chairman and CEO of Suntech Power
Mr. John Ure
Independent Author, Researcher, Consultant
Prof. Guojun He
Director, HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Associate Director, Institute of China Economy
Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU