09:00 – 09:05
 
    Welcome Remarks
Mr Lawrence Hung, President, HKIHRM
09:05 – 09:15
 
    Opening Remarks by Guest of Honour
Dr Sunny Chai, SBS, BBS, JP, Chairman, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
09:15 – 09:20
 
    Opening Ceremony
09:20 – 10:00
 
    Lightbulb Session – The Future of Work: Navigating Transformation in HR
HR is steering through rapid organisational changes, placing greater demands on both HR departments and professionals. In this session, we will evaluate HR’s role as the backbone of strategic organisational transformation. HR is uniquely situated to influence and drive this change, adapting to rapid shifts in the business environment. However, this adaptation requires HR to embrace innovation, demonstrate future-thinking leadership, and develop capabilities that propel the organisation forward.
In this session, we will focus on specific trends that will impact the way we work. We will examine how these trends are shaping the future of work, impacting the demands placed on HR leadership, and reshaping how HR operates. We will also explore how HR can capitalise on these trends and seize the opportunities they present.

Mr Erik van Vulpen, Director, Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR)
10:00 – 10:30
 
    Unleashing the Power of AI in Transforming Human Resources
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) has become imperative for organisations seeking to stay ahead. As the Chief Transformation Officer of HKBN, Kenneth is privileged to share his insights on how AI and modern digital channels can revolutionise workforce productivity and efficiency. He will also share the transformative impact of AI chatbots and automation in enhancing our customer support operations, which not only significantly enhances customer satisfaction but also achieved substantial cost savings for the company. Join him and explore the vast potential of AI to drive business growth and unlock the full potential of our human resources.

Mr Kenneth She, Chief Transformation Officer, Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
10:30 – 11:00
 
    Break
11:00 – 11:25
 
    Coming Soon
11:25 – 12:05
 
    Panel Discussion – Creating Multigenerational Workplace: Benefits and Strategies with Young Old Employment
This panel will explore how organisations can create inclusive, multigenerational workplaces that not only accommodate but actively benefit from the diverse skills and experience of employees from different age groups, particularly the young old. It will provide insights into how the young old can lead more engaged and active lives but also offer practical solutions for integrating their talents and wisdom into wider workplace. By fostering a deeper understanding and engagement with this age group, we aim to inspire policy changes, corporate practices, and community initiatives that recognise and harness the potential of older adults on employment.

Panellists
Mr Ricky Chu, IDS, Former Chairperson, Equal Opportunities Commission
Professor Krishna Savani, Professor of Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Wallace Wang, APAC & EMEA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director, Reinsurance Group America

Facilitator
Roy Ying, Programme Director, BBA-Marketing and Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing, School of Business, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong; Co-chairperson, Advocacy and Policy Research Committee, HKIHRM
     
12:05 – 12:30
 
    ESG Integration in Business Strategy: Driving Growth In Prosperity, People and Planet
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, companies are increasingly recognising the importance of integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into their overall business strategies. By doing so, organisations can drive growth not only in terms of financial prosperity but also in the well-being of people and the planet. This presentation explores the practical real-time examples of ESG integration in business strategy and its profound impact on sustainable development through the successful sustainability journey of Swire Properties. By effectively engaging stakeholders, setting ambitious targets, and developing actionable plans, Swire Properties has managed their environmental, social, and economic impact while fostering long-term resilience, competitiveness and people growth.

Mr Patrick Ho, Head of Sustainable Development, Swire Properties Limited
12:30 – 14:00
 
    Lunch
14:00 – 14:20
 
    Future Workforce Study 2.0
14:20 – 14:35
 
    Coming Soon
14:35 – 15:00
 
    The Return on Kindness / Inspiring Change through Kind Leadership
Drawing on work with global organisations and recent research on how kind leadership underpins a healthy workforce, learn key insights on the transformative power of kindness for inclusivity and business success, and gain actionable strategies for inspiring shifts toward kind leadership and for successfully implementing kind leadership.

Dr Bonnie Hayden Cheng, Associate Professor & MBA Programme Director, HKU Business School
15:00 – 15:30
 
    Break
15:30 – 16:00
 
    Coming Soon
16:00 – 16:25
 
    Inspirational Talk – Comedy = Tragedy + Time
Being born-and-raised in Hong Kong as an Indian kid in a predominantly Chinese community, Vivek Mahbubani, a comedian that performs in both Cantonese and English, has had to face issues such as not fitting in, racial discrimination and even being told that he's “not Indian enough”. Vivek may seem like the bulletproof person that can turn anything bad into a joke worth laughing at, but this is the result of a journey of self-reflection, self-questioning and even self-doubt. In this session, Vivek will share this journey and show you how the right mindset can transform your life into anything you want it to be.

Mr Vivek Mahbubani, English & Cantonese Stand Up Comedian
16:25 – 16:30
 
    Closing Remarks
Mr Andy Luk & Ms Honnus Cheung, Co-Chairpersons of Advisory Board of Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024, HKIHRM
16:30 – 17:00
 
    Networking Cocktails & Lucky Draw
17:00
 
    End of event
 
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