Belinda is the CEO of The DO Asia, an award-winning social impact platform with a mission to empower people and organisations to create meaningful innovation and lasting social change in the public and private sector, on topics as various as empowering social workers to become intrapreneurs, sustainability in retail, and the future of work. In Hong Kong The DO is working on humanising smart cities and making them more inclusive.

With over 15 years in marketing, innovation, and consulting, she transitioned from advising public institutions in Austria to leading impactful initiatives in the international development sector with UNICEF Philippines, and overseeing large-scale marketing campaigns for Ernst & Young’s female executive entrepreneurship program. Prior to joining The DO, Belinda founded her own marketing and venture consultancy.

An avid advocate for women’s empowerment, Belinda co-founded Women in Tech APAC and serves as Co-Chair of the American Chamber’s Women of Influence Initiative in Hong Kong. She’s an advisor to the board of PathFinders Hong Kong and an adjunct professor at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Belinda is the CEO of The DO Asia, an award-winning social impact platform with a mission to empower people and organisations to create meaningful innovation and lasting social change in the public and private sector, on topics as various as empowering social workers to become intrapreneurs, sustainability in retail, and the future of work. In Hong Kong The DO is working on humanising smart cities and making them more inclusive.

With over 15 years in marketing, innovation, and consulting, she transitioned from advising public institutions in Austria to leading impactful initiatives in the international development sector with UNICEF Philippines, and overseeing large-scale marketing campaigns for Ernst & Young’s female executive entrepreneurship program. Prior to joining The DO, Belinda founded her own marketing and venture consultancy.

An avid advocate for women’s empowerment, Belinda co-founded Women in Tech APAC and serves as Co-Chair of the American Chamber’s Women of Influence Initiative in Hong Kong. She’s an advisor to the board of PathFinders Hong Kong and an adjunct professor at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Dr. Juan Carlos Astudillo is an Assistant Professor at the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong and a member of the State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution at the City University of Hong Kong (SKLMP-CityU). As a marine ecologist, he specializes in marine biodiversity assessment and ecological engineering for habitat rehabilitation. His current research focuses on applying ecological and engineering principles to enhance the biodiversity and ecosystem services of degraded coastal areas, such as biofiltration, carbon storage, nursery grounds, and coastal protection. His goal is to develop ecologically engineered technologies to support sustainable coastal development.

Dr. Astudillo co-founded afterNATURE, a start-up committed to developing eco-engineering technologies and designs for rehabilitating biodiversity and ecosystem services on artificial shorelines. He is also a founding member of the Hong Kong Marine Ecological Association, advocating for ecosystem restoration and environmental education. Additionally, Dr. Astudillo serves as Thematic Editor for the Hong Kong Register of Marine Species (HKRMS).

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

– Increased efforts in coastal conservation and restoration.
– Widespread adoption of eco-engineering technologies for constructing eco-friendly artificial shorelines.
– Sustainable of use and management of natural resources and energy.

Edwin has over 27 years’ experience in the building industry, in which more than 21 years in the private property development sector. He specializes in optimizing the investment potential of developments, while promoting the best bespoke artisanal built environment for the community. As a developer with world vision, New World has always been implementing one-step further innovative solutions with professional consultants to improve the community through sustainable outstanding projects.

Agnes Cheng is currently CEO of Parks and Trails, a non-profit organization dedicated to elevating the appreciation and awareness towards Hong Kong’s vibrant natural environment, and empowering people to care for and protect it.

Agnes was qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 2001. In 2008, after working as a WTO project lead for 4 years, her growing interest in developing country issues led her to shift to a non-profit career track. From 2009 – 2022, she was Head of Esquel Group’s corporate foundation focusing on rural education and has experience working in many parts of rural Asia.

In 2015, Agnes teamed up with a few hiking friends and started advocating about excessive use of concrete on Hong Kong’s natural trails, which has since brought together the government, NGOs and the public collaborating towards a new model of trail maintenance.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Provide more education resources and participation opportunities on the topic of Nature and Climate Change for different sectors of Hong Kong society.
• Enhance the use of technology and citizen science in engaging and educating the public; providing impactful services for nature lovers to enjoy and protect nature.
• Enhance engagement with the government on the topic of trails and nature conservation and the relationship with Hong Kong’s climate resilience.

Oren Tatcher is Principal of OTC, a Hong Kong-based planning and design firm specializing in airports and urban mobility, with global projects including airport master plans, airport terminals, railway and bus stations, marine transport terminals, and intermodal stations, often incorporating transit-oriented, mixed-use development. He also leads a studio in the Master’s in Urban Design and Transportation program at the University of Hong Kong, where he shares with students his interdisciplinary approach to designing high-quality, people-oriented and effective mobility facilities that seamlessly integrate in the urban fabric, for the well-being of cities and their residents.

As Associate Director of Conservation for TNC HK, Marine oversees all TNC’s local conservation programs, with a special focus on protecting and restoring wetland habitats. She joined TNC in 2014 as a volunteer, bringing 7 years of project management experience from various industries in the corporate world. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from HKU. Marine was born in HK with French-British background.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To strengthen ocean health and coastal resilience in the Greater Bay Area by restoring habitats, revitalizing sustainable aquaculture, catalysing investment in Nature-based Solutions and engaging the general public in conservation action.

Alexander [Sandy] Duggie is a Registered Landscape Architect, a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects and the Managing Director of URBIS Limited, a Hong Kong based multi-award winning design consultancy established in 1977, and providing services in masterplanning, urban design, town planning, landscape design, golf course design and environmental impact analysis. He has lived in Hong Kong and worked for URBIS since 1985, during which time he has contributed to several major territorial and strategic planning studies for the Hong Kong Government, and designed a very large range of private and public sector projects from small private gardens to large scale public infrastructure works. Designed projects include public parks, open spaces and streetscapes, schools, hospitals, hotels, residential, commercial and mixed-use developments and golf courses. Sandy is particularly concerned with designing the public realm to meet the needs of modern society, including the promotion of sustainable design and increased biodiversity in urban development. He is also the 2nd Vice Chairman of the BEAM Society Limited, a Director of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, a Member of the HKGBC Green Building Faculty, and a Director of the Professional Green Building Council.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• To press Government to deliver on promises to preserve Hong Kong’s remnant natural environment and to stop continued destruction of woodlands and wetlands in the name of economic development (e.g. Fanling Golf Course, San Tin Wetlands)
• To encourage a radical rethink of the design, management and maintenance of landscape open spaces – both public and private – to promote biodiversity and biophilia so as to enhance long-term community health and wellness.
• To prevent green-washing.

Dr Michael Lau is now working as an independent ecological consultant and is also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Biological Sciences, the University of Hong Kong. Previously, he had worked for World Wide Fund for Nature – Hong Kong as the Wetlands Conservation Director and for Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden as the Department Head of the South China Biodiversity Programme. He has wide experience on studying the threats to the natural world, formulating conservation and sustainable development strategy and implementing projects in the region.

He pursued his Ph.D. research in the University of Hong Kong on the habitat use of Hong Kong amphibians and the conservation of the Romer’s Tree Frog and took part in the Hong Kong Biodiversity Survey that covered all the terrestrial and aquatic habitats in the SAR.

He had sat in a number of Government advisory committees including Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Steering Committee, Advisory Council on the Environment, Lantau Development Committee, and, Country and Marine Parks Board. He is a founding member of the Hong Kong Wetlands Conservation Association. He is also a member of several IUCN Species Survival Commission specialist groups and has contributed to the Red List assessment of various threatened wildlife.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Formulate a wetland restoration plan not only to increase the resilience of Northern Metropolis but also to enhance the biodiversity in a changing climate.
Formulate the nature positive criteria for businesses and developments in Hong Kong.

Kitty Tam is the Programme Lead of Hong Kong 2050 is Now. In her role, she aims to influence and encourage societies to adopt rapid, deep, and sustained climate actions, while promoting a nature-positive world. Having a diverse educational background in geography, business management, and environmental governance, Kitty has acquired a comprehensive understanding of the intricate connections between human activities and the natural world. With her previous experience at WWF-Hong Kong, Kitty played a key role in driving policy change to address pressing environmental challenges.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. Nature positive: The government set a clear target on biodiversity that aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in its next Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

2. Carbon neutrality: The government publish the allocation of the $240 billion budget for carbon mitigation and adaptation.

3. Waste Management: The government provide a clear timetable and roadmap for the launch of the Municipal Waste Charging Scheme.

Ms. Woo is experienced in conservation advocacy and environmental monitoring in Hong Kong with over a decade of dedicated work in environmental NGOs. She actively engages with government departments and stakeholders providing ecological advice on various projects, works and management practices, and has published three reports assessing Hong Kong’s progress in biodiversity conservation under the Convention on Biological Diversity. Current environmental challenges are often complex and interconnected, she is particularly in cross-sector collaboration to seek practical solutions for nature conservation and benefits to the local community.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Raise awareness of the importance of our natural environment among all people in Hong Kong, no matter in what industry or field they are.
• Gain more support from different sectors nature conservation projects, especially for agriculture/aquaculture-related, and further develop conservation projects to be more socially, economically and ecologically sustainable.
• Assist Hong Kong to become a more eco-friendly city, which can in turn align with the national policy of Ecological Civilization and help fulfil mainland China’s obligation under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

President and Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, a UK Chartered and Hong Kong Registered Landscape Architect, Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building Engineers, an accredited Construction adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator. A long standing Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Architecture, University of Hong Kong, he sits on various HKSAR Government Advisory Committees, Mediation Panels and International Arbitration Courts in both Hong Kong and China. He received award from the China International Urbanization Development Strategy Research Committee in 2012 for his contribution to China’s urbanisation transformation and the 2019 Reed & Mallik Medal from the Institution of Civil Engineers for his paper “An Outline to Futureproofing Cities with Ten Immediate Steps”. A long-term advocate of sustainable, forward thinking development approaches, his consultancy practice – Barry Wilson Project Initiatives has been tackling urbanisation issues in Hong Kong and China for nearly 30 years. His book – Futureproof City : Ten Immediate Paths to Urban Resilience was published by Routledge in 2021.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. Hong Kong Government to appoint an “Urban Champion”, acting like a mayor across silos, to generate a new vision for renewal of the urban realm that prioritises citizen’s health, safety, and equity; promotes innovation, quality and renewal and rejects traditional fastest, biggest, cheapest development scenarios.

2. Adopt new quality and impact based metrics to assess societal development and success – phasing out the use of one-dimensional, consumption-lead economic growth measured by GDP.

Matthew leads the Hong Kong office and has played a pivotal role in many of the practice’s award-winning projects in the region. He recently completed the ‘Sky Bridge’ at Hong Kong International Airport, the world’s longest airside bridge. He is currently working on the restoration of the Grade I listed State Theatre; new conservatories for the China National Botanical Garden; and a state-of-the-art campus on Pokfield Road for the University of Hong Kong.
Before moving to Hong Kong, Matthew worked on a number of landmark projects including London King’s Cross Gasholders; Guangzhou International Finance Centre; and was the project architect for the Cooled Conservatories at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, working on the project from its inception to its successful completion in 2012.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. Our buildings to have a more considered relationship with the outside: much more use of passive means of environmental control before using highly-efficient active systems powered by renewable energy. Buildings that have shaded, outdoor amenity spaces from which users can feel, see and hear changes in the day, and not always find themselves hermetically sealed into highly-glazed, artificially-lit air-conditioned boxes.

2. ⁠More and better use of our existing buildings: less ‘slash and burn’ new development and greater use of what we already have. Discussions about embodied carbon are at their early stages in Hong Kong and there are huge gains (and huge carbon savings) to be made by refurbishing and retrofitting existing buildings.

3. ⁠More greening of our city’s buildings: amazingly, 70% of Hong Kong is green but the city and its streets remain hard and artificial. To encourage people to connect more with nature, to walk to work and to open the windows of our buildings we need to incorporate more greening on, in and over our buildings.

Louie is an urban researcher on how value is created through place governance. She has worked across university, government and private sectors in the UK, Hong Kong and ASEAN countries. Projects have dealt with: performance management for design quality in public services, specifically the operation of planning systems; the case for private sector investment in public design; the management of long term value in the built environment; project evaluation in placemaking. Louie has been Programme Director of three flagship built environment design programmes at Cardiff University and the City University of Hong Kong.

Louie’s current research is on decision-making and placemaking in Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Malaysia. Her most recent book is Providing Public Space in a Contemporary Metropolis: Dilemmas and Lessons from London and Hong Kong (2024, Policy Press), co-authored with Claudio de Magalhaes.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Mainstream and enable co-design for the public realm, developing methods that are tailored for Hong Kong.

A public realm design approach that gives pedestrians greater priority than they currently have.

Confident and creative municipal leadership that takes, evidence-based, strategic, coordinated cross-bureau and departmental decisions to deliver public spaces fit for a world city.

Lawrence Iu is Executive Director at Civic Exchange. As a professional environmental strategist, he has profound experience in crafting climate change models and impactful public policies. His current focuses are on policy action in Energy, Building Energy Efficiency and Mobility. He has successfully built a platform with public, corporate and government stakeholders to craft an inclusive transition plan with strong buy-in.

In his previous roles in a multinational corporation and a higher institution, Lawrence led environmental sustainability and occupational health & safety projects across Asia Pacific and coordinated emerging technology management, circular economy and green chemistry research.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

Despite these difficult times, we must remain forward looking and anticipate the time of recovery. Even more so, we are now in a favourable position to make fundamental policy decisions to rethink our economic model, making it fit for a low carbon missions world, and to set course for a better, sustainable, and more liveable future for Hong Kong.

Mr Victor Kwong has more than 39 years of experience in the areas of corporate sustainability, environmental protection, building energy saving, occupational health and safety, fire protection, crisis management and security protection, etc. He coordinates the corporation’s efforts to improve sustainability and safety performance through effective risk management system, energy saving programs, carbon reduction, climate change risk reduction, etc.

Catherine Leung is Lead Environmental Manager for Hong Kong Transport Services, MTR Corporation. Catherine has completed her Master in the University of Melbourne, Australia, specializing in environmental engineering and management. She has over 20 years environmental management experience in the railway service industry. She takes the lead in green railway initiatives/projects for achieving de-carbonization on the operating railways and bringing improvements to the operating environment by introducing green railway technologies. She works on numbers of green projects to achieve carbon reduction, biodiversity as well as pollution/emission reduction.

Over 12 years of career, Mr. Rory Meng has been committed to the work of safety integrity management in petrochemical, machinery manufacturing, new energy, lithium electric manufacturing, semiconductor and other industries. He has rich experience in risk management system and equipment integrity management consulting, proficient in mechanical safety, process safety, chemical safety, functional safety, explosion-proof safety, electrical safety, product safety and many special technologies, integrated manufacturing system, equipment integrity management system, process safety management system, quality management system, asset integrity management system, engineering project management and many other production management system capabilities.
He has served 50+ leading companies in the related industry, and has participated in or led more than 20 projects of hydrogen energy and hydrogen related projects in general industry.

Jim has been with China Light & Power in Hong Kong since 2001, after moving from Melbourne, Australia. Jim is Senior Director – Planning & Development at CLP Power Hong Kong, where he is responsible for supporting the company’s future long term strategic development and regulatory regime.

Jim has extensive senior management experience of electricity, gas and environmental issues with leading companies in both regulated and deregulated energy markets in the UK and Australia. Prior to his current role in CLP, Jim has been responsible for the company’s long term strategic planning and the interface with the Hong Kong Government for the operation of the Scheme of Control, with earlier appointments covering retail strategy, CLP’s largest customers, energy efficiency & conservation and tariff design.

Liza Li is dedicated to unlocking the transformative power of spatial computing. Despite the constraints of time, Liza’s commitment to sustainable innovation has made her a driving force in the industry. As a seasoned business development professional, she leverages her expertise to help clients across various sectors unlock new opportunities and create impactful spatial experiences.

Liza firmly believes that spatial computing will shape the future. She enables organizations to reimagine their processes, enhance collaboration, and drive sustainable transformation through the strategic integration of spatial computing solutions.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To reduce reliance on single-use plastics and landfills, Hong Kong will expand recycling and composting programs across sectors and make them more accessible to residents.
Public awareness campaigns will educate citizens on proper waste separation, reducing single-use plastics, and the benefits of recycling and composting.
These efforts will encourage a culture of sustainable waste management among Hong Kong’s residents.

Alysha is the leading sales and business development at Butler, with a background in engineering and extensive experience in property management and sales. AT Butler, she spearheads efforts to promote ESG initiatives through innovative solutions, empowering clients to advance their sustainability goals by providing energy-saving tips to tenants, capturing social and wellness-related data, facilitating paperless operations, and integrating energy-saving technologies.

With her technical background and passion for sustainability, Alysha is at the forefront of driving positive change in the property management sector, helping businesses align their operations with ESG principles and create more sustainable, efficient, and socially responsible environments.

Carl is an industrial automation engineer from Sweden, and a member of the board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. He started his career in IT security in the military industrial complex and has since amassed close to two decades of experience in supply chain intelligence, particularly in safety, traceability, and sustainability compliance.

OK Trade is a Swedish-Hong Kong startup delivering 21st century AI-powered supply chain intelligence solutions, helping startups to governments across industries simplify compliance, better lead times, and increase margins through actionable insights with minimal setup. SAFE — OK’s on-site monitoring platform —improves safety and efficiency in construction, utilities, and properties globally.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Hong Kong has the perfect infrastructure in place for data transparency between organisations. Great IT infrastructure. A wealth of experience as a data broker between the east and west. Well-used public spaces. Most organisations have access to so much information in their pipeline without realizing it that can help not just them strengthen and improve but give their customers a richer experience as well.

I hope to see Hong Kong “seize the moment” with emerging technologies such as large language learning models to become a shining beacon for the world to admire in terms of data transparency and collaboration. Together we can make our workplaces safer, our supply chains more transparent, and our environment more resilient.

Vitaly worked as data specialist at Google, then moved to Dialog to serve Fortune 500 clients as IT manager. Moving to SMBC’s corporate banking afterwards, gave him insights about urban inefficiencies and motivated to found UrbanChain Group in Hong Kong.

Akina Ho, is currently service as an Advisor for Pi Labs as their Venture Partner for Asia. She is the Co-Founder of AllStarsWomen DAO, and also the Co-Founder and Advisor for Hong Kong Proptech Alliance. She has been in the hospitality industry for close to 20 years and now she is a well-respected thought leader in the innovative tech like space like AI, PropTech and the Web3 space covering NFTs, Metaverse, blockchain, GameFi, DeFi, and DAOs. She is also on Board of Web2, Web3, and AI companies. She was one of the Executives that helped a built a Unicorn in Hong Kong 2017 with investors from FoxConn and Softbank. Akina is an Adjunct Professor for HKUST, teaching how to use Art of War for business and digital transformation. She is a well-known global keynote speaker and panelist with notable media appearances on Bloomberg and Fox International about the latest innovations and technology business trends.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. Reduce paper usage by using technologies
2. Reduce energy consumption by using technologies
3. Reduce waste by using biodegradable materials or reuse waste to create another usage

Steven Lai is the Chief Executive of Environmental Engineering at ATAL Engineering Group, overseeing the Group’s environmental engineering operations. With over 30 years of experience in infrastructure mechanical and electrical engineering, Steven has a proven track record in designing and implementing innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of water, wastewater, solid waste, gas treatment processes and infrastructure projects in Hong Kong and overseas.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Increased use of renewable energy and hydrogen, proper and effective waste separation to enhance recycling and waste-to-energy, more underground infrastructure, and use of AI with big data

Victor has over 27 years of experience in environmental & waste management fields and substantial experience in introducing and lining up overseas environmental technologies for Hong Kong and Mainland China. He oversees the Hong Kong operation of various chemical waste management programs, remediation and cleanup, one stop recycling services and energy saving for clients including HKSAR government, major utility companies, property management sectors, transportation companies, etc. Mr. Li has been actively advising various environmental companies from Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific on the latest technological development and market dynamics and presenting in many overseas conferences and occasions.

Trained as an engineer, Victor is the Vice President of the Hong Kong Environmental Industry Association, Past Chairman for Hong Kong Waste Management Association, Fellow member for Hong Kong Green Strategy Alliance.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To introduce genuine down-to-earth solutions to Corporates & SMEs via circular food waste recycling.

Dr. Zhao Jun is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology and the Institute of Advanced Materials at Hong Kong Baptist University. He obtained his Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Dr. Zhao’s research primarily focuses on heterogeneous catalysis and its applications in biomass conversion and waste utilization. He specializes in integrating the design and selection of nanomaterials with process design advancements to enhance conversion efficiency and waste-to-fuel and chemical technologies. He has published over ninety research papers and has led several research projects on the utilization of biomass resources and clean energy.
Dr. Zhao is a member of the Chinese Chemical Society, the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences, and the American Chemical Society. Dr. Zhao serves as a guest editor or editorial board member for journals such as Energy, Ecology and Environmental, Energy Materials, Bioresource Technology, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Technology, Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy, Engineering Report etc.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Jason is the Head of Land and Housing Research at Our Hong Kong Foundation. He manages a team of research professionals to conduct in-depth research on land and housing, transport and logistics, and retail and tourism. He is also a regular commentator on land and housing policies and the real estate market on various media channels including TV, radio, and print newspapers. Before joining HOKF, Jason worked at the MTR Corporation, where he was part of the leasing team that opened The LOHAS, a regional mall at the centrepiece of LOHAS Park.

He holds a Master of Social Science degree in Public Policy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Master of Science degree in Real Estate from the University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Global Business and Management from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Ms. Eva Hua has over 18 years of experience in urban planning and design and currently leads AECOM’s Hong Kong Urban Design Studio. An alumna of UC Berkeley with a master’s degree in city planning, she is a certified China Registered City Planner and an esteemed member of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD).

Eva’s urban design and planning career spans the US, Mainland China, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau, championing sustainable urban planning and innovative design. She also played a key role in integrating urban planning initiatives between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Her portfolio boasts significant international and regional projects, including the Mauna Kea Summit Cultural Conservation Plan in Hawaii, the San Tin Technopole in the Northern Metropolis, and key developments in the Greater Bay Area like the Shenzhen River Greenway Landscape, as well as Dasha River and Shekou Ocean City masterplans.

Known for her ability to blend her global insights with latest technologies and sustainable practices, Eva advocates for mixed-use developments that enhance community life and reduce environmental impact. Her designs are characterized by extensive green spaces, smart city technologies, eco-friendly mobility options and energy-efficient buildings, all promoting sustainable and resilient urban environments.

Under Eva’s leadership, AECOM’s Hong Kong Urban Design Studio is recognized for its commitment to innovative and impactful urban designs. Her approach is forward-thinking, setting a benchmark for future urban development that fosters social integration and economic growth for vibrant and livable communities.

Li Zi is the Senior Expert in Sustainable Development at Tencent. He also served as a research fellow at Alibaba Group before. Prior to this, he was a guest critic at MIT and a research fellow at National University Of Singapore. Li Zi’s primary focus is on providing scenario analysis and strategic planning in the areas of technological transformation (AIGC), geopolitics, and climate change for digital platforms. As a result of his work, he was awarded “The 10 Years Best Research Fellow (2009-2019) on digitalization” at The New Economy Think Tank Summit 2020.
He holds a doctoral degree from the NUS and a master’s degree from TU Delft. With 15 years of professional experience, he has worked extensively in the field of digitalization in Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and the United States. Li Zi also served as a guest editor for Domus , where he initiated the “Online” series of publications, including topics such as “Smart Nation” and “Online Urbanism”. His book, titled “Online Urbanization: Online Services in China’s Rural Transformation”, has been recognized by SpringerLink as one of the most referenced works related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Currently, he is working on a book about the new covenant between humans and AI.

Wander is a senior executive with 25+ years management experience in businesses and NGOs in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Wander leads Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden as Executive Director, where he and his team of 250+ staff work on biodiversity, wildlife rehabilitation, organic farming, reforestation, sustainable living and holistic education with the mission to harmonize our (human) relationship with nature.

Furthermore, Wander is business advisor of and impact investor in social enterprises in Africa and the Netherlands, related to poverty alleviation and agricultural transition.

Wander has a master’s degree Development Geography and Economics with as main subject: ‘Why are some countries rich and others poor?’ and what can we do about it! Specifically, how can we change our current economic model and human behavior to better live within the ecological boundaries of the earth.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To make Nature the most important stakeholder in any (re)development plan for Hong Kong.

James is Director of Strategic Projects with Arup East Asia Region. He leads multidisciplinary teams to secure and deliver major and complex projects through technical excellence, seamless collaboration within Arup and beyond, digitalisation and a focus on sustainability.

With 30 years of experience in all stages of major infrastructure and building projects across the region, James has been playing a prominent role in various major planning studies and subsequent infrastructure design projects in Hong Kong. Notable projects include Planning & Engineering Studies for Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands in which Smart, Green and Resilience planning principles promulgated by Arup has been applied to enhance livability and sustainability. The digital planning standard developed has also extended to various New Development Areas in the Northern Metropolis where Arup has two decades of involvement to achieve a better planning outcome.

Former Chairman of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Hong Kong, James currently serves on various government, professional and university committees, where he influences policymaking and industry practice to advance sustainable development and betterment of the consulting sector.