Opening Ceremony

ReThink HK launches with an inspiring Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address, followed by a high-level panel where business leaders will assess Hong Kong’s sustainability landscape and examine critical challenges and strategies organizations are exploring in achieving net-zero targets. The following sessions will delve into pressing issues including Hong Kong’s evolving carbon market dynamics, the imperative for genuine emission reductions, and the practical complexities of implementing a Just Transition that balances environmental goals with social equity and business competitiveness. 

– Opening Ceremony

– Opening Address

– Innovating for Change: Hong Kong’s Strategic Business Approaches

– Rethinking Carbon Markets and Prioritising Real Emission Reductions

– Bridging Equity & Accountability: Advancing Just Transition

Global Approach To Change

Amid evolving global policies and the urgent need to adapt, businesses are striving to meet their strategic net-zero goals while facing increasing challenges in aligning with industry requirements. This dynamic landscape demands innovative solutions and resilient strategies to overcome persistent barriers and drive meaningful progress.

The Global Approach to Change programme focuses on global disclosure policies, the current state of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the role of sustainability agreements in fostering collective action. Experts will explore how businesses can align with international standards, assess the effectiveness of SDG adoption, and leverage multi-stakeholder partnerships to catalyse systemic change. 

This impactful program offers a platform for collaboration, innovation, and strategic dialogue, equipping delegates with the insights and tools needed to advance sustainability goals across industries. Join us to shape a resilient and equitable future through shared commitment and action.

– Opening Welcome: Global Approach to Change

– Global Disclosure Policy: The Opportunities and Impending Challenges

– SDG’s at a Crossroads: Has Adoption and Integration Failed or Can We Still Catalyse Impact?

– Climate Governance in an Uncertain World

Innovating for Impact: Financing Sustainability Through Solutions at Scale

This programme explores how financial innovation can accelerate the transition to a sustainable future by scaling green technology solutions. We’ll examine cutting-edge approaches to financing emerging climate technologies, the transformative potential of Green Fintech, and how these tools can enhance business resilience while driving decarbonization across industries. Through expert insights and case studies, the programme will highlight actionable strategies to bridge the investment gap in clean technologies and foster scalable impact. 

By bringing together financial leaders, technologists, and sustainability experts, we aim to unlock new pathways for capital deployment that support both environmental goals and economic growth. Join us to discover how innovative financing models can catalyse the development and adoption of solutions needed for a net-zero future.

– Opening Ceremony

– Opening Welcome: Financing Sustainability Through Solutions at Scale

– Advancing Business Resilience and Decarbonisation – Green Technology Innovations and Opportunities For Finance

– The Future of Fintech

Innovating for Impact: Advancing Sustainability Through Technology Leadership

In an era where technology evolves faster than adoption cycles, sustainability has become the ultimate innovation challenge. This program dissects how AI, IoT and clean digital infrastructure are rewriting the rules of environmental strategy – turning what was once regulatory compliance into strategic market advantage. 

Through real-world case studies and cross-industry dialogues, we’ll explore, why next-gen data centres now anchor ESG strategies, and where Web3 solutions are enabling transparent climate accounting. For executives and technologists alike, this is your roadmap for transforming sustainability from cost centre to value creator through technological leadership.

– Opening Welcome: Advancing Sustainability Through Technology Leadership

– Innovating for Tomorrow: The Future of Green Technology

– AI: Challenges, Opportunites

– Sustainable Data Centres: Powering the Digital Economy

– The Great Debate: The House Believes AI is the Most Impactful Tool in a Business’s Sustainability Strategy

Climate, Nature & Climate Action

This programme, Climate, Nature & Climate Action, brings together business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to tackle one of today’s most pressing challenges: integrating nature into corporate climate strategies. Through a series of strategic discussions, participants will explore how to measure and protect biodiversity, align with evolving climate and nature policies, and embed nature-positive approaches into core business decisions. The day will focus on turning ecological risks into opportunities—from greening supply chains to developing transition plans that balance sustainability with growth within Hong Kong and beyond.

– Opening Welcome: Climate, Nature and Corporate Action

– Mapping Nature’s Value: Understanding Hong Kong’s Biodiversity Baselines

– Hong Kong’s Policy Landscape on Climate and Biodiversity

– Getting Nature into Boardrooms: Integrating Corporate Climate Strategies and Decision-making

– Greening Value Chains : Integrating Low Carbon Practices and Nature

– Corporate Transition Planning: Charting a Sustainable Future

The Future is Blue and Green: Solutions & Opportunities

Day 2 at the BEC Climate & Nature Theatre advances the conversation into tangible solutions for the blue and green economies, offering both returning and new delegates fresh insights into sustainable innovation. Experts will unpack nature financing, TNFD reporting frameworks, and scalable marine solutions, while exploring how climate tech can accelerate ecological and economic resilience across sectors.  This programme goes beyond theory to showcase real-world applications, blending global perspectives with local Hong Kong relevance. Delegates will leave equipped with actionable strategies to transform environmental challenges into opportunities for growth, positioning their organisations at the forefront of the nature-positive economy. 

– Opening Welcome: The Future is Blue and Green: Solutions and Opportunities

– Financing for Nature

– Integrating Nature Valuation and Monitoring: Lessons from TNFD and Beyond

– Scaling Sustainable Blue Solutions

– Climate and Nature Tech

Rethinking Liveable Cities

Join us at the Rethinking Liveable Cities programme, where we explore how innovative infrastructure solutions can contribute   to creating a more sustainable and resilient Hong Kong.

Delegates will gain valuable insights into energy and integrating nature-based solutions, such as urban forests, wetlands, and green spaces, into city planning to enhance resilience, biodiversity, and liveability. The programme will also cover sustainable urban design concepts that prioritize community wellbeing, accessibility, and sustainability while leveraging innovative financing models to support these initiatives.

Join us to reimagine the future of cities and explore how infrastructure can lay the foundation for a sustainable and inclusive urban environment.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Liveable Cities

– People-Centric Liveable Cities

– Whole-Life Carbon Management in Infrastructure

– Fostering Collaboration To Create Futureproof Energy

– Embedding Resilience into Infrastructure Design and Delivery

– Developing Infrastructure and Opportunities Towards a Low Altitude Economy

Rethinking Mobility & Transportation

The Rethinking Mobility and Transportation programme explores the future of sustainable transport across land, air, and sea, with a focus on cutting-edge innovations that drive decarbonization.

This programme will showcase EV innovations in Hong Kong, highlighting breakthroughs in electric vehicle technology. It will also delve into Sustainable Aviation and the emerging Low Altitude Economy, which is unlocking the transformative potential of drones and urban air mobility. Additionally, the programme will examine advancements in marine and shipping, including green ports, Hong Kong’s role as a green methanol bunkering hub, and the rise of electric shipping.

Bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, this programme provides a platform to discuss groundbreaking strategies and technologies shaping the transition to a greener transportation ecosystem. Join us to explore how collaboration and innovation can redefine mobility for a sustainable future.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Mobility & Transportation

– Accelerating EV Innovations for a Sustainable Hong Kong

– The Future of Transportation

– Green Shipping – Beyond the Panacea of Green Fuels

– Fuelling Tomorrow: Opportunities and Innovations in Maritime Energy

Rethinking Social Impact

This programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive meaningful social change through innovative approaches. Each session focuses on a unique aspect of social impact, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how local leaders, impact investing, shared value and cultural initiatives can work together to create sustainable solutions.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Social Impact

– Empowering Local Leaders: Building Social Change

– Impact Investing to Create Shared Value

– Purposeful Creativity: The Role of Culture in Advancing Sustainability

Rethinking Workforce Transformation

This programme explores the evolving landscape of workforce transformation, focusing on innovative strategies essential for navigating the future of work. As industries adapt to rapid technological advancements, shifting societal expectations, and emerging global challenges, it is crucial to rethink traditional approaches to workforce development. Participants will engage in discussions on the transformative role of artificial intelligence, the importance of attracting and retaining sustainability and ESG talent, and the implications of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in a global context.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Workforce Transformation

– Navigating the Future: The Role of AI in the Workforce

– Cultivating Change: Attracting and Retaining Sustainability and ESG Talent through Education

– Global Perspectives: The Impact of U.S. DEI Rollbacks on the Asia Pacific Region

Rethinking Marketing & Communications

Conscious consumerism and environmental awareness are paramount across the world. In Hong Kong and Asia, the communications and marketing strategies that drive change are unique to the region and its individual topics.

The Rethinking Marketing & Communications program aims to share the latest campaigns, concepts and considerations on the minds of leading professionals to address the ever-changing landscape from the viewpoint of companies, their stakeholder, consumers and the wider public.

Join us as we discuss if sustainability communications is having a midlife crisis and if the way we talk about climate action needs a drastic change, the extent to which consumers consider environmental and social issues in the buying decision making and action, and the evolution of ESG communications as the geopolitical landscape transforms.

Through three engaging sessions, participants will be explore, inspire and empower industry leaders to continue championing sustainable marketing and communications, with the united goal of shaping a brighter future for businesses and our planet.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Marketing & Communications

– The Power of Language to Drive Climate Action

– Consumer Behaviour in Asia: The Sustainability and Social ‘Say-Do’ Gap

– Navigating the New Paradigm: The Evolution of ESG Communication in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Rethinking Health & Wellbeing

This programme focuses on fostering a holistic approach to wellness and social impact within the workplace and the community. Participants will explore strategies for cultivating a supportive and healthy workplace culture, integrating physical, mental, and emotional wellness initiatives that address the diverse needs of employees. Discussions will also delve into intergenerational dynamics, highlighting effective strategies for bridging generational divides and leveraging diverse perspectives to drive meaningful social change.

Additionally, the programme will emphasise the role of sport in promoting mental health and enhancing community well-being, showcasing how sporting initiatives can foster social connections, improve mental health outcomes, and create a sense of belonging among diverse groups. Overall, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance workplace wellness, promote intergenerational collaboration, and leverage community engagement to drive positive social impact.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Health & Wellbeing

– Create a holistic Wellness Environment In Your Workplace?

– Closing The Gap Between Generations To Create Social Impact?

– Connecting Through Sport: Mental Health and Community Well-being

Rethinking The Circular Economy

The programme Rethinking The Circular Economy aims to explore innovative strategies for transitioning from a linear to a circular economic model. Participants will engage in discussions about the principles of circularity, focusing on sustainable resource management, waste reduction, and the lifecycle of products. By examining case studies and best practices, attendees will gain insights into how businesses can redesign processes, enhance product longevity, and foster collaboration across industries to create a more sustainable future.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking the Circular Economy

– Closing the Loop: Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Economy

– Circular by Design: Creating Products Built to Last

– From Farm to Fashion: How Natural Fibres can Accelerate the Circular Economy

– Building Effective Collaborations for Circular Supply Chains

– Circular Solutions in Built Spaces

Rethinking Food & Hospitality

The Rethinking Food and Hospitality programme will explore innovative approaches to sustainability in the food and hospitality sectors, offering practical strategies to reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. Delegates will learn about cutting-edge practices in energy efficiency and sustainable design, as well as strategies for building ethical supply chains and sourcing locally to create resilient food systems. The sessions will also highlight the transition to eco-friendly packaging solutions, focusing on circular and biodegradable alternatives. 

By bringing together industry leaders and sustainability experts, this programme will inspire collaborative efforts to drive meaningful change. Join us to discover how the food and hospitality industries can lead the way in creating a more sustainable future.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Food & Hospitality

– The Pathway of Environmental Sustainability in the Hotel Industry

– The Vital Role of Food Systems in Sustainability

– Beyond Paper & Plastic: Rethinking Packaging Solutions

Rethinking Waste

The Rethinking Waste program will explore innovative strategies to transform waste management into a driver of sustainability. The programme will examine how effective producer responsibility schemes can create circular economies, discuss Hong Kong’s path to achieving carbon targets through smarter waste management, and highlight cutting-edge waste-to-energy solutions that turn disposal challenges into clean energy opportunities. 

Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts, this program will showcase practical approaches to reduce landfill reliance while creating economic value. Join us to discover how we can accelerate Hong Kong’s transition to a zero-waste, low-carbon future.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Waste

– Ensuring Successful Producer Responsibility Schemes

– The Role of Waste Management in Sustainability and Carbon Targets Within Hong Kong

Rethinking Built Spaces

Join us at the Rethinking Built Spaces programme as we explore transformative strategies to create sustainable, resilient, and efficient urban environments. Discussions will focus around retrofitting existing buildings to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints, as well as advancing sustainable construction practices through clean energy adoption. Sessions will also examine how to drive circularity in Hong Kong’s construction industry—turning waste into resources—and highlight the importance of collaboration across the construction material supply chain to accelerate innovation and scalability. 

By bringing together architects, developers, policymakers, and sustainability experts, this programme aims to redefine how we design, build, and maintain our built spaces. Delegates will gain actionable insights into cutting-edge technologies, regulatory frameworks, and business models that support the transition to a low-carbon, circular built environment in Hong Kong and beyond.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Built Spaces

– Road to Sustainable Construction: Clean Energy Adoption

– Driving Circularity in Hong Kong’s Construction Industry

– Fostering Collaboration in the Construction Material Supply Chain

Rethinking Facilities Management

The Rethinking Facilities Management programme will explore innovative strategies to future-proof the facilities management (FM) industry in Hong Kong and beyond. This session brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to address key challenges and opportunities in FM, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Attendees will gain insights into how evolving policies and practices are shaping the industry’s transition toward sustainable operations, while also exploring the expanding role of Hong Kong’s facility managers in driving regional and global sustainability goals, particularly within the Greater Bay Area.  The programme will also examine how digitalization is transforming FM, with a focus on leveraging smart technologies, IoT, and AI to optimize energy management and enhance workforce efficiency. Additionally, it will provide actionable strategies for climate-proofing buildings, ensuring facilities are resilient to climate impacts while maintaining operational excellence. Join us to discover practical solutions and collaborative opportunities to redefine the future of FM in a sustainable world.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Facilities Management

– Policy in Practice: Understanding the Challenges and Adapting to the Changing Landscape

– Opportunities for Facility Managers & Practitioners in the GBA and Beyond

– Digitalisation of People and Energy Within Facility Management

– Climate Proofing Buildings: Strategies for Resilient Facilities Management

– PropTech’s Role in Decarbonizing the Real Estate Value Chain

– Rethinking Real Estate Finance: Green Bonds and Sustainable Investment in APAC

– More sessions coming soon

Rethinking Supply Chains & Procurement

Supply chains are becoming increasingly critical in today’s global landscape due to rising disruptions and geopolitical risks. Businesses must navigate challenges such as trade uncertainties, regulatory shifts, and environmental pressures while maintaining operational stability. 

Rethinking Supply Chain & Procurement will feature thought provoking sessions focused on transforming supply chains and procurement for a sustainable, resilient, and tech-driven future. These sessions a) explore balancing long-term sustainability goals with short-term cost pressures through circular economy practices, supplier engagement, and technology-driven solutions, b) examine how AI, predictive analytics, and automation are revolutionizing supply chains, enhancing efficiency and enabling smarter decision-making, c) address strategies for managing geopolitical risks, including diversifying supplier networks and leveraging real-time risk monitoring.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Supply Chains & Procurement

– Balancing Supply Chains and Procurement Long Term Sustainability Goals and Short-Term Cost Pressure

– Revolutionizing Supply Chains & Procurement: How AI and Technology Are Shaping the Future

– The Role of Ethics in Modern Procurement Strategies

– Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty: Strategies and Practices for Resilient Supply Chain Risk Management

Rethinking Logistics

Hong Kong has long been a global logistics hub, leveraging its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and robust connectivity to facilitate trade and commerce. As a gateway to Mainland China and the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong plays a pivotal role in the global supply chain. With the emergence of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative, which integrates Hong Kong, Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong Province, the region is poised to become a powerhouse of economic growth, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.

The GBA’s unique combination of financial expertise, advanced manufacturing, and technological innovation creates unparalleled opportunities for logistics and supply chain advancements. This program explores how the GBA can balance competition and cooperation, as well as the transformative potential of emerging sectors like the low-altitude economy, to drive sustainable growth and redefine logistics in the 21st century.

– Opening Welcome: Rethinking Logistics

– Greater Bay Area: Competition or Cooperation?

– Initiating an ESG Transformation of SMEs in the Logistic Sector

– Navigating the Future of the Low-Altitude Economy