Supply Chains & Logistics Stage
Supply Chains & Logistics Stage
Day 1 – Thursday 11 Sept
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.
In partnership with
Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong
ISM-HK is an affiliate of ISM in Hong Kong, aims to serve members, professionals and organizations with an interest in supply management in Hong Kong and neighboring region.
ISM-HK’s mission is to lead the supply management through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education and play a highly influential role in the industry and business community.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
- Educate and empower supply management professionals to integrate sustainability into their procurement and supply chain strategies
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption to address sustainability challenges in supply chains
- Influence policy and industry standards to advance sustainability in supply management
- Minimize ISM-HK’s carbon footprint and environmental impact through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices
11:00 – 11:10
11:20 – 12:00
Building a Sustainable Future will explore how supply chains and procurement can effectively balance long-term sustainability goals with short-term cost pressures. As businesses face increasing demands to reduce environmental impact, ensure ethical sourcing, and enhance transparency, they must also navigate immediate financial constraints. This session will highlight innovative strategies, such as circular economy practices, supplier engagement, and technology-driven solutions, to drive sustainability without compromising profitability. Experts will share insights on integrating sustainable practices into procurement processes, reducing waste, improving resilience, and meeting stakeholder expectations, ensuring businesses remain competitive while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Learnings
- How does supplier engagement play a crucial role in enhancing sustainability and ethical sourcing?
- What technology-driven solutions can assist in driving sustainability while maintaining profitability?
- How can businesses meet stakeholder expectations regarding sustainability while remaining competitive in the market?
Post-event Actions
- Explore the possibility of adopting these pilot programs that test innovative sustainability strategies within your organisation.
- Facilitate partnerships between companies and sustainability-focused organisations or NGOs to enhance ethical sourcing and environmental impact.
Supported by
Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong
ISM-HK is an affiliate of ISM in Hong Kong, aims to serve members, professionals and organizations with an interest in supply management in Hong Kong and neighboring region.
ISM-HK’s mission is to lead the supply management through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education and play a highly influential role in the industry and business community.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
- Educate and empower supply management professionals to integrate sustainability into their procurement and supply chain strategies
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption to address sustainability challenges in supply chains
- Influence policy and industry standards to advance sustainability in supply management
- Minimize ISM-HK’s carbon footprint and environmental impact through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices
14:20 – 15:20
The future of supply chains and procurement is being reshaped by AI and advanced technologies, including tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek. This session will delve into how innovations such as predictive analytics, automation, blockchain, and IoT are revolutionizing operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving sustainability. Experts will highlight the role of AI-powered platforms, including generative AI like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, in enabling smarter decision-making, improving demand forecasting, and optimizing supplier relationships. Attendees will learn how to leverage these technologies to tackle challenges like supply chain disruptions, cost pressures, and sustainability goals, while building agile, transparent, and future-ready supply chains.
Learnings
- How AI and advanced technologies, such as predictive analytics and automation, are transforming supply chain operations?
- How can AI and advanced technologies create synergy with procurement professionals in daily work?
Post-event Actions
- Provide training sessions on leveraging AI to optimize supplier relationships, focusing on communication strategies and data-sharing practices.
- Encourage teams to create specific plans for integrating AI and predictive analytics into their supply chain operations, focusing on measurable outcomes.
Supported by
Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong
ISM-HK is an affiliate of ISM in Hong Kong, aims to serve members, professionals and organizations with an interest in supply management in Hong Kong and neighboring region.
ISM-HK’s mission is to lead the supply management through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education and play a highly influential role in the industry and business community.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
- Educate and empower supply management professionals to integrate sustainability into their procurement and supply chain strategies
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption to address sustainability challenges in supply chains
- Influence policy and industry standards to advance sustainability in supply management
- Minimize ISM-HK’s carbon footprint and environmental impact through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices
15:20 – 17:00
17:00 – 17:40
In an era of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, supply chains face unprecedented risks, from trade disruptions to regulatory shifts and global conflicts. This session will explore strategies and best practices for building resilient supply chain risk management frameworks. Industry leaders will share insights on diversifying supplier networks, leveraging technology for real-time risk monitoring, and adopting agile decision-making processes. Attendees will learn how to anticipate geopolitical challenges, mitigate vulnerabilities, and ensure business continuity. Discover actionable approaches to strengthen supply chain resilience, enhance adaptability, and maintain operational stability in a volatile global landscape. Ideal for professionals seeking to future-proof their supply chains against geopolitical risks.
Learnings
- What types of risks does geopolitical uncertainty pose to global supply chains?
- What best practices can be adopted to ensure agile decision-making in response to unforeseen challenges?
Post-event Actions
- Enhancing agile decision-making skills, providing frameworks and tools that can be applied during crises.
- Collaborate and share insights on best practices for building supply chain resilience, fostering a network of support.
Supported by
Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong
ISM-HK is an affiliate of ISM in Hong Kong, aims to serve members, professionals and organizations with an interest in supply management in Hong Kong and neighboring region.
ISM-HK’s mission is to lead the supply management through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education and play a highly influential role in the industry and business community.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
- Educate and empower supply management professionals to integrate sustainability into their procurement and supply chain strategies
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption to address sustainability challenges in supply chains
- Influence policy and industry standards to advance sustainability in supply management
- Minimize ISM-HK’s carbon footprint and environmental impact through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices
Day 2 – Friday 12 Sept
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.
In partnership with
Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong
ISM-HK is an affiliate of ISM in Hong Kong, aims to serve members, professionals and organizations with an interest in supply management in Hong Kong and neighboring region.
ISM-HK’s mission is to lead the supply management through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education and play a highly influential role in the industry and business community.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
- Educate and empower supply management professionals to integrate sustainability into their procurement and supply chain strategies
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption to address sustainability challenges in supply chains
- Influence policy and industry standards to advance sustainability in supply management
- Minimize ISM-HK’s carbon footprint and environmental impact through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices
10:30 – 10:40
11:20 – 12:00
The Greater Bay Area (GBA), encompassing Hong Kong, Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong, presents a unique dynamic of competition and cooperation. This session will explore whether the GBA functions as a collaborative ecosystem or a competitive marketplace. Experts will discuss the region’s economic integration, innovation potential, and cross-border opportunities, as well as challenges such as regulatory differences and resource allocation. Attendees will gain insights into how businesses and governments can balance rivalry with partnership to drive growth, foster innovation, and unlock the GBA’s full potential.
Learnings
- What cross-border opportunities exist for businesses, and how can they effectively leverage these to enhance market access?
- How do competition and cooperation coexist within the Greater Bay Area (GBA)?
- What successful collaborative models and partnerships have emerged in the GBA, and what can we learn from them for future initiatives?
Post-event Actions
- Develop a set of policy recommendations aimed at addressing regulatory challenges and promoting economic integration within the GBA.
- Establish ongoing networking opportunities to connect with experts and businesses operating within the GBA.
Supported by
Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong
ISM-HK is an affiliate of ISM in Hong Kong, aims to serve members, professionals and organizations with an interest in supply management in Hong Kong and neighboring region.
ISM-HK’s mission is to lead the supply management through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education and play a highly influential role in the industry and business community.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
- Educate and empower supply management professionals to integrate sustainability into their procurement and supply chain strategies
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption to address sustainability challenges in supply chains
- Influence policy and industry standards to advance sustainability in supply management
- Minimize ISM-HK’s carbon footprint and environmental impact through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices
13:00 – 13:40
Sustainability is a growing international trend for all industries with ESG as core components. The impact of ESG is especially relevant to the trading and logistics sector due to its intrinsically international nature of business. While listed and large logistic companies have already taken the lead to incorporate ESG into their strategic positioning and business operations, logistic SMEs appear to be slow in action. The pressure for addressing supply chain ESG with Scope 3 emissions as the focal issue has been rapidly built up immediately after the conclusion of COP29 on climate change. With the Transport and Logistic Bureau of The Hong Kong SAR Government taken the leading role to inaugurate logistics SMEs’ ESG transformation, this session will examine TLB’s ESG roadmap and deliberate the course of action to put logistics SMEs effectively on this ESG roadmap.
Learnings
• Global observations on ESG trends in the Logistics Sector
• ESG challenges for logistic SMEs
• TLB’s roadmap for logistic SMEs’ ESG transformation
Post-Event Actions
• Seminars on TLB’s ESG roadmap for logistic SMEs
• Workshops on ESG capacity building for logistic SMEs
• Sharing sessions between logistics large companies and SMEs for ESG supply chain building
Supported by
Centre for Business Sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Our mission is to promote Sustainable Business by conducting innovative research on Sustainability Management and sharing knowledge about the application of Corporate Social Responsibility. Our team leads educational and research initiatives while influencing industry practices through comprehensive evaluations and feedback on sustainability performance.
Products, Services & Solutions
- Education/Training/Certification
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
- Sustainability Services
13:40 – 14:20
The logistics industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by cutting-edge technologies. This session will explore the latest innovations shaping the future of supply chain and logistics operations, such as the rise of autonomous delivery (e.g. drones, self-driving vehicles) revolutionizing last-mile logistics, the role of AI-powered robots in sorting, picking and packing, and AI & predictive analytics in the optimization of route planning and inventory management. Experts will discuss real-world applications, challenges, and the potential of these technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability.
Learnings
- How are drones, robotics, and AI-driven automation transforming supply chain efficency, reducing costs, and enabling faster deliveries?
- What are the regulatory hurdles, workforce adaptation, and integration strategies for deploying advanced logistics technologies?
- How can electric fleets, smart packaging, and predictive analytics contribute to greener logistics and long-term industry resilience?
Post-event Actions
- Assess your current logistics operations to identify areas where automation, drones, or AI could drive improvements.
- Connect with robotics, drone, and AI solution providers to explore pilot programs or partnerships.
- Invest in training programs to prepare employees for a tech-driven logistics environment, focusing on data analytics and automation management.
Supported by
Institute for Supply Management – Hong Kong
ISM-HK is an affiliate of ISM in Hong Kong, aims to serve members, professionals and organizations with an interest in supply management in Hong Kong and neighboring region.
ISM-HK’s mission is to lead the supply management through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education and play a highly influential role in the industry and business community.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
- Educate and empower supply management professionals to integrate sustainability into their procurement and supply chain strategies
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption to address sustainability challenges in supply chains
- Influence policy and industry standards to advance sustainability in supply management
- Minimize ISM-HK’s carbon footprint and environmental impact through operational efficiencies and sustainable practices
14:20 – 15:10
15:30 – 16:10
As the logistics sector increasingly prioritises sustainability, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within this industry face unique challenges in navigating ESG reporting and financing. This session aims to empower logistics SMEs by simplifying the complexities of ESG disclosures and exploring accessible funding opportunities tailored to their specific needs.
Learnings
– Learn best practices for simplifying sustainability disclosures, focusing on logistics-related metrics and impacts.
– Discuss the criteria and processes for applying for green financing and sustainability grants relevant to logistics operations.
Post-Event Actions
– Promote ESG rating assessment.
– Encourage SMEs to take actions to ESG practices and rating assessment.
Supported by
Hong Kong Logistics Association
The Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA) is the first local professional logistics association in Hong Kong. HKLA was established as non-Government organization (NGO) in 1996 by a group of volunteers with professional and higher education background to nurture the knowledge and best practices of the industry.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
– Promote ESGSCM Rating Assessment for SMEs
– Enhance ESG Performance of SMEs
All sessions are subject to change.