Andy Chow is Head of Customer Solution Architects for Hong Kong in Google Cloud. In his current capacity, Mr. Chow is responsible for advising customers with their digital and AI transformation journey and to improve business outcomes by leveraging the latest innovations from Google. He is currently an adjunct professor at City University, teaching Generative AI in business courses.

Prior to his tenure in Google Cloud, he was Senior Director at Symantec focusing on strategic accounts and solutions. He was also the Head of Sales Consulting for Oracle Asia Pacific Middleware division. He also worked at Deloitte Consulting focusing on the communication industry and led several large scale projects from start to conclusion.

Mr. Chow has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry. He has an MBA degree from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Math from University of Waterloo in Canada.

Michelle Mak is the Head of Public Affairs and Business Development of Dun & Bradstreet in Hong Kong. In addition to her dedication to establishing an ecosystem of partners with government agencies, enterprises and start-ups for a greener and sustainable future.

In 2025 Michelle graduated with Northwestern Kellogg-HKUST EMBA, enhancing her expertise in business strategy and leadership.

Michelle co-founded an award-winning social enterprise, Make The Change (MTC) back in 2013 in Singapore. She was selected as the ESG Person of the Year (2020), 40 under 40 (2025) and Women to Watch (2021) by Campaign Asia. She has also won GBA Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award (2021).

Michelle has been appointed as Co-Chair, Sustainability and Green Fintech Committee of Fintech Association of Hong Kong and Subject Advisory Panel by Hong Kong Institute of Bankers in 2025. She is also holding positions of Board Member of Sensational Foundation, a registered charity in Hong Kong and Vice President of Lions Club of Hong Kong IFC.

Fernando Lopes is a seasoned sustainability and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) leader with over 25 years of global experience across the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as Head of Sustainability and EHS at Johnson Electric in Hong Kong, Fernando has spearheaded transformative initiatives that align corporate strategy with international sustainability frameworks, including the UN Global Compact, GRI, SASB, and the Science Based Targets initiative.

Since joining Johnson Electric in 2021, Fernando has led the company through a remarkable sustainability transformation. Under his leadership, Johnson Electric achieved 100% renewable electricity usage across all global operations by FY25/26 — a milestone reached a full decade ahead of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) schedule. The company earned recognition from EcoVadis, in ranking in the top 1% among their industry, and was most recently awarded Standard & Poor’s highest sustainability ranking among Chinese auto component companies. These achievements reflect Fernando’s strategic vision and commitment to embedding sustainability into every facet of the organization.

Throughout his career — notably during his tenure at Delphi Technologies — Fernando has led multidisciplinary teams across 55 global sites, driving measurable improvements in safety culture, emissions reduction, and sustainability reporting. His leadership resulted in industry-leading benchmarks, including a Lost Workday Rate 27 times lower than the EU average and recognition from CDP, Ecovadis, and other global rating agencies.

Fernando holds a Master of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering and multiple certifications in sustainability and EHS auditing. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, he brings a multicultural perspective to his work and is passionate about embedding sustainability into core business operations to create long-term value.

Stefan Premer is Senior Director within Sphera’s Consulting Organization, where he leads the Corporate Sustainability Consulting department. He manages teams focused on ESG and corporate sustainability strategy, advising organizations on evolving sustainability requirements, regulatory developments, and reporting frameworks such as CSRD and IFRS.

Stefan has deep expertise in climate strategy development and corporate carbon accounting, including quantified transition planning and climate risk modelling. He has supported companies in developing and operationalizing sustainability strategies, automating sustainability processes, and implementing large-scale strategic sustainability projects across sectors.

At present, Stefan is an ISO committee member for “Quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at organizational level,” contributing to the GHG Protocol update, as well as “Greenhouse gas and climate change management and related activities – Mitigation.”

Stefan is based in Zürich, Switzerland, and holds an M.Sc. in Business Administration, specializing in Strategy and Management in International Organizations, from Linköping University in Sweden.

Rowena Gonzales is a purpose-driven creative and the Principal and Founder of Liquid Interiors, an award-winning interior design firm that she founded in Hong Kong in 2009. A pioneer in integrating environmental responsibility with human health, she has dedicated her career to making sustainable, wellness-focused design the standard for city living.

Holding LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP, and BEAM Pro (BI) credentials, Rowena applies a rigorous, science-based approach to the built environment. Her work transforms high-density urban spaces into restorative sanctuaries by prioritising non-toxic materials, superior indoor air quality, circadian lighting, acoustic comfort, and biophilic design.

Under her leadership, Liquid Interiors has developed a diverse portfolio spanning private clubs, family offices, bespoke residential homes, multi-generational living spaces, workplaces, and community environments. The firm’s commitment to meaningful, lower-impact design has been recognised through LEED ID+C certification for commercial design and BEAM Plus V2.0 certification for a luxury residential project.

As a speaker, Rowena draws on her extensive practical experience to demonstrate how intentional design choices can enhance emotional and physical well-being while respecting the planet’s natural resources. She is a passionate advocate for the circular economy and a regular voice in discussions on how to build healthier, happier futures in urban environments.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1- Sustainability and Wellness considerations are mandatory for interior fit-outs in Hong Kong

2 – Demolition waste can be easier to recycle in Hong Kong.

3 – Green Building Certificates can transparently increase the property value of interiors.

Sunny YAURY is the founder and director of United Technologies (Int’l) Ltd., a veteran advisor on abss (previously named MYOB) and Microsoft platform technology, with team United Technologies servicing SMBs on information technology for 30+ years. Sunny has enabled digital transformation of many HK SMBs through business applications and cloud technologies which are easy to use, deploy, maintain, and recruit.

Sunny works close as industry partner with different authorities, education bodies on research and internship programme, and business associations promoting AI Digital Transformation to SMBs, and witness successes riding on GBA solid infrastructure and government talent policies.

Joe is currently the Assistant Director of Sustainability Education at Ocean Park, with over 16 years of experience in environmental education. Holding a Master’s degree in Social Science in Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science, Joe combines scientific knowledge with an understanding of human behaviour to advance sustainability education.

In 2023, she developed Mission R, Ocean Park’s Conservation Advocacy Campaign. In 2025, she established Ocean Park Sustainability Institute. She believes sustainability must extend beyond the environmental sector and become a mindset embraced across industries, enabling businesses, communities and individuals to survive and thrive while creating positive outcomes for nature. Recognising that change can be challenging, she works to help businesses navigate the transition towards more sustainable practices. Through collaboration, education and trust, Joe encourages organisations and communities to harness these challenges together and deliver positive outcomes for business, people and the environment.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

Develop a Nature Action Initiative that bridges global nature-related frameworks with practical local corporate action in Hong Kong, while recognising, verifying and supporting meaningful corporate sustainability efforts.

Xiaoli Ding is a brand director and sustainability leader dedicated to driving the green transformation of China’s footwear and apparel industry. She integrates sustainability principles into business practices, combining local industrial strengths with global environmental standards to explore a uniquely Chinese path to sustainable development.

Xiaoli has led the sustainable outdoor brand RESOON since 2022, evolving it from a sustainable product brand into a circular infrastructure platform. She is committed to building systems that enable products, materials, and stakeholders to retain value throughout their lifecycle. Through experiments in circular transformation, RESOON connects product traceability, lifecycle data, and cross-sector collaboration to address the challenges preventing circular practices from scaling. Her work focuses on creating scalable solutions that bridge brands, circular operators, and innovation partners while advancing resource efficiency, environmental impact reduction, and a more regenerative outdoor industry.

Her mission is to transform grassroots sustainability innovations within China’s footwear and apparel industry into scalable blueprints. By merging local industry expertise with global environmental governance, she aims to accelerate equitable decarbonization. Through initiatives like the “Sustainable Wardrobe” pop-up store, she raises public environmental awareness. She actively participates in public welfare climate action projects, collaborating with organizations like Friends of Nature to promote the development of eco-friendly footwear and the establishment of circular production systems.

Xiaoli holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Fashion Management from the University of the Arts London and a Master’s degree in Distributed Design for Distributed Innovation from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC). During her studies, she conducted in-depth research on how fashion brands leverage digital tools to tell compelling stories and explored climate-resilient futures. She applied agile production supply chains and blockchain technology to brand traceability, promoting the adoption of circular design frameworks to reduce linear waste.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Establish a Digital Repair Grid: Activate and digitize 30+ repair nodes across the Greater Bay Area, providing urban infrastructure for clothing longevity.
2. Decarbonize Supply Chains: Divert 10,000+ units of brand deadstock from landfills through our modular remanufacturing pilot.
3. Enable Regulatory Compliance: Provide verifiable Digital Product Passport (DPP) data for 10+ global fashion brands to navigate international ESG regulations.
4. Social Empowerment: Empower 100+ female artisans and micro-entrepreneurs with digital SOP tools, increasing their professional income and economic agency.
5. Standardize Circularity: Collaborate with industry partners to integrate carbon-saving data from repairs into cross-border carbon credit clearing systems.

Yuanyuan Song is a founding team member at DeCarbon Tech, where she built the company’s carbon asset development function from the ground up. DeCarbon Tech operates Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities across China, converting captured CO₂ into permanent carbon removal through mineralization.

Yuanyuan leads carbon asset development and commercialization for DeCarbon Tech’s DAC and mineralization portfolio, working with international registries including Isometric and Puro.earth to bring high-integrity carbon removal to market. She holds a Master degree from the University of Copenhagen and a CFA ESG Investing qualification, and is dedicated to accelerating corporate net-zero transitions through carbon removal technology across the region.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a bridge connecting Mainland China’s carbon removal supply with international buyers, registries, and capital.

2. Build stronger local expertise and infrastructure in Hong Kong for carbon asset transactions.

3. Grow regional partnerships and demand for high-integrity CDR through Hong Kong’s climate and finance networks.

Founder & CEO Celeste Yeung has 25+ years fashion & luxury retail regulatory compliance experience plus deep expertise in retail supply chain operations.

She previously served as APAC Head of Product Regulatory Compliance at the Richemont Group and being recognized as product regulatory expert advisor including China National Standards (GB standards) across diverse product categories: watches & jewelry, precious ornaments, premium leather goods, luxury fashion apparel & accessories, footwear, eyewear, electronic appliances, cosmetics & writing instruments.

Celeste founded her start-up company CplusE Eco Tech Ltd. with her passion to transform complex regulatory compliance requirements into a Governance ecosystem – an integrated solution combining consulting, regulatory research, training, compliance solution under one platform.

Our platform covers critical EU & Asia frameworks such as PPWR, EPR, DPP, and IoT-enabled carbon footprint management, helping businesses stay ahead of evolving regulations while driving sustainability.

CplusE Eco Tech Ltd. – HKSTP 2026 Ideation member

Google Asia Pacific Ltd, Hong Kong – APAC Trade Operations Lead, Device & Services (2021-2022)

Richemont Asia Pacific Ltd. – Regional Associate Trade Compliance Director (2013-2021)

Gap International Sourcing (Holdings) Ltd. – Regional Logistics & Trade Compliance Director (2000-2013)

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Launch Asia 1st Governance Solution – “CpluseRegAI.com” platform empowers businesses to design and manage their own compliance governance regimes with proactive, ongoing requirement monitoring across Europe and Asia.
2. Transforms Regulatory Monitoring
3. Unlock compliance obligations & convert into business opportunities for sustainable growth.

Fast, predictable costs, standardized, consistent and efficient ESG solutions

Please visit CplusE — Carbon Compliance Center for more details

Area manager in Hong Kong and South Korea for Cosentino with over 8 years of experience in the industry

Marco Lahoz is General Manager of Gres Aragón and FAVEKER, a Spanish manufacturer of innovative ceramic solutions for architecture and sustainable construction. With extensive experience in the building materials industry and international business development, he leads the company’s strategy focused on decarbonisation, circular economy and resource-efficient building envelopes. Under his leadership, FAVEKER has advanced high-performance ceramic ventilated façade systems that improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support healthier, more sustainable buildings. Marco is actively involved in promoting sustainable architecture and contributing to the transition towards low-carbon construction through innovation, responsible manufacturing and long-term value creation.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• To help accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment through circular, energy-efficient and low-carbon construction solutions. I believe sustainable innovation must create value while reducing environmental impact.
• The change I hope to see in Hong Kong and across Asia is a stronger collective commitment to climate action, recognising that tackling climate change is a shared global responsibility. By working together across continents, industries and communities, we can accelerate the transition towards resilient, low-carbon and sustainable cities.

Zilver Limited (Graphenstone)

Sales & Marketing Consultant

Having lived in Spain for over a decade, my goal has always been served as a bridge facilitating economic, trade, and cultural exchange between East and West, while dedicating myself to pioneering new products and developing new channels in the green materials sector.
Understand the diverse contexts regarding new materials across the Asia-Pacific region and the solutions tailored to each market.
From natural origins to eco-friendliness, and from manufacturing to application, I remain committed to striking a balance among environmental sustainability, innovation, aesthetics, and practicality in our product.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Keep doing the recycle at home (we’ve been always separate the kitchen waste/plastics/paper but as far as I know when it goes to the trash trunk, is does not being handled properly, i think this is a point for government to improve)
• Donating TNC and joining activities for ocean animal saving and beach cleaning
• Always bring my own coffee cups to take away

Karine Hirn is Co-Founder of East Capital Group and Chairperson of East Capitaal Asia Ltd. She has been based in Hong Kong since 2013. She has held various roles, including Chief Sustainability Officer, Head of Asia, China Chief Representative and served as CEO of East Capital in Sweden prior to 2010.

Karine is also a French Trade Advisor and an honorary member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. She serves as an independent non-executive director (INED) at Lion Finance Group, a FTSE 100 company, and as an advisor to the Center for Emerging Markets at Northeastern University in Boston. Karine is frequently invited to comment on topics related to emerging markets and sustainable investing at international conferences and in the media.

Prior to joining East Capital, she worked in Russia, in the banking industry and as a financial consultant in Nizhny-Novgorod and Moscow.

Karine holds an MSc in Management from EM Lyon and a postgraduate degree in Eastern European studies from Sciences Po Paris. She has also studied at the Moscow Academy of Finance and the Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki. A French national, Karine speaks French, English, Swedish and Russian, and is conversational in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.

Mr. Dan Pettersson is the Senior Vice President of Business Unit Chassis, Volvo Bus Corporation and is a member of the Volvo Buses Executive Management Team.

Volvo Bus Corporation is a global leader in the development of sustainable public transport solutions and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of buses, coaches and bus chassis. With ~5 500 co-workers the company has sales in 85 countries and a global service network with more than 1,500 dealerships and workshops. Engineering and production facilities are found in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Pioneering the development of future public transport and electromobility, Volvo Bus Corporation has to date delivered more than 4,000 electrified Volvo buses worldwide.

Business Unit Chassis is responsible for Volvo Buses business in the chassis markets (defined as: Latin America, United Kingdom and Ireland, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) and the entire supply chain of chassis to external body builders and to the sister Business Units in Volvo Buses.

Prior to joining Volvo Buses, Mr. Pettersson has held senior management positions with Kalmar Mobile Equipment, part of Cargotec Corporation, operating in the field of solutions for container-, heavy materials- and trailer handling on a global basis.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Achieve a resilient, reliable and zero-emission transit system: The transition must go beyond just zero tailpipe emissions to ensure that Hong Kong’s mobility and infrastructure solutions remain completely dependable while moving people and goods sustainably.
• Deploy specialized zero-emission bus solutions: Successfully integrate high-capacity electric platforms (like the Volvo BZL & BZR) tailored to handle Hong Kong’s distinct operational demands, such as steep gradients, heavy passenger loads, and high air-conditioning usage.
• Implement full value chain and circular battery management: Ensure comprehensive lifecycle sustainability by prioritizing 90% vehicle recyclability, securing battery second-life applications (such as Battery Energy Storage Systems via Volvo Energy), and managing end-of-life recycling responsibly.

Vicky Qiu is the Sales & Business Development Manager for APAC at Candela, leading the company’s commercial expansion across Asia-Pacific. She works closely with governments, transport operators, ports, and hospitality groups to introduce electric hydrofoil technology and accelerate the transition to sustainable waterborne mobility.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Accelerate the adoption of zero-emission water transport to make Hong Kong a global leader in sustainable maritime mobility.
• Unlock greater connectivity through the harbour, making water transport a faster, more attractive option for both commuters and visitors.
• Strengthen collaboration between government and industry to pilot innovative technologies and build a smarter, greener maritime ecosystem.

Roland Aistleitner is Manager Sales & Business Development at Miralis GmbH, an Austrian company specializing in sustainable mineral insulation solutions for the construction industry. With extensive experience in international business development, he focuses on market expansion, strategic partnerships, and the implementation of innovative, high-performance insulation materials.

His work focuses on the intersection of technical product requirements and market needs, particularly in the field of sustainable construction. He is involved in in projects across Europe and the Middle East, supporting partners in the application of mineral-based insulation systems.
As a speaker, he shares practical insights on sustainable building technologies, market trends, and the future of mineral-based insulation materials, with a focus on performance, compliance, and environmental impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Buildings with best possible insulation materials to consume less energy.
• Buildings with less CO2 consumption during their life cycle.
• Usage of mineral insulation materials

Sales Manager for Crawler Cranes at Liebherr Werk Nenzing GmbH with a focus on the East and Southeast Asia market.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Accelerate the adoption of low- and zero-emission construction equipment.
• Improve sustainability without compromising productivity and economic viability.
• Promote long-lasting technology with a lower environmental footprint over the full lifecycle.

Master’s Degree in Wood Technology and Management from BOKU University Vienna, including an exchange semester in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Technological University.

More than 10 years of international sales experience with a leading Austrian wood furniture manufacturer.

Passionate about engineered wood construction and driven by the challenge of developing new markets, building strong partnerships, and advancing sustainable building solutions worldwide.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Dedicated to advancing sustainable development through innovation, education, and responsible resource management.
2. Strong advocate for the use of renewable, circular, and low-carbon materials in modern construction and manufacturing.

Serjoscha Düring is CTO and co-founder of Infrared City. A builder at heart, he brings AI into the development process. He studied economics, China studies and urban design in Hamburg, Weimar and Shanghai, researched at the City Intelligence Lab at AIT, the Austrian Institute of Technology, and teaches AI in urbanism at IAAC Barcelona. At Infrared City, he leads the engineering team building the simulation engines at the core of the climate-intelligence layer for cities and buildings.
Speaker’s Sustainability Goals for 2026

Infrared City is the climate-intelligence layer for cities and buildings — physics-based, AI-accelerated, at 1-metre resolution. At the core are our simulation engines — wind, thermal, solar, daylight — scalable on the cloud, delivering in seconds what traditionally took days. We open them through SDK, API and AI-agent skills, so any team can integrate and customize climate intelligence into their own platforms and workflows. Our platform — with multi-step workflows and automated, compliance-grade reports — is live, and live.infrared.city showcases large-scale realtime simulation and climate twins. In 2026 we are bringing this to the cities building fastest — Hong Kong among them.

Kwok Kam Ngai is a Registered Professional Surveyor and geospatial technology specialist at RIEGL Asia Pacific. Through advanced laser scanning solutions, he helps capture critical data across natural landscapes, built environments, and even underwater ecosystems. At ReThink HK, Kwok will explore how high-quality spatial data enables smarter planning, sustainable infrastructure, and more informed decisions for building resilient, future-ready communities.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
2. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Cintia Nunes is the General Manager and Head of Asia of The Mills Fabrica. As the innovation engine to sustainability and impact of Hong Kong conglomerate Nan Fung Group, Cintia leads the team to connect innovators in the techstyle and agrifood tech space with capital, connections, and expertise — to bring sustainability tech innovations from concept to market.

Drawing inspiration from social business principles that prioritize both profitability and purpose, she is committed to facilitating collaboration among stakeholders across the ecosystem to advance positive environmental and social impact at scale.

Before joining The Mills Fabrica, Cintia served as Chief of Strategy and Growth at Hong Kong’s largest network of social enterprises and impact ventures. She also held leadership roles at a multinational FMCG company where she formalized business strategies for over 10 brands.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• More industry level cross-sectors collaborations
• Open dialogues across stakeholder groups on what works/what doesn’t
• Accessibility/transparency to capital across asset classes for impact

Bexultan Shalabayev is a Software Architect at Agtom, a US‑based AgTech company founded by the same team behind Full Nature Farms Hong Kong. He specializes in developing smart farming systems and data‑driven automation for sustainable agriculture.

Bex has been recognized for his innovation and leadership, including completed the entrepreneurship training courses from Cambridge University professors and successful entrepreneurs and receiving the Belt & Road Scholarship. Fluent in English, Russian, and Kazakh, he brings an international perspective to AgTech development and is committed to advancing sustainable farming solutions.

Cherry is the co-founder of Do Did Dust Food, an innovative sustainable food brand dedicated to turning ‘Waste into Taste!’
Leveraging a background in nutritional science and experience across multinational luxury retail and major F&B groups, she seamlessly bridges food science, clean-label product innovation, and commercial market strategy. Applying her expertise to product development, she guides the entire process from product formulation to commercial scaling, upcycling okara into tasty and healthy snacks formulated without MSG, preservatives, or artificial flavors.
Through organizing workshops and public speaking engagements, she drives consumer education around circular food systems, food waste reduction, and sustainable eating.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Commercialize Upcycled Food Streams: Extend our upcycled product lines, unlocking new market segments and commercial applications, proving the business case for circular food models in Hong Kong.
• Drive Circular Education & Waste Reduction: Empower local businesses and consumers through hands-on workshops to rethink food waste, fostering a culture of food appreciation and sustainable dining across Hong Kong.

Jad Khiami is the Chief Technology Officer of Eat100, a Hong Kong food-tech startup tackling food waste by connecting consumers with surplus food from restaurants and retailers. He leads the platform’s technology strategy and product development, helping scale solutions that deliver both environmental and commercial impact. Jad is also the co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Benego, a Cyprus-based food waste reduction startup. He is currently studying Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), where he continues to build technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Reduce food waste by making surplus food a mainstream choice across Hong Kong.
2. Encourage more restaurants and businesses to adopt sustainable food management practices.
3. Make sustainability an easy, affordable everyday choice for consumers.

Felix Cheung is the Founder and CEO of IXON Food Technology. He holds a PhD in Plasma Physics from the University of Sydney and is a former editor of the scientific journal Nature. At IXON, Felix leads the development of Advanced Sous-vide Aseptic Packaging (ASAP) and the PhantomCure system—breakthrough food science technologies designed to eliminate the need for cold-chain logistics. By utilizing advanced cleanroom engineering and natural preservation methods, his work enables highly perishable, premium agricultural products and proteins to be safely stored at room temperature for up to two years without compromising taste or texture.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Decarbonize the Food Supply Chain: I hope to see Hong Kong’s F&B sector transition away from energy-intensive cold-chain logistics, adopting ambient preservation technologies to drastically cut Scope 3 carbon emissions.
• Eradicate Commercial Food Waste: By extending the shelf-life of highly perishable imports at room temperature, I aim to see a significant reduction in the volume of spoiled food sent to Hong Kong’s landfills.
• Scale Local Green-Tech Innovation: I want to see Hong Kong establish itself as a premier launchpad for deep food-tech innovation, driving sustainable agricultural solutions across the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

Fioni Fong is an entrepreneur, speaker and the Co-founder of not only powder, a Hong Kong startup tackling food waste through circular innovation. Combining technology, creativity and community engagement, she transforms overlooked resources into meaningful products and experiences that help organisations achieve their sustainability goals. Before founding not only powder, Fioni spent over 10 years leading marketing, branding and product strategy for startups from early stage to Series B. She frequently speaks on entrepreneurship, innovation, branding, ESG and the future of circular business, inspiring others to build businesses that create lasting impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

In 2026, I hope to see sustainability become part of everyday life in Hong Kong—not something people feel guilty about, but something they genuinely enjoy being part of. I also hope more businesses will view sustainability as an opportunity for innovation rather than a responsibility. Finally, I’d love to see more collaboration between startups, corporates and communities, proving that even small ideas can create meaningful environmental and social impact when we work together.

Who says bee rescue is only for tough guys with chemical sprays? As one of the few young female founders in Hong Kong’s ecological sector, Jill Kong is redefining urban wildlife management and green education. She founded Beetales to prove that cities and nature can coexist through science, empathy, and strategic corporate partnerships. From squeezing into tight urban corners for live bee relocation to collaborating with major property developers and MNCs on urban biodiversity projects, Jill brings a fresh, dynamic, and commercial-savvy perspective to urban ecology. She specialized in turning feared insects into community favorites and driving impactful B2B sustainability collaborations that create a real buzz.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:
1. To shake up Hong Kong’s pest control culture—making “Live Bee Relocation” the trendy and default first-choice for property managers, instead of chemical extermination.

2. To bridge the gap between grassroots conservation and corporate ESG by co-creating scalable, commercially viable urban biodiversity solutions with corporate partners.

3. To mainstream ecology by integrating interactive biodiversity education into mainstream corporate wellness and CSR programs across Hong Kong.

Endy Chan Pak Hang Co-Founder & Project Lead, Smart Patrol King Limited.

Endy Chan is a PropTech innovator and the Co-Founder of Smart Patrol King Limited, an enterprise security SaaS company dedicated to modernizing facility management and frontline operations. As the Project Lead, Endy specializes in integrating Generative AI and patented IoT technologies to transform traditional, paper-based workflows into smart, data-driven systems.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Widespread Adoption of Paperless Property Management
• AI-Driven Energy Efficiency in High-Density Buildings
• Digital Inclusion and Safety for the Aging Frontline Workforce

Professor Haiwei Luo is a marine microbiologist and evolutionary biologist at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has over a decade of research experience in microbial evolutionary biology and host-microbe interactions, and has published more than 70 research articles in leading journals including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, Nature Ecology & Evolution, Nature Microbiology, Nature Communications, The ISME Journal and Molecular Biology and Evolution. He has developed a patented probiotic that persists in marine invertebrates for the entire monitoring period (8 months) in a natural marine environment after a single application, conferring enhanced thermal tolerance to marine invertebrate during natural thermal events. The same probiotic technology improves growth and immune function in commercially valuable species including oysters and mussels, supporting both food security and sustainable aquaculture. Professor Luo is a co-founder of PersistBio Ltd., a Hong Kong company commercialising persistent probiotic solutions for marine conservation and aquaculture. His work demonstrates how marine microbiology and evolutionary biology can deliver tangible tools for climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and sustainable food production.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Greater awareness and openness to marine probiotics: I hope to see Hong Kong’s conservation and aquaculture sectors become more receptive to innovative, science-based solutions that protect marine life and support sustainable food production.
2. Stronger bridge between research and commercial application: I want to see more university research products translated into real-world solutions through Hong Kong startups, supported by government schemes and industry partnerships, so that scientific breakthroughs reach the people and ecosystems that need them.
3. Recognition of aquaculture as a climate solution: I hope Hong Kong positions sustainable shellfish aquaculture as part of the city’s climate resilience and food security agenda, creating regulatory and financial pathways for innovation that reduces the sector’s environmental footprint while protecting livelihoods.

Provides Ng is an architectural designer and researcher investigating how digital technologies can foster more participatory and inclusive urban environments. Her work sits at the intersection of sustainability, artificial intelligence (AI), and civic engagement, with a focus on empowering diverse communities to shape future cities.

She is a Lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, and completed her PhD research at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is also the founder of the Digital Common(s) Foundation, an initiative that bridges sustainability, AI, and youth engagement by connecting policymakers, architects, students, and community members to collaboratively address climate equity and develop nature-based solutions through interdisciplinary and intergenerational dialogue.

Over the past few years, the initiative has engaged more than 180 citizens and professionals, generating over 30 sustainable urban development proposals for its Idea Bank—a numerical database that transforms qualitative urban insights into machine-readable, BIM-compatible formats, turning participatory design into participatory intelligence. Their “nature-as-client” approach has received global recognition, including being named one of 15 Global Finalists at the Falling Walls Science Summit during Berlin Science Week 2025.

In addition to her academic and entrepreneurial work, Provides actively contributes to public policy and professional communities. She advises the Hong Kong government on cultural affairs, serves as a panel member for the Development Bureau and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), holds the position of Treasurer at the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), and is an Associate Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA).

Her international research experience spans Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia. She is also a founding member of two international research collectives, Current.cam and REAr_, whose AI-driven explorations in cinematic technologies and bio-inspired design have been exhibited internationally, including at the Rijksmuseum Twenthe and the Multimedia Art Museum Moscow.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Education: Rebuilding interdisciplinary and intercultural literacy that reunites sustainability, AI, and the new generation.
2. Action: Driving individual behavioural change into community-led practice that becomes city-wide collective intelligence.
3. Talents: Funding a new generation of eco-entrepreneurs through design thinking and “nature-as-client” that shifts the foundation of our consumerist market.
4. Futurism: Combining real world problems with imaginative wild cards, we speculate how algorithmic logic and nature-based solutions can co-evolve, from Northern Metropolis to Island South.

Prof. To NGAI is a Professor of Chemistry and Assistant Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), as well as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. He earned his B.Sc. (1999) and Ph.D. (2003) at CUHK, specializing in polymer interactions, before postdoctoral appointments at BASF (Germany) and the University of Minnesota. Returning to CUHK in 2006, he advanced from Research Assistant Professor to Full Professor in 2017. His research spans colloids, polymers, surface chemistry, and soft matter. Prof. Ngai has published over 270 papers, with more than 12,000 citations and an h-index of 58 (Google Scholar). His achievements include the CSJ Lectureship Award (2020) and the Paul J. Flory Research Prize (2023, Polychar World Forum, Nice). Since March 2026, he has served as Senior Editor of Langmuir (ACS).

Prof. NGAI is the Director and Chief Scientific Advisor of O-Spheres Limited, a start-up he founded in 2022 with support from the Innovation and Technology Commission’s “Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU)”. The company aims to commercialise technologies developed at CUHK, offering bespoke eco-solutions to address global environmental challenges through sustainability-driven innovation in materials science. O-Spheres was admitted to the HKSTP Incubation Programme in 2022 to accelerate product development and market entry.

In 2024, Professor Ngai founded BactOPack Limited, a pioneering venture dedicated to unlocking the potential of next-generation bio-based eco-materials for use in packaging and vegan leather. Through cutting-edge eco-technological research, BactOPack is redefining sustainable packaging with scalable, low-carbon materials designed to meet the demands of a greener future.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Empower Sustainable Lifestyles: Promote widespread access to eco-friendly products in Hong Kong, helping individuals and communities make informed, sustainable choices.
2.  Expand Partnerships for Impact: Grow networks to accelerate real-world innovation, delivering wider environmental and societal benefits.

Dr. Zengyue Wang received his bachelor’s degree in 2015 and his doctorate in 2021 from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Automation at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research has focused on the development of safe and sustainable energy storage technologies.

In 2020, Dr. Wang founded Luquos Energy Limited in Hong Kong to commercialize safe, low-cost, and environmentally friendly sulfur-based flow battery technology for long-duration energy storage. Under his leadership, the company has successfully developed key materials and core battery components, completed pilot-scale production, and deployed multiple demonstration projects in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Luquos Energy’s sulfur-based flow battery technology aims to provide a safe, scalable, and sustainable solution for large-scale renewable energy integration, industrial energy storage, and microgrid applications. The company is actively expanding its global collaboration network and exploring market opportunities in regions such as Hong Kong, Mainland China and the Middle East, supporting the transition toward a more resilient and low-carbon energy system.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Accelerate the adoption of safe, affordable long-duration energy storage to support renewable energy, data centres and EV charging infrastructure in Hong Kong.
2. Turn more buildings, farms, campuses and industrial sites into green-energy hubs, making sustainability visible and practical for the public.
3. Strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a green technology hub by helping university innovations move faster from research to commercial deployment across Asia.

Multidisciplinary leader with diverse knowledge, experience and networks that span multiple functions, industries and geographies across EMEA and ASEAN. Leading at the transformation intersection between ESG, sustainability and AI operating as a Co-Chair for Energy & Utilities at the AI Association of Hong Kong. Has a strong focus on operational, project, program management and commercialization. Holds multiple certifications in AI, Digital Leadership, Sustainability, Risk Management, a Masters in Marketing and an MBA. Experience as a Brand and Marketing Leader, Insights Leader, Chief of Staff, Business Manager, Innovation Executive, ESG Leader as well as Mentor for leading international organizations such as Investec, Deloitte, HSBC and Transnet.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• I would like to see the increased adoption of Green AI in terms of applications to better recycling, climate management and biodiversity.
• Greater use of more nature based solutions to solve some of our largest problems.
• The use of AI to really provide rigor to ESG reporting and identifying new sustainable solutions.

Ir Queenie Chan is the General Manager – Business Transformation and Enquiry of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas). She leads the Customer Service Hotline and the Business Transformation team, driving strategic transformation initiatives across Hong Kong Business. With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning customer service, sales and marketing, business analytics, and transformation, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening a data-driven culture and accelerating business and digital transformation. She also spearheads the development and adoption of AI initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, elevate customer experience, and foster innovation across the business.
She is a Chartered Engineer of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering from The University of Hong Kong, as well as a Master of Science in Business Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

First, to build smarter and more resilient energy infrastructure, especially using AI for predictive maintenance, risk monitoring and operational optimisation.

Second, to use AI and digital tools to drive energy efficiency, so that we reduce waste and make better use of existing resources.

And third, to strengthen Greater Bay Area collaboration, combining Hong Kong’s strengths in governance, finance and standards with the technology and infrastructure capabilities of other GBA cities.

Olivier Cotard is Founder and Managing Director of 3C Ventures Ltd., a Hong Kong-based strategy and operations consulting firm focused on deep tech, energy, advanced manufacturing, and technology commercialization. He advises innovative companies across Asia and Europe on market entry, business development, industrial partnerships, and operational growth, with particular experience in Mainland China.

His career spans more than 30 years and includes senior industrial and operating roles with international companies, including Alstom. His experience covers energy services, transportation infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and other asset-intensive industries. He has also advised companies and investors on cross-border expansion, technology deployment, business transformation, M&A, and private equity due diligence.

Olivier is also a Lecturer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he teaches venture capital, entrepreneurial finance, innovation and technology, and business strategy. He serves as an Independent Expert for the European Commission’s European Innovation Council, evaluating deep-tech and high-potential innovation projects seeking grant and equity funding. He is a co-founder of the Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference (ATEC) and a mentor with Deep Tech Lab in Hong Kong. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an engineering degree from École Centrale de Lille.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Broader adoption of practical solutions that improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and strengthen resilience across Hong Kong’s buildings, transportation systems, and infrastructure.
• More responsible and secure use of AI and data to improve planning, operations, maintenance, and safety in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• More opportunities for Hong Kong companies and innovators to pilot and scale sustainable technologies through collaboration among industry, universities, investors, and the public sector, including across the Greater Bay Area.

Dr Yongping Zhai

Senior Advisor on Carbon Neutrality, Tencent ; Former Chief of Energy Sector Group, Asian Development Bank

Dr Yongping Zhai graduated from Department of Thermal Engineering of Tsinghua University in 1983. Subsequently he studied in Institute of Energy Policy and Economics Grenoble, France, and received PHD in Energy Economics in 1989.

From 1990-1993, Dr Zhai was Assistant Professor in the Energy Technology Division, Asian Institute of Technology. From 1993 to 2000, he served as a Senior Energy Economist in the African Development Bank. He joined Asian Development Bank in September 2000 and served as Chief of Energy Sector Group at ADB, in charge of energy policy formulation and promotion of low-carbon technologies in Asian developing countries.

In July 2021, he joined Tencent as Senior Advisor in Strategy Development Department, supporting the company’s carbon neutrality operations and renewable energy development. In 2024, he became a member of the Steering Committee of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG-P).

Christian Bergenstråhle (包傑仁)

Christian Bergenstråhle is a business connector, community builder and marketing strategist with nearly 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. As a representative of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, he is dedicated to creating tangible membership value by connecting people, companies, and ideas across borders – particularly between Sweden and Hong Kong.

With a background as Owner and CEO of his own marketing and communications businesses, Christian combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. He is known for transforming networks into real business opportunities, frequently facilitating introductions that lead to new partnerships, clients, and long-term collaborations. For Christian, business is ultimately about people – and strong relationships are the foundation of sustainable growth.

He is actively engaged in promoting innovation, sustainability, and cross-border collaboration, including initiatives within life sciences, green transition, AI-driven visibility, and international expansion. Through events, delegations, and strategic partnerships, he works to strengthen ties between Sweden, Hong Kong, and the broader Greater Bay Area.

Fluent in Swedish and English, with additional proficiency in Spanish, Christian brings an international mindset shaped by experience across Europe, Asia and beyond. He is recognized for his positive energy, strategic clarity, and ability to turn connections into meaningful, long-term impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Increase awareness and understanding of sustainability among all of us
I want to contribute to a broader and deeper awareness in Hong Kong of why sustainability matters – not only from an environmental perspective, but also from a long-term business, competitiveness and societal standpoint. Sustainability should be seen as a strategic opportunity, not just a compliance requirement.

2. Elevate sustainability as a clear government priority
I hope to see sustainability become a stronger and more visible priority in Hong Kong’s public policy agenda, with clearer targets, stronger incentives and long-term frameworks that support green innovation, responsible investment,and sustainable infrastructure development.

3. Strengthen collaboration between business and government
Sustainable transition requires partnership. One of my goals is to help create closer collaboration between the private sector and policymakers, ensuring that regulation, innovation, and market development move in the same direction – enabling Hong Kong to remain competitive while accelerating its green transformation.

More than 20 years of retail experience from various commercial roles at IKEA, ie as Sales manager Poland and Commercial Director for Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Since 2021 leading the food transformation and sustainability functions at the IKEA franchisee in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indonesia.

Michelle Brits represents Bolon in Hong Kong, bringing Swedish design and circular thinking to the region’s built environment.

With a background in retail buying and a deep appreciation for design, she combines commercial insight with a passion for materials that last. She works closely with architects, designers, and developers to specify flooring that performs, looks beautiful, and contributes to green building certifications like BEAM Plus, LEED, and WELL.

Bolon’s floors are made from 68% recycled content and are 100% recyclable – designed for longevity in high-traffic commercial spaces. Michelle is committed to showing that sustainability and great design aren’t trade-offs. They’re the same thing.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• My fantasy goal is for the HK government to legislate sustainability within the construction industry/ built environment.
• I’d love to see more electric commercial vehicles on the roads.
• And a personal goal is to reduce food waste. As a single person, I waste a lot of foods that go off since i can’t eat 10 carrots fast enough

Lisa Jakobsson is Global Sales and Marketing Manager at Circalle, the Swedish design company formerly known as Green Furniture Concept. She works with architects, designers and partners worldwide to create more human, sustainable and long-lasting public spaces.

At ReThink Hong Kong, Lisa will share how Scandinavian design principles can support a more circular built environment. Drawing on experience from airports, transport hubs, retail environments and other high-traffic spaces, she will explore how modularity, repairability, material efficiency and long product lifecycles can reduce environmental impact while improving the experience of a place. Her focus is on turning circular ambitions into practical, commercially viable action.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

The changes I hope to see in Hong Kong are:

1. Circularity becoming standard practice: More projects designed for longevity, repair, reuse and future adaptation, rather than short-term replacement.
2. More human-centred public spaces: Airports, transport hubs, retail environments and other shared spaces that support wellbeing, comfort and a stronger sense of place.
3. Stronger collaboration across the value chain: Closer cooperation between architects, designers, developers, operators and manufacturers to turn sustainability ambitions into practical and commercially viable solutions.

Cintia Nunes is the General Manager and Head of Asia of The Mills Fabrica. As the innovation engine to sustainability and impact of Hong Kong conglomerate Nan Fung Group, Cintia leads the team to connect innovators in the techstyle and agrifood tech space with capital, connections, and expertise — to bring sustainability tech innovations from concept to market.

Drawing inspiration from social business principles that prioritize both profitability and purpose, she is committed to facilitating collaboration among stakeholders across the ecosystem to advance positive environmental and social impact at scale.

Before joining The Mills Fabrica, Cintia served as Chief of Strategy and Growth at Hong Kong’s largest network of social enterprises and impact ventures. She also held leadership roles at a multinational FMCG company where she formalized business strategies for over 10 brands.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• More industry level cross-sectors collaborations
• Open dialogues across stakeholder groups on what works/what doesn’t
• Accessibility/transparency to capital across asset classes for impact

Dennis G Zelazowski is a 3rd generation optician, eyewear designer, entrepreneur and founding partner of 3DNA Technology Limited. He is author of 7 issued US and international patents for eyewear and optical lens design, winner of the Japan Good Design Award and Award of Excellence by the Optical Lab association. He has been a featured speaker at: Future Retail Conference, Cutting Edge 3D Fashion and Retail, Retails Cutting Edge. 3DNA Technology is a recent graduate of Betatron, a Hong Kong based, VC-backed Accelerator, Cyberport Incubation Program Alumni and member of Hong Science & Technology Park. 3DNA Technology has been awarded the Top 50 Innovative Retail Leaders of Hong Kong by Inside Retail two years in a row.

Dennis is an inventor and entrepreneur passionate about empowering the next generation of eye care professionals and brands. His first patented invention, Chemistrie Lenses, is sold at over 50,000 retail stores worldwide, by the company he founded in 2005, Eyenavision Inc.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Diversification of commerce away from over-financialization and property flipping.
• More Support from investors for sustainable manufacturing and physical AI.
• Higher effectiveness from government programs like Cyberport, HKSTP, and InvestHK to connect founders to investors.

I am the Founder of Caterina Amelia Studio, a creative research practice exploring the future of materials at the intersection of fashion, biotechnology, and human wellbeing.

With a background in fashion design and creative innovation, I develop interdisciplinary projects that combine material experimentation, sustainable design, and emerging technologies. My experience includes working with internationally recognised fashion studios such as Iris Van Herpen, Gareth Pugh, Steven Tai, and Santoni, where I explored the relationship between craftsmanship, technology, and creative development.

My current research project, Interactive Second Skin, investigates the potential of bioactive textiles — exploring how biomaterials and responsive material systems can transform garments from passive surfaces into interactive interfaces between the human body and the environment.

Through my practice, I aim to redefine the relationship between people and materials, contributing to a future where textiles become more sustainable, adaptive, and connected to human experience.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Support the creation of more spaces and opportunities where designers, scientists, and innovators can collaborate, experiment, and develop sustainable solutions through material research and technology.

2. Encourage the exploration and adoption of biomaterials, circular approaches, and next-generation textiles to create a more responsible future for the fashion and textile industry.

3. Foster a culture where creativity and scientific research come together, allowing new ideas to move from experimentation into meaningful real-world impact.

Shao Hua Huang is the Founder and CEO of Cocoon Bravolution Ltd., a Taipei-based FashionTech startup transforming intimate apparel through AI-powered fit intelligence and digital twin technology. Cocoon combines computer vision, data analytics, and personalized recommendations to help consumers find better-fitting bras while enabling brands and retailers to improve conversion, reduce returns, and deliver a more inclusive and sustainable shopping experience.

With over 10 years of experience in fashion management, Shao specializes in data analytics, business strategy, operational efficiency, digital fashion, and fashion sustainability. She designed and developed Cocoon’s data-driven bra recommendation system, integrating AI, body measurement intelligence, and consumer insights into a scalable SaaS platform for the global intimate apparel industry.

Her professional background spans sourcing, retail operations, inventory management, logistics, product management, entrepreneurship development, and large-scale event planning. She is passionate about applying emerging technologies to modernize the lingerie industry while advancing more personalized, sustainable, and data-driven fashion ecosystems.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Shao is a strong advocate for women’s empowerment and gender equality. She serves as a Youth Representative of an international NGO with consultative status with the United Nations, where she promotes women’s leadership, youth engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration. As a women entrepreneur in the FemTech sector, she is committed to building technologies that empower women through better health awareness, body confidence, and access to inclusive innovation.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Make personalization the new standard in fashion retail, helping brands reduce unnecessary product returns, overproduction, and textile waste through better purchasing decisions.

2. Advance women’s health and empowerment through technology by making body data more accessible, inclusive, and privacy-first, enabling women to make more informed decisions about intimate apparel and breast health.

3. Accelerate collaboration between fashion, technology, and sustainability ecosystems to drive digital transformation in the intimate apparel industry, creating more circular, data-driven, and consumer-centric solutions.

Alvin Wong is the Co-founder of Textime, a materials innovation startup developing aerogel technology for next-generation sustainable textiles. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sustainability and Global Business at CUHK.

At Textime, Alvin focuses on transforming advanced aerogel materials into high-performance yarns and fabrics that offer superior thermal insulation with significantly less weight and bulk. His work aims to provide more sustainable and practical alternatives to traditional materials such as down, supporting the shift toward lighter, warmer, and more environmentally responsible outdoor and apparel products.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Raise awareness of animal ethics issues in Hong Kong and promote care for life both underwater and on land
• Reduce reliance on animal-derived insulation
• Lower the environmental footprint of thermal textiles

Bernice Yu is the Head of Operations at the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, where she leads cross-functional collaborations that bridge academia, industry, and public policy to advance sustainability outcomes. In this role, she works closely with HKU faculties, global scholars, corporate leaders, and government stakeholders to generate research-driven insights on sustainability and enterprise transformation. She also oversees the design and delivery of high-profile forums, roundtables, and public lectures that convene international thought leaders and decision-makers, creating platforms for dialogue and action on critical sustainability challenges.

Prior to HKU, Bernice built more than 20 years of experience in human capital consulting and corporate HR leadership across Asia-Pacific, holding senior roles at Mercer, PCCW & HKT, Equinix, Aon Hewitt, and Deloitte. She has advised boards, C-suite executives, and HR leaders on organizational transformation, talent strategy, leadership development, workforce analytics, HR technology, and change management. Throughout her career, she has led large-scale transformation initiatives, developed leadership and talent ecosystems, implemented enterprise-wide HR platforms, and helped organizations strengthen workforce effectiveness and agility. Her unique combination of consulting expertise, operational leadership, and deep understanding of people and organizational dynamics enables her to drive sustainable organizational performance through thoughtful talent and workforce strategies.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

１.) Decarbonization:
Driving academic research into actionable, science-based corporate decarbonization and transition strategies across the GBA.

2.) Recycling:
Bridging academic research and real-world industry practice to execute circular economy frameworks and zero-waste operation.

3.) Biodiversity:
Translating nature-positive risk frameworks into practical ESG governance and operational standards for sustainable enterprises.

Erica Chan was appointed Group Chief Legal, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer in December 2023. She is one of the directors and/or the company secretary for a number of DFI Retail Group subsidiaries. In her role, Erica oversees the Legal, Sustainability, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Group Technical, Risk management, Ethics and Compliance and Loss Prevention functions for DFI Group.

With more than 28 years of experience in retail, e-commerce, media, governance, ethics and operational and regulatory compliance in the Asia Pacific region, Erica brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Prior to joining DFI, she spent 12 years at Walmart, most recently as SVP, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, Asia, where she oversaw all legal matters in Asia and managed the human resources and administrative functions for the Asia office. She was also a member of Walmart’s Global President’s Diversity and Inclusion Council. Before Walmart, Erica spent 13 years at Star TV Group as the General Counsel for Greater China and General Manager for Hong Kong.

Erica is a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the University of Hong Kong, a Common Professional Examination certificate from the University of Sussex and Bachelor of Social Science in Government and Public Administration degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She also obtained the Certification on Championing Sustainability from the Boardroom from the Stanford University.

Cintia Nunes is the General Manager and Head of Asia of The Mills Fabrica. As the innovation engine to sustainability and impact of Hong Kong conglomerate Nan Fung Group, Cintia leads the team to connect innovators in the techstyle and agrifood tech space with capital, connections, and expertise — to bring sustainability tech innovations from concept to market.

Drawing inspiration from social business principles that prioritize both profitability and purpose, she is committed to facilitating collaboration among stakeholders across the ecosystem to advance positive environmental and social impact at scale.

Before joining The Mills Fabrica, Cintia served as Chief of Strategy and Growth at Hong Kong’s largest network of social enterprises and impact ventures. She also held leadership roles at a multinational FMCG company where she formalized business strategies for over 10 brands.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• More industry level cross-sectors collaborations
• Open dialogues across stakeholder groups on what works/what doesn’t
• Accessibility/transparency to capital across asset classes for impact

Dr Thomas Williams is a scientist‑entrepreneur and CEO of Number 8 Bio, an Australian climate biotechnology company tackling one of the most difficult and important challenges in global food systems: methane emissions from grazing livestock. Grass‑fed beef and dairy represents the largest single source of emissions for many food companies and are among the hardest to abate due to the realities of extensive farming systems.

Under his leadership, Number 8 Bio has raised $20 million in venture capital and built a multidisciplinary team transforming microbiome science into practical solutions for real‑world agriculture. The company’s technology reduces methane emissions while improving animal productivity, enabling farmers to adopt climate solutions that strengthen—not compromise—their economics.

Prior to founding Number 8 Bio, Dr Williams was an internationally recognised leader in synthetic biology at Macquarie University, where he led teams of up to 17 scientists, secured over AU$10 million in funding, and helped establish the Australian Genome Foundry.

Raised in rural New Zealand, his work is driven by a focus on aligning climate impact with the realities of global food production.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Food systems account for roughly one-third of global emissions, and Hong Kong, while highly exposed to climate risks, also has a globally respected culinary culture and influence over regional supply chains. This creates a clear opportunity for the city to lead in sustainable food.
• One priority is strengthening connections between technology providers and supply chains, for example linking climate-focused companies in Australia with retailers and food distributors in Hong Kong. Southeast Asia already imports significant agricultural products from Australia, where innovations such as low-emissions livestock solutions are emerging.
• Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to showcase these more sustainable products to consumers and restaurants, helping drive demand while shaping upstream production practices. By leveraging its role as a regional food hub, Hong Kong can become a leader in aligning culinary excellence with climate-responsible sourcing.

Dr. Weicong Cheng is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Ocean Science at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), working under the supervision of Prof. Jianping Gan, his research focuses on physical oceanography, with emphasis on estuarine and shelf-sea circulation, flow-topography interactions, as well as coastal biogeochemical dynamics across the Pearl River Estuary and China Shelf Seas. Leveraging high-resolution numerical ocean models, his work advances the fundamental understanding of multi-scale ocean processes and their environmental impacts, with peer-reviewed publications in premier journals including Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Journal of Physical Oceanography, and Water Research. As a core developer of WavyOcean (淘海), an AI-empowered digital twin system for regional earth environments, Dr. Cheng actively bridges cutting-edge ocean science with interactive visualization, making complex oceanographic data accessible and actionable for researcher and public communities.

Ryan Ng is a civil engineer turned entrepreneur with over five years of corporate management experience specialising in pipeline condition assessment. He founded and has been running Hyele for three years, building deep domain expertise in diagnosing and maintaining ageing building pipe networks. Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and is currently pursuing an MBA at HKUST. Drawing on years of frontline industry experience at Hyele, Ryan recognised that the market was ready for a fundamental shift from reactive, invasive inspections to intelligent, predictive asset management. He is passionate about turning hard-won field knowledge into scalable technology solutions for the built environment.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Who we are: Introducing Ecofeatures — now building a next-generation diagnostic platform that transitions high-rise building services from reactive repair to active asset preservation.
• What we do: A plug-and-go dual-mode sensing hardware paired with a cloud SaaS platform that pinpoints micro-leaks (≤ 0.01 l/s) down to exact floor, flat, and unit location — without blueprints, pipe cutting, or wall opening.
• How it works: Physics-guided deep learning trained on synthetic hydraulic models and fine-tuned on-site via transfer learning, enabling rapid deployment in any building regardless of drawing availability or pipe material.
• Where we are going: Our go-to-market roadmap from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area to Southeast Asia and the GCC region, targeting property managers, housing authorities, and utility partners.
• Who we are looking for: Ecofeatures is actively seeking strategic partners — including property management firms, building services consultants, and system integrators — for pilot deployments and market expansion. We are also open to conversations with investors who share our vision of transforming building infrastructure maintenance through AI-driven, non-destructive diagnostics.

Jeffrey Xu is a Ph.D. candidate at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He holds a Master’s degree in Systems and Earth Systems from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked at Arup Hong Kong as a Digital Twin Architect and AI Algorithm Engineer.

Prof. Zhe Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and an Honorary Senior Fellow at The University of Queensland. His research focuses on membrane-based water treatment and resource recovery. As an inventor and technology developer, Dr. Yang has secured four patents in advanced membrane materials and separation processes, with one water filtration technology successfully licensed to Hong Kong industry for commercialization. He has led or contributed to more than ten R&D and technology translation projects funded by Hong Kong, Australia, and Chinese Mainland. His membrane-based lithium recycling technologies have been showcased at regional and international innovation exhibitions. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers with over 10,000 citations and received numerous international awards for innovation and research excellence, including the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions Gold Medal and the James J. Morgan Early Career Award.

Jackson Yip, Founder of EC Innovation Limited, is leading the company to create impact for urban greenery with new-era innovations to deliver high quality and low-cost services, from the perspectives of AI monitoring and analytics, plumbing and irrigation, enhancing visitor experiences, and sustainability.

Jimmy Zhiyi Zhu is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Leyden Power, an energy storage company scaling rapidly across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Since the company’s founding in 2024, Jimmy has led a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop, certify, and industrialize Leyden Power’s battery energy storage systems for the global market, with a focus on resilient designs and extended asset lifetime. His leadership ensures that Leyden Power’s products are manufactured at scale without compromising performance or quality.

Prior to founding Leyden Power, Jimmy held project management and leadership roles at CLP Power, China Mobile, and Huawei. He holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Andy Cheung was born in 1970. He joined Hitachi East Asia Ltd. in May 2001 after the accumulating work experience in another Japanese MNC. He began his career at Hitachi in HR professions where he played a key role in driving HR transformation across the Hitachi Group in Greater China region.

In 2018, Mr Cheung was appointed General Manager for New Business Developments. In this role, he successfully led the deployment of Hong Kong’s first automation cell culture facility, contributing significantly to the development of the local cell and gene therapy ecosystem and advancing innovation in life science in Hong Kong.

From 1 April 2026, Mr Cheung was appointed as Managing Director and he was responsible for Hitachi Group business developments and promote the digitalization solutions under Hitachi global strategy.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

“At Hitachi, we believe that sustainability and business growth must go hand in hand. Through Hitachi’s digital transformation and collaborative innovation, Hitachi is committed to supporting Hong Kong’s journey toward a carbon-neutral, resilient, and sustainable future.”

Ms. Chen Xuemei is Key Account Sales Manager at Yuantian Biotechnology, responsible for key account stewardship and business expansion. With more than a decade of hands-on experience in bulk commodity import and export trade, she has built solid expertise in international market development and client relationship management.

Since joining the company, she has been deeply involved in rolling out corporate market strategies, building upstream and downstream channels, and advancing the commercialization of recycled materials. She has contributed to forging partnerships with globally recognized clients including Inditex, Anta, Toyota Tsusho, L’Oréal and IKEA, effectively supporting the promotion and application of recycled material products across the entire industrial chain.

With more than 20 years of experience in the port, terminal, and logistics industry, May Wong has developed extensive expertise in maritime logistics, supply chain operations, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with industry partners across the logistics value chain, gaining a strong understanding of the evolving needs of global trade and transportation.

At MOL Group, May focuses on identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and advancing innovative solutions that create value for customers and society. Her work explores how maritime expertise and assets can support emerging industry needs, including sustainability, digitalization, and resource efficiency.

Drawing on her extensive industry experience, May is passionate about how the maritime sector can contribute to a more sustainable future through innovation, collaboration, and the reuse of existing assets. She believes that practical, cross-industry solutions are key to addressing environmental challenges while supporting economic growth.

At ReThink HK 2026, May will share insights on Floating Data Centers: Advancing Sustainable and Resilient Digital Infrastructure, an innovative concept that repurposes maritime assets into sustainable digital facilities, helping to meet growing technology demands while reducing pressure on land.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Support sustainable growth of Hong Kong’s digital economy through resource-efficient innovation.
• Foster cross-sector collaboration to accelerate practical sustainability solutions for the city.
• Advance circular economy thinking by promoting the reuse and repurposing of existing assets.

I am an Assistant Project Manager at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Hong Kong, specialising in air-conditioning solutions. My focus covers residential systems, commercial VRF systems, water-cooled centrifugal chillers and the Q-ton air-to-water heat pump, with expertise in energy-efficient and low-GWP technologies.

I support the introduction of advanced cooling and heating systems that align with both MHI’s 2040 Carbon Neutrality Declaration and Hong Kong’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. Emphasis is placed on building energy efficiency, low-GWP refrigerants including R32, R744 (CO₂), R1233zd and R1234ze, and applications for the Northern Metropolis.

At ReThink HK 2026, I will present “Carbon Neutrality from Air with MHI HVAC Solutions”, examining how MHI’s sustainable air-conditioning and heat-pump technologies can contribute to deeper decarbonisation in Hong Kong’s built environment.