Rethinking Tomorrow’s Leaders
11 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 16:00 – 17:30
The session will begin with a welcome on “From Business to Purpose: The Evolving Role of Leaders in Driving Social and Environmental Impact.” This will be followed by three roundtables: 1) Discussing leadership qualities for sustainability, 2) Exploring changes needed in leadership development, and 3) Identifying actions to support future leaders. Each roundtable will include a ~1-minute summary report. The session will conclude with post-event follow-up plans and networking opportunities.
Learnings
➢ Identify the global challenges and opportunities driving the need for sustainable,
socially responsible leadership.
➢ Explore the values, mindsets, and competencies essential for developing purposedriven leaders to create business and societal impact.
➢ Co-create strategies to transform leadership education and organisational practices
for a more inclusive, ethical, and sustainable future.
Post-Event Actions
➢ Explore collaboration or follow-up engagement opportunities.
➢ Support the publication of a session summary or insight report.
➢ Share key takeaways with your teams, students, or networks to broaden the impact
of the discussion.
Supported by
BESGO, CUHK
BESGO, a program backed by CUHK Business School, aims to educate and inspire the next generation of change-makers on how social good, social innovation, and sustainable practices can shape businesses and society’s future. With activities like training workshops, talks, and real-world projects, BESGO helps deepen students’ understanding of social needs and sustainability issues. By connecting educators, business professionals, social innovators, and future change-makers, BESGO fosters collaboration and creates shared value towards building a better future for all.
Our sustainability goals for 2025:
- Increase the awareness and understanding of social and environmental issues among students and participants by providing educational resources, workshops, and field visits.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations with local and international organizations that align with BESGO’s mission and values, and promote sustainability and social good.
- Engage and empower students to take action and create positive social and environmental impacts through BESGO’s programs and activities, and provide opportunities for them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world projects.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
BESGO has organized various activities to promote social innovation, social good, and sustainable practices. In the past, we have designed and produced teaching and learning materials, conducted seminars and workshops, and facilitated visits to community and social enterprises. We also published feature articles and teaching cases, and presented at local and international conferences. These initiatives aim to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and provide opportunities for students to create real impact and foster collaboration for a better future.