SHARP Forum

Clean energy adoption is essential to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, particularly for Hong Kong, which heavily relies on fossil fuels with high energy demands. Among other clean and renewable fuels, hydrogen emerges as a promising solution to a wide range of applications. For example, hydrogen-powered buses have already appeared in Hong Kong. Industry and academic experts will explore global cases and focus forum discussions on the potential of hydrogen in addressing Hong Kong's energy and environmental challenges.

Hong Kong's global reputation as a food and fashion paradise is overshadowed by the issue of massive waste, causing harm to the environment. Why should future generations bear the consequences of our current enjoyment? To take responsibility for our wasteful behaviors and build a sustainable world, industry experts will explore the innovative solution of upcycling discarded food into wearable art and the opportunity for overcoming the challenge. Join the forum and learn “if you can't eat it, wear it!”

Hong Kong's public medical burden has been seriously increasing due to an aging population and the prevalence of chronic diseases. To tackle this issue, the Primary Health Blueprint recently released by the Hong Kong government represents a reform aimed at shifting the public mindset from a treatment-oriented healthcare to a prevention-oriented one. Would adopting a preventive approach lead to better overall health outcomes? What are the critical factors to ensure its success? Industry experts will discuss these questions.

The recent rise of AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT has garnered significant attention for their potential to transform the financial services industry. Together with other revolutionary technologies, AI can assist financial institutions in various areas, including streamlining operations and customer service, identifying fraudulent activities, mitigating risk, and improving investment decision-making. This forum aims to bring together AI experts and financial entrepreneurs to discuss the future impact of AI in financial services, including emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) ESG Youth Business Competition aims to identify and nurture young talent in ESG entrepreneurship, encouraging them to develop innovative ideas that address ESG challenges in the GBA region.

Competition Themes:

1. Quality of Life and Healthcare (People-oriented Issues)
2. Sustainable Technology (Productivity)
3. Supply Chain Management & Energy (Infrastructure Development)

The Educational Videos Cover the Pressing ESG Topics in Hong Kong

The MBA Student Organizing Committee created two videos advocating ESG practices on the topics of 'Sustainable Tourism in Hong Kong' and 'Social Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong', respectively.