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直面全球化與自由貿易的未來–青年的角色 The Future of Globalization and Free Trade — Role of the Youth

2017 Boao Youth Forum for Asia (Hong Kong)

The Future of Globalization and Free Trade — Role of the Youth The Boao Youth Forum for Asia (the Forum) co-organized by the Boao Forum for
Asia (BFA) and The Y.Elites Association invites political and business leaders, specialists and scholars across Hong Kong, the mainland and many
other countries, to offer valuable perspectives on Asian economic trends, youth development, education, technology, creativity and innovation.

In becoming one of the most influential forums in the world since its launch in 2009, the Forum explore extensive social issues with far-sighted
visions. The 2009 “China’s Responses to Financial Crisis” looked at the role of China in diplomatic, economic and cultural realms during the financial
downturn. In 2010, “Opportunities and Challenges – Asia’s Development on its Road to Recovery” focused on the still growing Asian economies in
a world recovering from the financial crisis, which led to widespread reflection and adjustments on monetary policies and economic growth models.
That was followed by the 2011 “Asian Economies in Remodeling: What We Can Do”, which discussed the growth of the creative industry, the
fusion of the Internet and everyday life, expectations around higher education and sustainable economic development. "Creative Youth, Innovative
Asia: Joining Hands for a Better Future" was the theme in 2013, reviewing economic trends in Asia amid global uncertainties and how young
people pursued new sources of growth and pushed for economic development. "Asia in Restructuring : Vision and Action of Youth" (2015) wished
that youths will be inspired through the Forum on their own roles as well as missions, and contribute to their countries and regions in the era of
innovation-driven’s economy.

Theme in 2017 – The Future of Globalization and Free Trade — Role of the Youth
The 2017 Boao Youth Forum for Asia will be held on November 2nd 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention Centre, with roughly 1500-2000 pax
in attendance. The theme of the conference is “The Future of Globalization and Free Trade – The Role of Youth”. In these ever-changing times,
we envisage traditional business models and working styles to be replaced with new forms. The future is riddled with infinite combinations and
possibilities. The evolution of globalization is accompanied with new technology. We need to break through traditional thinking in order to stay
adaptive. Changing mindsets, keeping up with the times, grasping opportunities and confronting challenges are all very important challenges in this
new era. This year’s conference will analyze the path towards development in this new wave of globalization, and to study how young people can
adapt to changes and to realize future opportunities.

Apart from the main theme, BYFHK 2017 will have the following three sessions:
● Economics: New world trade rules in the new economy – Role of The Greater Bay

● Youth: The challenges of artificial intelligence and automatic to education and vocational training and its effect to youth’s career and academics

pursuit
● The exchange of culture and humanities: Globalization vs Anti-globalization, reflections of Globalization 4.0

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