Boao Forum for Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong)

2018 Boao Forum for Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong)

2009 “China’s Responses to Financial Crisis” looked at the role of China in diplomatic, economic and cultural realms during the financialdownturn

2010 “Opportunities and Challenges – Asia’s Development on its Road to Recovery”

2011 “Asian Economies in Remodeling: What We Can Do”

2013 Creative Youth, Innovative Asia:Joining Hands for a Better Future

2015 Asia in Restructuring: Vision and Action of Youth

2017 The Future of Globalization and Free Trade — Role of the Youth

2018 Boao Forum for Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong)

Under the theme of “40 Years of Reform and Opening: China and the World”, the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong), 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:

2009, “China’s Responses to Financial Crisis” looked at the role of China in diplomatic, economic and cultural realms during the financial downturn.
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.
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.
2013, "Creative Youth, Innovative Asia: Joining Hands for a Better Future" reviewed economic trends in Asia amid global uncertainties, and how young people pursued new sources of growth and pushed for economic prosperity.
2015, "Asia in Restructuring: Vision and Action of Youth" 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 economy.
2017, “The Future of Globalization and Free Trade — Role of the Youth” offered valuable perspectives on the path towards development in this new wave of globalization, and to explore how young people can adapt to changes and to realize future successes.

Theme in 2018 – 40 Years of Reform and Opening: China and the World

The 2018 Boao Forum for Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong) will be held on November 8, 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention Centre, with roughly 1500-2000 pax in attendance. The theme of the Forum is “40 Years of Reform and Opening: China and the World”. This year’s forum will reveal how young generation could get connected to the world via economical, technological, cultural and educational links. Today, 40 years after the reform and opening-up, the young people will jointly participate in building a community of shared human destiny. In addition to the main theme, BYFHK 2018 will have the following three sessions:

Apart from the main theme, BYFHK 2018 will have the following three sessions:

Open Innovation and Collaboration through trading
Talent grooming and artificial intelligence: Seizing opportunities with out-of-the-box mindset
Culture Exchange: Blending East with West for openness and inclusiveness