08:15 - 09:00

Registration
3/F, Hall 3B, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

09:00 - 10:30

Roundtable I – Artificial Intelligence: Young Innovators Leading the Way

The rapid advancement of innovative technology is continuing to drive the direction of the world’s future development. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics, as well as computational thinking and digital technology, are profoundly altering all walks of life. In the face of these rapid changes, how can youths make good use of science and technology, create with intelligence, and innovate for a better future?

Moderator

• Prof. Yang Hongxia, Professor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Speakers (arranged in alphabetical surname order)

• Mr. Ulrich Ahle, Chief Executive Officer of Gaia-X
• Mr. Michael Tam, Chief Branding Officer of UBTECH Robotics
• Mr. Antoni Vives, Chief Strategic Consultant of Intelli Global Corporation, Former Mayor of Barcelona
• Dr. Yang Le, Vice-President of Tencent Research Institute

Youth Speakers (arranged in alphabetical surname order)

• Dr. Lu Chuan, Chairman of Chengdu Adaspace Technology Co,. Ltd
• Mr. Shi Wei, General Manager of Hong Kong & Macao of Baidu International Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd

10:31 - 10:44

Intermission

10:15 - 10:45

Registration
3/F, Hall 3B, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

10:45 - 12:15

Roundtable II ⁠– Climate Challenge: Youth in Action

Climate change is a critical issue and is a shared concern for all of humanity. Addressing climate change requires collective thought and cooperation by all countries in the world. As the driving force of the world's future, youth shave a crucial role to play in this process. Armed with the energy for innovative thinking and impactful action, their active participation in tackling the climate challenge will help us all in creating a greener and more sustainable future.

Moderator

• Mr. Roger Chen, Managing Director – China, CLP Holdings Limited

Keynote Speaker

• Dame Jenny Shipley, BFA Council Member, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

Speakers (arranged in alphabetical surname order)

• Ms. Judy Chen, Chairman of Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF, Trustee Chair of Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong
• Ms. Meng Liu, Head of UN Global Compact Liaison Office in China
• Dr. William Yu, Founder & CEO of World Green Organisation

Youth Speakers (arranged in alphabetical surname order)

• Ms. Charlene Ren, Founder and Board Member of MyH2O Water Information Network
• Mr. Paddy Robertson, Social Entrepreneur
• Ms. Vriko Yu, Co-founder and CEO of Archireef

12:15 - 13:45

Luncheon (by invite only)
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre S426 & S427

13:15 - 14:25

Afternoon Registration
3/F, Hall 3B, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

14:30 - 15:30

Opening Ceremony and General Assembly
3/F, Hall 3B, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Emcee

• Mr. Lawrence Lam Chi Bun, Consultant and Organizing Committee of 2024 Boao Forum For Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong), Chairman of The Y.Elites Assocation

Welcome Speech

• Mr. Zhang Jun, Secretary - General of the Boao Forum for Asia

Opening Speech

• Mr. Zheng Yanxiong, Director, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Dame Jenny Shipley, BFA Council Member, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
• Mr. Cui Jianchun, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Mr. Cheuk Wing-hing, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
• Prof. Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, BFA Council Member, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
• Ms. Emmanuelle Pérès, Chief Executive Officer of the Fondation Prospective & Innovation chaired by Mr Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Former Prime Minister; Former Vice-Minister, France

15:30 - 16:00

End of Opening Ceremony - Transition

16:00 - 17:45

International Youth Dialogue - The Future of the World: Youth Perspectives

Moderator

• Mr. Kenneth FOK Kai-kong, Vice Chairman of All-China Youth Federation, Member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR (Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication)

Remarks

• Mr. Zhang Jun, Secretary-General of the Boao Forum for Asia

Guest Speakers

• Dame Jenny Shipley, BFA Council Member, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
• Prof. Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, BFA Council Member, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
• Ms. Emmanuelle Pérès, Chief Executive Oficer of the Fondation Prospective & Innovation chaired by Mr Jean-Pierre Rafarin, Former Prime Minister; Former Vice-Minister, France
• Ms. Liu Aiping, Chairman of Governing Council, China International Youth Exchange Center
• Mr. Mattia Marino, CEO of Ambrosetti (Beijing) Consulting Ltd

Youth Speakers (arranged in alphabetical surname order)

• Dr. Ricky Chiu, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of PHASE Scientific International Limited
• Ms. Anna Louise Gatty, Data & Analytics Leader, L’Oréal Luxe International
• Mr. Samir Jambawalikar, Solution Architect, Tata Consultancy
• Mr. Kim Junbum, CEO, The Korean Peninsula Technology Co., Ltd
• Ms. Vivian Kong, Assistant External Affairs Manager of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Mr. Lao Chi Long, Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, CHONG SAI COM. ENTERPRISE (GROUP) CO., LTD.
• Mr. Taira Togashi, President and CEO, All Nippon Renovation Ltd.
• Mr. Wang Yuehong, Researcher Assistant of China Institute for Reform and Development