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On November 18, 2022, AsiaGlobal Dialogue (AGD), the premiere forum for constructive dialogue to bring out fresh insights and Asian perspectives on global issues will welcome world thinkers to Hong Kong in person as well as virtually.

Themed Recovery and Reformation: Asia in a Changing Global Economy, AGD2022 will be held in a mixed mode, with the morning sessions held at The University of Hong Kong (live streaming available), and the evening sessions virtually, to capture the wider global audiences.

“As the world enters a new chapter of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Asia also faces a multitude of challenges, including a volatile global economy, growing inequality, climate change and more, against the backdrop of rising populism and deglobalizing forces. Engaging world thinkers in conversations on these pressing issues in an informed and objective manner is becoming more important than ever.  The Asia Global Institute is honoured to convene the AGD this year in Hong Kong with the support of distinguished speakers from around the world,” said Heiwai Tang, Director, Asia Global Institute, and Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics.

The major issues will be covered in AGD 2022 are as follows,

0900 - 0910 HKT I Session 1 - Welcome Remarks 
Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong
Victor K Fung, Chairman, Asia Global Institute

0915 - 0920 HKT I Session 2 - Opening Remarks (5-minute recorded speech)
John Lee, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

0930 - 1045 HKT I Session 3 - Taking Stock: Assessing the Direction of the Global Economy 
Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and Advisory Board Chairman, Asia Global Institute (keynote speaker) 
Fred Hu, Chairman and Founder, Primavera Capital Group
Julia Leung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission
Terry Lundgren, Founder, CEO, TJL Advisors, LLC and former Chairman and CEO, Macy’s
Heiwai Tang, Director, Asia Global Institute (moderator)

1115 - 1230 HKT I Session 4 - Asia in a Changing Economy – Pathways to Green Growth 
Andrew Sheng, Distinguished Fellow, Asia Global Institute (keynote speaker and moderator)
Sally Chen, Regional Adviser for Asia, Bank for International Settlements
Jonathan Drew, Managing Director, Head of Global Banking Sustainability, Asia-Pacific, HSBC
Barbara Meynert, Advisory Board Member, Asia Global Institute

1830 - 1945 HKT I Session 5 - Asia in a Changing Economy – The Future of Finance and the Challenge of Inequality 
Laura Cha, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
Jun Ma, Chairman, Hong Kong Green Finance Association
Sam Palmisano, Chairman, The Center for Global Enterprise
Eddie Yue, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Victor K Fung, Chairman, Asia Global Institute (moderator)

2000 - 2115 HKT I Session 6 - Deglobalization Debunked: Decoupling or Recoupling – Shaping a New Globalization 
Fred Bergsten, Nonresident Senior Fellow and Director Emeritus, Peterson Institute for International Economics
James Fok, Author, Financial Cold War, and Financial Advisor
Andrés Velasco, Dean of the School of Public Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
Jennifer Zhu Scott, Executive Chairman, The Commons Project Foundation
Alejandro Reyes, Director of Knowledge Dissemination and Adjunct Professor, Asia Global Institute (moderator) 

2120 - 2140 HKT I Session 7 - Closing Remarks 
Victor K Fung, Chairman, Asia Global Institute
Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and Advisory Board Chairman, Asia Global Institute
Heiwai Tang, Director, Asia Global Institute
Members of the media are welcome to attend this hybrid event.

Details of the AsiaGlobal Dialogue 2022
Date: November 18, 2022 (Friday)
Time: 0900 to 2140 (HKT)
Language: English
Speakers: https://www.asiaglobaldialogue.hku.hk/speakers.html

About the Asia Global Institute
The Asia Global Institute generates and disseminates innovative thinking, and business-relevant research on global issues from Asian perspectives. It aims to inform global policy and actions towards a prosperous and sustainable future for all.

Organized by the Asia Global Institute of The University of Hong Kong, the AsiaGlobal Dialogue is an annual premier forum where leading academics, businesspeople, policymakers and members of society convene to inspire fresh perspectives on key global issues. 

HSBC is the sole diamond sponsor of AGD 2022.

For enquiries, please contact:
Ms Joyce Yan, Communications Manager, Asia Global Institute
Tel.: +852 3917 1292
Email: jyan531@hku.hk