2024 ASIA FORUM - HYBRID BUSINESS LUNCHEON: HARNESSING DIGITAL AND ESG INNOVATION FOR A FUTURE FIT BUSINESS

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SPEAKERS INFORMATION

Graduated with a BA in International Business major and French minor in 2011 at Linfield University, Oregon, United States, and gained working experience abroad in marketing. In 2013, she started her career in financial investment while pursuing a second degree in Law Studies from Ho Chi Minh University of Law. Mai has joined Conservation Vietnam as the first staff member since May 2022. Her interest to participate in the reservation of Vietnam’s unique biodiversity for future generations is the key driver for her enthusiasm to support all stakeholders in the wildlife conservation sector.

About Conservation Vietnam
Conservation Vietnam is a new Vietnamese Foundation which has been developed and established by Decision No. 1155/QĐ-BNV dated November 2021 from the Ministry of Home Affairs, due to the huge challenge Vietnam faces in maintaining its unique biodiversity as well as the lack of financial and capacity support for local organizations to succeed in dealing with this challenge in the country.
Conservation Vietnam comprises an endowment fund, which functions as a grant making facility for the support of Vietnamese organizations engaged in conservation activities. It has been developed by the country's leading conservationists in partnership with major private sector investors in Vietnam; a partnership which is designed to scale to the size of the conservation challenges.

Key projects:
1. Saving the Critically Endangered Vietnam Pheasant Lophura edwardsi, Central of Vietnam
2. Conservation of forest and marine ecosystems and endangered species on the Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang
3. Strengthening law enforcement towards species protection in Chu Yang Sin National Park, Daklak
4. Securing the lowland forests as the stronghold for global threatened species in Cat Tien, Dong Nai

Ollie’s love affair with aviation began at the age of 5, when he first dreamed of planes that could fly without harming the environment. He recently had the opportunity to share this journey during a TEDx talk.

At Cathay, Ollie is driving innovative and commercial initiatives to help the airline achieve its ambitious climate goals. He is particularly passionate about engaging customers in sustainability efforts and leveraging Cathay's expertise to lead the aviation industry into a new era of sustainability.

Previously, Ollie advanced zero-emission flight at the Silicon Valley startup Magpie Aviation, where he contributed to ground-breaking test flights and collaborated with leading manufacturers and airlines on an open-source electric aircraft design. He also played a key role in building the leading carbon marketplace, Climate Impact X in Singapore and supported the transformation of the innovation consultancy PALO IT into a B-Corp. At LittleBonsai, the sustainable design studio he co-founded, Ollie developed innovative products like the world's most talented keychain and environmentally friendly toothbrushes.

Dr. William H. Nguyen is a serial entrepreneur with a history of successful ventures in communication technology, education, and computer/network/data security. Over the past 10 years, Dr. William has built many social networking, on-demand video streaming, and communication applications serving tens of millions of users worldwide in the areas of business communication, media, education, and entertainment.

William is the former Alfred P. Sloan Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School. Before Harvard, he was the Institutional Doctoral Fellow in Computational Science at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Mr. Dao Nguyen Khanh has MBA from CFVG, Sustainability Leadership in Asia by Swedish Institute Management Program (SIMP). He spent 15 years of his professional career in Building Materials Industry in many roles from Marketing Manager to Head of Sustainability including CSR and Communications.

He has experienced in various special projects from Marketing and Business fields like “Rebranding after M&A, Crisis Communications management, etc.” to Sustainability field “Sustainability Roadmap, Decarbonize in cement industry, CSR strategy, Safety Mindset and Behavior, Stakeholder management, etc.”

MODERATOR

Andy Chung is an award-winning digital transformation technologist, innovator, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in sustainability, technology, and environmental engineering. His expertise includes intelligent sensing, data management, and human-machine interaction. Andy’s research has been published in respected peer-reviewed journals such as Smart Cities, Energy, Environmental Pollution, and Noise & Health.

Currently, Andy serves as the Managing Director and CTO of ESG Matters Group. ESG Matters is known for its innovative green tech solutions and comprehensive ESG data management tools, which are trusted by leading corporations and government departments.

Andy has made contributions to the local community, serving as the Chairman of the Green Committee for the Smart City Consortium in Hong Kong. He is passionate about empowering businesses in Asia with sustainable digital solutions that streamline operations and foster leadership in sustainability.

In addition, as an Accredited Advisor of the Future-Fit Foundation, Andy develops digital tools that help companies and investors create lasting value for society.

Admission:(R.S.V.P Only)

Physical event:
- HKBAV Member: Free of charge (kindly enter your membership code for complimentary entrance fee)
- Non-member: VND 1,000,000
Registration: https://bit.ly/QUICKOMASIAFORUM

Online event:
- HKBAV Member: Free of charge (kindly enter your membership code for complimentary entrance fee)
- Non-member: VND 100,000
Registration: ONLINE 

Agenda (GMT +7):

11:30 – 12:00 pm [30’] Reception begins
Registration and Networking, visiting sponsor display pavilion

12:00 – 12:05 pm [05’] Seminar Introduction

12:05 – 12:10 pm [05’] Welcome Remarks HKBAV
Mr Michael Chiu, Chairman, HKBAV

12:10 – 12:15 pm [05’] Opening Remarks Federation of HK Business Association Worldwide /HKTDC
TBD

12:15 – 12:30 pm [15’] Keynote Presentation
*Lunch starts “Navigating Tomorrow with Global Sustainability Frameworks”
Andy Chung, Managing Director, and CTO, ESG Matters

12:30 – 12:35 pm [05’] Panel Introduction

12:35 – 01:35 pm [60’] Panel Discussion & QnA
Moderated by Andy Chung, Manager Director and CTO, ESG Matters

01:35 pm Group Photo and Closing

Until 02:30 pm Networking and Sponsor Display Pavilion

Side Trip:
Date: Friday, 28 June 2024

Option 1
07:15 – 14:30
Industrial Park Showcase
Sponsored by Avison Young Vietnam
- Complimentary and lunch included
Pick up at New World Saigon Hotel
*Can join Option 3 and 4 via special transportation arrangement after the Industrial tour.

Option 2
First come first serve
Hoiana Resort and Golf, Hoi An, Vietnam
Sponsored by Hoiana Resort and Golf
Member special confirmed by 24 May 2024
- ONE night complimentary stay (king/twin) on 28th Compulsory 28 June 15:30 Hotel Tour and 17:30 Cocktail Reception
- Flight for own budget and arrangement (free airport pick-up, subject to availability)
- Special extra room night offer Nett VND2,200,000/ room/ night.
- Special golf offer VND2,700,000/round
- Cancellation before 20 June 2024 accepted without penalty
- Cancellation after 20 June 2024 or no show will be charged Nett VND2,200,000/ room/ night.
- Hoiana Resort & Golf reserves the right to make the final decision of entitling guests under these complimentary offers.

Option 3
Asia Forum special offer
Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort (Free shuttle bus service, subject to availability)
Special offer package, please click following https://bit.ly/Sidetrip_MeliaHoTram

Option 4
Asia Forum special offer
The Grand Ho Tram (Free shuttle bus service, subject to availability)
Special offer package, please click following https://bit.ly/Sidetrip_TheGrandHoTram

If you are interested in attending the Forum, please complete the registration as link above and reply to hcmc@hkbav.org for optional side trip.

Please feel free to contact our Secretariat on 028 7308 2168 or 0586 322 322 if you have any queries.