Morning Breakout – IDEATE 5: Hong Kong – Hub City 2.0: Optimising the Supply Chain for High Value Cargo
Wed 23 Oct
11:15 AM — 12:15 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
In our increasingly connected world, cities are vying to establish themselves as global hubs - the beating hearts that facilitate the flow of goods, services, and ideas around the world. These "hub cities" have become crucial command centers in the international economy, acting as vital nodes in the complex networks of modern trade and commerce. But in recent years, Hong Kong's traditional shipping industry has been on the decline. How can the city build upon its strengths to move up the value chain, transitioning to high-value cargo and logistics management hub for Chinese exports? What technological innovations can assist in this process, and what implications will this shift have on the local real estate market?
Speakers
Moderator
Moderator
Managing Director, Business Management and Investment ESR
Rui Hua heads the Hong Kong business and investment for ESR and reports directly to co-founders and co-CEOs Jeffrey Shen and Stuart Gibson. She focuses on driving ESR’s business in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area as well as investment into new economy assets. In May 2021, she co-led and completed ESR’s first data center acquisition in Hong Kong and in July 2022, she won…
Session Host
Session Host
Executive Director, Head of Advisory & Transaction Services CBRE-AP
Ada is the Head of Advisory & Transaction (A&T) Services, Hong Kong. She oversees all the A&T business lines including Office Services, Retail, Industrial & Logistics Services, Workplace, and Transaction Management. She is also CBRE HK ExCo member. Our +130 real estate professionals across these 5 teams providing real estate strategic advice and solution execution to both tenants and landlords. Ada ensure her teams are…
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Speaker
President BPS Global Management Ltd
Ir. Vincent Cheung is the Founder and President of BPS Global Group specialize in Logistics Infrastructure development. Ir. Cheung has more than 30 year experience in the industry. His company is the consultant and contractor for various leading companies including Airport Authority of Hong Kong, Cainiao, Cathay Pacific, ESR, Goodman, Hospital Authority of Hong Kong, HSBC, SF Express, etc. With headquarter in Hong Kong, his…
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Speaker
Partner, Global Co-chair of Technology and Sourcing Group DLA Piper
Lauren is an experienced technology, IT, and commercial lawyer at DLA Piper Hong Kong. She specializes in advising multinational businesses on negotiating complex technology transactions, outsourcing, and strategic commercial arrangements. Her expertise includes BPO, IT infrastructure projects, cloud deployment, e-commerce platforms, supply/distribution arrangements, and market expansion, particularly for businesses in the technology sector or regulated industries. Additionally, Lauren leads the firm's regional AI offering, guiding…
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Speaker
Head of Business Development SF Supply Chain (Hong Kong & Macau)
Iris is a seasoned Sales & Marketing professional with over 18 years of expertise in the logistics sector, presently holding Head of Business Development & Marketing at SF Supply Chain (Hong Kong) Limited. She brings extensive experience in global account management, new business development, marketing and project management across various industries, with a focus on high-tech, life sciences, and hotel logistics. Iris is adept at…