Keynote Speaker

Mr. The Hon Bernard Charnwut CHAN, GBM, GBS, JP

Chairman and President Asia Financial Holdings Limited

The Honourable Bernard Charnwut CHAN is the Chairman & President of Asia Financial Holdings Ltd., Chairman of Asia Insurance Co. Ltd., Chairman of M Plus Museum, Chairman of Tai Kwun Culture & Arts Co. Ltd, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, and Chairman of Our Hong Kong Foundation. He previously served as a Hong Kong Deputy to the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, the Convenor of the Non-Official Members of the Executive Council, Member of the Legislative Council, Chairman of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, Chairman of the Council of Lingnan University, the Council for Sustainable Development and the Antiquities Advisory Board. He was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2006 and the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2020. 陳智思先生現職亞洲金融集團主席兼總裁及亞洲保險主席；並為M Plus 博物館主席、大館文化藝術有限公司主席、香港社會服務聯會主席及團結香港基金主席。他曾出任全國人民代表大會香港區代表、行政會議非官守成員召集人及立法會議員。過往公職計有香港故宮文化博物館主席、嶺南大學校董會主席、可持續發展委員會主席及古物諮詢委員會主席等。他於2006年獲授金紫荊星章，並於2020年獲授大紫荊勳章。

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Wed 23 Oct 9:15 AM — 9:45 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Opening Keynote – The Honourable Bernard Charnwut Chan, GBM, GBS, JP – Chairman and President , Asia Financial Holdings Limited

Mr. The Hon Bernard Charnwut CHAN, GBM, GBS, JP, Asia Financial Holdings Limited

ULI Hong Kong is delighted to announce that Bernard Chan GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman and President of Asia Financial Holdings Limited, will be the opening keynote speaker for the ULI Hong Kong Conference on October 23, 2024.

Bernard needs no introduction: he is a well-known and respected figure who has dedicated his career to serving Hong Kong and has been active at the most senior levels in the private sector, in government, and in the third sector, making him uniquely placed to comment on Hong Kong’s future trajectory and development. The list of bodies he chairs speaks for itself in its contribution to Hong Kong’s continued revitalisation, as Chairman of M+ Museum, Vice Chairman of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Chairman of Tai Kwun Culture & Arts Co Ltd, and Chair of the Advisory Committee on Revitalizing Historical Buildings among many others.

In his keynote address, Bernard Chan will challenge the audience and the city to embrace change emerging from crisis, and the role of the private sector in creating and capitalizing on new opportunities. His insights and perspectives are sure to spark thought-provoking discussions and inspire the audience to embrace the changes shaping Hong Kong's future.

Wed 23 Oct 9:45 AM — 10:15 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

A Conversation between Bernard Chan and Christine Loh

Ms. Christine Loh, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Mr. The Hon Bernard Charnwut CHAN, GBM, GBS, JP, Asia Financial Holdings Limited

Join us in this intimate conversation with Christine Loh and Bernard Chan as we dive deeper into the transformative opportunities that will shape the future of real estate in our dynamic city. So get ready to ask your questions, engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain valuable industry insights, and be inspired to kick off what will be a full day ahead!