Keynote & Plenary Session

Dr YANG Guo-wu is a Professor-level Senior Engineer. He was honored as an Advanced Worker by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the State Administration for Market Regulation in 2019, named one of the Top Ten Newsmakers in China's Food and Drug Science Popularization in 2018, and recognized as a Shenzhen Model Worker in 2017. He serves as a member of the Biochemistry Products and Testing Technology, Executive Chairman of Shenzhen Analytical and Testing Association, and Assistant to the Dean of the Shenzhen Academy of Metrology & Quality Inspection. He has contributed to the formulation of 30 national standards and 10 local standards.

Mr Joseph Chiu currently serves as Senior Manager of Corporate Certification and Projects Division cum Chief Food and Catering Auditor, concurrently holding the role of Chief Food and Catering Auditor at CMA Testing. With over a decade of experience in food safety, he has developed multiple food-related product certification programmes, promoted Halal Certification services, and participated in formulating the “Care Food GBA Standard” which released in September 2025, these standards enhance food safety and quality for the elderly in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer for the “Food Hygiene Manager Course” started by the City University School of Continuing and Professional Education and the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, training numerous sector professionals. He actively promotes sector compliance, sustainable development, and innovation.

Prof. Kevin Au co-founded the CUHK Center for Entrepreneurship and serves as its current Director.  In 2015, he founded the CUHK Centre for Family Business and also serves as its current Director.  His research interests include international management, entrepreneurship, family business, and social networks.  He has published academic articles, cases, and book chapters, and written several books such as “中小企業傳承與創新” and "Family Enterprising in Asia: Exploring Trans-generational Entrepreneurship in Family Firms".

Apart from serving the academic community on the editorial boards of several journals, he has provided consulting and training for the government and business corporations, including business startups and family enterprises in Hong Kong.  He also serves formerly or currently as Directors to HK Business Angel Network, FFI, STEP, etc.  As to public services, he served as a member for the Social Innovation and Enterprise Development Fund, Enterprise Support Scheme, and the Small and Medium Enterprise Committees for the Hong Kong Government until 2022.

Prof. Kevin Au graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a B.B.A. and earned his Ph.D. in management/ international business at the University of British Columbia.

Mr Kenny Shui is the Vice Presidents and Executive Director of the Public Policy Institute at Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF).  He has extensive experience in the field of public policy and his research interests are wide-ranging, covering Economic and Technology Development, Fintech, Green Finance, Biotechnology, Gerontechnology, Art Innovation, Social Innovation and others.  In recent years, his research team has published market-leading reports in areas such as Central Bank Digital Currency, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Green Bonds, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Biotech cooperation and Hong Kong’s Gerontech Ecosystem, contributing to Hong Kong’s development in multiple ways.

Ms Gracie Ng leads the strategic planning and development of new mega initiatives for the corporation. After a distinguished career at IBM, she joined HKSTP in 2015, pioneering Smart City data-sharing through the Data and IoT Cluster. As Acting Chief Corporate Development Officer in 2024, she spearheads the evolutive technology platforms across Life & Health Tech and AI & Data. In May 2025, Gracie was appointed as the overall project champion for the 20-hectare San Tin Technopole, guiding business planning, consultancies, and campus development. With over 20 years of experience, Gracie brings global expertise in technology implementation and strategic insight to Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem.

Gregor Sneddon is Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), where he leads global efforts to advance healthy ageing through policy, partnerships, and advocacy. With a background spanning humanitarian response, ordained ministry, and civil society leadership—including as former Executive Director of HelpAge Canada—he brings a deep commitment to justice, equity, and the rights of older persons.

Ir Prof Frank Chan, currently serves as HKSAR Deputy to National People's Congress, Senior Vice President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Vice Chairman of the GBA Federation of Engineering Organisations, Honorary Advisor to the Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Limited and the Hong Kong Civil Servants General Union. He previously served as Secretary for Transport and Housing, responsible for policies and strategies, development, and implementation in housing, logistics, aviation services, land and maritime transport.
Ir Prof Chan is the Founding Chairman of the Association for Engineering and Medical Volunteer Services, and served as Vice Chairman of the Admissions, Budgets and Allocations Committee (ABAC) of the Community Chest of Hong Kong, Honorary Advisor to the PolyU Research Centre for Assistive Technology, and a member of Advisory Committee for Innovation and Technology for Ageing, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

Michelle Yeung is the Head of Investor Education and Stakeholder Engagements at the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC), a public organisation and a subsidiary of the Securities and Futures Commission. The IFEC is responsible for the strategic development of investor and financial education work to help advance investor and financial education programmes and initiatives, which are designed to equip the Hong Kong public with the knowledge, attitude and skills to make informed investment and financial decisions to manage their money wisely. Michelle has over 18 years of banking and asset management experience in various international organisations including: Standard Chartered Bank, DBS Bank, HSBC and Fidelity International.

Ms Lai possesses over 20 years of experience in education administration and project management.  Since early 2020, she has served as Director of Consumer Education in the Consumer Council, dedicated to enhancing the self-protection capabilities of consumers across different strata, including the silver-haired, students, and persons with special needs. Prior to this, Ms. Lai served at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Education Bureau, and the Labour and Welfare Bureau.

Peace Wong has worked in research and advocacy related to poverty alleviation for many years and currently serves as the Chief Officer of Family and Community Services at the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. His primary responsibilities include overseeing family services, drug addiction services, services for ethnic minorities, and community development services and is currently leading projects focused on enhancing financial literacy and supporting caregivers, recognizing their critical roles in family wellbeing and long-term planning. Building on this foundation, he aims to promote holistic retirement planning strategies that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life for older adults.