Fireside Chat: Global Trade and Geoeconomics - Navigating the New Normal
Featuring:
- Mr. Pascal Lamy, Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Prof. Qing Li, Director, HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute
Overview:
The global trading system is at a critical juncture. As supply chains reconfigure, geopolitical tensions rise, and the multilateral order is tested, fundamental questions arise: What is the future of global trade? And what does it mean for Hong Kong's role as an international hub?
The HKUST Institute for Financial Research and HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute are proud to present an exclusive fireside chat with Mr. Pascal Lamy, the former Director-General of the WTO. In a conversation moderated by Prof. Qing Li, Mr. Lamy will draw on his unparalleled experience at the heart of global trade governance to unpack the forces shaping our world.
Join us for a deep dive into the most pressing issues of our time:
- The future of the multilateral trading system and the WTO.
- How geopolitics is reshaping global supply chains and the concept of "de-risking."
- The strategic challenges and opportunities for Hong Kong in this new geopolitical landscape.
Event Details:
- Date: 3 November 2025 (Monday)
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Venue: Room 3005, 3/F, Lee Shau Kee Business Building, HKUST
- Language: English
Registration:
Organized by:
- HKUST Institute for Financial Research
- HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute