What will it take to build more resilient global supply chains in a rapidly changing world? This question was at the heart of the symposium themed “Powering Global Supply Chains with Digital Transformation and Financial Innovations”.
The HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute successfully hosted the Global Supply Chain Research Symposium in September. The event was opened by Prof. Frederik ANSEEL, Dean of HKUST Business School, and Prof. LI Qing, Director of the Institute. It brought together leading scholars, industry executives and regional academic partners, sparking rich dialogue that connected academic theory with corporate strategy.
The symposium featured prominent thought leaders including Prof. Hau LEE from Stanford University, Prof. Panos KOUVELIS from Washington University in St. Louis, Ms. Pamela MAR from the International Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Ed LAM from LFX, Prof. Henry KO from FUNDel Limited, and Ms. Helen HUI, former senior banker at Standard Chartered. These speakers shared the stage with HKUST faculty showcasing their latest research insights.Together, they tackled critical challenges in digital transformation, supply chain finance, and risk resilience.
By drawing broad participation from peer institutions across the world, the symposium served as a dynamic platform for cross-sector exchange, further reinforcing the Institute’s leadership in bridging academic research and industry practice.