Ethereum Shenzhen, Set Up by Our Alumni, Promotes Open Source Blockchain

Ethereum inventor and co-founder Vitalik Buterin was invited to mark the launch of Ethereum Shenzhen, which attracted over 200 blockchain enthusiasts on the HKUST Shenzhen campus

Visit to a Star Company – Tencent

Over 60 students and alumni of the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program visited Tencent’s headquarters in Shenzhen and met with its senior executives

EY NextGen Academy Excellence Program 2017 @ HKUST

Family business leaders and faculty shared their insights and research findings, and key challenges and opportunities, with the next generation of family business owners and members

AI and the Future of Jobs

Dean Professor Tam Kar Yan outlined the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential influence on job automation and creation at the Aon Best Employer Hong Kong 2017 Award Ceremony & Learning Conference

Bayer HK Pledges to Support Global MBA Challenge 2018

The HKUST Global MBA Challenge, a case competition that provides an exceptional opportunity for international student teams to compete and expand their global network, receives continued support from the business sector

Connecting Alumni in Hong Kong and Across the Region

Five alumni networking events and activities across Asia have been held, connecting close to 300 UG and PG alumni in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore

Cross-Province Survey Reveals Challenges and Hope for Chinese Manufacturers and Workers

A cross-province survey looks into how Chinese firms are coping with business challenges, and the implications for Chinese workers, in the face of automation and technological advances

Crowdfunding Skills Equip Young Entrepreneurs for Business Success

A course called “Entrepreneurship and Small Business Studies” provides a unique opportunity for students to produce a business plan for a new product and raise money to turn an idea into reality

Faculty Commitment to Top Research Journals

Three ISOM faculty have been appointed to major editorial roles, contributing to top research journals in information systems, operations management and economics