HKUST Business Review

Eight Program Modules • Decoding Macro Trends and Geopolitics • A Strategic Overview of the Global Financial Landscape • Emerging Trends in Cutting-Edge Technologies • Family Succession and New Frontiers in Investment • Innovations and Trends in Frontier Industries • Exploring Big Health and the Internet of Things • Digital Marketing in the Age of AI • Reimagining Global Competitiveness For more information about the program Enquiry Email: Innotech@ust.hk Program Website He explains that companies must grapple with the dual challenges of navigating recessionary risks while meeting the imperative to innovate. “Throughout history, the leaders who thrive in chaos forge certainty from volatility and rewrite the rules in times of uncertainty. Truly sustainable competitive advantage comes from pushing the cognitive boundaries,” he explained. Leveraging HKUST’s strong tradition in business and scientific research, the program will empower entrepreneurs to support the advancement of China’s smart manufacturing and position themselves at the forefront of global industrial transformation. The 18-month program, taught in both Mandarin and English, focuses on equipping senior executives with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and global market dynamics. Its curriculum is organized into five strategic themes: strategic anchoring, ecological reconstruction, value transformation, and global power dynamics, providing participants with a holistic understanding of the forces reshaping industries today. With its tagline, “Gain Insight into the Essence of Technology, Set a New Quality Benchmark,” the Entrepreneur Innovation and Technology Scholar Program underscores the School’s commitment to fostering visionary leaders who will shape the rules of global competition and drive innovation in the future. The HKUST Business School has unveiled a transformative executive education initiative, the “Entrepreneur Innovation and Technology Scholar Program,” in collaboration with the School of Engineering and the School of Science. This pioneering program is designed to address the accelerating waves of technological disruption reshaping industries worldwide. By integrating the expertise of HKUST’s world-class faculty with insights from leading scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs, the program equips senior executives with the tools to navigate and lead in an era defined by the convergence of innovation and business strategy. The program’s launch comes at a critical juncture in global industry, as breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and other advanced technologies drive unprecedented changes. From the steam engine that fueled the first industrial revolution to today’s AI-powered tools and blockchain technologies, innovation continues to be the engine of economic transformation. The program positions participants to thrive in this fourth paradigm shift, enabling them to shape and lead the next industrial era. Acting Dean of the Business School, Professor HUI Kai-lung, emphasized the importance of this program in the current geopolitical and technological landscape. “As technological advances gather pace, rising geopolitical risks and trade conflicts are profoundly reshaping the international order and geo-economic landscape. Global industrial chains are being refigured, and trade is evolving toward regionalization and fragmentation,” he said. HKUST Business School Leads Groundbreaking Program to Empower Tech Visionaries and Business Trailblazers HKUST Business Review 54