C100 members, special guest and program alums meet Hong Kong leaders in business and public life for candid conversations on Greater China and its place in the world. You hear directly from people who have shaped Hong Kong and Greater China’s economy and policy for decades.

In Conversation with Victor Fung
Dr. Victor Fung is Group Chairman of Fung Group, the Hong Kong-based multinational in sourcing, logistics, distribution, and retail whose companies include Li & Fung. He taught at Harvard Business School before returning to Hong Kong in 1976, where he helped build the family business into a global leader in supply chain management.

Dr. Fung has led many of Hong Kong’s and the world’s major trade institutions. He was the first Asian chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce, and he chaired the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Airport Authority Hong Kong, and the Council of the University of Hong Kong. He now chairs the Asia Global Institute at the University of Hong Kong and the 2022 Foundation, and he serves on the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers. His honors include the Grand Bauhinia Medal, Hong Kong’s highest honor.

Dr. Fung holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from MIT and a doctorate in business economics from Harvard.

Screening of “Everest: The Other Side”
An intimate portrait of two people bound by love, ambition, and the pursuit of the impossible. Elite ski mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson fell deeply in love while reaching the pinnacle of their sport: Everest’s north face.

Pre-Conference Reception and Networking Dinner
C100 members, program alumni, and partners gather on the Bund the night before the conference. Join us for cocktails on the rooftop, followed by dinner and conversation with friends old and new.

Welcome

In Conversation
A 30-minute, in-depth conversation between a C100 member and an influential leader in business, arts, culture, or public life, exploring their experiences, perspectives, and insights on the issues shaping our world.

Building Bridges: Education, Dialogues and Mutual Understanding
For decades, educational and cultural exchanges have played a vital role in building connections and fostering mutual understanding between China and the United States. In an increasingly complex world, the ability to listen, appreciate different perspectives, and engage across cultures has never been more important. How can educational institutions and philanthropic organizations work together to strengthen these connections and prepare the next generation for an interconnected world? Drawing on their experiences in education, philanthropy, and cross-cultural collaboration, panelists explore how meaningful dialogue, collaborative learning, and people-to-people exchanges can build trust, foster mutual understanding, and create new opportunities for China-U.S. cooperation.

Global Companies on Lessons from China
Global companies arrive in China with established brands, operating models and expectations. The market often forces them to rethink all three. Leaders from global companies explore how Chinese consumers, market conditions and employees have shaped their businesses, what they have learned from getting localization right and wrong, and which lessons from China have influenced how they operate elsewhere.

Networking Lunch

AI Lightning Talks: Global Perspectives on the Future of AI
What’s Working, What’s Not, What’s Next

Five thought leaders share their perspectives on the future of AI through 10-minute lightning talks. From creative industries and robotics to scientific research and business, each speaker explores what’s working, what challenges remain, and what’s coming next. The session concludes with a group discussion comparing insights and lessons across industries and markets.

In Conversation
A 30-minute, in-depth conversation between a C100 member and an influential leader in business, arts, culture, or public life, exploring their experiences, perspectives, and insights on the issues shaping our world.

Beyond the Game: How Sports Build Global Fandom
Few things connect people across borders like sports. What makes a fan in Shanghai feel close to a league, team, or athlete thousands of miles away? Sports and business leaders explore how global sports build communities in China, adapt to local culture, and create ties between fans that last beyond the final whistle.

Reception

Awards Gala
An evening celebrating bridge builders and leaders whose achievements span business, arts, culture, innovation, and public service. The gala brings together distinguished leaders, members, and guests to honor individuals whose contributions have strengthened communities, advanced cross-cultural understanding, and inspired future generations.

C100 members travel to Hangzhou for a day to engage with the next wave of China’s consumer technology companies. You meet senior executives and young founders building innovative products and brands, and see why Hangzhou has become a launchpad for some of China’s most influential companies.