Past Keynote Speakers
| Year & Venue | Keynote Speaker | Keynote Speech Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cebu, Philippines | Prof. Shalendra Sharma Associate Vice-President (Academic Quality Assurance and Internationalisation) Lee Shau Kee Foundation Chair Professor of Political Science Lingnan University, Hong Kong | Trump and the End of an Era?: The International Liberal Order in Perspective |
| Mr. Ramon M. Lopez Secretary for Department of Trade and Industry Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines | US-China Trade War, Deglobalization, and International Business | |
| Dr. Cielito F. Habito Former Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and Director-General National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Philippine | Regaining the Momentum: Philippine Economic Imperatives Amid the US-China Trade War |
|
| Prof. Chuck C.Y. Kwok President of the Academy of International Business Research Professor of International Business University of South Carolina, USA | AIB Chapter Issues | |
| 2018 Hong Kong, China | Prof Oded Shenkar Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management Academic Director, National Center for the Middle Market Professor of Management & Human Resources Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, USA | Copycats: Why Imitation is as Important as Imitation |
| Ms Alice So Head of Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Team Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Hong Kong | Driving Entrepreneurship in Digital Innovation, Integration and Adaptation | |
| 2017 Chiang Mai, Thailand | Dr Wanchat Suwankitti Director, Public Policy Strategy Office National Economic and Social Development | Aging Population in Thailand: The Situation, Government Policies and Initiatives |
| Mr Eduardo Klien Regional Director of HelpAge International | Social and Economic Implications of Population Aging | |
| 2016 Guangzhou, China | Prof Jiatao Li Senior Associate Dean, School of Business and Management Lee Quo Wei Professor of Business Head and Chair Professor, Department of Management Director, Center for Business Strategy and Innovation Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Exporting, Learning, and Innovating among Emerging Market Firms: The Moderating Role of Institutional Development” |
| Dr Quanxing Yang President Guangdong Textiles Imp. & Exp. Co. LTD. | Innovating and Competing in the Integrated Supply Chain | |
| 2015 Penang, Malaysia | YM Tengku Tan Sri Dr Mahaleel bin Tengku Ariff Former Chief Executive Officer, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd and Proton Holdings Berhad | The Impact of the Knowledge and Intellectual Revolution on International Business |
| Prof Klaus E Meyer Professor of Strategy and International Business Director of the Research Centre for Emerging Market Studies, CEIBS | Theoretical Foundations of Emerging Economy Business Research | |
| 2014 Macau, China | Prof Rosalie Tung Professor, International Business, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University President-Elect, AIB | Promise and Perils of Research on Asia |
| Prof Roy Chung, BBS, JP Honorary President, Federation of Hong Kong Industries | Change for Success | |
| Dr António José Félix Pontes Chairman of the Executive Board, Macau Institute of Financial Services | The 2008 Financial Crisis: Reasons, Costs, Duration, Consequences and Lessons for the Future |
|
| 2013 Bali, Indonesia | Prof Peter W Liesch AIB Vice President for Administration, Professor of International Business UQ Business School, The University of Queensland | The International Business Field: Reflecting on Its Evolution and Progression |
| 2012 Xiamen, China | Prof Shige Makino Professor and Chairman of the Department of Management, Director of the Center for International Business Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong | International Business Research in Asia |
| Prof Lijuan Deng Vice Dean of the Taiwan Research Institute, Xiamen University | The Trend of the Economic Relationships Development and Taiwan after the 18th National Party Congress |
|
| 2011 Taipei, Taiwan | Ms. Alice Chou Director, Department of Industrial Development, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research | Perspectives from Taiwan Industrial Sectors Before and After Signing of ECFA |
| 2010 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | Mr Tran Van Dzung CEO, Hanoi Stock Exchange | Development of Stock Market in Vietnam: Retrospect and Prospect |
| Prof Dean Tjosvold Henry Y W Fong Chair Professor of Management, Academic Dean of Faculty of Business and Director of Hong Kong Institute of Business, Lingnan University | Open Minded Teamwork between Asians and Westerners: Can Asian Values Help? | |
| 2009 Hong Kong, China | Prof Jesús Seade Vice-President, Lingnan University | Growth Outlook: Deceptive Green Shoots |
| Mr Andrew Kam Managing Director, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort | Ensuring the Success of Hong Kong Tourism |
|
| 2008 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Y. Bhg Dato’ Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir Managing Director of PROTON, Malaysia | Survival and Sustainability to Meet Global Challenges |
| Prof Mee-kau NYAW Emeritus Professor of Lingnan University | China’s FDI from ASEAN: The Overseas Chinese Connection | |
| 2007 Hangzhou, China | Mr Johnny C W KWAN Chairman of BASF Greater China | Global Challenges: China Business |
| 2006 Bangkok, Thailand | M. R. Disnadda DISKUL Secretary General of Mae Fah Luang Foundation under the Patronage of H.M. the King | The Center of Social Entrepreneurship: The Royal Initiations |
| Prof. Dr. Chira HONGLADAROM Secretary General of Foundation for International Human Resource Development | Global Vision and Local Competence: The Thailand’s Perspective |
|
| 2005 Manila, the Philippines | His Excellency Fidel V. RAMOS Former President of the Philippines | Asia Redraws the Geography of Trade |
| 2004 Macau, China | Dr. Lee G. LAM President & CEO, and Vice Chairman of the Board, Chia Tai Enterprises International Limited, Hong Kong | The Rise of China as a Global Power: The Imperative of ‘Soft’ Infrastructure Development |
| Prof. Tsang-sing CHAN Associate Vice President, Lingnan University and AIB Southeast Asia Chapter Chairperson | Regional Cooperation, Strategic Alliances and World Business: Impact of Macro-environmental Factors | |
| 2002 Shanghai, China | Prof. Oliver H M YAU Associate Dean, Graduate Programs Faculty of Business City University of Hong Kong | The Changing Roles of Marketers in the Knowledge-based Economy |
| Dr. Yu WANG Sub-Dean of School of International Business Administration, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics | New Environment, New Strategy for Small and Medium-sized Firms |
