The GBA Business Future Forum


On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University (referred to as "BNBU"), the inaugural GBA Business Future Forum, co-hosted by BNBU and Hong Kong Baptist University, will be grandly held on September 5-6, 2025, at the Wynn Palace Hotel in the Macau Special Administrative Region, China.

The Forum will center on the theme of " Envisioning the Future of Business and Liberal Arts Education in the Intelligence Age”, exploring the Future Trends of International Business, Sustainable Development, Business Education, and Cross-Cultural Collaboration in the Era of Intelligence, especially how it contributes to the business collaboration and integration of the Greater Bay Area.

The Forum will focus on key topics such as the development of the Greater Bay Area, the evolution of business skills, the application of emerging technologies, the future of education and work, and new collaborative and business models for intelligent commerce in the context of Globalization 4.0.

Through keynote speeches, thematic discussions, and round-table dialogues, the Forum aims to create a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue, bringing together academic insights and industry expertise. It seeks to explore innovative strategies to address the challenges and opportunities of the intelligent era, fostering the coordinated development of regional economy and education.

BNBU is the first university jointly established by the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong Baptist University. Upholding Hong Kong Baptist University's philosophy of "whole-person education" and integrating the academic strengths of both institutions, BNBU is dedicated to cultivating innovative talents with both a global perspective and local commitment, serving as a benchmark in the field of higher education within the Greater Bay Area.




Theme:

Envisioning the Future of Business and Liberal Arts Education in the Intelligence Age

Date:

5 - 6 September 2025

Venue:

Wynn Palace, Avenida Da Nave Desportiva, Cotai, Macau SAR, China

Host:

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Baptist University

Organizer:

Faculty of Business and Management, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University; School of Business, Hong Kong Baptist University


TENTATIVE Programme Rundown

Day 1 (5 September 2025, Friday)

08:30-09:00

Registration

09:00-09:30

Opening Ceremony and Photo Taking

AM SESSIONS

Business in the Intelligence Age

09:30-10:15

Keynote Speech 1

10:15-10:30

Coffee Break

10:30-11:15

Keynote Speech 2

11:15-12:00

Keynote Speech 3

12:00-14:00

Lunch Break

PM SESSIONS

Industry Development in the Intelligence Age

14:00-15:30

Plenary Session 1

15:30-15:45

Coffee Break

15:45-17:15

Plenary Session 2

17:15-18:00

Round-Table Discussion 1

18:30-20:30

Gala Dinner (by invitation)

Day 2 (6 September 2025, Saturday)

AM SESSIONS

Business Education & Research in the Intelligence Age

08:30-09:00

Registration

09:00-10:30

Plenary Session 3

10:30-10:45

Coffee Break

10:45-12:15

Plenary Session 4

12:15-13:00

Round-Table Discussion 2

13:00-13:15

Closing Ceremony

Note: PM session may be added