Sustainability Innovation Forum

CHHK CHHK

18 September 2025

Calling all students interested in sustainability and climate action – registration for the Sustainability Innovation Forum is now open! Fully free for all, this forum uniquely positions attendees to learn AND upskill with insightful panels, successful start-up stories, and career-ready workshops that will elevate your innovative thinking and technical skills for the sustainability sector. 

What to expect:

  • Invaluable insights on Climate Tech, ESG Integration, Sustainable Finance and Growing a Startup in Hong Kong, from industry experts such as Cyrus Cheung (Partner in the Assurance and Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Services at PwC Hong Kong), Sharon Fong (Senior Manager, Greentech at HKSTP) and Naman Tekriwal (Co-founder and COO of Breer Hong Kong)
  • Hands-on workshops where, based on your interests, you'll develop practical solutions for HK ESG challenges OR work with data to uncover important sustainability insights. Participants who enthusiastically engage with the ideation process will be supported in the next steps to transforming your ideas into reality, including a potential internship with exclusive guidance to pitching competitions and securing grants.
  • A plethora of opportunities to expand your professional network 
  • Last but certainly not least.... a free lunch! 

 

What are you waiting for? Join us on October 4th (Sat) 9:30AM-4:30PM, at HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS)!

🔗 Details & Registration: Link

 

The Sustainability Innovation Forum is jointly organized by China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association and HKUST Sustainability/Net-Zero Office, as part of the wider Community Shaper 2025 programme. The Community Shaper initiative is funded by the Innovation and Technology Fund General Support Programme from the Innovation and Technology Commission and aims to cultivate talent and integrate innovation and technology resources across cities in the Greater Bay Area. The Sustainability Innovation Forum is part of a four-part series, with Edutech, Healthtech and Fintech forums being organised during October - December 2025. More information about the overall Community Shaper program can be found here: Community Shaper 2025 | China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association. Questions can be directed to the CNHK team at cnhkcultureexchange@gmail.com.