Sun Tianshu, Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of Information Systems, Executive Academic Director for Business Scholars Program and Director of the Center for Digital Transformation, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB)

Sun Tianshu is Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of Information Systems and Director of the Center for Digital Transformation at CKGSB. His research focuses on digital transformation, platforms, and the digital economy, combining data analytics, machine learning, and economic models to inform business and policy decisions. He has worked closely with organisations including Facebook, Alibaba, and Adobe, with many of his findings implemented in practice. He was previously tenured at the USC Marshall School of Business, held a joint appointment in Computer Science, and was awarded the Robert R. Dockson Named Professorship.

Teng Bingsheng, Professor of Strategic Management and Associate Dean for Strategic Research, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB)

Teng Bingsheng is Professor of Strategic Management and Associate Dean for Strategic Research at CKGSB. He formerly served as a tenured Professor of Strategic Management at George Washington University (GWU), where he was a doctoral advisor and lead professor of the departmental doctoral pro.

Alex Roberts - Partner, Head of China TMT, and Co-Head of Games and Interactive Entertainment at Linklaters, Shanghai

Alex heads Linklaters’ TMT practice in Hong Kong and China and co-leads the firm’s Global Gaming and Interactive Entertainment Sector team. He advises on technology-focused M&A, strategic alliances, and regulatory matters across APAC, with particular expertise in data privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and tech licensing. Recognised as a leading voice on emerging tech and AI regulation in the region, he was shortlisted for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific 2025 (Individual Practitioner) for his work on AI deployment and regulatory engagement in China and beyond. 

Anita Huang, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, 01.AI

Anita leads strategic planning, finance, investor relations, legal, and marketing at 01.AI, a unicorn AI startup founded by Dr. Kai-Fu Lee in 2023. Prior to co-founding 01.AI, she was an Operating Partner at Sinovation Ventures, helping build over 25 high-tech unicorns in China, and previously co-founded Taiwan Startup Stadium, mentoring 100+ early-stage tech startups. Her career spans leadership roles at Tudou, Google, and Yahoo! in Greater China, reflecting her belief in technology as a force for advancing society.

Miguel Martins da Silva, Chief Supply Officer, Dr. Max

Miguel Martins da Silva is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in supply chain, retail, and automation, primarily in healthcare and omnichannel operations. As Chief Supply Officer at Dr. Max, one of Europe’s largest pharmacy chains, he has led award-winning automation and robotics initiatives. He also runs an executive search firm focused on senior roles in private equity, family offices, and corporates, and offers strategic advisory services globally. Holding an MBA from a top German university, Miguel is committed to lifelong learning and brings a global, innovation-driven mindset to every role.

Charlie Humphreys, Director of Corporate Affairs, Asia House

Charlie leads Asia House’s corporate and government relations, as well as the business and policy programme. He has led discussions at Asia House public policy events with leading business figures, government ministers from Asia and the West, and experts on Asia. He helped establish Asia House’s Advisory business, advising multinational corporations, governments and other institutions. With an academic background in political economy, before joining Asia House, Charlie worked in finance‚ managing portfolios for investors from Asia and Europe. He also spent a number of years in China where he worked on capacity building projects with the government.