Leadership
The Furore over 5G: The Backlash from Western Governments over #ChinaTech
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong"Wireless carriers around the world are preparing to spend billions on hardware for 5G, the coming generation of superfast wireless technology, to replace current 4G networks." - The Wall Street Journal In the midst of an ongoing trade war between China and the United States, tensions have escalated over China's technology. The United States is wary of...
Gordon Orr, ex-McKinsey APAC Chief – “Getting on Boards”
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, Central, Hong KongGordon Orr, the former Asia chairman at global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, will address "Getting on Boards." He will share his insights into the Board selection process, expected obligations, and how to position yourself for consideration. Gordon serves as a non-executive director at Hong Kong-listed conglomerate Swire Pacific. He also serves on the board of...
After Dark @ Asia Insight Circle: The Coming Customer Experience Transformation
INFINITI LAB 30-32 D'Aguilar Street, Central, Hong KongAfter Dark @ Asia Insight Circle - After six years of breakfasts, we're staying up late and buying the drinks. Join us for a provocative conversation with one of New York's top influencers. The New York Times has called Peter Shankman "a rock star who knows everything about social media and then some." He is...
The Future of Work: Change is Here
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, Central, Hong KongAutomation, robots and globalization are rapidly changing the workplace and governments must act fast and decisively to counter the effects or face a worsening of social and economic tensions, the OECD warned. (Bloomberg) The future of work is one of the hottest management topics of the day. This complex subject is broken into three main...
Who’s In Your Supply Chain? Ending Modern Day Slavery
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, Central, Hong KongThere are more slaves today than at any other time in history. 45.8 million people in 167 countries are trapped in what is known as “modern slavery,” with seven out of ten of these victims directly related to the private sector. These people, who make the products we buy and harvest the food we eat,...
Terrorism, Kidnapping, Cybersecurity & More: Emerging Market Risk with Gene Yu, CEO, Blackpanda
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, Central, Hong KongTerrorism, kidnapping, extortion, criminals, conflict zones, sabotage, cybersecurity Companies operating in emerging markets are susceptible to security crises that may have devastating impacts on their assets, finances or reputation. Blackpanda provides bespoke services and solutions that enable their clients to successfully prevent and navigate special risks. They help clients with significant security concerns around their operational risk...
Paid to Think | Author’s Talk with David Goldsmith
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, Central, Hong KongHave you ever thought about the fact that a craftsman has more and better tools to solve challenges on the job than the leader of a business or organisation does? Leadership “tools” are usually defined as computers, spreadsheets, data, and even experience, but in reality, leaders need thinking tools that are hard to come by,...
Cryptocurrency 101: Bitcoin Explained with Angelina Kwan, former COO, BitMEX
The Mandarin Oriental 3 Connaught Road, Central, Hong KongOn 17 December 2017 the price of one Bitcoin peaked at US$19,783.06. One year later the same coin was valued at US$3,265. While today the currency has reclaimed some value, the current price is US$8,099. If you don't like change, get out of the cryptocurrency industry. Angelina Kwan has had her fair share of change....
Coronavirus Tech: Solutions & Hacks
Remo.coInfluencer Insights: Work in the Age of Coronavirus With Top Technology Influencers - Marsha Collier, #TechRadio Host - Robert Scoble, Tech Evangelist Around the world, businesses are shuttered as employees are encouraged (or mandated) to work from home. The goal is to slow the infection rate of the novel coronavirus. For parents of school-age children, adding to the...
Marketing to Machines and Augmented Humans | Networking & Webinar
https://live.remo.co/e/marketing-to-machines-and-augmen/registerCoronavirus forced us into remote work. Tech is helping battle the virus. How will that same technology forever change marketing? Learn how with futurist Tamara McCleary
