Conversation with Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs
On January 13, 2026, HKU Business School and the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute co-organized an exclusive and intimate afternoon tea talk starring the distinguished and world-renowned University Professor at Columbia University, Prof. Jeffrey Sachs. This much anticipated invitation-only event welcomed a carefully selected audience comprising current and former HKSAR government officials, exceptional local alumni, Jockey Club Scholars and top current students.
We were also pleased to have overseas alumni network leaders join us, including Dr. Zhongmin Shen, President of HKUBS North China Alumni Network, Mr. Ben Shen, Secretary-general of HKUBS South China Alumni Network, Ms. Chris Leo, President of HKUBS Singapore Alumni Network, and Ms. Dan Luo, Social Lead of HKUBS Singapore Alumni Network.
Featuring Prof. Yang Wang, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Institutional Advancement) of The University of Hong Kong, as well as moderated by Prof. Guojun He, Director of HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, the discussion began with Prof. Sachs’ insightful analysis of the U.S. geopolitical dynamics and current global affairs. This sparked an intellectually stimulating exchange with Prof. Wang and Prof. He, followed by a closed-door Q&A session that covered a wide range of topics, including the world economy, political systems, cultural and demographic changes.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Sachs for generously sharing his unparalleled insights and world-class commentary on the state of the world with us in person at HKU Business School. It was a true pleasure and rare privilege that will remain a wonderful memory for all in attendance.
