The Asia Global Institute (AGI) will host its flagship forum, AsiaGlobal Dialogue (AGD) 2026, on November 13 at The University of Hong Kong (HKU).
Themed Growth Reimagined: Asia's Role in a New Era, AGD 2026 brought along global thinkers to Hong Kong to explore how Asian enterprises are reshaping growth through artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, while honing on the human dimension of growth.
AGD 2026 will begin by exploring new growth engines in a transformative era, examining how Asian multinationals are shifting from traditional supply-chain efficiency to actively shaping global demand, innovation, and investment flows. The dialogue will then explore navigating a fractured world -managing geopolitical tensions, regional integration, and digital trade to keep global corridors open. In the second half of the forum, the conversation will pivot to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and innovation. Speakers will examine real growth opportunities across markets, the implications of AI for jobs, skills, and social inclusion, and how AI-powered technologies are shifting healthcare toward proactive health management amid ageing populations.
"Navigating today's complex economic landscape requires a fresh look at how enterprises and policymakers adapt to rapid disruption," noted Professor Heiwai Tang, Director of AGI, Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics, and Associate Vice- President (Global) at HKU. "AGD 2026 brings together leading minds to tackle this challenge head-on-mapping out strategies where technological innovation, robust AI governance, and human capital converge to foster sustainable, inclusive prosperity worldwide."
Details of the AsiaGlobal Dialogue 2026
Date: November 13, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 0830 to 1215
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong
Language: English
Speakers: https://www.asiaglobalinstitute.hku.hk/agd/agd-year/2026
About Asia Global Institute
The Asia Global Institute at HKU generates and disseminates innovative thinking and business-relevant research on global issues from Asian perspectives. It aims to inform global policy and actions toward a prosperous and sustainable future for all.
About AsiaGlobal Dialogue
Organised by the Asia Global Institute of The University of Hong Kong, the AsiaGlobal Dialogue is an annual premier forum where leading academics, businesspeople, policymakers, and members of society convene to inspire fresh perspectives on key global issues.
HSBC is the sole diamond sponsor of AGD 2026.
