Seminar on Hong Kong’s Long-Term Competitiveness Study 　   past event 　   2017 年 3 月 20 日 Engulfed in the tides of globalisation and the technological revolution, all countries and economies around the world are well aware of the fact that being complacent means being treated as redundant. They strive to improve itself in order to be competitive and avoid elimination. Hong Kong also needs to maintain its own advantage in this global trend and pursue perfection. With this in mind, Savantas Policy Institute has commissioned the Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Centre and Professor Ho Lok-sang to conduct a two-year long research on Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness; this research has been supported by the Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies. The findings of our research shall be published on 6th April 2017, and we cordially invite you all to attend. Details for the event are as follows: Date: 6th April 2017 (Thursday) Time: 3:00PM to 5:30PM (Registration commences at 2:30PM) Location: HKUST Business School Central, Rm 1501- 02, 15/F Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central Language: Cantonese The author of the report, Professor Ho Lok-sang shall be there to present his research findings. Savantas Policy Institute is also honoured to have invited representatives from various major industries to speak at our seminar and discuss the report’s findings, the circumstances faced by the corresponding industries, and the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong. The seminar will be moderated by the chairperson of Savantas Policy Institute, Mrs Regina Ip. Below is the list of distinguished guests who have graciously agreed to sit on our panel: Professor Ho Lok-sang, BBS: Dean of Business at the Chu Hai College of Higher Education Dr Aaron Shum: Secretary-General of Hong Kong Business Community Joint Conference Mr Ambrose Lin: Chief Executive of Hong Kong Construction Materials Association Mr Timothy Shen: Chairman of Looks Asset Management Mr Gerry Yim: Managing Director of Hongkong International Terminals Limited Dr C K Wong, MH: Distinguished Fellow of Hong Kong Computer Society You are cordially invited to attend our event. Please register online at the following link before 3rd April 2017: https://goo.gl/forms/w7qMERKrzdK4R1zz1 Should you have any enquiry, please call 2115 999 or email seminar@savantas.org

Macau One-day Tour 　   past event 　   2016 年 6 月 28 日 The one-day trip to Macau concluded successfully on 26th June. More than 100 Friends of Savantas and fellow citizens joined us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Savantas Policy Institute. We enjoyed a lunch buffet at the 360° Café of the Macau Tower, followed by the breathtaking performance “The House of Magic” at the Studio City. After shopping at   Rua do Cunha, we savoured a traditional Portuguese meal at Cozinha Pinocchio  and had a lucky draw. All of us had an enjoyable time! Group photo at Ruins of St. Paul's   Group photo at "The House of Magic"   Prizes of the lucky draw

Stanford Scholars on “Smart City” 　   past event,innovation 　   2015 年 11 月 30 日 We stand on the thresh hold of abundance. The technological advances in sensors, connectivity and data now provide a perfect storm of change – for smart cities, smart workplaces, smart education, and smart communities. Yet, time and again, poor decisions derail this potential. In order to move forward, we must be both the architects and the engines of change. The question before us is: Can we improve the quality of our decisions in order to move forward faster？ We are very much honored to have invited Professor Kincho H. Law, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Dr Martha G. Russell, Executive Director of mediaX, from the Stanford University to give us a talk on the topic of “Smart Cities for Smart Living”. We sincerely invite you to participate in the seminar. Below are the details of the event. Date: 11th December 2015 (Fri) Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Organizer: Savantas Policy Institute Co-organizers: The Hong Kong Computer Society Hong Kong Industry-University-Research Collaboration Association Invotech Internet Professional Association (iProA) Savantas Liberal Arts Academy Venue: Room 201, HKMA, 2/F, Pico Tower, 66 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai Language: English Speaker: Professor Kincho H. Law (Link to CV) on “Smart Cities or Smart Communities” Dr Martha G. Russell (Link to CV) on “Smart Citizens, Smart Cities and Smart Living” Rundown: 6:30-7:00 pm Registration with refreshment 7:00-8:00 pm Seminar 8:00-8:30 pm Q&A session Cost: Member of Friends of Savantas / Member of Co-organizers / Stanford alumnus or alumna：HKD 100. Non-member / Walk-in：HKD 150. Join the Friends of Savantas and enjoy member discount now! Please fill in the form and fax to 21159688 or email to friends@savantas.org. Payment Methods: Cash: Please pay in person at Savantas Policy Institute (Flats A-B, 11/F, China Overseas Building, 139 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai) in office hours (9:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm; Mon-Fri) on or before 7th December. Please bring exact change. or Cheque: Please make a crossed cheque payable to “Savantas Policy Institute Limited”, write the name(s) of participant(s) (as indicated in the registration form) on the back of the cheque, and send it to “Savantas Policy Institute, Flats A-B, 11/F, China Overseas Building, 139 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai. Attn: Ben Lee”. Any cheques arriving after 7th December will not be attended to. Note: 1. NO refunds will be made for advance registration payment, regardless of cancellation notice or no-shows. 2. Electronic registration confirmation will be sent upon payment, but no further receipts will be provided. Registration: http://goo.gl/forms/RAc90uEQre Registration will only be confirmed upon payment. Deadline: 7th December Inquiries: Mr Lee ( ben.lee@savantas.org ) We look forward to your participation. Professor Kincho Law Title : “Smart Cities or Smart Communities” Abstract: Advances in information systems, sensing devices, communication networks, mobile technologies have been and will continue transforming our societies. Technology is being used for personal and social reasons. We have seen a sea change in the use of technology in everyday life and people attitudes towards digital commerce and governance in many of the fast growing cities. Driven by technologies and potential economic benefits, civic leaders, technologists and companies are embracing and investing to build “Smart Cities.” The rapid deployment of new technology in many urban cities has changed the landscape on how people interact and communicate. A digitally connected world not only changes the business environment, contributing to the social disruptions of the economy, but also plays a big role in shaping communities and urban life. But, what constitutes a city or a community to be “smart？” Dr Martha Russell Title: “Smart Citizens, Smart Cities and Smart Living” Abstract: We stand on the threshold of abundance. Higher productivity is possible. Better quality of life is possible. We have new opportunities in personal and family wellness. The technological advances in sensors, connectivity and data now provide a perfect storm of change – for smart cities, smart workplaces, smart education, and smart communities. In this perfect storm, relationships, trust and vision are essential for innovation leadership. Shared vision among smart citizens allows people operating independently to arrive together at the same future. Massive data permits continuous feedback for high quality decisions. Change is an imperative. Change is continual. In order to move forward, we must be both the architects and the engines of change. The question before us is: Are we moving forward – and, are we doing so fast enough？

Evening Seminar- China’s Next Advantage: Innovation 　   past event 　   2015 年 8 月 3 日 Innovation is the cornerstone of success in the age of knowledge-based economy. As China is rapidly becoming the innovation leader of the world, it is important for us to learn the lessons of this impressive Chinese innovation model in time. We are very much honored to have invited Professor Bruce McKern, Visiting Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and expert in innovation and strategy, to give us a talk on the topic of “China’s Next Advantage: Innovation”, based on three years of field research in the country. Below are the details of the event. The registration is closed already. Many thanks for your support!! Date: 11th August 2015 Time: 6:30-8:15 pm (Talk starts at 7:00 pm) Organizer: Savantas Policy Institute Co-organizers: Stanford Club of Hong KongStanford GSB Chapter of Hong KongSavantas Liberal Arts Academy Venue: Ruby Room, J P Morgan, 27/F, Chater House, 8 Connaught Road Central, Central Language: English Speaker: Prof Bruce McKern (Link to CV) Rundown 6:30-7:00 pm Registration with refreshment 7:00-7:45 pm Presentation by Prof McKern  7:45-8:15 pm Q&A session Registration: Closed already. Many thanks for your support Cost: Cheque/cash: HKD 200 Online Payment: HKD 220  Payment methods PayPal online system: http://www.stanfordgsbhk.org/preregnow？e=E20150811&title=BRUCE+McKERN Cheque: Please make a crossed cheque payable to “Savantas Policy Institute Limited”, write the name(s) of participant(s) (as indicated in the registration form) on the back of the cheque, and send it to “Savantas Policy Institute, Flats A-B, 11/F, China Overseas Building, 139 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai”.  Cash: Please pay in person at Savantas Policy Institute (Flats A-B, 11/F, China Overseas Building, 139 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai) in office hours (9:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm; Mon-Fri). Please bring exact change. Notes: 1. NO walk-in will be allowed; 2. NO refunds will be made for advance registration payment, regardless of cancellation notice or no-shows. 3. Electronic registration confirmation will be sent upon payment, but no further receipts will be provided. Inquiries Mr Lee ( ben.lee@savantas.org ).  We look forward to your participation.   Full Background of the Evening seminar: China’s Next Advantage: Innovation China is no longer just the factory of the world. It is rapidly becoming the innovation leader of the world. Chinese innovation does not follow the Western pattern. Whether or not a company operates today in China, its competitive success in the near future is likely to be determined by innovations created there. It is critical for MNCs to learn the lessons from the Chinese innovation model. This talk by Professor Bruce McKern, based on three years of research on the ground in China, describes the key arguments of his book with colleague George Yip, China’s Next Advantage: Innovation, to be published by MIT Press.

Excerpts of the Basic Law Seminar 　   past event 　   2015 年 6 月 22 日 Savantas Policy Institute (SPI) held a Seminar on Basic Law and Constitutional Development on 6th June in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Basic Law. Here below are excerpts of the speeches of the four speakers. Link: Press release of the seminar Professor Wang Zhenmin, Dean of the School of Law of Tsinghua University   Professor Lin Feng, Associate of Dean of the School of Law of City University of Hong Kong    Mr Hon. Ronny Tong, LegCo Member   Mrs Regina Ip, ExCo and LegCo Member, Chairperson of Board of Governors of SPI

Briefing Session on the “Core Fund” 　   past event 　   2014 年 9 月 4 日 Savantas Policy Institute was honored to have Mr. Cheng Yan-chee, the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Executive Director of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (“MPFA”), to give a briefing on the “core fund”. Mr. Cheng noted that the MPFA proposes the “core fund” as the standardized low fee default fund of all MPF schemes, because many employees are too busy to take care of their MPF. Mr. Cheng also urged participants to take part in the public consultation on or before September 30, the consultation paper can be downloaded from the websites of the MPFA and the Government. Thank you very much for supporting the briefing session, and please keep track of our future events.

Seminar on Chinese History Education 　   past event,Education 　   2014 年 6 月 8 日 Savantas Liberal Arts Academy, Savantas Policy Institute and National School of Administration Hong Kong Alumni Association co-organized a seminar on challenges and best practices for Chinese History education at the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building. Speakers included: Mr. Lee Chi Hung, Chief Curriculum Development Officer (PSHE) of Education Bureau; Dr. Au Chi Kin, Associate Director of HKSYU History Teaching Support and Research Center; and Mr. Ho Hon Kuen, Vice-chair of Education Convergence.

Seminar: “Current Disruptions in Media: Earthquakes or New Openings？” (Content Curation in the New Era of Participation) 　   past event,innovation 　   2013 年 12 月 10 日 the news about Tahrir Square, or Occupy Wall Street or, more recently, the Brazilian protests hit the headlines of newspapers and magazines, they were already outdated. Information travels so fast that news is no longer “new”. Across the entire innovation ecosystem of media, new technologies and new uses of it by people are creating a sea change in the way people participate and in the responses they expect. Savantas Policy Institute and Savantas Liberal Arts Academy, together with Stanford Graduate School of Business Chapter of HK and Stanford Club of HK are pleased to organize a seminar on “Content Curation in the New Era of Participation”. Mrs. Regina Ip, Chair of Savantas Policy Institute and Principal of Savantas Liberal Arts Academy says, “I am honoured that Dr. Martha Russell, Executive Director of MediaX Lab at Stanford University, has accepted our invitation to share her insight on the challenges and new openings created by the emerging media platforms and technologies.” Dr. Martha G. Russell is also a Senior Research Scholar, Human Sciences and Technology Advanced Research (H*STAR) Institute at Stanford University. With people and technology as the intersecting crosshairs, Dr. Russell has established collaborative research initiatives in ICT and technology leadership and for national agencies and technology companies. She pioneered one of the first US public-private partnerships in microelectronic and information sciences and also in manufacturing technologies. She has led interdisciplinary research programs at the University of Minnesota, The University of Texas at Austin and Stanford University. With a focus on the power of shared vision, Dr. Russell has developed planning/evaluation systems and consulted regionally and internationally on technology innovation for regional development. Link to Dr. Russell’s presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/MarthaRussell/mx-savantas-preso-10-dec13slideshare

The 2nd International IP Commercialisation Conference (Hong Kong): How to Better Serve SME Growth and Industrial Uplifting 　   past event,innovation 　   2013 年 7 月 31 日 Sorry, we only provide the Chinese version.