Network Conference- Sustaining Progress: Building Human-Centered Workplaces
Join us on 22 May 2025 to explore how inclusion, well-being and belonging help build more responsible and inclusive businesses.
Date and time
Location
1880 Hong Kong
4/F Two Taikoo Place Taikoo Place Quarry Bay, HKI Hong KongRefund Policy
Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registrations & Networking
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome Address by Community Business
Jeiz Robles, Community Business
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Remarks by Conference Partner
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Shaping the Future: Leadership, Culture, and the Power of Belonging
Alisha Fernando, Bloomberg LP
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leading with Inclusion in a Changing World
Aisling Keane, Northern Trust
Jennifer Choot, Hong Kong Land
Peter Yeo, Toppan Nexus
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Tea and snack break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Inclusion Comes from Home
Community Business
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Gamified Workshop: Innovating for Equity and Impact
Vincent Siu, Press Start Studios
Community Business Team
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Merit, Opportunity, and Success – Can We Have It All?
Hannah Miranda, Hong Kong University Debate Alumni
Mahir Faiaz, Hannah Miranda, Hong Kong University Debate
Victoria Gilbert, GlobeScan/ TedxTinHauWomen
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Closing Remarks by Community Business
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Networking
About this event
Welcome to the 2025 Community Business Network Conference in Hong Kong!
Sustaining Progress: Building Human-Centred Workplaces
Join us for a dynamic one-day event in Hong Kong, bringing together over 60 leaders, practitioners, and advocates from business, academia, civil society, and grassroots organisations. This conference offers a unique opportunity for rich dialogue, practical learning, and meaningful connection.
As the world of work continues to evolve, so too must our approach to workplace culture. Now more than ever, there is a pressing need for human-centred strategies—where inclusion drives innovation, wellbeing supports productivity, and a genuine sense of belonging empowers individuals to thrive.
Through engaging sessions and diverse perspectives, the conference will explore how we can collectively shape the future of work by putting people at the heart of organisational progress.
About the Community Business Network
The Community Business Network, an initiative of Community Business launched in 2008, is a unique network of leading organisations committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in Asia. Members work together to understand diversity and inclusion issues pertinent to the region, share and develop best practices and impact positive change.
With meetings, events and projects facilitated by Community Business, DE&I and HR professionals meet regularly to network, learn, and share best practices – and ultimately, to drive positive change in their organisations. Through CB Network, individuals establish a strong network of relationships and deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion in the Asia region - enabling them not only to perform better in their roles as diversity practitioners but also to drive their company’s strategy forward.
For information, please visit our website or email network@communitybusiness.org
Frequently asked questions
The session will be conducted in English.
This conference is designed for a diverse audience, including DE&I Global and Regional Leaders, HR practitioners, business group heads, NGOs, community partners, and other key stakeholders committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Yes, and we will also post the meeting notes afterwards.
Yes, but only if you are switching pre/post lunch break. Please notify us about the switching for our record keeping.
Each Network member organisation is allocated 3 in-person seats and unlimited virtual seats.