Invitation to the Supply Chain Conference 2025
Date: December 10, 2025
Venue: Hong Kong Palace Museum Organizer: HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute
We are pleased to invite you to the Supply Chain Conference 2025, hosted by the HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute. This conference commemorates the 30th anniversary of the inaugural conference on supply chain management held at HKUST, which laid the foundation for significant advancements in supply chain research.
As we navigate a new era in supply chain management, the theme for this conference is The New Supply Chain in Times of Turbulence. The conference aims to highlight recent issues such as
- The impact of the new tariff wars on supply chains and strategies companies can adopt, including the viability of the "China Plus One" approach.
- The importance of trade financing as companies expand their supply chains in response to major shifts.
- The necessity of understanding the Asian perspective on global supply chain strategies.
- The role of AI and automation in reshaping supply chain strategies during turbulent times.
Join us for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and exploration of the latest trends and innovations in supply chain management. A special issue of Production and Operations Management (POM) will be published based partially on some of the papers in this conference.
Luncheon Talk:
· William Fung – The Fung Group
Keynote Speakers:
- David Simchi-Levi - MIT
- Christoph Loch - IESE
- Jian Chen - Tsinghua University
- Max Shen - HKU
Panel Discussion:
Moderated by Albert Ha (HKUST), the panel will explore trends and innovations in supply chain research and will feature esteemed experts:
- Hau Lee - Former Editor-in-Chief, Management Science
- David Simchi-Levi – Former Editor-in-Chief, Management Science
- Christoph Loch – Current Editor-in-Chief, Management Science
Confirmed Speakers:
- Onur Boyabatli - Singapore Management University
- Ying Ju Chen – HKUST
- Zhenyu Hu – National Univ of Singapore
- Ying Rong – Shanghai Jiaotong University
- Stephen Shum – City University of Hong Kong
- Shilu Tong – Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)
- Yulan Amanda Wang – Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Jing Wu - Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Xiaole Wu - Fudan University
- Jiheng Zhang - HKUST
Special Issue of POM:
The editor for the special issue will be Albert Ha. A call for papers will be announced soon.
Hong Kong Palace Museum:
The Hong Kong Palace Museum stands as a remarkable cultural landmark, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity. Situated at the heart of the city, this museum showcases an exquisite collection of artifacts from the Palace Museum in Beijing, offering a unique glimpse into China's rich history and artistic heritage. Its striking architecture and thoughtfully designed exhibits create an inspiring atmosphere, making it an ideal venue for our supply chain conference. Attendees will not only engage in insightful discussions but will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of Chinese culture, providing a memorable backdrop for networking and collaboration.
Registration:
https://event-reg.hkust.edu.hk/hkust-mcp/checkout/198
We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and enriching event!
For inquiries, contact:
Winifred Wong
Email: winifredwong@ust.hk
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Qing Li
Director, Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Kowloon, HKSAR
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