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And that's a wrap! Big gratitude to all the amazing speakers, ecosystem partners, attendees and everyone who made this Summit a success.

🌱 Innovation, sustainability, and impact: a recap of The WLAB’s Inclusive Cities Summit 2024 As we wrap up WICS24, we’re proud to celebrate a two-month journey of innovation, collaboration, and impactful dialogue. With 13 successful events, we brought together industry leaders, professionals, and advocates to explore how inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation can shape our cities and societies. 🔢 WICS24 in numbers: - 13 events - 30+ speakers - 880+ attendees - 35+ hours of content and discussions - 6 key themes: social impact innovation & sustainability, youth empowerment, future of work, heritage, natural ecosystem, ageing society - 30+ ecosystem partners and supporting organizations 🎉 Thank you To our ecosystem partners, speakers, and attendees, your engagement and support have been instrumental in making WICS24 a success. The conversations and takeaways sparked here are just the beginning. Let’s keep innovating for a more inclusive and sustainable world. 🗣️ Your highlights What resonated most with you during WICS24? Share your key moments and let’s continue the dialogue.

Mark your calendars for an inspiring day at TEDxTinHau Women 2024! One of our favourite events of the year is happening on December 3rd at at the Xiqu Centre. This year’s theme 'In Motion' celebrates stories of growth, change and movement from local voices driving impact in Hong Kong. Explore the lineup and get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gPqxvYNK Note: the Xiqu ticketing system is like cinema booking, you need to click on the area you’d like to buy. #TEDxTinHauWomen #InMotion #IdeasChangeEverything

Meet King Leung, Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech and Sustainability at Invest Hong Kong. King Leung will be a keynote speaker during the Green Fintech Showcase tomorrow. RSVP here https://lnkd.in/gpJqFEYf to join us. King Leung is the Global Head of Fintech at InvestHK, where he leads efforts to position Hong Kong as a global fintech hub. With a focus on innovation, partnerships, and ecosystem growth, King connects startups, investors, and industry leaders to drive fintech development and adoption globally. Explore how fintech solutions are shaping a more sustainable future at the Green Fintech Showcase, featuring innovative ideas and impactful technologies. 🌱💻 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gpJqFEYf 📅 Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 ⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM GMT+8 📍 WLAB | Club Wheelock x The DO #WICS24

Meet Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founder and MD at FinStep Asia. Musheer is the Founder and Managing Director of FinStep Asia, driving innovation and collaboration across the fintech ecosystem. With expertise in fintech, insurtech, green finance, and digital transformation, he is a recognised leader in shaping sustainable growth and financial inclusion. Passionate about fostering talent and building partnerships, Musheer works to advance the global fintech community. Explore how fintech solutions are shaping a more sustainable future at the Green Fintech Showcase, featuring innovative ideas and impactful technologies. 🌱💻 Join us tomorrow. RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/gpJqFEYf 📅 Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 ⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM GMT+8 📍 WLAB | Club Wheelock x The DO #WICS24

Meet Deborah Wai, Innovation Leas at Carbonless Asia. Deborah leads efforts to deliver data-driven insights and actionable decarbonisation plans, enabling businesses to align their operations with net-zero goals. Her work empowers companies to navigate the complexities of sustainability while maintaining efficiency and achieving meaningful environmental impact. Passionate about technology and environmental stewardship, Deborah is committed to shaping solutions that balance forward-thinking innovation with measurable outcomes for a healthier planet. Explore how fintech solutions are shaping a more sustainable future at the Green Fintech Showcase, featuring innovative ideas and impactful technologies. 🌱💻 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gpJqFEYf 📅 27 Nov 2024 ⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM GMT+8 📍 WLAB | Club Wheelock x The DO #WICS24

Meet Victor Yim, Head of Fintech, Cyberport Hong Kong. As the Head of FinTech at Cyberport, he oversees the growth of a vibrant community of over 400 FinTech companies, working closely with government bodies and regulators to foster innovation. Victor leads key initiatives, such as financial sandboxes, Green FinTech Proof-of-Concept (POC) schemes, and AMLabs, while building strategic partnerships to promote sustainable technologies and ESG-driven solutions. Victor is also pursuing a PhD at The University of Hong Kong, focusing on natural language processing applications in FinTech. With a career spanning leadership roles in RegTech, Fraud Prevention, and Digital Identity, he brings a wealth of expertise to the evolving landscape of technology and sustainability. Explore how fintech solutions are shaping a more sustainable future at the Green Fintech Showcase, featuring innovative ideas and impactful technologies. 🌱💻 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gpJqFEYf 📅 Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 ⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM GMT+8 📍 WLAB | Club Wheelock x The DO #WICS24

Explore how fintech solutions are shaping a more sustainable future at the Green Fintech Showcase, featuring innovative ideas and impactful technologies. 🌱💻 📅 27 Nov 2024 ⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM GMT+8 📍 WLAB | Club Wheelock x The DO #WICS24

Meet Melanie Kwok, Assistant General Manager and Sustainability Head at Sino Group & Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation (Tai O Heritage Hotel). With a strong academic foundation from Imperial College London and the London School of Economics, and credentials as a Certified Carbon Auditor and LEED Green Associate, Melanie combines technical expertise with a passion for environmental and cultural preservation. Her work integrates sustainability with business strategy, driving impactful initiatives in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and environmental management. She also mentors future environmental leaders and advocates for waste reduction through the Food Wise Hong Kong Campaign. Her approach demonstrates how businesses can harmonize environmental responsibility with community and heritage conservation, offering valuable insights for creating a more sustainable future. How can indoor air quality impact your ESG performance? Discover how IAQ and ESG assessments can drive meaningful change and reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/cleanairhk 🗓️ Monday, 25 November 2024 ⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM GMT+8 📍 WLAB | Club Wheelock x The DO #WICS24

Meet Derek Chan, Technical Manager at Hongkong Land. Derek has been devoted to help create a more sustainable future of our planet by applying his technical knowledge to implement sustainable and efficient strategies on the built environment. He has extensive experience on implementing integrated innovative sustainable solutions in both new and existing buildings and their operation. He is also a veteran building physicist and sustainability consultant. As Technical Manager at Hongkong Land Limited, he ensures the efficient operation of premier commercial and residential properties. How can indoor air quality impact your ESG performance? Discover how IAQ and ESG assessments can drive meaningful change and reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/cleanairhk 🗓️ Monday, 25 November 2024 ⏰ 6:30-8:30 PM GMT+8 📍 WLAB | Club Wheelock x The DO