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Change is the Only Constant

We are here to explore the impact of technological innovations on industry practices, organizational structures, and the development of interconnected business ecosystems.

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NOVA: National AI Creativity Competition Hong Kong Final Pitch Fest Concludes

10 teams across 7 local institutions presented their proposals before a judging panel across three tracks: Social Impact, Creative Arts, and Business Efficiency.

Associate Director Prof. Zhaoli Meng participated in the Midsummer Six Talks 2026

During the discussion, Professor Meng highlighted that AI is accelerating the concentration of innovation resources, talent, and capital around a single technological trajectory.

Associate Director Prof. Zhaoli Meng attended the "Kingdee AI Summit 2026 (Hong Kong and Macau)"

Delivered a keynote speech named "AI Native Enterprise Transformation Model and Ecosystem Construction"

Director Prof. Kai-Lung Hui Visited HKUST(GZ) Function Hub and Greater Bay Area Tech Enterprises

including Guangzhou Kaijia Optical Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Huanbo New Materials Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Huake Chuangzhi Technology Co., Ltd.

2026 Hong Kong Web3 Ideathon Hosted by CTBE, IFEC and Cyberport Concluded on March 17

9 finalist teams with 24 Students presented at the pitch fest, earning a sum of $90,000 cash rewards. There were 107 teams with over 300 students registered in the competition.

CTBE’s Article Won the 2025 Annual Special Award by Harvard Business Review China

The article "Redefining Corporate Success: From 'Profit Maximization' to 'Co-beneficial Ecology'" was co-authored by Professor Zhaoli MENG and Professor Kai-Lung HUI.

CTBE hosted a workshop about Web3 and AI for tertiary students across Hong Kong

Over 200 tertiary students from 11 local institutions attended the half-day workshop on November 22, 2025.

HKUST CTBE celebrated its launch ceremony in May 2025

HKUST Business School launched the Center for Technology and Business Ecosystem (the Center), supporting businesses to adapt to technological shifts and thrive in the evolving business environment.

Change is the Only Constant

We are here to explore the impact of technological innovations on industry practices, organizational structures, and the development of interconnected business ecosystems.

FOCUS

Disruptive Technologies

Explore the driving mechanisms and evolutionary pathways of disruptive technologies in business ecosystems.

Integration of Emerging Technologies

Investigate how traditional industries can integrate emerging technologies, especially AI and robotics, to facilitate industry wide transformation.

Organizational Adaptation

Examine how organizations are restructuring and adapting to rapid technological shifts within their ecosystems.

Future Management Practices

Develop forward thinking management practices and leadership strategies to ensure organizations remain competitive and resilient in the face of technological disruptions.