Stanford GSB Asia Alumni Centennial Celebration in Hong Kong
September 5-7, 2025
We are sold out and are looking forward to welcome you in September!
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We are deeply honored and excited to announce that the Stanford GSB Chapter of Hong Kong will host the incredible milestone of the Stanford GSB 100th Anniversary celebration for all our alums across Asia. For an entire century, Stanford GSB has shaped the world in profound, lasting ways—transforming business, leadership, and society globally.
This weekend promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. We are curating a powerful program filled with inspiring stories from our alums, thought-provoking lectures from our esteemed professors, and countless opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together. It will be a time to reflect on our shared history, celebrate the achievements of our community, and deepen the bonds that make our network so special.
Please mark your calendars and join us as we honor a century of impact and look ahead to the next 100 years of changing lives, changing organizations, and changing the world.
Key Program Highlights
Welcome Reception
Cocktails & Dinner
Friday, September 5
6-10pm
Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Main Event
Stanford GSB Asia Alumni Centennial Celebration
Saturday, September 6
1:30-10pm
The Four Seasons Hotel
Post-event Activities
Optional Events
Sunday, September, 7
Tech entrepreneurs chat in the morning
Tsz Shan Monastery Buddhist Art Museum tour and lunch
Horse Racing in Shatin in the afternoon
Confirmed Speakers
Sarah Soule
Phil H. Knight Professor and Dean of the Stanford GSB and Morgridge Professor of Organizational Behavior
Matt Abrahams
GSB Lecturer in Organizational Behavior
Jefferson Chen (MBA ‘10)
Partner of GSR Ventures, Founder & Chairman of Advance Intelligence Group
Yi Cui
Fortinet Founders Professor, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, of Energy Science and Engineering, of Photon Science, Senior Fellow at Woods, at Precourt and Professor, by courtesy, of Chemistry
Akhil Gupta (MBA ’81)
Founder Director at UEF and Ex-Chairman India & Senior Managing Director at Blackstone Group
Wen Han (MBA’ 18)
Founder & CEO at Windrose EV Trucks
Jim Hildebrandt (MBA ‘86)
Partner at Bain Capital
Ron Issen (MBA ’87)
Founding President & Board Member of Stanford GSB Chapter of Hong Kong, incoming Board Member of Stanford GSB Alumni Association
Frances Kang (MBA ‘12)
Investor at Horizons Ventures
Richard Kendall (SEP ‘08)
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hurst Lin (MBA ’93)
General Partner at DCM Ventures
Ling Lam (BS/MS ’97)
Lecturer in Management at the GSB
Chien Lee (BS/MS ’75, MBA ’79)
Chairman of Bei Shan Tang Foundation
Nisa Leung (MBA ‘01)
Managing Director of Cyrpress Corporation, Healthcare Investor
Simon Loong (Sloan ‘12)
Founder and Group CEO at WeLab
Gabriel Li (MBA ’95)
Managing Partner at Orchid Asia Management
Erica Ma (BA ’02, MA ’04)
President of the Stanford Club Hong Kong
Jo Pattabiraman (MBA ’02)
Partner at Aureolis Ventures
Denise Peck (MBA ’85)
Founder & President of GSB Asian Alumni Chapter
Stephen D. Sy (Sloan ‘84)
President & CEO at Focus Global
Kenji Tateiwa (MBA ’04)
Founder & CEO at Agile Energy X (a subsidiary of TEPCO Power Grid)
We are sold out and are looking forward to welcoming you all in September!
Hotel Information
There are many hotels in Hong Kong but one of our alumni has arranged favorable discounts at the following four options below. The rates are available for September 4-9 or beyond so you can take advantage of your trip for further business or pleasure in Hong Kong. Please click link to review details and terms and book your rooms for the nights you need directly with the hotel if you want to stay at the ones listed here.
Four Seasons Hotel (Central, Hong Kong Island; venue for conference and dinner)
- Deluxe Peak View Room HK$3,550 plus 10% service charge and 3% accommodation tax per night
- Deluxe Harbour View Room HK$4,150 plus 10% service charge and 3% accommodation tax per night
- Breakfast supplement charge at HK$200
- Rates are available for stay September 1-12, 2025, click on Check Rates box to access special rates
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE FOUR SEASONS WEBSITE TO BOOK SPECIAL RATE
The Ritz Carlton Hotel (West Kowloon; one subway stop away from main venue)
- HK$3,000 plus 10% service charge and 3% accommodation tax per night
- Breakfast supplement charge at HK$200
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE RITZ CARLTON WEBSITE TO BOOK SPECIAL RATE
W Hotel (West Kowloon; one subway stop from venue)
- HK$2,400 plus 10% service charge and 3% accommodation tax per night
- Breakfast supplement charge at HK$200
CLICK HERE TO GO THE W HOTEL WEBSITE TO BOOK SPECIAL RATE
Hyatt Centric Hotel (North Point, Hong Kong Island; a few subway stops away from venue)
- Standard King/ Twin Room: HK$1,000 plus 10% service charge and 3% accommodation tax per night
- Harbour View King/ Twin Room: HK$1,200 plus 10% service charge and 3% accommodation tax per night
- Booking at this rate available until August 25; booking code on Hyatt official website or mobile app: G-0GSB
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE HYATT CENTRIC HOTEL WEBSITE TO BOOK SPECIAL RATE
