SCMP THE LEDE SUMMIT
Invitation: 24 June
Join business and marketing leaders for the unveiling of our fourth annual study as we explore the resonance of high-quality journalism across Hong Kong and the region.
In collaboration with our insights partner, HarrisX, we examine how news influences the influential and the outsized impact of news media investments.
Experience a curated afternoon of discussion with prominent CEOs, CMOs, and industry leaders.
Wednesday, 24 June
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Centricity, Landmark Central, Hong Kong
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Agenda
02:30-03:00 p.m. | Registration
03:00-03:10 p.m. | Welcome remarks
Kevin Huang, Chief Operating Officer, South China Morning Post
03:10-03:30 p.m. | Presentation “Where Influence Intersects”
Alex Braun, Chief Strategy Officer, Global EVP, HarrisX
03:30-04:00 p.m. | Leading Through The Noise
Exploring journalism's role in helping leaders decode market trends, shape corporate strategies, and drive regional growth.
Alexander Li, Director and Head of Retail, Hong Kong & Macau, Hongkong Land
Bart Buiring, Managing Director, Luxury – Greater China, Marriott International
Kevin Huang, Chief Operating Officer, South China Morning Post
04:00-04:20 p.m. | Networking Break
04:20-4:50 p.m. | The Value of Trust
Why real influence beats quick attention, earning trust, and delivering long-term business success.
Celia Ling, Chief Marketing Officer, Manulife Hong Kong and Macau
Paul Phillips, Marketing Director, South China Morning Post
04:50-05:20 p.m. | The Craft Behind the Influence
The hard work behind success, how authentic stories connect with audiences, and how media helps amplify positive cultural moments.
Cat Nelson, Editorial Director, Specialist Publications, South China Morning Post
Stephanie Au, 5-time Olympian from Hong Kong
05:20-06:00 p.m. | Networking
6:00 p.m. | Event Close