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From Disruption to Advantage: Building Future-Ready Organizations
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
5:30 PM
- 8:00 PM HKT 
- Wan Chai,Hong Kong
- Cheng Yu Tung Management Institute
- Ivey Executive Education
- 1 Harbour Road
Explore how established companies can thrive in the age of digital disruption, featuring insights from Dean Julian Birkinshaw and a panel of top leaders.
Fees
Invite-only event
Can legacy companies still win in a digital-first world?
We think the answer is yes, but not without a serious mindset shift.
Join us for an exclusive evening at the Ivey Asia campus in Hong Kong where we’ll unpack the bold ideas behind Resurgent: How Established Companies Can Fight Back and Thrive in an Age of Digital Transformation, the new book by Julian Birkinshaw, Dean of Ivey Business School and globally recognized expert on strategy and innovation.
This high-impact panel event brings together senior leaders from across Hong Kong’s business community to explore how traditional organizations can turn disruption into competitive advantage — and what it takes to lead through constant change. Dr. Birkinshaw will be joined by a panel of top-level industry and professional leaders driving successful digital competition in Hong Kong.
What to Expect
🕔 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Arrival & Coffee Reception
Ease into the evening with a coffee or tea, connect with fellow Ivey alumni and industry peers.
🗣 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Panel Discussion
Hear directly from Dean Julian Birkinshaw and a curated panel of top business leaders as they discuss:
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Why agility alone isn’t enough
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How legacy companies can double down on what they do best
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What the Resurgent playbook looks like in action
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The leadership shifts needed to future-proof your organization
🥂 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Networking Reception
Stick around for snacks, wines, soft drinks, and great conversations.
Why Attend?
This isn’t your standard panel. It’s a real conversation about what comes after disruption — and how leaders in Asia can navigate transformation without losing their core identity. Whether you're leading change in your organization or rethinking your strategy in the face of AI, digital shifts, or market turbulence, this evening will leave you with fresh insight and inspiration.
Who Will Benefit Most from this Event?
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Ivey alumni and executive learners in the region
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Senior leaders navigating digital and organizational transformation
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Strategy, innovation, and HR leaders shaping the future of work
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Anyone interested in cutting-edge thinking from one of the world’s top business schools
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot to be part of this dynamic conversation with Ivey’s leadership and Hong Kong’s top business minds.
Guests
Dr. Julian Birkinshaw
Dean, Ivey Business School
Julian Birkinshaw is the Dean of Ivey Business School, returning to his alma mater where he earned his MBA and PhD. A leading expert in strategy, innovation, and digital transformation, he previously served as Vice-Dean at London Business School. Birkinshaw is the author of 15+ books and a Fellow of several global academic societies. Now at Ivey, he’s focused on strengthening the school’s global reach and preparing leaders for a disruptive, tech-driven world.
Oscar Kwok Yam-shu, PDSM
Head of the Civil Service College
Oscar Kwok Yam-shu is the Head of Hong Kong’s Civil Service College, appointed in 2022 to lead the government's flagship training institution for public servants. A career officer in the Hong Kong Police Force, Kwok joined as an Inspector in 1990 and rose to become Deputy Commissioner before retiring in 2022. He brings over three decades of leadership, operational, and strategic experience to the civil service training system. As the College’s first head, Kwok is focused on strengthening professional development, reinforcing governance and national identity education, and modernizing training for a rapidly evolving public sector.
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