Open to UBC alumni and friends, and members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Register here: https://daeevents.eventsair.com/sustainable-solutions-for-a-healthy-planet/sustainable-solutions/Site/Register

*If you are not a UBC alumni, under "What is your affiliation to UBC?" Please select "Faculty/Staff" option.

Beverages and appetizers will be provided.

Attendance is free, and alumni are welcome to bring a guest, but registration is required.

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 23, 2023 (or until spaces fill up).

We’re on the verge of a bioproduct revolution — new and innovative products offer potential commercial benefits while conserving resources and reducing waste. What challenges and opportunities will industries like food processing, pulp and paper, or bioenergy face in adopting these next-generation materials and consumer products? How can businesses best leverage these opportunities in pursuing their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals? Attend this event in Hong Kong to hear an expert panel discuss current industry trends and how we, including UBC research and innovation, can promote a more robust circular bioeconomy. Continue the conversation afterwards at a reception with fellow UBC alumni and friends, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong members, and other guests. 

Presented by alumni UBC in partnership with the UBC Faculty of Applied Science and the UBC Sauder School of Business.

Host
James Olson, BSc’89, BASc’91, PhD’96 — Dean, UBC Faculty of Applied Science; Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UBC Faculty of Applied Science

Moderator
Orlando Rojas — Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Bioproducts, UBC Faculty of Applied Science; Scientific Director, UBC Bioproducts Institute

Speakers
Dodie Hung — Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, Lee Kum Kee International Holdings
Dodie Hung will bring his experience working in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, government, media relations, and corporate social responsibility.

Ross Li, BASc’97 — Executive Director, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd
Ross Li will share his experience in global procurement, recycling, and supply chains.

Alex Tam, BCom’92 — Managing Director, Asia Pacific, CIBC Capital Markets; Chairman of the Board, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Alex Tam will discuss opportunities to partner with corporations, governments, and institutions to access capital and expand operations.

Heather Trajano, PhD, PEng — Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC Faculty of Applied Science
Dr. Heather Trajano will show why she was recognized in Pulp & Paper Canada’s Top 10 Under 40 by discussing her efforts in energy reduction, biomass valorization, and industry-university interactions.