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WELCOME REMARKS
ALYSON SHONTELL
  • ALYSON SHONTELL (EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FORTUNE)

    ALYSON SHONTELL

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FORTUNE
REMARKS BY THE HOST CITY
SETTING THE AGENDA
DEREK ZHANG
  • DEREK ZHANG (EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    DEREK ZHANG

    EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA
ONE-ON-ONE: How to Make the Impossible Possible?
Dr. Albert BourlaALYSON SHONTELL

Pfizer has been at the forefront of harnessing both science and technology to benefit the lives of many millions. At G500 Summit in Guangzhou, we will have a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Bourla on the following:
Global companies face challenges on all sides: Pandemics, political unrest, climate change, and macroeconomic uncertainty, to name just a few. As a result, there’s been a shift in the dominance of large enterprises in the way they used to. FORTUNE Global 500 companies will have to stay agile and innovative, in order to turn the impossible into the possible. We hear from the head of one of the largest and most important companies in the world today on how he steered his company through a once-in-a-century global crisis.

  • Dr. Albert Bourla (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pfizer)

    Dr. Albert Bourla

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pfizer
  • ALYSON SHONTELL (EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FORTUNE)

    ALYSON SHONTELL

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FORTUNE
PANEL DISCUSSION: Changing Growth Goals: From Speed to Quality
XIN FUWill SongWeiming XiangZhiping Xiao

Emerging markets no longer want to grow as fast as possible. Now, leaders see efficiency and quality as new benchmarks for development. That transformation will push companies to change their objectives: To grow better, not faster. Can executives build sustainable growth, and prioritize their own high-quality development to promote the same in the broader economy?

  • XIN FU (Senior Vice President, China Ping An Insurance Group Co., Ltd)

    XIN FU

    Senior Vice President, China Ping An Insurance Group Co., Ltd
  • Will Song (Global Senior Vice President, China Chairman, Johnson & Johnson)

    Will Song

    Global Senior Vice President, China Chairman, Johnson & Johnson
  • Weiming Xiang (Vice President of GE and President of GE China)

    Weiming Xiang

    Vice President of GE and President of GE China
  • Zhiping Xiao (Director and General Manager, Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Ltd.)

    Zhiping Xiao

    Director and General Manager, Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Ltd.
ONE-ON-ONE: Revitalizing the World's Economy
KEYU JINALYSON SHONTELL

The world’s leading economies are trying to revitalize their economies after the COVID pandemic closed businesses, disrupted operations and forced governments to impose unprecedented interventions. Now, the specter of recession is looming. What are the prospects for the global economy? And how can policymakers reignite growth and ward off an economic slowdown?

  • KEYU JIN (professor of economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE))

    KEYU JIN

    professor of economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
  • ALYSON SHONTELL (EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FORTUNE)

    ALYSON SHONTELL

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FORTUNE
NETWORKING BREAK
ONE-ON-ONE: Can China Take Over the World’s Auto Market?
Xingya FengDEREK ZHANG

ONE-ON-ONE:
Digital Intelligence Transformation: Going Deeper and After years of trying to catch up, China’s automakers are now keeping pace with their foreign peers—and it’s thanks to the electrification of the car industry. China is now the world’s largest auto exporter, and foreign manufacturers now see Chinese car companies as their equals. But now the automotive industry faces new challenges, including a tough battle for market share. What will it take for Chinese companies to finally take pole position in the global car market?

  • Xingya Feng (President, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.)

    Xingya Feng

    President, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
  • DEREK ZHANG (EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA)

    DEREK ZHANG

    EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE CHINA
PANEL DISCUSSION: Manufacturing Industry: Digital Transformation Moving Towards Practicality
Forest HouYang LiDaquan Xu

Manufacturing was the powerhouse of the Chinese economy, spurring faster growth, higher employment and industrialization, But now the sector needs to change after the transformation from traditional manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing. Is China still willing to be the “world’s factory” in the new industrial division of labor? How can companies secure their existing advantages while developing new avenues for growth?

  • Forest Hou (Partner at McKinsey & Company,  leader of digital operation business at McKinsey Greater China)

    Forest Hou

    Partner at McKinsey & Company, leader of digital operation business at McKinsey Greater China
  • Yang Li (Vice President, Haier Smart-home)

    Yang Li

    Vice President, Haier Smart-home
  • Daquan Xu (Executive Vice President, Bosch China)

    Daquan Xu

    Executive Vice President, Bosch China
PANEL DISCUSSION: The Next Step in Modern Healthcare
Siyuan ChenAlex GuChun WuLI ZHONG

Modern healthcare is one of the most important applications for new technologies—yet its companies are also among the most cautious.
New medical advances played a decisive role in creating the effective treatments, vaccines, drugs and life support systems that kept many COVID patients alive. Now that modern healthcare has helped manage the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, what’s the next step for healthcare companies?

  • Siyuan Chen (Vice President, General Manager of Bristol Myers Squibb for China & Asia Cluster, President of China)

    Siyuan Chen

    Vice President, General Manager of Bristol Myers Squibb for China & Asia Cluster, President of China
  • Alex Gu (Senior Vice President and President of Medtronic Greater China)

    Alex Gu

    Senior Vice President and President of Medtronic Greater China
  • Chun Wu (Managing Director & Senior Partner Managing Partner of Greater China, BCG)

    Chun Wu

    Managing Director & Senior Partner Managing Partner of Greater China, BCG
  • LI ZHONG (President, Asia Pacific, Walgreens Boots Alliance)

    LI ZHONG

    President, Asia Pacific, Walgreens Boots Alliance
ONE-ON-ONE: How Can Big Companies Make Fewer Mistakes?
Zhiping Song

Risk management is becoming increasingly important for large companies. A single mistake can lead to significant losses or irreparable damage to a company’s reputation. Companies thus need to be able to navigate through a storm to prevent risks and make the right strategic choices. And if mistakes are unavoidable, how can companies recover, and learn from their experiences?

  • Zhiping Song (Chairman, China Association for Public Companies; Chairman, China Enterprise Reform and Development Society)

    Zhiping Song

    Chairman, China Association for Public Companies; Chairman, China Enterprise Reform and Development Society
LUNCHEON
ONE-ON-ONE: Unlocking the Digital Power: How Smart Technologies Solve Real Problems?
CLAY CHANDLERDowson Tong

From unmanned mine trucks to the development of new drugs, the next-generation smart technology is becoming even more deeply integrated into various industries. Looking forward, how will the real economy be empowered by large-scale digital transformation with the help of AIGC, computer vision, digital-twin, big data etc. delivered by cloud computing and a 5G network? More importantly, how will these future technologies enable a high-quality economic and social development in a more sustainable and safe way?

  • CLAY CHANDLER (EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE ASIA)

    CLAY CHANDLER

    EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE ASIA
  • Dowson Tong (Senior Executive Vice President, CEO of Cloud and Smart Industries Group, Tencent)

    Dowson Tong

    Senior Executive Vice President, CEO of Cloud and Smart Industries Group, Tencent
PANEL DISCUSSION: The Development of GBA
Richard Weixing HuGuangjun JingHuqing LiangJun Yang

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is poised to become a new pole of the global economy. Its location, economic strength, and policy innovations mean people expect much from this new economic hub. What opportunities can companies hope to gain by investing in the GBA? And how can policymakers and institutions help firms capture them?

  • Richard Weixing Hu (Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and UMDF; Distinguished Professor, Politics and Public Policy, University of Macau)

    Richard Weixing Hu

    Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and UMDF; Distinguished Professor, Politics and Public Policy, University of Macau
  • Guangjun Jing (Vice Chairman and General Manager, Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.)

    Guangjun Jing

    Vice Chairman and General Manager, Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.
  • Huqing Liang (Chairman, Guangzhou Municipal Construction Group Co., Ltd.)

    Huqing Liang

    Chairman, Guangzhou Municipal Construction Group Co., Ltd.
  • Jun Yang (Vice Chairman and General Manager, Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Group)

    Jun Yang

    Vice Chairman and General Manager, Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Group
PANEL DISCUSSION: Reviving China’s Consumption
Larry FengJasmine XuDavid Xiqiang ZhangCLAY CHANDLER

Economists hoped that the end of the COVID pandemic would get consumers spending and shopping again. Yet the hoped-for post-COVID rebound in consumption has yet to materialize. Policymakers need to boost consumption to get the economic recovery back on track But in a sluggish market, what can be done to boost consumer confidence? And how can brands retain loyal customers and attract young fans?

  • Larry Feng (President, Mars Wrigley China)

    Larry Feng

    President, Mars Wrigley China
  • Jasmine Xu (Chairman of the Board and CEO, P&G Greater China)

    Jasmine Xu

    Chairman of the Board and CEO, P&G Greater China
  • David Xiqiang Zhang (Executive Vice President, Nestlé S.A; CEO, Zone Greater China)

    David Xiqiang Zhang

    Executive Vice President, Nestlé S.A; CEO, Zone Greater China
  • CLAY CHANDLER (EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE ASIA)

    CLAY CHANDLER

    EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE ASIA
PANEL DISCUSSION: Sketching the Blueprint for Energy Transition
Xiansheng SunMichael Zhong胡泽义

Clean energy sources such as wind, solar, hydropower, nuclear and hydrogen are becoming a critical pillar of global energy supply and consumption. As economies integrate both new and traditional energy sources, how should governments and enterprises focus on future energy choices?

  • Xiansheng Sun (Chairman, International Society of Energy Transition Study)

    Xiansheng Sun

    Chairman, International Society of Energy Transition Study
  • Michael Zhong (Managing Director, China, SP Group)

    Michael Zhong

    Managing Director, China, SP Group
  • 胡泽义 (协鑫科技控股有限公司 高级副总裁)

    胡泽义

    协鑫科技控股有限公司 高级副总裁
NETWORKING BREAK
PANEL DISCUSSION: Turning ESG Promises into Actions
William YuCherry ZhuALYSON SHONTELL

ESG is sweeping the globe, as companies now highlight their work to support the social good. Yet critics argue much of these efforts are actually “greenwashing,” covering for harmful practices elsewhere in the business with feel-good measures. How can we ensure that ESG is not just a gimmick? Can companies truly integrate these standards throughout their operations, rather than just use them as an easy label?

  • William Yu (President, Honeywell China)

    William Yu

    President, Honeywell China
  • Cherry Zhu (President, Dow Greater China)

    Cherry Zhu

    President, Dow Greater China
  • ALYSON SHONTELL (EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FORTUNE)

    ALYSON SHONTELL

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FORTUNE
ONE-ON-ONE: Feeding the World with New Agricultural Technologies
Robert Aspell

The agriculture industry bears the responsibility of meeting the growing global population’s continuous demand for food. To accomplish that arduous task, companies will need to harness the latest technologies to enhance their productivity. What are the world’s biggest agricultural companies doing to help the world’s farmers grow more, and better, food?

  • Robert Aspell (Leader, CASC Asia Pacific Group; President, Cargill Asia Pacific)

    Robert Aspell

    Leader, CASC Asia Pacific Group; President, Cargill Asia Pacific
PANEL DISCUSSION: Ocean Economy: The New Blue Engine
Dalu SunXiaojun Yan

The ocean, which covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface, is one of the least understood, and least utilized, resources on the planet. Yet the ocean economy—fishing grounds, offshore wind and nuclear power, deep sea mining, ocean carbon sequestration, to name just a few activities—has emerged as a new engine driving economic development. How can we develop and use ocean resources, while avoiding damaging this unique environment?

  • Dalu Sun (Assistant President, China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC))

    Dalu Sun

    Assistant President, China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC)
  • Xiaojun Yan (Academician, International Eurasian Academy of Sciences)

    Xiaojun Yan

    Academician, International Eurasian Academy of Sciences
ADJOURN
CLAY CHANDLER
  • CLAY CHANDLER (EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE ASIA)

    CLAY CHANDLER

    EXECUTIVE EDITOR, FORTUNE ASIA
COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND AWARD CEREMONY

18:00-18:03 FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 AWARD CEREMONY REMARKS
Julia CHU, General Representative of FORTUNE Global 500 China

18:03-18:10 INTERPRETATION OF FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 RANKING
WANG Fang, Executive Editor, Shanghai, FORTUNE

DINNER
Prof. Gang Fan

ONE-ON-ONE : Dialogue with Economists

FAN Gang , Vice President, China Economic System Reform Research Association; Director, National Economic Research Institute (confirmed)
Moderator: YANG Anqi, New Media Associate Executive Editor, FORTUNE China

  • Prof. Gang Fan (Vice Chairman, China Society of Economic Reform; Director, China's National Economic Research Institute (NERI))

    Prof. Gang Fan

    Vice Chairman, China Society of Economic Reform; Director, China's National Economic Research Institute (NERI)
PEARL RIVER NIGHT CRUISE
GUANGZHOU TOUR