Creating prosperity: Talent development and cross-sector collaboration in a creative economy 1st September 2011 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Presented by 1 / 39 Supporting organisations 2 / 39 Timetable summary Room S426-S427 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Old Wing) 1 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong Morning session Time Session 8.45am – 9.15am Guest registration 9.15am – 9.30am Welcome remarks 9.30am – 10.10am Keynote address 1 Overview of the creative economy and challenge for talent development 10.10am – 10.50am Keynote address 2 The role of higher education in building a creative economy 10.50am – 11.05am Refreshment break 11.05am - 11.45pm Panel session 1 Is Hong Kong ready for a creative economy? Creativity for business 11.45pm – 12.25pm Panel session 2 Is Hong Kong ready for a creative economy? Creativity for public and social services 12.25pm – 1.05pm Panel session 3 Is Hong Kong ready for a creative economy? Developing a creative mindset 1.05pm Morning session ends Afternoon session Time Session 1.05pm – 2.00pm Networking Lunch 2.00pm – 3.00pm Case studies: Collaboration amongst educators, business community, the public sector and NGOs 3.00pm – 4.00pm Sandbox workshop: Towards building a creative economy for Hong Kong 4.00pm – 4.45pm Concluding plenary 4.45pm Forum ends 3 / 39 Background In a post-industrial era, competition is not just about the pursuit of efficiency. To attain sustainable economic growth and balanced social and environmental developments, we need a paradigm shift on how businesses, the government and the NGOs can create value through creativity and innovation. We need talents with new mind sets and skill sets to meet the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. For Hong Kong to maintain its competitive edge regionally and globally, it is important that we continue to create value through creativity and innovation in our businesses as well as public and social services alike. This high-profile forum aims to identify the critical factors for Hong Kong to move up the value chain as a creative economy, including the challenge for talent development, the role of higher education, creative leadership as well as cross-sector partnership and collaboration. We are honoured to have keynote speakers John Howkins, author of the best-seller The Creative Economy, and Professor Geoffrey Crossick, Vice Chancellor of University of London and chair of the Universities UK Creating Prosperity Steering Group. The two creative gurus will be joined by the leading figures from the business and higher education sectors as well as NGOs to chart the way forward for the city’s creative economy. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with the creative leaders over a buffet lunch. In addition to experience sharing by the UK and local experts, there will be a Sandbox workshop in the afternoon, an innovative idea- generation process first launched in the UK (http://sandbox.uclan.ac.uk). Sandbox events are organised regularly in more than 20 cities in the US, Europe and Asia. Event website http://www.bauhinia.org/conference/2011_09_01/conference_background-en.php 4 / 39 About the organisers The Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre The Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre is a policy think tank established in Hong Kong in March 2006, for promoting the understanding of the One Country, Two Systems arrangements and other socioeconomic policies in Hong Kong, through the support of relevant research and studies. It also organises seminars, forums or workshops on the relevant topics. Its research interests cover: (a) macroeconomic development of Hong Kong and the region, particularly Mainland China, with special emphasis given to regional economic integration and the competitive edge of the Greater Pearl River Delta. (b) economic and business environment in Hong Kong. Special emphasis is given to the study of policies and measures that would attract the flow of business, funds and people through Hong Kong. (c) social environment in Hong Kong – what would be the appropriate social policies, in areas such as environmental protection, education, labour, immigration, transport, medical and health, social welfare, town planning etc that would make Hong Kong a better place in which to live, work and do business. The Centre strives to establish its credibility by developing and presenting considered and balanced views on various policy issues that are in line with the overall and long term interests of Hong Kong. For more information: http://www.bauhinia.org British Council The British Council is an international cultural relations organisation that connects the UK with the rest of the world through our work in education, arts, science, governance and more. 5 / 39 In an interdependent, turbulent world we believe that creating opportunities for people to understand each other better, work together more and learn from one another is crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. Our activities, whether in the arts, science, sport, English teaching, climate change or education, nurture greater trust and understanding between different countries and cultures. They also build strong international links to and from Britain, opening doors for the UK on to the rest of the world and for the world back to the UK. Our work gives people, both in the UK and in Hong Kong, opportunities to learn, share and connect worldwide. For more information: http://www.britishcouncil.org/hongkong HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education The University of Hong Kong's Department of Extra Mural Studies (DEMS) was established in 1956-57, the first continuing education unit in a university in the region. DEMS played a significant role in the provision of lifelong learning opportunities for the wider community, and in 1992, was renamed as the School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE). The university has a role in lifelong learning and, as the continuing education arm of the university, HKU SPACE fulfils this part of the university's mission by providing learning opportunities for personal, professional and career advancement for people from all walks of life. With some 900 full-time staff members and over 2,000 part-time teachers, HKU SPACE is the leading local provider in continuing education. Course enrolments since 1956 have exceeded two million and annual course enrolment offer exceeds 100,000. In 2009-10, this was equivalent to some 21,000 full-time students. In 2002 / 03, HKU SPACE Centre for International Degree Programmes (CIDP) was established in response to the demand for full-time undergraduate education. With the motto “Education with a Global Vision”, CIDP is currently offering more than 20 undergraduate, postgraduate and executive programmes in many areas including media, communications, cultural and creative studies, in collaboration with a number of British and Australian universities. For more information: http://hkuspace.hku.hk/ 6 / 39 Full programme Master of Ceremonies Vincent Wong, Director of Strategic Planning, Commercial Radio Hong Kong Morning programme 8.45am – 9.15am Guest registration 9.15am – 9.30am Welcome remarks Speakers Anthony Wu Peter Upton Prof C F Lee Chairman Director South China Director Bauhinia Foundation British Council HKU School of Professional Research Centre and Continuing Education 9.30am – 10.10am Keynote address 1 Overview of the creative economy and challenge for talent development Abstract Speakers This session will highlight global trends in the creative John Howkins economy; the ecological conditions for creative work; and Author of the best-seller talent development. The speaker will address the value of the The Creative Economy differences between learning, education and training in the context of building a creative economy. John Howkins will Advisor to the Chinese also share his evaluation of the challenges facing universities Government in trying to provide relevant services to people who are or who want to be working in the creative economy, providing the context of interactions between industry and universities. 10.10am – 10.50am Keynote address 2 The role of higher education in building a creative economy Abstract Speakers Creative economies depend on a flow of high-quality ideas Prof Geoffrey Crossick and talented practitioners if they are to remain at the cutting Vice Chancellor edge in the face of growing global competition. This address University of London will focus on a major recent report showing the centrality of higher education to the creative economy in the UK, and invite reflection on its relevance to Hong Kong. 10.50am – 11.05am Refreshment break 7 / 39 Morning programme Panel sessions - Is Hong Kong ready for a creative economy? 11.05am - 11.45am Panel session 1 Creativity for business Abstract Speakers Creativity is important not just for the creative industries. And Panel members: innovation is not just about technology. Two local case studies will demonstrate what creativity and innovation mean for their Dirk Dalichau businesses, and what it takes to nurture a creative workforce. Director of Group Strategic Marketing Facilitator: Miramar Group Winnie Ng Niq Lai Director CFO and Head of Talent Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre Engagement City Telecom Limited Respondents: John Howkins Author of the best-seller, The Creative Economy Advisor to the Chinese Government Nicholas Rhodes Course Director in Product and Industrial Design Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design University