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Italo Marseglia

Italo Marseglia

Founder of Italian brand Italo Marseglia

Italo Marseglia is a passionate fashion designer with a multifaceted career (design, teaching, consulting), Italo lives his creative professionalism with strong enthusiasm. With an eye toward tailoring, handmade and sustainable fashion, Italo is equipped with solid technical and transversal skills ranging from handcrafting to management: his training in fashion design has never been a constraint or limitation to the expression of creativity.

Italo Marseglia was born in 1990 in south of Italy. Always fascinated by great couturiers, he started to define his own particular vision of fashion especially when he attends scientific high school. Math, logic and rigore becomes bases of his own creativity.

Then he moves to Rome to attend IED and he graduated in Fashion Design in 2012. He stared an internship in haute couture at Fausto Sarli atelier – where he masters the art of tailoring dealing with manual skills and commitment to perfection. Soon Italo felt the urge to begin his personal path, renewing his perspectives and experiences by collaborating as a freelance with Italian brands. The designer had the chance to deal with many kind of fashion products. Moreover, Italo started many collaborations with many museums, theaters and public institutions both in Italy and abroad (MSC Cruises, Pfizer, PARCO ARCHEOLOGICO DEL COLOSSEO and many others).

Nowaday Italo is Coordinator of IED Rome’s Fashion design Master course.

In 2016, after so many experiences he founds his own brand. Italo returns to Rome where he establishes his studio. Marseglia stars dealing with his first collection which perfectly shows his passion for structured, perfectly tailored garments are viewable in lines and shapes of his creations.

Italo Marseglia

Founder of Italian brand Italo Marseglia

Italo Marseglia is a passionate fashion designer with a multifaceted career (design, teaching, consulting), Italo lives his creative professionalism with strong enthusiasm. With an eye toward tailoring, handmade and sustainable fashion, Italo is equipped with solid technical and transversal skills ranging from handcrafting to management: his training in fashion design has never been a constraint or limitation to the expression of creativity.

Italo Marseglia was born in 1990 in south of Italy. Always fascinated by great couturiers, he started to define his own particular vision of fashion especially when he attends scientific high school. Math, logic and rigore becomes bases of his own creativity.

Then he moves to Rome to attend IED and he graduated in Fashion Design in 2012. He stared an internship in haute couture at Fausto Sarli atelier – where he masters the art of tailoring dealing with manual skills and commitment to perfection. Soon Italo felt the urge to begin his personal path, renewing his perspectives and experiences by collaborating as a freelance with Italian brands. The designer had the chance to deal with many kind of fashion products. Moreover, Italo started many collaborations with many museums, theaters and public institutions both in Italy and abroad (MSC Cruises, Pfizer, PARCO ARCHEOLOGICO DEL COLOSSEO and many others).

Nowaday Italo is Coordinator of IED Rome’s Fashion design Master course.

In 2016, after so many experiences he founds his own brand. Italo returns to Rome where he establishes his studio. Marseglia stars dealing with his first collection which perfectly shows his passion for structured, perfectly tailored garments are viewable in lines and shapes of his creations.

Angelica Leung

Angelica Leung

Head of Consumer Products, Invest Hong Kong

Angelica has over a decade of experience in foreign direct investment. Her current focus is on facilitating investment from companies in retail or sourcing of toys, cosmetics, jewelry, home furnishings, fashion, electronic appliances and most recently extending to retail technology. Since 2013, the Consumer Products team has assisted over 400 companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong.

Prior to joining InvestHK, Angelica’s career experience spanned aviation, strategic design consultancy and market research for fast moving consumer goods. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Angelica Leung

Head of Consumer Products, Invest Hong Kong

Angelica has over a decade of experience in foreign direct investment. Her current focus is on facilitating investment from companies in retail or sourcing of toys, cosmetics, jewelry, home furnishings, fashion, electronic appliances and most recently extending to retail technology. Since 2013, the Consumer Products team has assisted over 400 companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong.

Prior to joining InvestHK, Angelica’s career experience spanned aviation, strategic design consultancy and market research for fast moving consumer goods. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Prof. Hongbo FU

Prof. Hongbo FU

Acting Head of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Hong Kong University of Science Technology

Hongbo Fu is a Professor and Acting Head at the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Hong Kong University of Science Technology. Before joining HKUST, he worked at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, for over 15 years. He had postdoctoral research training at the Imager Lab, University of British Columbia, Canada, and the Department of Computer Graphics, Max-Planck-Institut Informatik, Germany. He received a Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2007 and a BS degree in information sciences from Peking University, China, in 2002. His primary research interests fall in computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and computer vision. His research has led to over 100 scientific publications, including 70+ papers in the best graphics/vision journals (ACM TOG, IEEE TVCG, IEEE PAMI) and 30+ papers in the best vision/HCI conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, CHI, UIST). His recent works have received a Silver Medal from Special Edition 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED), the Best Demo awards at the Emerging Technologies program, SIGGRAPH Asia in 2013 and 2014, and the Best Paper awards from CAD/Graphics 2015 and UIST 2019.

Prof. Hongbo FU

Acting Head of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Hong Kong University of Science Technology

Hongbo Fu is a Professor and Acting Head at the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Hong Kong University of Science Technology. Before joining HKUST, he worked at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, for over 15 years. He had postdoctoral research training at the Imager Lab, University of British Columbia, Canada, and the Department of Computer Graphics, Max-Planck-Institut Informatik, Germany. He received a Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2007 and a BS degree in information sciences from Peking University, China, in 2002. His primary research interests fall in computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and computer vision. His research has led to over 100 scientific publications, including 70+ papers in the best graphics/vision journals (ACM TOG, IEEE TVCG, IEEE PAMI) and 30+ papers in the best vision/HCI conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, CHI, UIST). His recent works have received a Silver Medal from Special Edition 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED), the Best Demo awards at the Emerging Technologies program, SIGGRAPH Asia in 2013 and 2014, and the Best Paper awards from CAD/Graphics 2015 and UIST 2019.

Natacha Van

Natacha Van

Founder and Designer of NATACHA VAN

Natacha has a multi-cultural background of Cambodian-Chinese borne in Hong Kong; raised in London, currently based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She is a graduate of London College of Fashion.

Since debuting her Ready-to-Wear Collection in 2010, Natacha has been dedicated to making clothes that were as beautifully crafted from inside out. With the focus on couture quality craftsmanship, the materials used for her collection are 100% handcrafted in London / Hong Kong using the highest quality materials and construction, and manufactured by master tailors by hand in Cambodia .

Her collection is sold around the world. Her dresses are presently at many major world fashion weekexhibitions and fashion show, including New York 2019; London 2019 & 2017; Paris 2019, 2018 & 2017; Milan 2020, among others.

In 2017, she was appointed as “Ambassador of Cambodia”, joining London and Paris Fashion show at the invitation of His Excellency Pan Sorasak, the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia to represent the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Natacha Van

Founder and Designer of NATACHA VAN

Natacha has a multi-cultural background of Cambodian-Chinese borne in Hong Kong; raised in London, currently based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She is a graduate of London College of Fashion.

Since debuting her Ready-to-Wear Collection in 2010, Natacha has been dedicated to making clothes that were as beautifully crafted from inside out. With the focus on couture quality craftsmanship, the materials used for her collection are 100% handcrafted in London / Hong Kong using the highest quality materials and construction, and manufactured by master tailors by hand in Cambodia .

Her collection is sold around the world. Her dresses are presently at many major world fashion weekexhibitions and fashion show, including New York 2019; London 2019 & 2017; Paris 2019, 2018 & 2017; Milan 2020, among others.

In 2017, she was appointed as “Ambassador of Cambodia”, joining London and Paris Fashion show at the invitation of His Excellency Pan Sorasak, the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia to represent the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Jesse Lee

Jesse Lee

Designer

Jesse holds a MA in Menswear from the University of Westminster (London, UK) and a degree in Fashion from Kingston University (UK). In 2022, Jesse won the International Talent Support Contest (ITS) Sportswear Award powered by Lotto Sport. Jesse was awarded the Redress Design Award 2020 All Star accolade for his collaboration with The R Collective and Levi’s® for the ‘Denim Reimagined’ collection. He won the Redress Design Award 2018 Second Prize Mentorship with Orsola de Castro as well as the Hong Kong Best Prize the same year.

Jesse Lee

Designer

Jesse holds a MA in Menswear from the University of Westminster (London, UK) and a degree in Fashion from Kingston University (UK). In 2022, Jesse won the International Talent Support Contest (ITS) Sportswear Award powered by Lotto Sport. Jesse was awarded the Redress Design Award 2020 All Star accolade for his collaboration with The R Collective and Levi’s® for the ‘Denim Reimagined’ collection. He won the Redress Design Award 2018 Second Prize Mentorship with Orsola de Castro as well as the Hong Kong Best Prize the same year.

Jason Wang

Jason Wang

VP of Asia, Apparel, The LYCRA Company

As vice president of Asia, apparel, Jason leads all commercial activities in Asia. He primarily focuses on achieving our company purpose and driving topline growth via the development of long-term value for both the export business and the domestic China apparel retail market. Jason has nearly 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and commercial of chemical field. Before joining The LYCRA Company and its predecessor company in 2011, he worked for GE and ExxonMobil.

Jason Wang

VP of Asia, Apparel, The LYCRA Company

As vice president of Asia, apparel, Jason leads all commercial activities in Asia. He primarily focuses on achieving our company purpose and driving topline growth via the development of long-term value for both the export business and the domestic China apparel retail market. Jason has nearly 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and commercial of chemical field. Before joining The LYCRA Company and its predecessor company in 2011, he worked for GE and ExxonMobil.

Ngoc Thu Le

Ngoc Thu Le

Sustainable Fashion Designer, Redress Design Award Alumni from Vietnam

Le Ngoc-Ha Thu is an award-winning Vietnamese fashion designer who uses in-depth logical analysis and creative thinking to offer innovative design solutions. An observant, vigorous intellect with unhindered imagination, she has the talent for rendering visible abstract concepts into tasteful designs with nuance and subtlety.  In 2020, Thu participated in the Redress Design Award and was the first Vietnamese winner of the competition. Later, she became the representative of Redress in Vietnam and was part of the judging panel for the TAL Mini-challenge in the years 2021 and 2024.

From 2021 to 2024, Thu founded and operated her sustainable menswear label, and showcased her collections in Hong Kong FW and Shenzhen FW, along with other Redress alumni. She was also a public speaker, expert, and educator on sustainable design, making multiple appearances on national television and press to speak on the apparel industry and advocate for circularity in fashion.

Her scope of work extends beyond sustainable fashion: in 2024, Thu cofounded XAVAN Inc. – a design consulting firm that focuses on Vietnamese local systems. Heading for lasting changes, XAVAN Inc. explores, connects, and facilitates Vietnam’s incredible wealth in culture and people.

Ngoc Thu Le

Sustainable Fashion Designer, Redress Design Award Alumni from Vietnam

Le Ngoc-Ha Thu is an award-winning Vietnamese fashion designer who uses in-depth logical analysis and creative thinking to offer innovative design solutions. An observant, vigorous intellect with unhindered imagination, she has the talent for rendering visible abstract concepts into tasteful designs with nuance and subtlety.  In 2020, Thu participated in the Redress Design Award and was the first Vietnamese winner of the competition. Later, she became the representative of Redress in Vietnam and was part of the judging panel for the TAL Mini-challenge in the years 2021 and 2024.

From 2021 to 2024, Thu founded and operated her sustainable menswear label, and showcased her collections in Hong Kong FW and Shenzhen FW, along with other Redress alumni. She was also a public speaker, expert, and educator on sustainable design, making multiple appearances on national television and press to speak on the apparel industry and advocate for circularity in fashion.

Her scope of work extends beyond sustainable fashion: in 2024, Thu cofounded XAVAN Inc. – a design consulting firm that focuses on Vietnamese local systems. Heading for lasting changes, XAVAN Inc. explores, connects, and facilitates Vietnam’s incredible wealth in culture and people.

William Wie

William Wie

Manager of Sustainable Customer Solutions Company, Wenzhou Tiancheng Textile Co.Ltd

William is passionate about promoting sustainable practices and driving the circular economy within the textile industry.

William has a wealth of on the ground experience project managing complex textile-to-textile, closed-loop recycling projects for pre and post consumer textiles for over 20 European sports and fast-fashion companies at China’s largest recycled cotton spinning mill.

William has been involved in developing and executing customised pre and post-consumer textile recycling programs that effectively provide solutions to the lower quality clothing excess from consumers and unsold excess garment stock into recycled yarn solutions.

With multi-stakeholder and cross-functional management experience, William is involved in managing complex supply chains, including sourcing, logistics and production, to ensure efficient project execution and delivery within budget and timeline. He has developed and implemented robust quality control procedures to ensure high-quality recycled materials.

William Wie

Manager of Sustainable Customer Solutions Company, Wenzhou Tiancheng Textile Co.Ltd

William is passionate about promoting sustainable practices and driving the circular economy within the textile industry.

William has a wealth of on the ground experience project managing complex textile-to-textile, closed-loop recycling projects for pre and post consumer textiles for over 20 European sports and fast-fashion companies at China’s largest recycled cotton spinning mill.

William has been involved in developing and executing customised pre and post-consumer textile recycling programs that effectively provide solutions to the lower quality clothing excess from consumers and unsold excess garment stock into recycled yarn solutions.

With multi-stakeholder and cross-functional management experience, William is involved in managing complex supply chains, including sourcing, logistics and production, to ensure efficient project execution and delivery within budget and timeline. He has developed and implemented robust quality control procedures to ensure high-quality recycled materials.

Eric Lau

Eric Lau

Vice Chairman of Sustainable Animal Fibers Council, FHKI

Member of the 11th Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference for the Province of Hebei

Member of the 6th Election Committee of Hong Kong SAR

The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong – General Committee Member

Federation of Hong Kong Industries- Group 29 Vice Chairman

Textile Council of Hong Kong – Vice Chairman

Hong Kong General Chamber of Textile – Vice Chairman

Hong Kong Fur Federation  – Past and Honorary Chairman

International Fur Dressers and Dyer’s Association – Vice Chairman

Eric Lau

Vice Chairman of Sustainable Animal Fibers Council, FHKI

Member of the 11th Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference for the Province of Hebei

Member of the 6th Election Committee of Hong Kong SAR

The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong – General Committee Member

Federation of Hong Kong Industries- Group 29 Vice Chairman

Textile Council of Hong Kong – Vice Chairman

Hong Kong General Chamber of Textile – Vice Chairman

Hong Kong Fur Federation  – Past and Honorary Chairman

International Fur Dressers and Dyer’s Association – Vice Chairman

Prof. Thomas C. C. Wong

Prof. Thomas C. C. Wong

President of Institute of International Sustainable Development

Professor of Practice HiESD (HK)

Adjunct Professor NJJIT (China)

University of Cambridge, CISL

Senior Engineer (Textiles), FCTES; MHKITA

Fellows FBVCBS

Certified Sustainable Development Planner (CSDP), UNESCO-HK

International Society of Sustainability Professionals. USA.

Chartered Institute for Textiles, Clothing & Footwear, UK

Licensed Carbon Management Professional (MOHRSS, CN)

Harvard Univeristy, USA. (Summer School 2024)

 

Prof. Wong is a businessman who is dedicated to promoting Sustainable Development practices and the commercialization of Culture & Creative Industries. He focuses on elements such as cultural heritage, industrialization, internationalization, financialization, and digitization. In recent years, Prof. Wong co-founded the HK Research Institute of Cultural & Creative Industries Development, actively fostering the development of Cultural and Creative Industries through forums, exhibitions, and promotional events.

 

  • Chairman of Arts & Cultural, Creative Industries & IP Committee of Chinese Manufacturers Association (CMA)
  • President & Co-founder of HK Research Institute of Cultural & Creative Industries Development
  • Deputy Chairman of Sustainable Development and New Industrialization Committee of CMA
  • Founding President of Institute of International Sustainable Development
  • Associate Dean, Publicity of SDG Industry-education-research, HiESD
  • Senior Expert Advisor of GBA Carbon Neutrality Association
  • Advisor to Board of Directors of Association of Family Offices in Asia
  • Director of HK Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA)
  • Director of HK Brand Development Council
  • Arte Moda International Enterprise – Chairman

Prof. Thomas C. C. Wong

President of Institute of International Sustainable Development

Professor of Practice HiESD (HK)

Adjunct Professor NJJIT (China)

University of Cambridge, CISL

Senior Engineer (Textiles), FCTES; MHKITA

Fellows FBVCBS

Certified Sustainable Development Planner (CSDP), UNESCO-HK

International Society of Sustainability Professionals. USA.

Chartered Institute for Textiles, Clothing & Footwear, UK

Licensed Carbon Management Professional (MOHRSS, CN)

Harvard Univeristy, USA. (Summer School 2024)

 

Prof. Wong is a businessman who is dedicated to promoting Sustainable Development practices and the commercialization of Culture & Creative Industries. He focuses on elements such as cultural heritage, industrialization, internationalization, financialization, and digitization. In recent years, Prof. Wong co-founded the HK Research Institute of Cultural & Creative Industries Development, actively fostering the development of Cultural and Creative Industries through forums, exhibitions, and promotional events.

 

  • Chairman of Arts & Cultural, Creative Industries & IP Committee of Chinese Manufacturers Association (CMA)
  • President & Co-founder of HK Research Institute of Cultural & Creative Industries Development
  • Deputy Chairman of Sustainable Development and New Industrialization Committee of CMA
  • Founding President of Institute of International Sustainable Development
  • Associate Dean, Publicity of SDG Industry-education-research, HiESD
  • Senior Expert Advisor of GBA Carbon Neutrality Association
  • Advisor to Board of Directors of Association of Family Offices in Asia
  • Director of HK Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA)
  • Director of HK Brand Development Council
  • Arte Moda International Enterprise – Chairman

Igor Gulyaev

Igor Gulyaev

Founder of Fashion House in Russia

Igor Gulyaev is a leading Russian designer, fashion designer, TV presenter and innovator of fur fashion, founder of the IGORGULYAEV Brand (Est. 2009) and the youth fashion line GULЯЙ! He created and creates images for the red carpet, iconic bright events, theatrical performances and cinema, such bright stars of the world industry as the unsurpassed Whitney Houston, the amazing Lara Fabian, the fantastic Anna Netrebko, the star of Italian cinema Ornella Muti, the Great Montserrat Caballe, Nastassja Kinski, Goldie Home and many others shone in the designer’s creations, the brightest stars of Russian show business shine in his creations. Laureate of numerous fashion awards and prizes in the fashion industry. Igor Gulyaev has repeatedly taken part in international fur fashion weeks, his works had stunning success in Milan, Dubai and Hong Kong, and more than 10 years he has been the headliner of Mercedes Benz fashion week Russia. The designer’s flagman boutique is located in the center of Moscow, and the Fashion House is located on Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg. It`s a space in which seasonal collections and the Brand’s couture line are created, the highest quality, uniqueness and versatility of design ideas attract clients of the fashion house to touch the creativity of the designer and inspirer of the Brand!

Igor Gulyaev

Founder of Fashion House in Russia

Igor Gulyaev is a leading Russian designer, fashion designer, TV presenter and innovator of fur fashion, founder of the IGORGULYAEV Brand (Est. 2009) and the youth fashion line GULЯЙ! He created and creates images for the red carpet, iconic bright events, theatrical performances and cinema, such bright stars of the world industry as the unsurpassed Whitney Houston, the amazing Lara Fabian, the fantastic Anna Netrebko, the star of Italian cinema Ornella Muti, the Great Montserrat Caballe, Nastassja Kinski, Goldie Home and many others shone in the designer’s creations, the brightest stars of Russian show business shine in his creations. Laureate of numerous fashion awards and prizes in the fashion industry. Igor Gulyaev has repeatedly taken part in international fur fashion weeks, his works had stunning success in Milan, Dubai and Hong Kong, and more than 10 years he has been the headliner of Mercedes Benz fashion week Russia. The designer’s flagman boutique is located in the center of Moscow, and the Fashion House is located on Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg. It`s a space in which seasonal collections and the Brand’s couture line are created, the highest quality, uniqueness and versatility of design ideas attract clients of the fashion house to touch the creativity of the designer and inspirer of the Brand!

Carmelo Ficarra

Carmelo Ficarra

Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau

Born in Messina in 1976, Mr. Ficarra obtained a degree in Political Sciences from LUISS “Guido Carli” University in Rome in 1999. He further pursued a master’s degree in European Studies at the College of Europe, Natolin Campus (Poland) in 2000. A career diplomat since 2002, he served in Baghdad, Moscow, Erbil and Tehran before being appointed Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau from the 1st of September 2022. In his capacity, he supports consular activities and promotes Italian culture, business, society and sports to further increase and strengthen bilateral relations between Italy, Hong Kong and Macau.

Carmelo Ficarra

Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau

Born in Messina in 1976, Mr. Ficarra obtained a degree in Political Sciences from LUISS “Guido Carli” University in Rome in 1999. He further pursued a master’s degree in European Studies at the College of Europe, Natolin Campus (Poland) in 2000. A career diplomat since 2002, he served in Baghdad, Moscow, Erbil and Tehran before being appointed Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macau from the 1st of September 2022. In his capacity, he supports consular activities and promotes Italian culture, business, society and sports to further increase and strengthen bilateral relations between Italy, Hong Kong and Macau.

Hoiki Liu

Hoiki Liu

Founder, Anthora collection

Hoiki Liu is a Hong Kong-born entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable fashion and ethical business practices. Her journey in the business world began after receiving her education from both local and international schools in Hong Kong and pursuing further studies in Canada during her high school and university years.

After her early career led her into the family garment manufacturing business, Nice Tones Ltd., founded by her father, Davy Liu, in 1992, she expanded the family’s ventures by establishing Skyrex International Ltd. in 2009. This new venture focused on partnering with factories in various garment categories, showcasing her entrepreneurial acumen and commitment to business growth.

Hoiki’s personal life took a significant turn as she got married and became a mother to two boys. This transformative experience fueled her dedication to living consciously and sustainably. She adopted eco-friendly practices in both her personal life and business endeavors, promoting a lifestyle focused on reducing single-use plastics and embracing sustainability in all aspects.

Driven by her passion for sustainability, Hoiki launched Anthora Collection in 2024, a women’s wear capsule line that embodies timeless fashion and eco-conscious principles. Anthora Collection sources deadstock materials, prioritizes plastic-free packaging, and incorporates natural or recycled accessories, setting a new standard for sustainable fashion in the industry.

Beyond her business endeavors, Hoiki values work-life balance and community engagement. She shares her expertise in sustainability and entrepreneurship through her sustainable journal, open table discussions, and educational presentations. She also engages in charitable initiatives with her family, including beach clean-ups and food distribution efforts, instilling values of environmental and social responsibility in her children and the community.

Hoiki Liu

Founder, Anthora collection

Hoiki Liu is a Hong Kong-born entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable fashion and ethical business practices. Her journey in the business world began after receiving her education from both local and international schools in Hong Kong and pursuing further studies in Canada during her high school and university years.

After her early career led her into the family garment manufacturing business, Nice Tones Ltd., founded by her father, Davy Liu, in 1992, she expanded the family’s ventures by establishing Skyrex International Ltd. in 2009. This new venture focused on partnering with factories in various garment categories, showcasing her entrepreneurial acumen and commitment to business growth.

Hoiki’s personal life took a significant turn as she got married and became a mother to two boys. This transformative experience fueled her dedication to living consciously and sustainably. She adopted eco-friendly practices in both her personal life and business endeavors, promoting a lifestyle focused on reducing single-use plastics and embracing sustainability in all aspects.

Driven by her passion for sustainability, Hoiki launched Anthora Collection in 2024, a women’s wear capsule line that embodies timeless fashion and eco-conscious principles. Anthora Collection sources deadstock materials, prioritizes plastic-free packaging, and incorporates natural or recycled accessories, setting a new standard for sustainable fashion in the industry.

Beyond her business endeavors, Hoiki values work-life balance and community engagement. She shares her expertise in sustainability and entrepreneurship through her sustainable journal, open table discussions, and educational presentations. She also engages in charitable initiatives with her family, including beach clean-ups and food distribution efforts, instilling values of environmental and social responsibility in her children and the community.

Prof. Li Li

Prof. Li Li

Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design of HKUST

Prof. Li Li is a Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Fellow of Royal Society of Arts. Prof. Li’s research interests include design thinking, advanced manufacturing, fiber composite materials, structure-based soft matter, and art. Her research has expanded the potential of fibers, a distinctively soft material, beyond their traditional applications into a versatile and powerful interdisciplinary tool benefitting designers and researchers across various disciplines. The design engineering of fibers enables tactile qualities that can evoke emotions and storytelling, allowing immersive and interactive experiences. Thus, revolutionize the creative industry, drive commercial success, and unlock new opportunities for different sectors. Her adoption of design thinking has also provided opportunities to experiment and innovate in areas such as smart technology, material science, and sustainable design, and has found practical value for the domains of design, healthcare, agriculture, archaeology, electronics and life style etc. Furthermore, her research has had successful industrialization and commercialization outcomes on an international scale.

Prof. Li Li

Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design of HKUST

Prof. Li Li is a Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Fellow of Royal Society of Arts. Prof. Li’s research interests include design thinking, advanced manufacturing, fiber composite materials, structure-based soft matter, and art. Her research has expanded the potential of fibers, a distinctively soft material, beyond their traditional applications into a versatile and powerful interdisciplinary tool benefitting designers and researchers across various disciplines. The design engineering of fibers enables tactile qualities that can evoke emotions and storytelling, allowing immersive and interactive experiences. Thus, revolutionize the creative industry, drive commercial success, and unlock new opportunities for different sectors. Her adoption of design thinking has also provided opportunities to experiment and innovate in areas such as smart technology, material science, and sustainable design, and has found practical value for the domains of design, healthcare, agriculture, archaeology, electronics and life style etc. Furthermore, her research has had successful industrialization and commercialization outcomes on an international scale.

Gina Azaric

Gina Azaric

Senior Executive & Advisor

Gina Azaric is a seasoned senior executive, board professional, and thought leader with extensive experience in leading business transformations across telecom, medical technology, food, beauty, and startups in Scandinavia. As a former Chief Marketing Officer and commercial leader, Gina has significantly contributed to the growth and success of several high-profile brands. Her exceptional innovative leadership in building the Three brand and expanding market shares across Scandinavia has earned her the prestigious title of Marketing Manager of the Year and she has been consistently listed among the Best Marketing People, affirming her significant impact and effectiveness in the marketing field.

With a strong focus on sustainability, Gina has promoted initiatives in digitalization, eco-friendly product development, and sustainable branding. She is dedicated to reducing inequalities and promoting inclusion and environmental awareness in the industries she leads.

Gina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Lund University, Sweden, and has pursued studies in Innovation, Tech Entrepreneurship, and AI strategies at Harvard University and Harvard Business School. Her leadership philosophy is grounded in innovation, social responsibility, and creating a meaningful positive impact in both business and society.

In 2017, she founded Yoga for Good to support The Hunger Project, reflecting her belief in the power of community and inner development for social change.

Gina Azaric

Senior Executive & Advisor

Gina Azaric is a seasoned senior executive, board professional, and thought leader with extensive experience in leading business transformations across telecom, medical technology, food, beauty, and startups in Scandinavia. As a former Chief Marketing Officer and commercial leader, Gina has significantly contributed to the growth and success of several high-profile brands. Her exceptional innovative leadership in building the Three brand and expanding market shares across Scandinavia has earned her the prestigious title of Marketing Manager of the Year and she has been consistently listed among the Best Marketing People, affirming her significant impact and effectiveness in the marketing field.

With a strong focus on sustainability, Gina has promoted initiatives in digitalization, eco-friendly product development, and sustainable branding. She is dedicated to reducing inequalities and promoting inclusion and environmental awareness in the industries she leads.

Gina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Lund University, Sweden, and has pursued studies in Innovation, Tech Entrepreneurship, and AI strategies at Harvard University and Harvard Business School. Her leadership philosophy is grounded in innovation, social responsibility, and creating a meaningful positive impact in both business and society.

In 2017, she founded Yoga for Good to support The Hunger Project, reflecting her belief in the power of community and inner development for social change.

Jessica Ng

Jessica Ng

Founder, The Jessica Company

Ms. Jessica Ng,

the Founder of The Jessica Company;

Executive Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of South China Financial Holdings Limited;

Non-executive director of South China Holdings Company Limited, and i-CABLE Communications Limited

 

Jessica has over 20 years of leadership experience in the media and financial services sector.

 

Jessica launched her namesake magazine JESSICA in 2000 which soon became the highest circulation women’s magazine in Hong Kong, with the aim of inspiring women to pursue their life dreams.  Later she established the JESNetwork, a community founded on the JESSICA Most Successful Women Award, with the mission of connecting, inspiring and empowering women, to create a collaborative platform for women in entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology and sport.

 

For over two decades, JESSICA has been a beacon of empowerment for women in Hong Kong and beyond, and to further our mission and vision, ensuring that the impact remains authentic and powerful, The JESSICA Company was established as a standalone corporate entity in 2024.

 

Jessica sits on various women and youth support associations, including the position of Board Member and Treasurer of The International Women’s Forum Hong Kong Chapter, and Ambassador of the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong.

Jessica Ng

Founder, The Jessica Company

Ms. Jessica Ng,

the Founder of The Jessica Company;

Executive Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of South China Financial Holdings Limited;

Non-executive director of South China Holdings Company Limited, and i-CABLE Communications Limited

 

Jessica has over 20 years of leadership experience in the media and financial services sector.

 

Jessica launched her namesake magazine JESSICA in 2000 which soon became the highest circulation women’s magazine in Hong Kong, with the aim of inspiring women to pursue their life dreams.  Later she established the JESNetwork, a community founded on the JESSICA Most Successful Women Award, with the mission of connecting, inspiring and empowering women, to create a collaborative platform for women in entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology and sport.

 

For over two decades, JESSICA has been a beacon of empowerment for women in Hong Kong and beyond, and to further our mission and vision, ensuring that the impact remains authentic and powerful, The JESSICA Company was established as a standalone corporate entity in 2024.

 

Jessica sits on various women and youth support associations, including the position of Board Member and Treasurer of The International Women’s Forum Hong Kong Chapter, and Ambassador of the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong.

Norman Mabire

Norman Mabire

Fashion Designer

NORMANMABIRELARGUIER is a new contemporary Couture House based in Paris, founded by designer Norman Mabire-Larguier. Sensitive and radical, NORMANMABIRELARGUIER’s collections result from in-depth formal research and an intimate quest for inner freedom.

The monochromatic and sophisticated silhouettes emphasize the architecture of the garment.

Aimed at private clients, its agender pieces aremade-to-measure from the finest sustainable materials by French artisans renowned for their savoir-faire.

Norman Mabire

Fashion Designer

NORMANMABIRELARGUIER is a new contemporary Couture House based in Paris, founded by designer Norman Mabire-Larguier. Sensitive and radical, NORMANMABIRELARGUIER’s collections result from in-depth formal research and an intimate quest for inner freedom.

The monochromatic and sophisticated silhouettes emphasize the architecture of the garment.

Aimed at private clients, its agender pieces aremade-to-measure from the finest sustainable materials by French artisans renowned for their savoir-faire.

Alfie Chen

Alfie Chen

COO, Style3D

Alfie is COO and operation partner of Style3D, an expert in fashion technology especially for AI, 3D, metaverse & RFID. Previously, he has served in senior level management in various MNC such as Avery Dennison & Siemens, he has expertise to help MNC to land biz in China, and help China startup to go international. Alfie owns master degree in CUHK, and E.E. in Wuhan University.

Alfie Chen

COO, Style3D

Alfie is COO and operation partner of Style3D, an expert in fashion technology especially for AI, 3D, metaverse & RFID. Previously, he has served in senior level management in various MNC such as Avery Dennison & Siemens, he has expertise to help MNC to land biz in China, and help China startup to go international. Alfie owns master degree in CUHK, and E.E. in Wuhan University.

Fanny Serouart

Fanny Serouart

Designer & Creative Director of LÉCLISSE

Fanny Serouart is a Paris-based object designer trained at École Boulle and ENSCI. Since 2020, she has worked independently as a design consultant and CMF expert (Color, Material, Finish) across industries, from automotive to luxury. In 2022, she launched LÉCLISSE, an accessory brand creating “objets-à-porter” that merge leatherwork with vernacular materials and techniques, drawing inspiration from the history of design. Her dual experience in arts & crafts and large-scale industry brings a unique perspective, combining material integrity with cultural heritage. Featured in Emily in Paris, the brand is now expanding into the Asia-Pacific and American markets.

Fanny Serouart

Designer & Creative Director of LÉCLISSE

Fanny Serouart is a Paris-based object designer trained at École Boulle and ENSCI. Since 2020, she has worked independently as a design consultant and CMF expert (Color, Material, Finish) across industries, from automotive to luxury. In 2022, she launched LÉCLISSE, an accessory brand creating “objets-à-porter” that merge leatherwork with vernacular materials and techniques, drawing inspiration from the history of design. Her dual experience in arts & crafts and large-scale industry brings a unique perspective, combining material integrity with cultural heritage. Featured in Emily in Paris, the brand is now expanding into the Asia-Pacific and American markets.

Brian Luo

Brian Luo

Product Director, Guangdong Quaternion Technology Ltd

Brian Luo is the Product Director of Guangdong Quaternion Technology Ltd., a subsidiary of the Tessellation Group, specializing in providing Smart Manufacturing automation and digital solutions for the textile manufacturing industry.

Brian holds a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology from City University of Hong Kong, and a Master’s degree in Applied Data Science from The University of Michigan, USA.

Brian Luo

Product Director, Guangdong Quaternion Technology Ltd

Brian Luo is the Product Director of Guangdong Quaternion Technology Ltd., a subsidiary of the Tessellation Group, specializing in providing Smart Manufacturing automation and digital solutions for the textile manufacturing industry.

Brian holds a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology from City University of Hong Kong, and a Master’s degree in Applied Data Science from The University of Michigan, USA.

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