HBS Asia Business Conference

The 32nd annual HBS Asia Business Conference brings together 600+ students and senior leaders at Harvard Business School on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This year’s theme is “Global By Design: The Dual-Fluency Advantage.” Keynote speakers include Abhisit Vejjajiva, former Prime Minister of Thailand, Sungsoo Lee, President and CEO of Hanwha Group, and Ida Liu, CEO of HSBC Private Bank. They are joined by leaders from YouTube, Intel, Capital Group, the NBA, and Nike, plus founders building across Asia and the U.S. The day covers finance, technology, media, sports, fashion, public service, and entrepreneurship, with many speakers traveling from Asia for the event. The conference is organized by the Asian Affinity Business Association and the HBS Southeast Asia Club.