Visit 01 · Hong Kong
HACTL
Visit to Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited at Hong Kong International Airport, focused on large-scale cargo-terminal operations and automated handling systems.
Supply Chain Thought Leaders Roundtable · 2027
The Future of Global Supply Chains
Three days of research dialogue, industry exchange, and field visits across Hong Kong and Shenzhen — bringing together leading scholars and practitioners to shape the next research agenda for global supply chains.
Day 1 · Jan 11
Hong Kong
Roundtable dialogue, HACTL, and Cainiao Smart Gateway
Day 2 · Jan 12
Shenzhen
Advanced manufacturing visits at BYD and TCL CSOT
Day 3 · Jan 13
Hong Kong
AI-driven supply chains & the agile frontier
About
A roundtable built for conversation, not conventional presentations.
The SCTL Roundtable brings thought leaders together to discuss emerging issues, identify research and teaching opportunities, exchange ideas, and advance the field. Brief keynotes and panel remarks are intended to open — rather than dominate — each conversation.
The 2027 program connects research dialogue with direct exposure to logistics technology, advanced manufacturing, digital platforms, and rapidly evolving supply-chain practices in the Greater Bay Area.
Participants will convene at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin for roundtable sessions and networking, with field visits in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The preliminary agenda includes discussions on fintech and trade finance, digital supply chains and compliance, new energy vehicle supply chains, battery innovation, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation.
The intent is to share work at a high level to stimulate discussion and exchange, leaving ample time for Q&A and open dialogue.
The Jan Hammond Rule · Roundtable spiritPreliminary Agenda
Four days, from arrival to the farewell dinner.
The program below follows the current preliminary agenda and will be updated as moderators, speakers, abstracts, restaurant details, and local contacts are confirmed.
Afternoon / Evening
Participant arrivals & hotel check-in
Arrival and check-in at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin.
Flexible
Informal networking & individual meetings
Optional conversations and one-to-one meetings ahead of the formal program.
07:50
Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin.
08:30
Welcome to SCTL 2027
Organizers and local host: Andy A. Tsay, Daniel Corsten, Jan Fransoo, Hau Lee, Jay Swaminathan, and Jing Wu.
08:30–10:00
Session #1 · Fintech & Trade Finance Innovation
Moderator, panel presenters, and abstract to be confirmed.
TBD10:00–10:30
Coffee break
10:30–12:00
Session #2 · Digital Supply Chain & Global Compliance
Moderator, panel presenters, and abstract to be confirmed.
TBD12:00–13:00
Lunch
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin.
13:15
Meet in hotel lobby
Faculty and official guests.
13:15–14:00
Transfer to HACTL
14:15–15:45
Tour · Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL)
Air cargo terminal operations and automated cargo-handling systems at Hong Kong International Airport.
Contact TBD15:45–16:00
Transfer to Cainiao Smart Gateway
16:00–17:30
Tour · Cainiao Smart Gateway, Hong Kong International Airport
Smart logistics facilities, automated storage, and material-handling systems.
Contact TBD17:30–18:30
Transfer to dinner venue
Restaurant to be confirmed.
TBD07:00
Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin.
07:30
Meet in hotel lobby
Faculty and official guests.
07:45
Depart for Shenzhen Huanggang Port
08:30
Cross-border immigration
Shenzhen Huanggang Port.
09:15
Arrive in Shenzhen & transfer to BYD Global HQ
Pingshan.
Contact TBD10:00
BYD welcome presentation
“BYD's Vertical Integration Strategy – From Battery to Finished Vehicle.”
Moderator / speaker TBD11:00
Tour · BYD Assembly Line
New energy vehicle / Blade Battery production.
12:15–13:15
Lunch at BYD Cafeteria
13:15
Bus departure to TCL CSOT
Contact TBD14:00–18:00
Tour · TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT)
Smart manufacturing and display-technology operations. Detailed visit schedule to be confirmed.
Timing TBD18:00
Transfer to dinner venue
Venue TBD18:45
Dinner in Shenzhen
Restaurant to be confirmed.
TBD20:00
Depart for Shenzhen Huanggang Port
20:45
Cross-border immigration
21:30
Arrive in Hong Kong & return to hotel
Bus to Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin.
07:50
Morning at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
The source agenda lists the hotel at this time; breakfast wording is not specified.
08:30
Meet in conference room
Faculty and official guests.
08:30–10:00
Session #3 · New Energy Vehicle Supply Chain & Battery Innovation
Moderator, panel presenters, and abstract to be confirmed.
TBD10:00–10:30
Coffee break
10:30–12:00
Session #4 · Smart Manufacturing & Digital Transformation
Moderator, panel presenters, and abstract to be confirmed.
TBD12:00–13:15
Lunch
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin.
13:30–15:00
Session #5
Topic, moderator, panel presenters, and abstract to be confirmed.
TBD15:00–15:30
Coffee break
15:30–17:00
Session #6
Panel presenters and abstract to be confirmed.
TBD17:00–18:00
Transfer to farewell dinner venue
Restaurant near Victoria Harbour to be confirmed.
TBDEvening
Farewell Dinner
Restaurant near Victoria Harbour.
Venue TBDCompany Visits
Inside the Greater Bay Area’s innovation ecosystem.
The field program connects Hong Kong’s air-cargo and smart-logistics infrastructure with Shenzhen’s electric-vehicle and advanced-display manufacturing ecosystems.
Visit 02 · Hong Kong
Cainiao Smart Gateway
Visit to Cainiao’s smart logistics hub at Hong Kong International Airport, featuring automated storage and material-handling technology.
Visit 03 · Shenzhen
BYD
Global headquarters visit, welcome presentation on vertical integration, and an assembly-line tour covering new energy vehicles and Blade Battery production.
Visit 04 · Shenzhen
TCL CSOT
Visit to TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology, focused on smart manufacturing, display technology, and digital transformation in advanced production.
Accommodation
One base in Hong Kong.
The preliminary agenda lists Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin as both the accommodation and conference venue for the Hong Kong sessions.
Official hotel & conference venue
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
Stay & Venue
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
Participants are scheduled to stay at the same hotel used for the Hong Kong roundtable sessions, breakfast meetings, lunches, and group departures.
Dates
Jan 10 arrival · Jan 11–13 program
Conference
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
Booking
Official SCTL 2027 group booking available
Travel & Logistics
Hong Kong base, Shenzhen field day.
The current agenda specifies group movements for official guests. Detailed airport-arrival guidance and immigration instructions have not yet been provided in the source agenda.
1
Arrival in Hong Kong
Day 0 is reserved for participant arrival, hotel check-in, informal networking, and optional individual meetings.
2
Hong Kong field visits
On Day 1, the group departs from the hotel for HACTL and Cainiao Smart Gateway at Hong Kong International Airport.
3
Cross-border Shenzhen visit
On Day 2, the group travels via Shenzhen Huanggang Port for visits to BYD and TCL CSOT before returning to Hong Kong.
Travel note: Detailed visa / entry requirements, participant transport instructions,
airport-arrival routes, and contingency arrangements are not yet specified in the preliminary agenda.
Tips for Visiting Hong Kong for Spouses and Kids
A concise two-page guide covering the event hotel, attractions, shopping, transport, and family activities.
Organizing Committee
Convened by leaders in operations and supply chain management.
The committee below follows the preliminary agenda. Panel presenters, moderators, guest speakers, participants, guests, and company hosts remain to be confirmed.
Organizing Committee
Hau L. Lee
Thoma Professor of Operations, Information & Technology, Emeritus · Stanford Graduate School of Business
Organizing Committee
Daniel Corsten
Associate Professor of Operations Management · IE University
Organizing Committee
Jan Fransoo
Full Professor of Operations and Logistics Management · Tilburg University
Organizing Committee
Jayashankar Swaminathan
GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Professor of Operations · UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Organizing Committee
Andy A. Tsay
Professor of Information Systems & Analytics · Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
Local Host
Jing Wu
Professor, Business School; Associate Director, Asian Institute of Supply Chains & Logistics · The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Host Faculty
Meet the local academic host.
The host faculty and local organizing team welcome SCTL colleagues to Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Additional team members will be added as arrangements are confirmed.
Host Professor · CUHK
Jing Wu
Professor, CUHK Business School
Professor Jing Wu’s research focuses on global supply chains, the operations–finance interface, and AI-driven empirical analytics. He will host the 2027 SCTL Roundtable in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
- Director, MSc Programme in Business Analytics
- Director, Centre of Logistics Intelligence
- Associate Director, Asian Institute of Supply Chains and Logistics
Local Organizing Team
Additional team members to be confirmed.
Names, roles, contact details, and photographs will be added here once confirmed.
Need help?
Questions about the 2027 Roundtable?
For urgent assistance, contact the local organizing team using the details listed in the preliminary agenda.