GK 10th Anniversary Alumni Events Series

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Guanghua-Kellogg EMBA Program (referred to as the GK program). Since the start of the year, the GK program has organized a series of alumni events in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, bringing together GKers across different regions and continuously expanding the influence of the community. These events have also widely attracted numerous alumni from other Guanghua and Kellogg programs, demonstrating the GK community's spirit of transcending boundaries. 

We have captured every memorable moment from each event and compiled them into this "Events Memo". Let us feel the warmth and strength of the GK big family.

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The first event, themed "Seeing Beauty, Discovering Her", was held on March 8th to celebrate International Women's Day and was dedicated to all Guanghua female alumni. The event was co-organized by GK alumna Tian Wei, aiming to showcase the spirit of female empowerment, aesthetic pursuit, and continuous growth. Nearly a hundred alumni and students attended the event, witnessing this beautiful ceremony together.

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Under the warm spring sunshine, the second event — a Frisbee match — was successfully held in Beijing CBD on April 21st. It was a day that witnessed spirited competition, the renewal of friendships, and the creation of brand-new memories. The event brought together alumni and students from various Guanghua programs as well as Kellogg alumni, providing an opportunity for them to gather and deepen their connections with one another.

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GK program stays abreast of cutting-edge industry trends. On May 17th, the third event, themed "AI-Empowered Innovation for Going Global", was successfully held at Amazon. This gathering featured alumni, industry leaders, and esteemed faculty members, who shared their insights on the opportunities and challenges of technology going global, as well as how AI technology can empower businesses.

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On June 5th, the fourth event ventured into the vibrant and innovative city —— Shenzhen, gathering numerous alumni from the Greater Bay Area. The event featured a distinguished global scholar in the IT field, who delivered a thought-provoking lecture on "The Underlying Logic of Industrial Upgrading in the AGI Era". Following the enriching classroom session, the alumni embarked on an immersive "high-tech journey" by visiting the Hans Laser Global Smart Manufacturing Center for exchanges and learning.

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On August 2nd, the fifth event arrived in Shanghai, leading a diverse audience of GK, Guanghua EMBA, MBA, and Kellogg Alumni into L'Oréal China to explore strategies for brand growth and innovation together. Angie Ma, a GK alumna and Vice President of L'Oréal China, as well as Zhao Feng, Chief Information Officer of L'Oréal North Asia and China, delivered keynote speeches. Their insights sparked heated discussions among the alumni regarding brand growth, market trends, and technological innovation. 

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On October 12, the highly anticipated alumni event series reached its final stop in Beijing. The event featured an insightful sharing by Professor LIU Qiao, Dean of Guanghua School of Management on the topic "How to Understand China's Economy in the Next Five Years". After the sharing, the discussion among participants were sharp and lively, fully demonstrating GK alumni's insight and exploration of cutting-edge economic issues. Professor SHEN Qiaowei, Associate Dean & Academic Director of the GK Program, with Professor MA Li, Associate Dean & Director of EMBA Programs, also present to lend their support. They highlighted the program's steadfast commitment to globalization over the past decade and extended warm invitations to all the alumni to join in the upcoming 10th anniversary celebration.