ReThink HK 2024 Boasts Largest Edition Yet, Welcomes Over 8,000 Attendees

ReThink 2024, Hong Kong’s most well-attended and ambitious business event for sustainable development, truly lived up to its reputation in its fifth edition this year.
Held on the 12 and 13 of September, 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Sustainable Business Forum and Solutions Expo drew more than 8,000 attendees over two days, including over 6,000 in-person participants from 2,255 organizations, making the event a smashing success.

This year also marked the event's fourth year of partnership with the Business Environment Council (BEC), continuing their exclusive co-organizer role. It was inspiring to see nearly 41% of delegates involved were in board-level or sustainability lead roles, all committed to making transformative investments for their businesses.
But ReThink 2024 wasn't solely focused on business—it also supported local nonprofits, with all delegate proceeds directed to NGOs chosen by The ReThink Foundation.
Over the two days, the business ecosystem event was a hive of activity, spanning eight theatres and stages, deep-dive workshops, and stimulating roundtable discussions. Over 500 experts contributed to the sustainability discourse across more than 120 sessions.

From fresh-faced startups to Hong Kong’s largest sustainable corporations, the expo offered a rich variety of showcases, providing eco-friendly solutions by 250+ companies, and featuring a diverse range of products and services.
We chatted with many innovators, like UNIFi3D, a fashion digital transformation company reducing carbon footprints, and Materials Creation, which recycles and repurposes materials for buildings, furniture, lighting, and accessories, showcasing the diverse, sustainable, and forward-thinking approaches to community functionality in Hong Kong.
The eight theatres and stages highlighted key facets of sustainable development, addressing issues specific to various industries and job functions. This year, ReThink also launched a Smart Mobility and Transportation section, showcasing cutting-edge low-carbon fuel solutions and innovations in sustainable infrastructure and vehicles.
A standout was Alexander Dennis’ zero-emission bus, the Enviro100EV. This bus was not only roomy and modern but also boasted a small vehicle footprint, making it an excellent choice for urban environments.

Another highlight of the event was the closing Great Debate on achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Moderated by Brian Wong, the debate featured six guest speakers from corporates, NGOs, and business associations, and was entertaining throughout, while rigorously scrutinizing current business policies, technologies, and collaborative efforts.

ReThink concluded with a heartfelt message from Founder Chris Brown, who brought his child with him to the stage. Together they were a poignant image, aptly emphasizing the importance of taking better care of our planet for the sake of future generations.
Looking ahead, ReThink 2025 will return on September 11-12 with exciting new developments, including PAC Pavilion Roundtable Luncheons, an Innovation Pitching Stage, and an expanded Smart Mobility & Transportation sector.
Stay tuned and visit ReThink HK’s website, Facebook and Instagram for more information!
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