Empowering Talent and Technology Towards Tomorrow

Last Friday, 7 August 2026, the University of Manchester East Asia Centre team had the pleasure of attending the JobsDB HR Conference 2026 at the JW Marriott Hong Kong as a proud Silver Sponsor. The event brought together HR professionals and industry leaders to explore how organisations and talent can prepare for a rapidly changing, AI-driven future. At our booth, we were delighted to meet with over 250 HR professionals and share how the Manchester Global MBA equips ambitious professionals with the future-ready skills needed to build resilient, future-proof careers.

A clear takeaway from the day's discussions was the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace. As AI reshapes how organisations operate, the future of work will depend not only on AI efficiency, but also on human empathy, strategic thinking, creativity and leadership. This is precisely where the Manchester Global MBA makes a defining difference.

Our curriculum is designed to sharpen these exact human strengths, cultivating your advanced strategic vision, confident cross-functional leadership, and the cross-cultural empathy required to navigate complex business landscapes. These insights reinforced that continuous learning through a world-class MBA is the ultimate catalyst for staying indispensable in today’s dynamic environment.

Building on the success of the conference, the University of Manchester East Asia Centre will host an exclusive panel discussion, “What Makes You Stand Out When Competing With an AI?”, on 20 August 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the East Asia Centre in Causeway Bay.

Featuring Tina Cheung, Senior Talent Management at John Swire & Sons and Manchester Global MBA alumna, and Ian Law, Group Programme Director, Retail Transformation at DFI Retail Group, the evening will explore the human capabilities that AI cannot replace and strategies for standing out in an AI-driven job market. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the 15% Off People Leaders Scholarship for the January 2027 Manchester Global MBA intake, while connecting with fellow People Leaders and HR professionals.

Register for your complimentary ticket here—limited availability!