Discussions with Professor Benjamin Esty in Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and Hong Kong

In October 2025, HBS Professor Benjamin Esty, Faculty Chair of the HBS Asia-Pacific Research Center, delivered talks to alumni in Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The events were organized by the Harvard Club of Vietnam, the HBS Club of Shanghai, and the HBS Association of Hong Kong. During his talks, Professor Esty shared updates from the School, including HBS’s digital transformation and adoption of AI, its expanding thought leadership through new institutes, innovations in the MBA curriculum, and the launch of HBS Foundry — a new AI-native platform designed to empower entrepreneurs. Nearly 100 alumni attended these engaging sessions, strengthening connections and fostering a sense of shared community across the region.