Different by Design: Business-Community Partnerships

A summer gathering cohosted by ISV Lab and Awkward Conversations to explore workplace inclusion and Business-Community Partnerships.
About this Event

Join this summer gathering cohosted by ISV Lab and Awkward Conversations and find out why and how the most successful corporations celebrate individualities, embrace diversities, and champion inclusiveness in the workplace.

In this event, Emery Fung - Founder of Awkward Conversations, Olivia Wong - General Manager – Environmental & Social Responsibility at MTR Corporation, and William Chiu - Director of Global Philanthropy, Global Sustainability at HSBC, will share thoughts and experience in how corporates and communities talk to and work with each other, and form valuable partnerships that drive mutual success.

For sustainability and social impact practitioners, this event is a good opportunity to understand the needs and perspectives of corporations. For corporate personnel, this is the time and place to meet innovators pushing for positive changes in communities, and identify synergies that drive meaning and success. Join us on August 11 for an enriching and relaxing evening, with light refreshments and handmade macarons!

Please note that alcohol will be served at this event. Attendees must be 18 years of age or above to consume alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided.

歡迎參加由 ISV Lab 與 Awkward Conversations 聯合主辦的這場夏日聚會，一同探索最頂尖的企業為何以及如何在職場中肯定個人特質、擁抱多元差異，並大力推動共融文化。

在本次活動中，Awkward Conversations 創辦人 Emery Fung、香港鐵路有限公司 環境及社會責任總經理 Olivia Wong、以及匯豐銀行全球慈善事務及全球可持續發展總監 William Chiu，將分享他們作為業內人士的獨到見解與實戰經驗，探討「企業」與「社群」如何互相溝通、合作，建立共贏的夥伴關係。

對於從事可持續發展及社會影響力工作的實踐者而言，這是一個深入了解企業需求與視角的難得機會。對於企業人員來說，這正是與推動社區正向變革的創新者相聚、發掘協同效應、共創意義與成功的絕佳時機。誠邀您於8月11日參加這場豐富而輕鬆的晚間聚會，現場將提供輕食及本地手工馬卡龍！

本活動將提供酒精飲品，參加者必須年滿18歲方可飲用。本活動亦將提供無酒精飲品。

About the Speakers

Emery Fung

Emery Fung is the Founder of Awkward Conversations. A trans, neurodivergent, Chinese man based in Hong Kong — his Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work is built from lived experience, not theory. He speaks, advises, and builds community. All through a distinctly Asian lens.

Awkward Conversations is a Hong Kong-based DEI consultancy. We speak, advise, and build community — working across organisations, stages, and a trilingual platform connecting local voices. Intersectional, culturally relevant, and built for Asia.

Olivia Wong

Olivia Wong is the General Manager – Environmental & Social Responsibility at MTR Corporation Ltd and is responsible for formulating and implementing clear and effective strategies in achieving MTR’s social and environmental objectives and in championing the corporation’s ESG efforts and commitments.

Prior to joining MTR, Olivia spent her entire professional career with the Swire group in different business units including Cathay Pacific and Swire Properties. Her last role in John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd was the Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion where she developed a coherent diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) strategy and aligned D&I initiatives across the Swire Group.

Olivia graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of California, Berkeley and has an MBA from the University of Michigan. She served on the board of Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong for nine years since 2016, and has been serving as a director on the board of Habitat for Humanity International. She joined the board of ImpactHK in September 2025.

William Chiu

William Chiu is a Director in HSBC’s Global Sustainability function, where he supports the development and delivery of the bank’s global philanthropy strategy. He leads global programmes focused on disaster relief and preparedness, financial literacy, and future skills—working closely with social sector partners to strengthen community resilience and expand access to opportunity.

Based in Hong Kong, William also leads the team behind The Hongkong Bank Foundation, coordinating HSBC’s charitable initiatives locally through strategic partnerships, community investment, and employee volunteering.

William joined HSBC’s (then) Group Public Affairs team in 2004, moved to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust in 2015, and returned to HSBC in 2019.