You're invited to talk philanthropy with top firms & scholars

Hangzhoufeel has always been keen on promoting social innovation. Since 2019, we've hosted events like the Hangzhou (International) Impact Investment Conference, the China Donors Conference, and the Business for Good Summit, fostering important discussions on impact philanthropy, ESG, and sustainability. As ESG, impact investing, and philanthropic trusts continue to gain momentum, corporate philanthropy is shifting from simple donations to deeper engagement. The relationship between philanthropy and business investment is becoming more dynamic and impactful.
In the spring of 2025, we invite you to join us to explore the latest trends in impact philanthropy, ESG, and green development in Zhejiang and globally. This event will also highlight innovative donation models from Zhejiang enterprises and share global approaches to sustainable development. Together, we are committed to making the world a better place.
The invitation is extended to friends from around the world to attend the conference or sign up as a speaker to share stories of impact philanthropy, as well as how charitable efforts are making a difference in communities and driving positive change.

Activity information
I. Event Schedule
Theme: Civilizations of Goodness: When the East Meets the West
Date and Time:  Saturday, February 15, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Visitor Center, Zone C, Alibaba Xixi Campus (Qingpingle Multi-Function Hall)
II. Event Agenda
1) Opening Remark
Wang Lihong —— Chairperson of Hailiang Group; Vice President of China Charity Alliance
2)Thematic Speech
Yao Yao —— Secretary-General of Alibaba Foundation; Vice President of China Charity Alliance
3)Keynote Speeches
Dr. John Hoffmire —— Distinguished Scholar at Regent's Park College, Oxford University
John Hoffmire —— Regent’s Park College
Dr. Rey Sheng Her —— Associate Scholar at Harvard University FAS CAMLab; Deputy CEO of Tzu Chi Foundation
4) ESG Strategies and Impact Giving Case Studies from Zhejiang Enterprises
5) Global Impact Giving: Stories and Best Practices
6) Roundtable Discussion
7) Q&A Session
III. Organizers
Hangzhou International Communication Center
The General Association of Zhejiang Entrepreneurs Sustainable Development Commission
Hangzhou Philanthropic Association
Zhejiang University Center for the Study of the Civilization of Goodness
IV. Supporting Organizations
Alibaba Group
Ant Foundation
Registration Method
The registration deadline: 12:00 pm, Feb 12
To participate in the event, please scan the QR code below. Once your registration is successful, we will notify you via text message.
Kind Reminder: As a visitor code is required for entry to the event, please ensure that you fill in the information accurately.

Profiles of keynote speakers

Dr. John Hoffmire is currently a Distinguished Scholar at Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on employee stock ownership and impact investing. He has achieved widespread success in both academia and business, conducted research, and delivered lectures in 99 countries. He is regarded as one of the leading experts in his field.
Dr. Hoffmire is the Chairman of Cadence Innova, a London-based change management consulting firm. Before joining the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and serving as Director of the Center on Business and Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, John had a 20-year career in private equity, venture capital, consulting, and investment banking. His work focuses on employee stock ownership plans. As the founder and CEO of his own investment banking firm, he helped employees purchase and manage employee stock ownership plans valued at approximately 2.2 billion dollars. In the early years of his career, after earning his Ph.D. from Stanford University, he worked as a consultant at Bain & Company.

Dr. Rey Sheng Her is currently the Deputy Executive Director of the Tzu Chi Foundation and a Distinguished Scholar at Harvard University FAS CAMLab.
Dr. Her has served as a visiting scholar at Harvard University’s Kennedy School, the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and Columbia University. He is currently engaged in theoretical research, discourse, and practice on "altruistic mindset," " economy of goodness," and "governance of goodness." He has been appointed as a Distinguished Researcher at Renmin University of China, a distinguished professor at China Global Philanthropy Institute, and a distinguished researcher of University of British Columbia in Canada. He also teaches at National Chengchi University and Tzu Chi University in Chinese Taipei.
He is a Ph.D. of Peking University. He has delivered lectures at Harvard University, the University of Oxford, Peking University, Renmin University of China, the University of Hong Kong, the University of British Columbia, and the Vatican, among others. His papers on Environmental Ethics, Altruistic Thought, and The Economy of Goodness have been published in the Journal of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies (OCBS), Cambridge Scholar Publishing Co., and Taylor & Francis Publishing.
His books include: Introduction to Tzu Chi Studies, The Birth of a Poet, The Economy of Goodness, From Altruism to Enlightenment, Constructive Journalism, Ynianjian and Tzu Chi's Practical Aesthetics. The book The Economy of Goodness was honored with the 45th Golden Tripod Award for Excellent Publications.
He has served for many years as the spokesperson and head of the Humanities Department at the Tzu Chi Foundation. As a senior media professional, he studied journalism at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California. He is a television host and producer and has won multiple Golden Bell Awards in Taiwan. The documentary Great Love as a Running Water on global bone marrow transplantation, produced by him, was selected as the Best News Documentary for the Asia-Africa region at the 2014 International Emmy Awards.
Source: Hangzhoufeel