The CEO Dinner, an enchanting culmination of KODW 2024, brought together creative leaders, visionaries and policymakers from around the world to explore the theme of 'Inter/Section: Crafting Tomorrow's Design'. This remarkable evening celebrated two days filled to the brim with engaging forums, interactive workshops and masterclasses, and dynamic networking activities at W Hong Kong. It also marks the beginning of the year-round collaboration between Hong Kong Design Centre and France, our Partner Country, promising exciting future endeavours such as Business of Design Week 2024 and Design December.

The event was graced by distinguished guests, including The Honourable Kevin Yeung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government, Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, and Prof. Viveca Chan, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Design Centre. Alongside them were renowned KODW speakers, moderators and luminaries, who added their unique perspectives to the occasion.

The night commenced with a mesmerising performance by the RTHK Quartet, setting the stage for the InnoDesign Leadership Forum. Led by two masters of their crafts, Nathalie Crinière, CEO of Agence NC, and Laurent Ungerer, Founder & CEO of c-album, the forum offered invaluable insights into the world of design and innovation.