HWA represents top economic minds, global leaders, and Asia experts to provide deep insights on Asian markets, leadership, and global trends for businesses, organizations, and investors seeking to take advantage of the dynamism of Asian economies.

 

U.S. Ambassador to Japan (2021-2025), 55th Mayor of Chicago (2011-2019), White House Chief of Staff for President Barack Obama (2008-2010), U.S. Congressman (D-IL) (2002-2008)

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel provides unique insights into the evolving dynamics of Asia's influence on global power structures. He explores the critical importance of strengthening U.S.-Asia alliances in response to China's growing influence, highlighting Japan's leadership in regional security and economic cooperation, as well as the role of multilateral trade agreements and innovation hubs in fostering economic resilience and collaboration across the region. By reflecting on the Obama Administration's "Pivot to Asia" strategy, Ambassador Emanuel offers lessons learned and discuss their modern implications for ensuring stability, shared growth, and a prosperous future in this pivotal region of the world.

 

U.S. National Security Advisor (2021-2024), Director of Policy Planning, US Department of State (2011-2013), Deputy Chief of Staff, US Department of State (2009-2011)

Economist; President of Queens’ College, the University of Cambridge; Board Member (Under Armor); Author of Permacrisis

20th Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff; Fmr. Military Advisor to President, SecDef, & NSC

Former Prime Minister & Head of Government of Finland (2019-2023)

Former United States Ambassador to Russia (2019-2022) and Former United States Deputy Secretary of State (2017-2019)

Secretary-General of the UN; President & Chair of Global Green Growth Institute; & Founder of Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens

 

22nd Deputy Secretary at the US Department of State; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Asia Group, LLC (2013-2021)

Drawing on his extensive background—from serving as Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs to his leadership at the Center for a New American Security—Kurt Campbell outlines a bold vision for U.S. engagement in a region marked by rapid transformation and complex challenges. With a career distinguished by innovative policy insights and a profound understanding of Asian affairs, Campbell promises to inspire a new era of proactive U.S. engagement in Asia—a region that is both a crucible of challenges and a wellspring of opportunities.

 

U.S. Ambassador to China; Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Board of Ingram Micro

Member of the United Kingdom House of Lords; Executive: Versaca Investments; NYT Bestselling Author: Edge of Chaos

Fmr. Director of White House National Economic Council and Treasury Secretary, Authority on Domestic Economics & International Finance

Former Prime Minister of Australia, Author, and Inaugural Chair of Global Institute for Women's Leadership

Former U.S. Ambassador to China, Longest-Serving Governor in U.S. History, and President of The World Food Prize Foundation

U.S. Secretary of Defense (2019-2020) and Secretary of the Army (2017-2019); Senior Corporate Executive, Raytheon Technologies, 2010-2017; Commissioner, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (2007-2008)