CEIBA Participates in Guangzhou’s “City Partners” Forum to Support Innovation and Sustainable Development in the Greater Bay Area

International Dialogue for Urban Innovation and Cross-Sector Collaboration

Guangzhou, March 21, 2025 – CEIBA Business School proudly took part in the high-level forum “Cooperation for the Future – City Partners and the 15th National Games” held at the Bay Area Book House in Zhujiang Park, Guangzhou. The event brought together nearly 100 representatives from government, academia, and industry to explore new models of urban innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and sustainable growth.

CEIBA Business School was invited as one of the participating international academic institutions.

The event is part of Guangzhou’s “City Partners” (城市合伙人) initiative — a bold strategy launched in early 2025 to encourage collaboration between government, enterprises, and academic institutions to co-develop the future of the city, with a focus on technology, sustainability, and cultural innovation. The initiative also supports the successful organization of the 15th National Games, which for the first time will be co-hosted by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Key themes of the event included:

  • Integrating academic and business insights into public innovation
  • Promoting green, low-carbon solutions for urban development
  • Fostering cross-cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange
  • Empowering “city partners” to shape the future of Guangzhou’s industrial, cultural, and social landscape

CEIBA’s Global Vision in Action

CEIBA’s participation reflects the School’s deep commitment to supporting international cooperation, responsible leadership, and the application of business knowledge to complex global challenges. As part of this commitment, CEIBA continues to build meaningful bridges between China, Europe, and other regions through research, teaching, and strategic partnerships.

About CEIBA Business School

Located in Hong Kong and active globally, CEIBA Business School offers cutting-edge executive and doctoral education programs focused on sustainability, digital transformation, and international management. CEIBA empowers professionals to lead with confidence, independence, and ethical responsibility.

More information concerning the event can be found here.