Pathways and possibilities: Alumni career stories

Curious where a career twist might take you? At this inspiring evening in Hong Kong, alumni from various fields will share the surprising detours, challenges, and discoveries that shaped their professional journeys. Gather with fellow UBC alumni—along with UBC Applied Science Dean James Olson and UBC Sauder School of Business Dean Darren Dahl—for conversation, connections, and refreshments as we explore how unconventional paths can lead to extraordinary outcomes.

This event is presented by alumni UBC, UBC Applied Science, and the UBC Sauder School of Business.

Moderator
Darren Dahl — Dean and RBC Financial Group Professor of Entrepreneurship, UBC Sauder School of Business

Speakers
Joanne Hon, BA’97 — Managing Director, Equinix
Sonny Wu, BASc’91 — Chairman and CEO, Xian Electron Corporation; Chairman, GSR Capital
Peter Zhou, BCom’11 — Executive Vice President, China, Ivanhoe Mines

Attendance is complimentary, but registration of all attendees is required by Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm (Hong Kong time)
Location: Centricity- Concentric
Address: 2/F, LANDMARK Chater House, 8 Connaught Rd, Central, Hong Kong map

Questions? Please contact alumni.events@ubc.ca.

Registration period: