Charting the horizon
Charting the horizon
The UBS Mid-Year Outlook brings together the latest CIO perspectives on the forces driving global markets and volatility today, from rising earnings to geopolitical conflict, surging energy prices, and higher rates. All of these drivers carry important implications across Asia that cannot be ignored.
Beyond the macro backdrop, we will explore how to position portfolios for both uncertainty and for emerging themes shaping tomorrow, from the commodities supercycle and China’s next phase of growth, to longevity breakthroughs and technological change. Learn how to capture the next leg of the AI trade, as it transforms how we all work, spend, and interact across the global economy.
Join us for an exclusive conversation exploring the ideas and forces shaping the global investment landscape.
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Welcome Address

Power shifts: Geopolitics, China, and the multipolar world
As geopolitical tensions rise and global alliances are tested, investors are rethinking China’s role in a fragmented world. How will Middle East conflicts and evolving US-China dynamics reshape China’s trajectory? This session explores the new geopolitical landscape and what it means for investors seeking clarity amid uncertainty.

Mid-Year Outlook 2026: From AI to ROI?
So far, this year has shown how quickly market narratives can shift, and how costly it can be when portfolios are underinvested or overconcentrated. AI leaders, resilient growth, and fiscal support have kept stocks moving higher. Moreover, China has re-entered the global conversation. Looking ahead, higher interest rates, broadening market leadership, and lingering questions over AI outcomes are likely to command investor attention. Learn which signals, opportunities, and portfolio moves may matter most in the CIO Mid-Year Outlook 2026.

Riding the waves: Multi-asset strategies for evolving markets
While markets continue to navigate elevated inflation, geopolitical developments, and ongoing questions around AI-related capital expenditure, how should investors diversify their portfolios? This panel explores actionable strategies for allocation across equities, fixed income, commodities, and private markets, from a global and Asia Pacific perspective.

Rethinking education: How to prepare for the age of AI?
As AI transforms the classroom and the workplace, what does it mean to be truly prepared? Fangzhou Jiang, Co-founder of Crimson Education, reveals how high-performing students can stand out and understand what top universities and employers are really looking for in the AI era.

In conversation with Jean Eric Salata: Insights from a private equity veteran
Jean Eric Salata, Chair of EQT Group, shares insights from over three decades of investing through market cycles, exploring where he sees the most compelling opportunities today across regions, sectors, and AI-driven innovation. Drawing on his experience leading one of the world’s most successful private equity firms, he also reflects on the leadership principles and long-term themes shaping the next generation of investment winners.

The longevity economy: Capturing health care opportunities
As lifespans extend and aging populations speed up structural economic changes, longevity is emerging as a defining long-term investment theme. Hear from experts on how opportunities in health care, such as biotech innovation, AI-enabled drug delivery, and women’s health, are converging with longer-term demographic tailwinds, helping investors capitalize on the longevity economy’s transformative growth.

Property pulse: Hong Kong and mainland China real estate outlook
Mainland China’s property market faces its own challenges. But has Hong Kong truly turned the corner? In this closing session, Wing Ching Shih, Founder and Chairman of Centaline Group and John Lam, Head of Asia Property Research at UBS, draw on their deep market expertise to reveal where they see real estate risks and opportunities emerging across Greater China.
Event Host

Amy Lo
Chairman Global Wealth Management Asia; Head and Chief Executive, UBS Hong Kong
Speakers

Jeff Blazek
Managing Director, Multi-Asset Co-Chief Investment Officer, Neuberger Berman

George Cheveley
Portfolio Manager of the Ninety One Global Gold Fund, Co-Portfolio Manager of the Ninety One Global Natural Resources Fund

Yifan Hu
Chief Investment Officer Greater China & Head Macroeconomics APAC, UBS Global Wealth Management

Fangzhou Jiang
Co-founder & Chief Product Officer, Crimson Education

John Lam
Managing Director, Head of Asia Property Research, UBS Investment Bank

Cheng Li
Founding Director, Centre on Contemporary China and the World (CCCW); Professor, School of Governance and Policy, The University of Hong Kong

Xinyan Li
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Frontera Therapeutics

Delwin Limas
Global Technology & AI Strategist – Executive Director, UBS Global Wealth Management

Kishore Mahbubani
Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore

Masaki Nakamura
Managing Director, Private Equity, Tokyo, KKR

Jean Eric Salata
Chair, EQT Group

Simone Song
Founder, ORI Capital

Wing Ching Shih
Founder & Chairman, Centaline Group

Min Lan Tan
Head Chief Investment Office APAC, Chief Investment Office, UBS Global Wealth Management
Moderators

Adeline Chien
Head of Global Wealth Management Hong Kong and South East Asia Hong Kong, UBS Global Wealth Management

Jon Gordon
Cross-asset Strategist, UBS Global Wealth Management Chief Investment Office

Eva Lee
Head Greater China Equities, Chief Investment Office, UBS Global Wealth Management
Adrian Zuercher
Co-Head Global Asset Allocation & Co-Head Global Investment Management APAC, Chief Investment Office, UBS Global Wealth Management
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