Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT)

03/08/2026

Since 2022, GIFT's annual virtual conference series has explored China's evolving role in shaping the world around us.

This year, the series returns for its next edition, "𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿”, to explore how the boundaries that once defined global power and influence are being tested, redrawn, and reimagined.

The first part of this three-part series, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲, delves into how the conflict in the Middle East is reshaping global energy dynamics.

Beyond the immediate geopolitical fallout, the crisis has exposed vulnerabilities in how the world produces and secures energy, with China emerging as a key actor in this evolving landscape.

Join us for a timely conversation on the forces reshaping global power and what they mean for leaders, businesses, and societies navigating an increasingly uncertain world.

📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟵:𝟬𝟬 | 𝗛𝗞𝗧 / 𝗨𝗧𝗖+𝟴
🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://global-inst.com/conferences-and-webinars/the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-redrawing-of-the-world-energy-map-and-chinas-role/

25/10/2022

We are very pleased to announce the release of “Now Everyone Prospers (NEP): The Best of Both Worlds”

Full Report:https://global-inst.com/projects/GIFT_Now_Everyone_Prospers_White_Paper.pdf
Reform Agenda:http://global-inst.com/projects/GIFT_Now_Everyone_Prospers_Reform_Agenda.pdf

This white paper, released ahead of the 15th Malaysian General Election, describes and addresses the fundamental challenges facing the country in an attempt to create a new narrative with regards to national development.

The vision of our report is to help Malaysia build the capabilities of providing prosperity to all citizens – regardless of race, religion, and socioeconomic class – and in a way that does not sacrifice societal and environmental integrity.

This vision is enabled by five key Pillars of transformation, around which the report is structured:

1. Reshaping Malaysia’s Economic Fundamentals: Valuing People & Environment
2. Prioritising Self-Sufficiency: Building True Resilience
3. Creating Shared Prosperity for All: Calling Time on Rent-seeking & Race-based Policies
4. GLC and GLIC Reform: From the Ashes of Business-as-Usual
5. A Unified Education System for All Malaysians

If you are interested in Malaysia’s development, then this white paper is for you. We hope that readers will find the report’s ideas of interest and share this far and wide, so diverse conversations may arise on the transformations needed in Malaysia.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this report.

22/04/2022

GIFT is proud to be a Content Partner of ReThink HK to be hosted on 5-6 October 2022 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre!

Stepping into its 3rd edition, ReThink HK is the city’s most ambitious business event for sustainable development, a large-scale, cross-sector platform that champions ESG transformation and showcases game-changing innovation.

This year, ReThink HK will gather 300+ expert speakers over 7 themed Theatres/Stages. Join us and hear insights on 6 key themes: , & , , & the , & as well as .

GIFT will be part of the exciting conference line-up at “Hong Kong and Beyond: Resetting Our Planet's Trajectory Together” on Day 2, 06 October 2022, where we discuss the factors contributing to building a sustainable future, and Hong Kong's role in advancing this dialogue between China, ASEAN and beyond.

You can view the full programme here: https://rethink-event.com/conference/

Register for your Super Early-bird delegate pass at https://bit.ly/RT22-Book

Stay tuned with the event updates at www.rethink-event.com

We look forward to meeting you at ReThink HK 2022 on 05 & 06 October!

14/02/2022

Calling all GIFT Alumni!

You are invited to attend our upcoming GIFTXchange event on March 10 2022, a quarterly event we host to provide a platform for GIFT alumni to share key insights and trends across developed and emerging markets across the globe. Discussion topics and guest speaker contributions will be thought provoking and addresses complex global challenges. Sessions are designed to be dynamic, engaging, and inclusive.

For this quarter’s GIFTXchange, we are delighted to have Nicholas Yong (GIFT Alumnus 2017), Executive Industry Solution Manager for Asia Pacific Region at Huawei Enterprise Business Group, share with us about various ‘Smart City’ technological solutions Huawei is developing to bridge the gap between efficiency and digital inclusion to deliver better opportunities and more equitable lives for all.

To learn more and register for our GIFTXchange: https://bit.ly/3oNMu4N

**This event is only open to GIFT Alumni**

As cities' populations grow and diversify, many are turning to technology and smart city solutions to provide more habitable environments and improved public service delivery. These initiatives have the potential to expand public participation, improve access to local services, and stimulate economi...

16/11/2021

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16/11/2021

**LAST CALL**

GIFTXChange on 18/11/21

For this GIFTXChange, GIFT alumnus Dr Akintayo Adisa, BASF Manager – Senior Projects Sustainability based in Nigeria, discuss the issues surrounding plastic waste from an African perspective, and the opportunities to address this challenge. He will also share more about BASF Africa’s flagship project, Waste-2-Chemicals Nigeria and the opportunity to create a waste management system to cost-effectively aggregate the collection and sorting of plastic waste at the micro-level while having a significant social and environmental impact.

To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/31vToCU
Waste-2-Chemicals Nigeria: https://bit.ly/3oarqnN

**This event is only open to GIFT Alumni**

Lagos, a city of over 21 million people, produces up to 800 metric tons of plastic waste per annum, and waste management is one of Nigeria’s greatest challenges. Dr Akintayo Adisa (GIFT alumnus 2013), BASF Manager – Senior Projects Sustainability based in Nigeria, will discuss the issues surroun...

08/11/2021

Calling all GIFT Alumni!

You are invited to the GIFTXchange, our signature virtual alumni event that aims to provide a platform to exchange knowledge and ideas for our personal and professional endeavours. Discussion topics and guest speaker contributions will be thought-provoking and address complex global challenges. Sessions are designed to be dynamic, engaging, and inclusive.

For this GIFTXChange, we are delighted to have GIFT alumnus Dr Akintayo Adisa, BASF Manager – Senior Projects Sustainability based in Nigeria, discuss the issues surrounding plastic waste from an African perspective, and the opportunities to address this challenge. He will also share more about BASF Africa’s flagship project, Waste-2-Chemicals Nigeria and the opportunity to create a waste management system to cost-effectively aggregate the collection and sorting of plastic waste at the micro-level while having a significant social and environmental impact.

To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/31vToCU
Waste-2-Chemicals Nigeria: https://bit.ly/3oarqnN
**This event is only open to GIFT Alumni**

Lagos, a city of over 21 million people, produces up to 800 metric tons of plastic waste per annum, and waste management is one of Nigeria’s greatest challenges. Dr Akintayo Adisa (GIFT alumnus 2013), BASF Manager – Senior Projects Sustainability based in Nigeria, will discuss the issues surroun...

10/09/2021

Much of the commentary on China has recently been focusing on its new, stricter stance with its big tech companies. Many have expressed concern that these steps may hinder the development of China’s tech scene.

Yet the application of this firmer policy approach on ‘ed tech’ (the combination of IT tools and educational practices to enhance education) might illuminate the steps being taken by the CPC to address tech-enabled inequalities.

“Online education startups raised over $10 billion in 2020, ” writes Shen Lu for Protocol, describing how ed tech providers, keen for their share of this investment have “exacerbated education inequality, a huge pain point for hundreds of millions of Chinese families.”

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https://www.protocol.com/china/china-edtech-crackdown-education-inequality

It's part of an attempt to fix education inequality and address a looming demographic crisis.