Fireside Chat with Dr. Stephen A. Schwarzman: Leadership in Leather! This past Saturday, the HKUST community gathered in celebration for Congregation 2025, where we honored our graduates and this year's distinguished Honorary Doctorates. A major highlight was the Fireside Chat with Dr. Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone. Following the conferral of his honorary degree, Dr. Schwarzman joined HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry Shum for a captivating conversation, sharing stories from his career of remarkable global impact. In a playful continuation of a tradition started by last year's honorary doctorate Jensen Huang, both leaders emerged in sharp, specially designed HKUST leather blazers. The thematic attire set the stage for a spontaneous, light-hearted dance that filled Shaw Auditorium with laughter, seamlessly weaving a thread of camaraderie and fun into the fabric of the profound discussion that followed. Stay tuned for the full video to catch all the stories and energy from this incredible exchange! #HKUST #Leadership #FiresideChat #GlobalVision #Entrepreneurship #HKUSTEvent