Tom Standage is deputy editor of The Economist and editor of its future-gazing annual, The World Ahead. He joined The Economist as science correspondent in 1998 and was subsequently appointed technology editor, business editor and digital editor. He is the author of seven history books, including “Writing on the Wall” (2013), “The Victorian Internet” (1998) and “A History of the World in 6 Glasses” (2005). He studied engineering and computing at Oxford University and has written for other publications including the New York Times, Daily Telegraph, Guardian and Wired, taking a particular interest in technology’s cultural and historical significance.

Edward Chui is a corporate advisor who provides expert guidance to esteemed business leaders in Hong Kong and China. His expertise lies in briefing corporate executives on economic and geopolitical conditions within the APAC region, equipping them with invaluable insights into the potential impacts across various industries. With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in Hong Kong that also spans media and technology, wealth management and education, Edward works closely with C-suite executives of multinational corporations, aiding their understanding of complex market dynamics and the implications of public and economic policies. He earned a BA in Government from Wesleyan University and an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business.