Two working factories operate inside a botanical garden — proof that ecology, workforce, and commercial performance were never separate goals, but one system. Jobs once defined by repetition are redesigned around a different kind of skill. What runs here, runs at industrial scale. Walk the blueprint.

The breakthroughs, the impact, the stories — Integral is built with partners. Hear directly from the researchers, institutions, and collaborators shaping this work, and what it could mean far beyond textile.

Craft botanical beverages in a hands-on cocktail-making experience using fresh herbs and botanicals harvested directly from the garden. From garden to glass, explore the aromas, colours, and flavours of nature while discovering how biodiversity and thoughtful sourcing can transform simple ingredients into vibrant, sustainable expressions of place.

Infrastructure is more than concrete and steel—it shapes the connections, prosperity, and shared futures that define societies. It is built not only for the present but for generations yet to come.

In this Fireside Chat, Sir Gordon Wu reflects on decades of building with a long-term vision—from conceiving the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge to helping shape the economic transformation of the Pearl River Delta. His journey offers a rare perspective on the enduring value of infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and family legacy, inviting us to reflect on what it truly means to build something that outlasts ourselves.

Fresh water is not simply a resource—it is the foundation of life, shaping ecosystems, economies, and societies alike. Yet despite decades of scientific understanding, the way we govern and value water has struggled to keep pace with the challenges we face.

Drawing on decades of leadership in environmental governance and international policies, this keynote invites us to rethink our relationship with water. It sets the central question for the day: What will it take to restore flow across ecosystems, borders, and the fragmented systems we have built?

Behind every water crisis is a human story, and behind every solution is someone who chose to act. This session brings together voices from the frontlines of water stewardship—from a mountaineer who helps survivors heal through treks in the glacial headwaters of the Himalayas to an environmental advocate who has spent nearly two decades protecting the Tigris River.

Though their journeys are different, they are united by a shared conviction: water is a right before it is a resource, and protecting it requires courage as much as expertise. In honoring those who stand at the frontlines of water stewardship, this conversation asks what responsibility we each share in protecting what sustains us all.

Long before pipelines and desalination plants, humanity built its most enduring systems of connection around water—and around the leaves steeped within it. This session traces the global journey of tea, from the mountain gardens to the tea houses: a story of rivers, monsoons, and ocean routes that shaped one of history's earliest connected economies.

Yet tea is never simply about the leaf. Every cup is shaped by the quality of water, the craftsmanship behind its preparation, the vessel that holds it, and the ritual that brings people together. If every element matters, what can tea teach us about the connections that sustain our world?

A sensory experience in complete darkness that enhances emotional awareness and empathy, guiding participants to listen with their hearts and understand the world of visually impaired children.

Water risk is one of the most underestimated systemic risks facing our world, yet what cannot be seen is rarely acted upon. This session brings together perspectives from technology, finance, and water risk—from technology-driven sustainability initiatives to efforts that translate water challenges into organizational decision-making. By exploring how data, financial frameworks, and digital platforms can transform hidden risks into shared understanding, this conversation asks how greater intelligence can help build more responsible and resilient systems.

Language: Mandarin

As pressures on water ecosystems intensify, the challenge is no longer only technical, but profoundly human. This session brings together leaders from academia and conservation to explore how ecological protection and societal needs can be reconciled. From systematical thinking at the institutional level to the protection of Chinese white dolphins and the ecosystems they depend on, the discussion invites us to rethink what responsible stewardship looks like in an age of ecological limits.

Go from plant to color in our immersive Natural Dye Experience. Learn about the properties of various dye plants and get hands-on to create your own unique blue masterpiece using traditional banlangen indigo vats.

Move like water—fluid, adaptive, and unconstrained. Guided by dance artists, participants explore free-form movement, allowing the body to lead while awakening emotion, instinct, and a deeper sense of connection inspired by the flow of water.

Water and Connectivity: The Art of Sustaining Life‍

Water flows through every aspect of our lives. It is embedded in every product, every supply chain, and every business decision. This CEO plenary brings together leaders who have advanced sustainability through different paths—from the performing arts to building resilient organizations and talent systems.

Together, they invite us to reflect: What enables people, organizations, and societies to thrive together in a more regenerative future?

Experience the beauty of Guilin's countryside on a scenic bike tour that connects you deeply with nature. Ride along rural paths, immersing yourself in the local culture and gaining insights into sustainable development.