The boundaries between education, media, and influence are rapidly dissolving. In today’s global landscape, competitive advantage is no longer defined by credentials alone, but by the ability to translate knowledge, networks, and cultural capital into visible and trusted impact.

Education is no longer an endpoint — it is the foundation of a broader influence system. Those who can activate their cultural capital through storytelling, media presence, and strategic positioning are the ones shaping global narratives and opportunities.

This forum, initiated by University of Cambridge Alumni and CAMentrepreneurs, brings together leaders from academia, media, business, and international communities to explore how cultural capital can be transformed into real-world influence.

From personal branding to institutional credibility, from local expertise to global visibility, this conversation focuses on one essential question: how individuals and organizations can move beyond traditional boundaries to become truly seen, trusted, and chosen on the global stage.

Agenda

12pm to 12:35 Registration & Networking

12:35 to 12:40 Opening Remarks & Speaker Introduction — Nichola Hsiang

12:40 to 1:30pm Keynote Speech  — Harry Wu, Vicki Wu , Harry Hsu, Henry Chen, Derek Chou

1:30 to 1:40 Closing — Derek Chou

1:40 to 2pm Q&A

2pm to 2:30 Networking & Open Discussion

Speakers

Harry WU 吳易叡 / Oxford  Professor, NCKU

VICKI WU 吳禹萱 / BCCT CEO, BCCTaipei

HARRY HSU 許復 / Cambridge CEO, The Icons Media Group Secretary-General, Cambridge Society Taiwan

HENRY CHEN 陳俊銘 / Cambridge Project Manager, Office of the CEO, CAVES EDUCATION DEREK CHOU / Cambridge Co-Founder, Study Bar

Key Themes

Translating cultural capital into real-world influence in a global context

How education evolves from credentials to long-term positioning and visibility

The role of media and narrative in shaping perception, credibility, and opportunity

Building personal and institutional presence that drives trust and global recognition