Zela Chin

    President, AAJA-Asia

    Zela Chin is the supervising producer for the weekly, prime-time documentary program Pearl Magazine on TVB, the flagship broadcaster in Hong Kong. Prior to joining Pearl Magazine, she was a reporter with TVB’s business feature programs, Money Matters and Money Magazine. She also spearheads production of The Shaw Prize, a Hong Kong based award for international scientific achievement. TVB shows reach 2.3 million households in Hong Kong, and over 300 million households worldwide. Hailing from the U.S., Zela started her career at CNN headquarters in Atlanta, and later joined CNN in Hong Kong to produce Talk Asia. Highlights include interviews with Alibaba CEO Jack Ma, scientist Stephen Hawking and opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. She is also a journalist governor of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong and the president of AAJA-Asia.

    All Sessions by Zela Chin

    • 21 May

      Thu

    • 16:00  - 16:30
      New to N3Con? Connect with AAJA-Asia board members and veteran N3Con participants for valuable tips and insights to maximize your experience during this 3-day conference. Come prepared with questions and take advantage of this opportunity to network with fellow attendees.
      Networking
      Where
      Seminar room 1101 (11th floor)

    • 22 May

      Fri

    • 09:00  - 09:05
      Welcome remarks by AAJA-Asia and Chulalongkorn University
      Plenary Session
      Where
      Seminar room 1101 (11th floor) - Chulalongkorn university, Faculty of Communication and Arts., 254 Phaya Thai Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

    • 10:05  - 10:30
      A conversation with Anjali Kapoor, Director of AI, Growth and Innovation at the BBC

      AI is reshaping how audiences find and engage with news — but the real challenge is how we lead through that shift.

      Drawing on experience across multiple platform transformations, Anjali Kapoor shares how BBC News is enabling AI in the newsroom — from setting vision and governance to bringing journalists along and scaling what works, while protecting trust at the core of journalism.
      Plenary Session
      Where
      Seminar room 1101 (11th floor) - Chulalongkorn university, Faculty of Communication and Arts., 254 Phaya Thai Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

    • 23 May

      Sat

    • 11:00  - 12:30
      This interactive session offers a structured approach to career advancement tailored specifically for journalists at every stage of their career - from emerging reporters to established mid-career professionals. Under the guidance of seasoned newsroom leaders and professional coaches, participants will engage in experience-based discussion groups. Through collaborative dialogue and expert facilitation, you'll gain valuable insights into current industry trends and get tips for developing concrete strategies for your next career move, and build a practical roadmap to achieve your professional goals.
      Careers
      Mentoring
      Where
      Room 1101 (11th Floor)

    • 16:30  - 17:30
      This year, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of AAJA's Asia chapter — a milestone that calls for both reflection and a forward-looking conversation.

      In the first half of this special session, we have invited former AAJA-Asia presidents to look back on their journey: why they joined AAJA in the first place, what role the association has played in their careers, what sets AAJA apart from other journalism networks, and a defining memory from their time leading the chapter.

      In the second half, AAJA leaders will share their vision for the future — how they are navigating the industry's challenges within their own organizations, and what a community like AAJA can and should do to better support journalists: helping them stay relevant, grow their careers, and weather an increasingly turbulent profession.
      Plenary Session
      Where
      Seminar room 1101 (11th floor) - Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Communication Arts



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