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The Open SPACE on 7 Jun (Sat) will feature over 80 engaging talks spanning from cutting-edge market trends to language and culture, from wellness and health to professional and career development. There will also be a special theme focused on DSE further study planning to assist students in making future education choices.

Three key talks will address the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on daily life and its future potential, opportunities from the China-U.S. supply chain restructuring amid the Trump tariffs, and global investment strategies in the context of currency fluctuations. Additionally, participants will explore the artistic value of Cantonese opera, offering an in-depth experience of this unique aspect of Hong Kong's cultural heritage.

Whether you aim to broaden your knowledge, enhance your skills, or simply satisfy your curiosity, this Open Day promises rich takeaways for all.

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Open SPACE 2025

Keynote Talk

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Artificial Intelligence in Daily Life: Understanding Its Impact and Potential (Post-DeepSeek Impact)

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Professor and Mrs Enoch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Cheung Siu Nang Bruce (Head of College of Life Sciences and Technology, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Dr Li Chan Wing (Hong Kong veteran media professional, current affairs commentator, cross-border and cross-sector consultant and trainer) ;
    • Professor Yiu Siu Ming (Director of the FinTech and Blockchain Laboratory and the Associate Director of the Center for Information Security and Cryptography (CISC) of the Department of Computer Science, HKU)

    Dr Cheung Siu Nang Bruce

    Dr Li Chan Wing

    Professor Yiu Siu Ming

    In-person registration is full. Please register for online attendance.
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  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Unlocking Investment Opportunities under the Trade War

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Professor and Mrs Enoch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Fred Wong (Founder and Chief Investment Officer, eFusion Capital Limited)

    Mr Fred Wong

    Fred is a specialist portfolio manager focusing on global technology stocks investment. Fred held various management positions with several semiconductor companies. After 10 years in the semiconductor industry, he started his new career in the financial sector. At BNP Paribas, Fred and his team were ranked in hardware sector of the 2008 Institutional Investor All-Asia research survey, and he was ranked No. 1 in the IT sector of the 2009 StarMine survey. Fred is the author of 5 investment books including ”對沖拆解王”, “對沖拆解王2—賞金獵人投資技術” and "Bloody AI Alchemist". He was invited by Bloomberg, NowTV, Cable TV, TVB, RTHK, etc. to speak on Technology related topics.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 17:15

    Exploring the Vocal, Tonal and Pedagogical Aspects of Cantonese Opera Singing

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Professor and Mrs Enoch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Yuen Siu Fai, BBS, BH (Artistic Director at One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation Professor at Music Department of The Chinese University of Hong Kong) ;
    • Professor Chan Sau Yan (Vice President of the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Scholars Association)

    Dr Yuen Siu Fai, BBS, BH

    Professor Yuen Siu-fai is a senior Cantonese opera performer who began his career at age seven as a child actor. He later transitioned to the opera stage and studied Cantonese prosimetric storytelling, Nanyin. Yuen has received numerous awards, including the Hong Kong Artist Award (1991), BH Honorary Medal (1992), and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Artistic Achievement Award (2003). Dedicated to education, he frequently lectures and holds seminars. He is an honorary scholar at the Education University of Hong Kong and has received the HKSAR Bronze Bauhinia Star (2014) and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Award (2016). Prof Yuen currently serves as Museum Expert Advisor, Artistic Director of the One Table Two Chairs Foundation, and Associate Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

    Professor Chan Sau Yan

    Professor Chan Sau-yan was Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor in the Department of Music at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) from 1987 to 2007. During this period, he taught courses in Chinese opera, Cantonese opera, fieldwork methodology and Hong Kong music. Currently, Prof Chan is Adjunct Professor teaching cultural management programmes at CUHK. His works include The Legend of Tong Tik-sang’s Creative Career (2016), The Legend of Tong Tik-sang’s Creative Career (co-authored with Prof Estella Cham Lai Suk-ching, 2018), The Legend of Tong Tik-sang’s Creative Career (co-authored with Dr Cheung Kwan-hin and Dr Ho Koon-wan, 2021) and The Legend of Tong Tik-sang’s Creative Career (co-authored with Dr Cheung Kwan-hin, 2nd edition 2022).

Market Trends

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Sustainable Supply Chains: Hong Kong’s Path to Green Logistics

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 301 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Alex Chan (Chairman of the Hong Kong Sea Transport and Logistics Association) ;
    • Mr Sunny Ho (Executive Director The Hong Kong Shippers' Council)

    Mr Alex Chan

    Mr Alex Chan is the current chairman of the Hong Kong Sea Transport and Logistics Association. After graduating from school, Mr Chan received training as a senior deck officer of Golden Peak Shipping Co., Ltd., aka OOCL, and has been serving in the shipping and logistics industry for more than 40 years. Among them, his services are ship management companies, container liner companies, container terminals, container leasing, container management, international freight forwarders, Asia-Pacific and global supply chain management companies, consulting service companies, etc. Engaged in seafarers, operations and operations management, global supply chain control tower, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain design and solutions, digitalization and other positions, ranging from Hong Kong, South China, Central/East China, Asia Pacific and the global. Mr Chan’s career start from in seafaring, specialising in maritime logistics and supply chain management services. His working experience started in Hong Kong and expanded to regional and global freight. He has experienced and participated in the booming period of Hong Kong due to China’s opening up and Hong Kong’s pivotal role as freight, sea and air transportation hub at the south gate of China. He also witnessed the development and changes of Hong Kong, East China/South China container terminals, and the acquisition of major shipping companies/international freight companies merger case.

    Mr Sunny Ho

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Understanding the "Three Peace-of-Mind Documents" and Their Impact on the Elderly

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 302 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Isabel Yeung (Associate Sun Lawyers LLP)

    Ms Isabel Yeung

    Isabel is an Associate of Sun Lawyers LLP. Her scope of professional services covers civil ligation, family and matrimonial matters, probate and wills practice

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Future Developments of AI and Web3 in the New Era of Intelligent Finance

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Ken Choi (Senior Data Scientist Zhong Yu Limited)

    Mr Ken Choi

    Mr Choi currently serves as a Data Scientist, engaging in a project that intersects the dynamic fields of AI and Web3. He imparts his knowledge and expertise as a teacher at HKU SPACE, where he conducts courses such as the" Postgraduate Diploma in FinTech and Legal Regulations", "Advanced Diploma in FinTech – Big Data", the "Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics & Applications", and the "Certificate for Module (Business Analytics and Web Scraping)", "Certificate for Module (Web 3.0 and FinTech)" and "Certificate for Module (AI and ML with Business and Financial Applications)" etc. His areas of specialization encompass a broad spectrum of AI technologies, including Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Neural Networks (NN), and Natural Language Processing (NLP), as well as the emerging domain of WEB3. Ken is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and boasts a suite of certifications from SAS®, including but not limited to Statistical Business Analyst, Predictive Modeler: Enterprise Miner, System Platform Administrator, and Advanced Programmer. He holds a Bachelor's (Honors) degree in Statistics and a Master's degree in Risk Management.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Leading Financial Innovation powered by Big Data and FinTech

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 311 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Rowena Lai (Part-time Lecturer of HKU SPACE)

    Ms Rowena Lai

    Ms. Lai has extensive experience in business and data analytics in different business sectors. She is currently working in a well-known international bank and leading various data analytics projects. She graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Science degree (major in Mathematics and Minor in Economics), and obtained a Master of Science in International Shipping and Transport Logistics as well as a Master of Science degree in Global Supply Chain Management from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With her practical experience in data analytics and professional knowledge in financial technology, she teaches "Big Data and FinTech" module under Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Management and Financial Intelligence, Executive Certificate in Big Data and Data Analytics as well as Executive Certificate in Text Analytics and NLP with Financial Technology.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Leveraging ESG in Facility Management to Drive Business Success

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 315, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Victor Kwong ( Chairman of Environmental Committee, Institute of ESG & Benchmark)

    Mr Victor Kwong

    Mr Victor Kwong, Chairman of the Environmental Committee, Institute of ESG & Benchmark, has more than 40 years of experience with proven expertise in corporate sustainability, environmental protection, energy saving, occupational health and safety, fire protection, crisis management and security protection. He has consistent track records of achieving organizational goals by improving sustainability and safety performance through effective risk management systems, energy saving programs, carbon reduction, climate change risk reduction.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    2025 Q3 Hong Kong Equity Market Outlook

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 608, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Jim Fong (Portfolio Manager, Quam Securities Limited)

    Mr Jim Fong

    Mr Fong is Chartered Accountant and CFA holder. With more than 15 years of investment experience, he is the portfolio manager in Hong Kong and regional markets. Mr Fong holds HKU degree in Economics and Finance and HKUST Master degree in Finance

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Are urban trees dangerous?

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 609, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Ken So (Chief Executive of the Conservancy Association)

    Mr Ken So

    Mr So currently serves as the Chief Executive of the Conservancy Association, the very prestigious local environmental organization in Hong Kong. With 20 years of experience in arboriculture management, he has been actively promoting tree management, urban forestry management, and related educational initiatives. Mr. So is among the first six International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists in Hong Kong and the first ISA certified municipal arborist in the region. He has served as a member of the Expert Group on Preservation of Old and Valuable Trees of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and non-official member of the Urban Forestry Advisory Panel of the Development Bureau. He actively participates in various tree-related education and industry development committees, aiming to raise awareness of the significance of trees and tree management through policies, academia, and public engagement, and to encourage broader participation in these efforts.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Carbon Neutrality and Power System Engineering

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 301 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Aldous Leung (Chartered Engineer in Electrical & Energy Services)

    Mr Aldous Leung

    Mr Leung graduated in Australia in the 1980s. He began his career in utilities at the Electric Commission of NSW (Pacific Power, now TransGrid). Upon returning to Hong Kong in 1994, his career in utilities continued at the CLP Power HK. He is now working at the German Pool (HK) Ltd as a senior technical consultant specialising in high-power electrical systems and home appliances. Mr Leung also lecturing at the HKUSPACE on a part time basis as an adjunct lecturer for courses including Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma, and Top Up Degree (Ulster University).

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Corporate Governance Practice: Unmasking Reality in Deepfake Detection and Prevention Strategies

    Type of Event
    Online Attendance
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Melani Au (Director of Membership Development at HKCGI) ;
    • Mr Donald Lai (HKCGI Qualification Committee member)

    Ms Melani Au

    Ms Melani Au is the Director of Membership Development at The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI), a professional body with a history of over 75 years in Hong Kong. HKCGI is the sole organisation qualifying Chartered Secretaries and Chartered Governance Professionals in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. She has significant experience in membership development and works closely with business and academic partners to raise awareness about the governance profession and support individuals on their journey to HKCGI membership. Before joining HKCGI, Ms. Au worked as an auditor at one of the Big Four accounting firms and as a course coordinator in a higher educational institution. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree from The University of Hong Kong, a Master’s degree in Global Business Management from City University of Hong Kong, and a Master’s degree in Corporate Governance and Compliance from Hong Kong Baptist University. She is also an Associate of HKCGI.

    Mr Donald Lai

    Mr Donald Lai is a member of the Qualification Committee of the HKCGI. In addition to his membership in HKCGI, he is a solicitor and certified public accountant and holds various professional qualifications in finance, auditing, and compliance. He worked as an investigator in a statutory body. Donald earned undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in accounting and law from reputable universities in Canada, Hong Kong, and the UK. Donald is also a part-time lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University, instructing post-graduate courses on securities regulations and financial crime.

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  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Behavioral Economics: Five Untold Secrets of the Smartest Managers

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Brian Tsui (Partner, Catallyze, and Member of the Cyberport, HKSTP, and HKTDC investor networks)

    Mr Brian Tsui

    Through human and financial capital, Brian empowers founders to navigate the stage where most startups fail: when a locally validated idea goes global. As an early-stage investor, Brian also co-founded the Chicago Booth Angels Network of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. He is the Asia-Pacific co-chair of the University of Chicago's top-ranked global accelerator, a venture partner of AngelHub, and a mentor at Founder Institute. Brian enjoys judging at the Asian Financial Forum, Hong Kong FinTech Week, and Startup Express. He has shared his favourite topic, ""What's missing in your perfect pitch?"" with 3,000+ founders, intrapreneurs, and university students. Brian began his international career in management consulting, where he launched and managed a corporate finance practice in Southeast Asia and a financial institution practice in the US for a global consultancy, helping C-suite executives at the most complex companies embrace, invest in, and integrate emerging technologies. Brian holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Three Must-Know Traffic Secrets of Xiaohongshu

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 311 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Jones Ng (Founder of Chi Wah Digital Media Capital Group Limited)

    Jones Ng

    Founder of Chi Wah Digital Media Capital Group Limited and Co-founder of StartHK Ltd under Leading Hong Kong Holdings Limited; with over 15 years of marketing experience in Mainland China, specializing in using social platforms such as WeChat and Xiaohongshu to enhance brand image and expand business opportunities for enterprises. Has served over 100 internationally renowned brands and has been invited to participate in more than 50 sharing seminars.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Ride the Wave: Winning Indonesia’s Billion-Dollar Market with Smart Marketing

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 608, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, HK
    Speaker
    • Ms April Lam 

    Ms April Lam 

    April started doing business with Indonesian companies ever since 2007 and has resided in Indonesia for 5 years. She has also gained ground experience in Vietnam and saw the rapid development of growth in the ASEAN region. Coupled with her experiences, April not only worked as the former Head of Marketing (Consumer Marketing & Travel Industry Marketing) of DFS (LVMH Group) to lead DFS’s expansion in Bali, Jakarta & Medan, she has also led 100+ projects in APAC in luxury retail marketing, brand consultancy and sales channel development. April thinks ASEAN is a hidden gem for amazing consumer brands and aims to help companies thrive at ease.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Understanding CTI Implementation to Strengthen Cyber Defence

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 202, 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Frankie Wong (Seasoned cybersecurity leader)

    Mr Frankie Wong

    Mr Frankie Wong is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 13 years of experience across critical infrastructure, finance, media, and government sectors. He currently serves as the Senior Cyber Intelligence Manager at CLP, where he oversees threat intelligence and cyber defence operations. Mr Wong previously held senior roles at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Bank of China (Hong Kong), and HSBC, leading security operations, incident response, and cybersecurity governance. He also contributed to public-sector cybersecurity during his time at the Hong Kong Productivity Council, managing government-funded mobile security and awareness projects. A dedicated advocate for cybersecurity advancement, Mr Wong has been an Executive Committee Member of the Professional Information Security Association (PISA) since 2014.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Exploring the Essence of Bazi and Feng shui

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 303, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Chung Wing-hon ;
    • Dr Choi Man-ho ;
    • Mr Chan To-tat ;
    • Dr BJ Lee

    Mr Chung Wing-hon

    Mr Chung Wing-hon is a senior Feng Shui instructor with over 50 years of practical Feng Shui experience. He worked in the Housing Department in his early years. Later, he inherited his father's Feng Shui knowledge and provided Feng Shui consulting services. Mr. Chung holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from the United States. He has taught Feng Shui courses at the Vocational Training Council, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Management Association. He is currently the course planner, general consultant and chief instructor of the Professional Diploma in Modern Feng Shui Environmental Studies at the Macau University of Science and Technology and a guest lecturer of the Feng Shui course at the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the University of Hong Kong.

    Dr Choi Man-ho

    Dr Choi Man-ho holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from Monash University, Australia. He has studied Bazi and Feng Shui under Mr Chung Wing-hon and has provided fortune-telling and annual advice to over a hundred clients. He was invited by the Hong Kong Jockey Club to offer annual fortune guidance to guests. In Hong Kong, he has provided Feng Shui consultations for homes, shops, offices, and upstairs stores. Additionally, he has offered Feng Shui layout improvement suggestions for large-scale real estate projects and their sales offices in mainland China, including Zhongshan, Liuzhou, and Huizhou. He has also provided annual Feng Shui adjustments to enhance luck for clients in South Korea and Australia.

    Mr Chan To-tat

    Mr Chan To-tat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, UK, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce from Cardiff University, UK. He is currently the President of the International I Ching Culture Association. Mr. Chan Tu Tat once taught Feng Shui courses at the Hong Kong Management Association. He is currently a lecturer for the Professional Diploma in Modern Feng Shui Environmental Studies at the Macau University of Science and Technology and a lecturer for the Feng Shui courses at HKU Space.

    Dr BJ Lee

    Dr BJ Lee is currently the Programme Leader who developed the Certificate and Diploma in Feng Shui Planning in Office and Residence. He is also the College Principal Lecturer and has been in charge for a series of programmes which include Accounting, Corporate Governance and Business Administration. BJ has taught in various subjects, including Strategic Management, Marketing, Financial Management, Accounting, Organization Behavior and Business Communication. He received degree in Ulster, . MBA from Cardiff Business School and a doctoral from Macquarie, Australia . His research interest is in China Studies, Region of Origin, Marketing and Yin House and Yang House Feng Shui. Before joining HKU SPACE, he worked in the commercial field in the areas of sales and marketing, operation, strategic management and organization change.

    In-person registration is full. Please register for online attendance.
    2867 8485
  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Understanding Intellectual Property Law

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 207, 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Tiffany Kwong (Programme Director of HKU SPACE )

    Ms Tiffany Kwong

    Ms Tiffany Kwong is the Programme Director for our signature law program, University of London Law preparation courses including Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law and Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law. She is also the Programme Director for our only full-time law program, the Higher Diploma for Legal Executives and for the very popular Summer Law School - Law School Preparation Program (for Future Lawyers) and Weekend Law School - Law School Advantage for Secondary School Students.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Navigating the AI Landscape for Business Success

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 301 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Vincent Fan (Director, EY)

    Mr Vincent Fan

    Mr Vincent Fan is a distinguished consultant, corporate strategist, and entrepreneur with over 20+ years of experience in Greater China and the APAC region. His expertise include business strategy, digital transformation, market and product positioning, operations improvement and corporate M&A. He a trusted advisor for companies navigating the complexities of modern business landscapes. His experience spans in various sectors including consumer retail, supply chain, technology, media, and telecommunications.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Luxury in Transition

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 304 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Theresa Tse

    Ms Theresa Tse

    Ms Theresa Tse has 20 years of significant experience in the development and management of fashion products, retail buying and retail business management. She has worked in well-known international brands such as Timberland and Levi's, responsible for product management for the Asia Pacific region. Since 2007, she has been focusing on product development and production of Hong Kong fashion retail brands and licensed brands. Recently, she has also worked for Hong Kong fashion retailers concentrating in buying and brand promotion.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Conversation between Internal Audit and AML

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Albert Tang (Chief Risk and Compliance Officer) ;
    • Ms Clara Tsui (Managing Director of Smart Giraffe Consulting Limited)

    Mr Albert Tang

    Mr Albert Tang, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer has over 25 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Finance control that covered the law enforcement, public sector, financial industry and fintech business. He now oversees the risk, compliance function of a fintech group and also acts as Manager-in-charge role of the various functions of Securities & Futures Commission of company asset investment business. Previously, he played key person role of Compliance in Hong Kong based Insurance Institution and also worked in a Hong Kong listed technology companies, PCCW/HKT supervised a team of compliance professionals in charge of all compliance-related activities across all financial service including stored value facilities licenses, digital bank, insurance service, money lending and fintech business development and act as key contact with Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

    Ms Clara Tsui

    Clara Tsui is the Managing Director of Smart Giraffe Consulting Limited, a consultancy offering tailored solutions in internal auditing, risk management, and ESG reporting for businesses." Ms. Clara Tsui is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs (FCPA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with over 15 years of internal audit experience. She holds a master’s degree in business administration and has worked in internal audit across industries including public utilities, automotive, telecommunications, retail and manufacturing, ports, and real estate development and management.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    HK NSL in World context

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 308, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Ronny Tong Ka Wah (Senior Counsel, Non-official member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong. Convenor, Path of Democracy.)

    Mr Ronny Tong Ka Wah

    Senior Counsel, Non-official member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong. Convenor, Path of Democracy.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Family Office & Diversified Asset Allocation in Times of Global Uncertainty

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 311 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Michael Wong Man Sek (Co-President of the Asia Family Office Foundation)

    Mr Michael Wong Man Sek

    Mr Michael Wong, the Executive Director of Royal Family Asset Management Limited, the Co-President of the Asia Family Office Foundation, and the President of the Society of Registered Financial Planners. He manages investment fund portfolios for nearly a thousand offshore and investor immigration clients, developing asset allocation strategies with a total asset size of 10 billion. With over 15 years of experience as a licensed responsible person, he currently holds licenses 1, 4, and 9. Mr Wong also shares insights on stock market and diversified asset strategies through various print, electronic, and digital media, focusing on wealth management and promoting the development of the local family office industry.

Languages & Culture

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Addicted to Languages - Acquisition Gets Easier One After Another

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 206, 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Kevin Shen (Adjunct Lecturer, HKU SPACE )

    Mr Kevin Shen

    Mr Shen holds a master degree in Japanese Studies from The University of Hong Kong, complemented by a minor in French. After dedicating two years to teaching Japanese at his alma mater, he pursued further studies in Korean at the Korean Institute of Yonsei University. Following his graduation, Mr. Shen has held teaching positions at various universities, where he has imparted knowledge in both Japanese and Korean. He is currently mainly teaching these two languages at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:30

    Are English and Chinese Grammar Different?

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 308, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Nicholas Campbell (HKU SPACE Adjunct Lecturer)

    Mr Nicholas Campbell

    Mr Nicholas Campbell provides English training for individuals and corporations globally, and also works as an Adjunct Lecturer for HKU SPACE. He specialises in workplace English training. Nick has been in Hong Kong since 1996 and has 30 years of experience in this field, and has provided training for over 100 different companies, organisations and government departments in Hong Kong. Nick’s many years of studying Cantonese have helped him to understand the difficulties that HK students face. This also helps him to identify common areas of error for students and facilitates his teaching of English, as he knows why students make the errors that they do and is passionate about helping his students to learn how to improve their English.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    A universe in a flower: An introduction to Ikebana

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 205, 2F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Mr Verdy Leung (Senior professor of Ikenobo ikebana and a multimedia artist)

    Mr Verdy Leung

    Verdy Leung is a senior professor of Ikenobo ikebana and a multimedia artist. He is the Chairperson of Ikenobo Hong Kong Chapter and is appointed by the Ikenobo Headquarters in Kyoto as an “Overseas Specially Entrusted Professor”. He graduated as a valedictorian from the Tokyo School of Ikenobo Central Research Institute of Ikebana in Japan. He gained the “Tachibana” awards (best performance award) for 4 times when he studied in the Institute. Professor Leung’s ikebana and art works exhibited in different places (e.g. Germany, Japan, Canada, Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, etc.). He gained numerous awards, including nomination in Taipei Golden Horse Film Awards. He is the Champion of Ikenobo World Cup, and was the first foreigner to gain awards in the oldest Ikebana exhibition - “Kyuutabanata Exhibition”. He is also the first ikebana artist to be featured in International Floral Art Biennial. Professor Leung taught in various universities on the subjects of Culture, Art and Media. His research on the subjects had been published in numerous books and journals.

    In-person registration is full.
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  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    How to teach kindergarten and junior primary students Putonghua

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 315,3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Pang Chi Chuen (HKU SPACE Programme Director) ;
    • Dr Cheung Lin Hong (HKU SPACCE Programme Manager)

    Mr Pang Chi Chuen

    Mr Ken Pang is a senior language teacher and language expert. He has previously worked at local secondary schools and the University of Hong Kong. He is currently a Programme Director, Senior Lecturer, and Deputy Leader (Chinese Language) of the Centre for Language Education and Assessment at HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE). Over the years, he has led various research and development projects commissioned by the Education Bureau, Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), and the Quality Education Fund. His work covers areas such as Applied Linguistics, language education for ethnic minorities, language support for kindergartens, and Putonghua promotion initiatives. He also serves as a council member of the Hong Kong Children’s Arts Association.

    Dr Cheung Lin Hong

    Dr Cheung Lin Hong is a senior language teacher and language expert. He has taught at several local higher education institutions. Currently, he is the assistant program director at the HKUSPACE. His main focus is on research and teaching in Chinese as a second language.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    The book Open Birdcages as the preface to the story of revitalization and innovation in Hong Kong’s ICH craft of birdcage making

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 609, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Dylan Kwok (Registered Interior Architect (Finland))

    Mr Dylan Kwok

    In the past decades, Dylan has explored the culturally diversity of urban settings in East Asia, North America and the Scandinavia, and has developed a strong interested in humanistic design in urbanism. His talent was first served in designing W-hotel Atlanta, and Holt Renfrew Toronto under Burdifilek Design Studio in Canada, before his adventure in Finland, where he conducted several design researches for NOKIA and the City Planning Office of Helsinki. Now based in Hong Kong, Dylan continues to explore the phenomena in the post-industrial cities, under the influence of the peripheral high-speed urban development. Thus, search for the creative niche in the art and design sector. Dylan was the design lead at Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation during its founding period. Since 2013, Dylan supervises final years students on their graduation projects in Macau Polytechnic Institute and teaches three dimensional thinking and design in University of St. Joseph. Dylan received his interior design education from Ryerson University (Canada) and granted his master degree in Spatial Design from University of Art and Design Helsinki (Finland) with an award-winning thesis. He was selected for the 40 under 40 Perspective 2011 as one of the upcoming Design Stars of Tomorrow followed by the Hong Kong Young Design Talent title in 2009. Recent projects include: Slow Living Experiment@Oi! (2016), 10dayfest (2013, 2015), Detour MATTERS(2013), Helsinki South Harbour International Concept Competition (2011) , Kai Tak River Art Festival (2010)

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    "Making a great impression"  - An English refresher for practitioners in the tourism and hospitality industry.

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 607, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Alwin Fernandes (Adjunct Lecturer, HKU SPACE )

    Mr Alwin Fernandes

    Mr Alwin Fernandes is our professional English language trainer. Mr Fernandes has worked in the airline industry in the US and Hong Kong, training and coaching practitioners in the field, sharing his expertise in multinational corporations throughout his professional career.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 17:00

    How English can Help Drive Your Career Acceleration?

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 302, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Melissa So (Legal and English Language Trainer, HKU SPACE)

    Ms Melissa So

    At the talk, the trainer will give you as much information as you need for forward planning in order to bring yourself at par in every aspect with professionals from all over the world, from local to global.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Tactile Words: Japanese Braille System and its Social and Cultural Significance

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 601, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    Zoom
    Speaker
    • Mr Eric Kwong (Programme Director, HKU SPACE)

    Mr Eric Kwong

    Eric Kwong is a Programme Director at HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) and is currently the executive committee member of the Society of Japanese Languae Education Hong Kong. He has extensive experience in teaching Japanese language and Japanese culture, and has been in charge of the Associate of Arts in Languages and Humanities (Japanese Studies Theme) for many years. He was awarded the Outstanding Teacher Award of the HKU SPACE International College in 2018 and won the “Best Paper Award” in the 9th Biennial Convention of the Pacific and Asian Communication Association in 2012.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    German - a Language You Should Not Miss!

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 608, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Thomas Spitzer (Part-time German Instructor, HKU SPACE)

    Mr Thomas Spitzer

    Mr Thomas Spitzer is a native German teacher from Berlin. Having worked in Hong Kong for around 20 years, Mr. Spitzer has fruitful teaching experience in teaching the German language and culture for both beginners and advanced learners in different institutions and universities. To promote the German language and culture, he has organised workshops and given talks in various fields such as tourism, history and economic development.

Profession and Career

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Developments in Medical Laboratory Science - a Cytotechnologist's Perspective

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 202, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr William Cheng (Medical Laboratory Technologist)

    Mr William Cheng

    Mr William Cheng has served as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in the Hospital Authority in the Anatomical and Cellular Pathology Department for over 25 years, amassing extensive professional experience. Beyond histopathology and cytology, he has worked in various departments, including the blood bank, chemical pathology, haematology, and microbiology, accumulating broad medical and pathological knowledge and practical skills. Additionally, Mr. Cheng has served as Chemical Safety Officer for many years, demonstrating deep familiarity with chemical safety and storage regulations. He is also a committee member of the Hong Kong Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences Quality Assurance Programme (HKIMLSQAP), responsible for ensuring the quality assurance of laboratory results in both public and private sectors in Hong Kong.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    When family falls ill — the role of family therapist

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 205, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Dr Dickson Chow Lai Yin (Psychiatrist) ;
    • Facilitator: Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, HKU SPACE)

    Dr Dickson Chow Lai Yin

    Dr Chow Lai Yin is a specialist psychiatrist working in Hong Kong. He graduated from a medical school and was trained in Psychiatry in Hong Kong. Ever since his days as a trainee, he has been having a keen interest in psychotherapy as an effective modality to help people. He was trained in various disciplines of psychotherapy yet his main interests remain in psychodynamic psychotherapy and family therapy. Apart from his basic medical degree, Dr CHOW earned a Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies from the Monash University and a Master of Health Sciences in Sexual Health from the University of Sydney. Dr Chow is Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK), the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists and the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Psychiatry). He is a Fellow and Clinical Director of the Asian Academy of Family Therapy.

    Facilitator: Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Kwok Kit Wan specialises in translating evidence-based educational strategies into practical classroom applications. In her current role as Programme Director of Psychology at HKU SPACE (The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education), she brings extensive academic expertise to professional education. Her scholarly achievements have been recognised by University College London's Institute of Education, where she holds the position of Honorary Research Associate. Throughout her fourteen-year career in psychological research, Dr Kwok has established herself as both a prolific academic author, contributing significantly to international journals, and a sought-after speaker in the field of educational psychology. Her expertise is regularly shared through parental seminars, teacher training workshops, and professional conferences across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China, where she has delivered hundreds of engaging presentations to diverse audiences.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Self-Cultivation Theory in 'Occupational Safety and Health'

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 207 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Raglan Lam (Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) expert)

    Dr Raglan Lam

    Dr. Raglan Lam is an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) expert with over 38 years of industry experience. He obtains numerous academic qualifications, including PhD in Safety and Health Management from the University of Hong Kong, Master's degree in Applied Science in Occupational Safety Management from the University of Western Sydney, Master's degree in Business Administration from the Macau Asian International Open University and Diploma in Occupational Hygiene from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, Registered Safety Auditor, and Registered Safety Officer in Hong Kong. Throughout his career, Dr. Lam has dedicated himself to providing diverse OSH professional services, such as developing and reviewing safety management systems, conducting accident investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits. He has served a variety of clients, including various departments of the Hong Kong SAR Government, public utilities companies, and large private corporations. Dr. Lam is also an experienced educator, known for his practical case studies and illustrative teaching style that emphasizes the latest developments in OSH. This has earned him high regard and admiration from his students.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Introduction to the HK Legal System

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 303 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Michael Fisher (Former Principal Programme Director at HKU SPACE)

    Mr Michael Fisher

    Michael Fisher has taught Law for over 40 years in UK and Hong Kong and was the first course director of the Graduate Diplona in English and Hong Kong Law (Common Professional Examination). Previously a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, Michael came to Hong Kong to teach Law and manage Law courses at HKUSPACE. During his 25 years at HKUSPACE, Michael brought to Hong Kong, as visiting teachers, some of the leading academics in the common law world.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Excel Your Career in Butler Services

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 304 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Ken Wong (General Manager - Hospitality, Food and Beverage & Project Management P Lee Consultancy) ;
    • Mr Bryen Li (Executive Director and Co-Founder Leweskool Consulting)

    Dr Ken Wong

    Dr Wong is a seasoned professional in butler services, casino and luxury hotel management & food and beverage. With more than 20 years of industry experiences, Mr Wong helps well-known companies and high net worth families to provide strategic planning, dedicated services and execution, operation re-engineering, and house management. He also helped known restaurant chains to be IPO listed in Hong Kong. Mr Wong holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration.

    Mr Bryen Li

    Mr Li is an experienced professional in butler services, family office management, and house management. Apart from Hong Kong, he has been providing his outstanding services to clients in Middle East and Maldives. With his extensive international exposure, Mr Li helps other practitioners in the field to further develop their careers. Mr Li has a master degree.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Cosmetic Sciences: Development in the next decade

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 314, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Gavin Chung ( Director of Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists (HKSCC); Experienced Cosmetic Product Developer)

    Mr Gavin Chung

    Mr Gavin Chung is a cosmetic chemist and product development expert with approximately fifteen years of experience in cosmetics research, product management, and innovation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from McGill University and has received additional academic honors from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and London College of Fashion. Gavin has collaborated with major international brands such as Alliance Boots UK, Marks & Spencer, and H&M. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (UK), the American Chemical Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), and the Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists, where he currently serves as a director. Gavin is committed to raising public awareness of cosmetic safety and serves as a part-time lecturer at HKU SPACE. He also directs the Hong Kong Cosmetic Technical Resources Centre and participates in the Cosmetics Industry Committee of the Hong Kong China Manufacturers’ Association. As the founder of JMC Cosmetics Innovation Hong Kong, Gavin leads efforts to help clients globally create, develop, and source cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products. He is the chief technical advisor to multiple international cosmetic brands and has extensive experience in cross-border collaboration. His personal interests include industrial design, photography, fragrance, and gastronomy, which inspire his innovative approach to product development and solutions.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    CAMS Professional Certification and Anti-Money Laundering Talent Development Trend

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 607, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr SK Lee (Chief Executive and Board Director of RD Wallet Technologies Limited) ;
    • Mr Adam Zhang (Senior Manager ACAMS )

    Mr SK Lee

    Mr SK Lee is the Chief Executive and Board Director of RD Wallet Technologies Limited. Mr Lee’s previous experience includes his roles as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Senior Executive in Business Development in Hang Seng Bank during 2014 to 2020, and various compliance positions at Standard Chartered (Hong Kong) during 2006 to 2014 with the last position being Head of Compliance in Retail Clients. During 1996 to 2006, he worked in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in Banking Supervision and Banking Policy. Mr Lee is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified AML Professional (CAMLP), and Fellow Member in Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (FHKSI). His academic credentials include master’s degrees in law (LLM, Common Law, CUHK), in banking (MSc Banking, CityU), and in Asian Studies (MA, HKU), and bachelor’s degrees in public and social administration (BA(Hons) PSA, CityU), and Law (LLB, MMU, UK).

    Mr Adam Zhang

    Zhang Yin (Adam) is familiar with domestic and foreign financial crime related regulations and practices. He has served as the head of AML and financial crime compliance for wholesale business of the head office of a foreign bank, responsible for financial crime risk control, system process design and strategy development related to anti- money laundering, sanctions/export control, anti-fraud, anti-tax evasion and payment transparency. When serving as the head of compliance for wholesale business, he focused on and provided compliance consultation and risk assessment for corporate clients affected by sanctions and export controls and was invited by the Anti-Money Laundering Bureau to share topics related to financial crimes and sanctions compliance with major state-owned banks. Zhang Yin served as a senior manager at the Big Four accounting firms, assisting financial institutions including banks, insurance, and asset management to establish and improve anti-financial crime compliance frameworks, systems, processes, and systems, and assisting financial institutions to carry out a series of financial crime process rectification. Provides project management services including regulatory compliance, customer due diligence, sanctions, transaction monitoring, list scanning, and unsupervised projects. He also assisted a city commercial bank listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to build an anti-money laundering compliance framework, focusing on institutional risk assessment, customer due diligence and risk assessment procedures, transaction monitoring and due diligence system improvement. The project was highly recognized by local regulator.Q14 During his tenure in financial institutions and accounting firms, Zhang Yin was invited to provide sharing and training for a series of financial institutions and industry associations, including interbank associations, HSBC, Bank of China, Taiping Insurance, etc

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Advancing Hong Kong’s Primary Healthcare: Elevating Pharmaceutical Care through HKU SPACE

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 610, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, HK
    Speaker
    • Dr Warren Tsang (HKU SPACE Adjunct Associate Professor)

    Dr Warren Tsang

    Dr Warren Tsang initially worked in the community pharmacy sector before advancing his professional journey. His background includes significant involvement in primary care and pharmaceutical services, contributing to the development and enhancement of family medicine and primary healthcare in Hong Kong. Dr Tsang has been active in promoting training and education in pharmaceutical care, supporting the integration of pharmaceutical services within primary care settings to improve patient outcomes.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    From Passion to Profession: A Journey to become Nutritionist and Dietitian

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 206, 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Wendy Ma (Senior Programme Director, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Dr Gigi So (Programme Director, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Dr Lilian Yeung (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Ms. Kammy Yeung (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE)

    Dr Wendy Ma

    Food, Nutrition and Healthcare Programme Team in HKU SPACE

    Dr Gigi So

    Food, Nutrition and Healthcare Programme Team in HKU SPACE

    Dr Lilian Yeung

    Food, Nutrition and Healthcare Programme Team in HKU SPACE

    Ms. Kammy Yeung

    Food, Nutrition and Healthcare Programme Team in HKU SPACE

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Seeing Architecture from 3 Perspectives: Architect | Designer | Builder

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 207 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Architect Ka Chi (co-founder of studio 3.1)

    Architect Ka Chi

    Following his study at HKU SPACE, Ka Chi received his degree from the University of Edinburgh. Prior setting up studio 3.1, Ka Chi was working in local award-winning architecture practices. He has worked on different architecture projects from cinema, auditorium, retail to commercial and residential. In 2021, he dedicated his passion to architecture and established studio 3.1 to further explore his ambition on architecture. Ka Chi believed the result of architecture should be an engagement of the needs, the preoccupations, and the awareness of the building environment. To ensure different disciplines should be cooperated seamlessly with mutual understanding. studio 3.1 mainly focus on design and build project to ensure the ideas of client, architect and manufacturer can be listened and accommodated.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Integration and Collaborative Development of the Legal Professions in Shenzhen and Hong Kong

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 302 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Zhang Bin (President of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association) ;
    • Mr Roden Tong (President, The Law Society of Hong Kong) ;
    • Facilitator: Dr Devin Lin (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE)

    Dr Zhang Bin

    Zhang Bin, President of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association, holds a Ph.D. in Law and is a Senior Economist. He serves as a member of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a council member of the All China Lawyers Association, a standing council member of the Guangdong Provincial Lawyers Association, and Vice President of the Shenzhen Law Society. As a founding partner and lawyer at Guangdong Zhuojian Law Firm, he was appointed as the first legal advisor to the Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee. He also acts as an external postgraduate supervisor for Jinan University, Shenzhen University, and South China Normal University, as well as a part-time professor at Jilin University. Additionally, he serves as an arbitrator for the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA), and Zhuhai Court of International Arbitration. With long-term expertise in corporate law, investment and financing law, and government legal advisory services, he has handled a series of major litigation and non-litigation cases. In 2021, he was awarded the title of "National Outstanding Lawyer" by the Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China.

    Mr Roden Tong

    Mr Roden Tong was in private practice specialising in litigation and dispute resolution before moving to in-house role in 2007. Mr Tong has deep expertise in handling complex claims across Asia, including Lehman related investment mis-selling cases, US securities class actions against Hong Kong and PRC companies, US SEC investigations and large-scale fidelity claims. His clients include multinational corporations, listed companies, banks, and other financial institutions. Mr Tong was admitted in Hong Kong. In addition to his role as the Chief Executive of Berkley Insurance Company, Mr Tong holds prominent positions within the legal and community spheres. In 2016, he was elected to the Council of The Law Society of Hong Kong, in 2021, he was elected as Vice-President, and in 2024, he was elected as President.

    Facilitator: Dr Devin Lin

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    How to Become a Life Coach? Building a Career That Changes Lives

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 303, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Ms Gloria Hung (Master Certified Coach ) ;
    • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, HKU SPACE)

    Ms Gloria Hung

    Ms. Gloria Hung has been teaching coaching programmes in HKUSPACE for more than ten years. With her fruitful experience in human resources management and leadership development, her training and coaching has empowered thousands of people in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Mainland China over the last 20 years. • Master of Business Administration (The University of Warwick, U.K.) • Master of Arts in Coaching, Training and Development (Middlesex University, U.K.) • Bachelor of Arts (The University of Hong Kong) • Certified Enneagram Coach • Master Certified Coach (MCC)

    Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Kwok Kit Wan specialises in translating evidence-based educational strategies into practical classroom applications. In her current role as Programme Director of Psychology at HKU SPACE (The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education), she brings extensive academic expertise to professional education. Her scholarly achievements have been recognised by University College London's Institute of Education, where she holds the position of Honorary Research Associate. Throughout her fourteen-year career in psychological research, Dr Kwok has established herself as both a prolific academic author, contributing significantly to international journals, and a sought-after speaker in the field of educational psychology. Her expertise is regularly shared through parental seminars, teacher training workshops, and professional conferences across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China, where she has delivered hundreds of engaging presentations to diverse audiences.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Building a Career in Medical Laboratory Science

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Tian Zhipeng (Senior Programme Director, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Dr Keith Mai (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Dr Huang Suihong (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE)

    Dr Tian Zhipeng

    Dr Keith Mai

    Dr Huang Suihong

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    From Classroom to Field: Transforming Sports Passion into Thriving Careers

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 616, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Daniel Yu (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Miss Ma Man Sum (Assistant Lecturer, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, CUHK)

    Mr Daniel Yu

    Mr Daniel Yu is the Programme Manager of the Sport, Exercise and Recreation Management Subject Group at HKU SPACE. They oversee a variety of dynamic courses, including strength and conditioning, yoga teaching training, sport coaching and sport management.

    Miss Ma Man Sum

    Miss Ma Man Sum is currently assistant lecturer of Department of Sports Science and Physical Education ( SSPE) at CUHK, serving as SSPE Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission (SALSA) scheme coordinator. Previously, she worked as assistant lecturer in CUHK Physical Education Unit and Hong Kong Coaching Committee (HKCC) lecturer. She was an Elite karatedo athlete (Premier League World Top Ranking No.4, Asian Bronze Medalist, East Asian Games Silver Medalist & 2 times Asian Games Representative). In addition, she is a qualified karate coach and referee (KFHKCL), stretching instructor, sport trainer (CUHK).

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Pathways from aspiring Healthcare Workers to Future Leaders

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 205, 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Esther Kwok (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Ms Rebecca Wai (College Lecturer, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Ms Sze Tsz Yan (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Ms Pam Wong (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE)

    Dr Esther Kwok

    Ms Rebecca Wai

    Ms Sze Tsz Yan

    Ms Pam Wong

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    What you need to know about AIRBUS A320

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 206, 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Captain Chow Chi Hang, Andy (General Manager, Training LTC/LCC/TRI/TRE, Hong Kong Express Airways )

    Captain Chow Chi Hang, Andy

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    From Buttons to Brushstrokes: What Really Makes (or Breaks) an Illustrator

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 315, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Au Yeung Chun Hay (PureHay) (Chairman of The Hong Kong Society of Illustrators (HKSI)) ;
    • Mr Leo P. H. Chan (Member Board of Directors of Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries (FHKDCI), Programme Manager, HKU SPACE)

    Mr Au Yeung Chun Hay (PureHay)

    Au Yeung Chun Hay (PureHay), the Chairman of the Hong Kong Society of Illustrators (HKSI), has over ten years of experience in animation and game design, and has shared creative illustration and digital painting experiences at various institutions. In 2022, he was awarded the Outstanding Artist Award, "Golden Shadow Award," by the British Creative Enterprise Society. Additionally, he received the Bronze and Silver Illustration Awards from the Japan Illustrators Association (JIA) in 2020 and 2021 respectively. At the 34th Hong Kong Print Awards, he won gold, silver, bronze, and honorable mention awards. His painting style primarily focuses on "Cyberpunk" as the main visual expression, and he incorporates Augmented Reality (AR) technology into his illustration creations, making them more impactful.

    Mr Leo P. H. Chan

    Leo Chan serves as the Programme Leader for various design programmes at HKU SPACE and holds full membership in the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA). Additionally, he is a Member Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries (FHKDCI). With more than 21 years of experience in visual communication, graphic design, typography, branding, and strategic design, Leo has been recognized twice as one of the "40 Under 40" in the Graphics and New Media category. In 2010, the HKSAR Government recognized him as a new generation Hong Kong designer, having earned over 60 international design awards, including in the illustration category.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    退而不休.投身生態旅遊/導賞事業

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 609, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK
    Speaker
    • 謝宇德先生 (香港旅遊業議會培訓委員會成員, 香港聯合國教科文組織全球地質公園推薦地質公園導遊(R2G))

    謝宇德先生

    謝宇德先生擁有超過十多年的教育和可持續旅遊行業經驗。他專注於開發可持續旅遊商業模式、計劃和策略。為了貢獻旅遊業,他目前是香港旅遊業議會的培訓委員會成員以及香港聯合國教科文組織全球地質公園的推薦地質公園導遊(R2G)。 他積極推廣可持續性理念,曾擔任政府機構和中國內地教育機構的可持續旅遊、生態旅遊、地質旅遊和文化旅遊領域的主講人和培訓師。他擁有香港大學文化和遺產旅遊碩士學位、教育研究生文憑以及地理學學士學位。

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Exploring Career Paths in Sports Rehabilitation: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Trends

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 610, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Daniel Yu (Programme Manager HKU SPACE) ;
    • Ms Bud Wing Yun (Registered Physiotherapist )

    Mr Daniel Yu

    Mr Daniel Yu is the Programme Manager of the Sport, Exercise and Recreation Management Subject Group at HKU SPACE. He oversees a variety of dynamic courses, including strength and conditioning, sports science and rehabilitation.

    Ms Bud Wing Yun

    Ms Bud Wing Yun is a Registered Physiotherapist based in Hong Kong. She holds the qualification of an Australian Sports Medicine Level 2 Sports Trainer. Additionally, she has served as a Committee Member of the Sports Traumatologist Committee for the Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Science from 2020 to 2022. Following this, she continued her involvement with the association as a Committee Member of the Sports Physiotherapist Committee from 2022 to 2024.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Advancing Nurse Professionalism: Post-basic Training and the MSc Clinical Nursing with King’s College London

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 616, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK
    Speaker
    • Dr Gigi So (Programme Director, HKU SPACE) ;
    • Ms Sze Tsz Yan (Programme Manager, HKU SPACE)

    Dr Gigi So

    Food, Nutrition and Healthcare Programme Team in HKU SPACE

    Ms Sze Tsz Yan

    Food, Nutrition and Healthcare Programme Team in HKU SPACE

Wellness and Health

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Bones Tell Secrets: Unlocking Mysteries with Forensic Anthropology

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 616, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, HK
    Speaker
    • Ms Winsome Lee (Forensic Anthropologist)

    Ms Winsome Lee

    Ms. Winsome Lee is a distinguished forensic anthropologist specializing in the analysis of human skeletal remains. With a Master of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and ongoing Ph.D. studies, she combines expertise in bioarchaeology and physical anthropology. Since 2014, Winsome has worked extensively in humanitarian and forensic contexts, including exhumations and identifications in war zones and disaster sites across the globe such as East Timor, Cyprus, Poland, and Somaliland. She is currently the only forensic anthropologist practicing in Hong Kong, frequently collaborating with law enforcement and medical examiners to solve complex cases. Winsome is also a passionate science communicator, authoring bestselling books and hosting radio programs to raise public awareness about forensic science and death education. Her work bridges science and humanity, emphasizing respect for the deceased and solace for the living. Known for her compassionate approach and rigorous professionalism, she has contributed significantly to forensic anthropology’s development in Hong Kong and beyond.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    New Acupuncture Techniques-Cheek Acupuncture Therapy

    Type of Event
    Online Attendance
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Professor Huang Yong (Director of the Acupuncture Teaching and Research Office at the Institute of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University)

    Professor Huang Yong

    Huang Yong, Doctoral supervisor, Professor, and Chief Physician. Director of the Acupuncture Teaching and Research Office at the Institute of Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University. With extensive clinical experience in integrated Chinese and Western medicine, his primary academic achievements are in acupuncture and tuina (therapeutic massage).

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Explore the wisdom of life from the perspective of Chinese medicine andrology through The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic

    Type of Event
    Online Attendance
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Professor Gu Chiming ( Chief Physician)

    Professor Gu Chiming

    Gu Chiming, Chief Physician, Doctor of Medicine, and Supervisor for Master, has over 20 years of experience in integrated Chinese and Western medicine in urology. He has profound expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex urological and andrological conditions, as well as rapid recovery during the surgical period. He specializes in integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatments for prostate cancer and urinary stones, as well as Chinese medicine for male infertility and sexual dysfunction.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Homeopathy in Action: Understanding Its Principles and Applications

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 314, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Michelle Chu (Registered Classical Homeopath, the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths)

    Ms Michelle Chu

    Ms Michelle Chu is a distinguished Registered Classical Homeopath, the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths. Her expertise in classical homeopathy is rooted in the principles of Samuel Hahnemann, emphasizing the law of similars and the holistic treatment of individuals. With a deep understanding of homeopathic remedies and their preparation through dilution and succussion, Ms. Chu offers a comprehensive approach to healthcare that addresses physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Her practice is guided by the principles of minimal dose and totality, ensuring that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs. As a registered practitioner, Ms. Chu has demonstrated a commitment to the highest standards of professional practice, adhering to the rigorous guidelines set by the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths. Her extensive knowledge and experience make her an invaluable resource for those seeking alternative and complementary healthcare solutions.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    From Fragrance to Serenity: Unlocking the Power of Tao of Incense in Modern Life

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 610, 6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Steve Cheung (Traditional Incense Art and Holistic Well-being Practitioner) ;
    • Ms Eva Chan (Traditional Incense Art and Holistic Well-being Practitioner)

    Mr Steve Cheung

    Mr Cheung is a dedicated practitioner and expert in the fields of traditional incense art and holistic well-being. With a wealth of teaching experience and profound knowledge, he currently serves as a tutor for HKU SPACE courses and as a master for the "Chinese Traditional Culture Promotion Association." In addition, he holds the position of The Chief Shingon Buddhist Guru at the "Universal Brightness Esoteric Buddhist Seminary".

    Ms Eva Chan

    Ms Chan is an experienced instructor and therapist, specializing in the art of Tao of Incense and promoting holistic well-being. She is a tutor and Shingon Buddhist Guru for the "Chinese Traditional Culture Promotion Association" and the "Universal Brightness Esoteric Buddhist Seminary".

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Fengshui and Wellness: Designing Your Healthy Living Space with Xuan Kong Fengshui

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Chin Yau Lai

    Ms Chin Yau Lai

    Ms. Chin is a part-time instructor at HKU SPACE, specializing in the “Xuan Kong Feng Shui Wellness Planning” programme. With over 30 years of professional experience as a registered nurse, Ms. Chin integrates her extensive healthcare background with her deep knowledge of Feng Shui to promote holistic wellness through environmental energy optimization. She is a recognized practitioner and educator in Xuan Kong Feng Shui, focusing on applying its principles to improve health and living environments. Ms. Chin’s expertise includes analyzing the dynamic energy patterns of homes and workplaces to enhance physical and mental well-being. She has been actively involved in guiding individuals and organizations on Feng Shui adjustments that support vitality, reduce stress, and foster harmony. Her teaching combines traditional Feng Shui theories with practical wellness planning, making complex concepts accessible and relevant to modern lifestyles. As a dedicated educator, Ms. Chin contributes to cultivating a new generation of Feng Shui practitioners who appreciate the connection between environment and health. Her passion lies in empowering people to create balanced spaces that nurture both body and mind, aligning ancient wisdom with contemporary health needs.

  • 07Jun 2025 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Qi, Blood, and Meridians: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Insights

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 314, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr HUNG Hung Bun (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner)

    Dr HUNG Hung Bun

    Dr. Hung Hung Bun, Guest Lecturer at HKU SPACE, registered Chinese medicine practitioner in Hong Kong, and integrated Chinese-Western medicine physician in China. He holds a Bachelor of Chinese Medicine, a Master of Integrative Medicine from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a Master of Science in Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Professional Diploma in Chinese Medicine for Cancer Treatment, and a PhD in Chinese Medicine from The University of Hong Kong. Clinically, he specializes in treating metabolic disorders, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, pain, tumors, and emotional disorders using Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

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