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Guest of Honour
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Mr Felix Chan Hoi-king
Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage,
Labour and Welfare Bureau, HKSAR Government
Biography
Mr Felix Chan is the Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), an office under the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. HKTE is committed to promoting Hong Kong’s advantages, opportunities, and various talent admission schemes in different global markets while providing comprehensive one-stop support services for incoming talent to facilitate their settlement and integration into the new environment for long-term development. Mr Chan possesses extensive experience in promoting Hong Kong and business management, having been based for extended periods in the Chinese Mainland and overseas, where he established strong networks with partners across regions. Mr Chan served as the General Manager of Business Development at the Hong Kong Tourism Board from 2020 to 2025. Prior to that, Mr Chan held management positions in the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and multinational corporations. Mr Chan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Hong Kong, and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Peking University.
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Keynote Speakers
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Ms Agnes Chan Sui Kuen, BBS
Chairman,
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Biography
Ms Agnes is the Senior Advisor of EY Greater China Chairman Office. Prior to this position, she was the Managing Partner for EY Hong Kong and Macau, overseeing all aspects of business operations in these locations (2009-2022).
Ms Agnes has more than 30 years of experience in providing tax and business
advisory services to a broad range of local and multinational organizations. Her
clientele is spread across various industries. She advises clients on tax restructuring for initial public offerings (IPOs); regional and cross-border tax planning; corporate restructuring; and tax-efficient supply chain management
planning.
As a prominent business leader, she is a keen advocate of HKSAR as an
international financial center and advises foreign companies on the broader
opportunities in the region.
Ms Agnes regularly speaks on tax-related and other business topics. She is also a frequent contributor to various publications and an influencer of key business
agendas.
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Professor John Lee Chi-Kin
President
Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Director of Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures
Director of Academy for Educational Development and Innovation
The Education University of Hong Kong
Biography
Professor Lee Chi-Kin John is Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). He joined EdUHK (the then Hong Kong Institute of Education) in 2010, serving as Vice President (Academic) and Provost before becoming President in September 2023.
He was appointed by the Hong Kong SAR Government as a Justice of the Peace (JP) and has served as a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the UNESCO Chair in Regional Education Development and Lifelong Learning, and a Research Fellow of The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO).
Professor Lee’s research focuses on curriculum and instruction, geographical and environmental education, life and values education, and teacher development and school improvement. He has a solid track record in securing external grants and was named among the top 1% most-cited scientists in the world in the latest list released by Stanford University (2025).
Abstract
Development of Two Academies: Advancing Interdisciplinary Educational Innovation for Future Learning
This keynote offers a personal reflection on the establishment and growth of two Academies — Academy for Applied Policy Studies and Education Futures (AAPSEF) and Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) — at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). Their creation signifies both a structural and conceptual transformation in the University’s approach to academic and professional development. The activities of these Academies, alongside Institutes and Centers, mirror broader societal and economic trends while responding to the urgent call for interdisciplinary innovation in education.
Set against the backdrop of the National 15th Five-Year Plan in the Chinese Mainland as well as Hong Kong SAR’s aspiration to become an international education hub and leading Asian city for global talent, this keynote examines the evolving notion of education futures. It highlights the implications for EdUHK’s trajectory as it advances its core mission in education while embracing complementary disciplines, positioning itself at the forefront of shaping innovative pathways for the future of learning.
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Closing Remarks
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Mr Ian Choy
President,
Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM)
Biography
Ian Choy is a senior HR leader with over 20 years of experience and currently serves as Executive Director, People and Culture, Corporate Communications and Administration at Gammon Construction. Having held leadership roles at organisations including McDonald’s and the Jardine Group, he brings extensive expertise in strategic talent management. As President of HKIHRM, he champions the Institute’s role as a leading human capital body, advancing policy advocacy, talent development and manpower strategies across Hong Kong and beyond.
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