EdUHK Hosts Education Summit 2026
Joining Hands with the Education Sector to Promote Holistic Youth Development
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) recently hosted the “EdUHK Education Summit 2026” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The summit, themed “Values Education and Well-being,” brought together leaders from politics, education, and social services to explore how values education and well-being can nurture the next generation, while contributing to the development of a leading country in education from the perspectives of policy, school development, and holistic education.
Jointly organised by EdUHK, 13 principals’ associations and school councils, and supported by 23 school sponsoring bodies, the summit demonstrating the shared commitment of the education sector and the wider community to nurturing future generations.
The opening ceremony was officiated by distinguished guests, including:
- Dr He Jinhui, Division Director, Education, Science and Technology Department, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR
- Ms Imma Ling Kit-sum, Council Treasurer, EdUHK
- Hon Professor Starry Lee Wai-king, Standing Committee of the National People's Congress; President of the Legislative Council; Honorary Professor, EdUHK
- The Hon Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, Deputy of the HKSAR to the National People's Congress; Chairman, Hong Kong Arts Development Council; Member of the Legislative Council
- The Most Revd Andrew Chan Au-ming, Archbishop and Primate, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hu
- Ms Brenda Ng Ching-yee, Director, Cosmos Books
- Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President, EdUHK
- Professor May Cheng May-hung, Vice President (Academic), EdUHK
- Principal Kwok Wing-keung, Council Member, EdUHK
- Dr Kevin Kam Wai-keung, Director of School Partnership and Field Experience, EdUHK
Other EdUHK representatives included: Associate Vice President (Mainland Engagement and Development) Ms Helen Gai Huixia, Associate Director of School Partnership and Field Experience Ms Mandy Au Yuen-yee, Professional Consultant of School Partnership and Field Experience Mr Langton Cheung Yung-pong, and Director of Alumni Affairs and Development Ms Judy Kong Ka-wai.
In his address, Professor John Lee remarked that the theme of the summit not only aligns with current educational needs but also responds to society’s concern for the holistic growth of young people. He underscored that school sponsoring bodies, principals’ associations, school councils, and social service organisations are all vital stakeholders in HKSAR’s education, providing diverse forms of education and services to nurture talents with national sentiment and global vision. He expressed gratitude for the support from all sectors, which enables EdUHK to continue cultivating generations of outstanding teachers and professionals.
Delivering the keynote speech, Hon Professor Starry Lee highlighted that building “a leading country in education” and “a leading sporting nation” are important long-term national strategies. She noted that two complement each other: while education nurtures talent and values, sports strengthen physical fitness and resilience, together providing sustained impetus for nation's modernisation. She further observed that sports not only enhance health but also foster perseverance, resilience, and the spirit of fair competition. She stressed that education and sports sectors must work in concert to cultivate successors equipped to meet future challenges, thereby contributing to the development of both the nation and the HKSAR.
The Hon Kenneth Fok, drawing on the trajectory of national sports development, pointed out that sports not only testify the enhancement of national strength but also play a pivotal role in promoting national identity and public health. He noted that under the “15th Five-Year Plan”, the vision of building a sporting powerhouse expanded beyond competition to encompass “fitness-for-all”, integration of sports and education, and industrial development. He believed that the HKSAR can better integrate into national development by promoting community sports, improving public facilities, and nurturing talents with international vision.
The summit also featured a dialogue with Professor John Lee, Hon Professor Starry Lee, The Most Revd Andrew Chan Au-ming, Mr Eugene Fong Yick-jin (Chairman, Committee on Home-School Co-operation), Principal Lee Yi-ying (Chairman, Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council), and Dr Cheung Chok-fong (Advisor, Subsidized Primary Schools Council). They discussed the central role of values education and well-being in contemporary education from perspectives including higher education, policy, school vision, frontline practice, and home-school collaboration.
Professor May Cheng, who moderated the dialogue, concluded that “EdUHK upholds the mission of cultivating values and nurturing people, striving to help students build positive values and inner resilience, and to shape healthy life goals. In response to society’s growing demand for cross-professional collaboration, the University will further enhance curriculum design, strengthening value education, physical and mental well-being, and diverse professional elements.”
Following the dialogue, a signing ceremony was held, witnessed by Dr He Jinhui and Hon Professor Starry Lee, with Professor John Lee signing the cooperation agreement on behalf of EdUHK. Representatives from partner organisations also attended included (in alphabetical order by institution’s English name):
- Ms Maggie Tse Shuk-fan, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Caritas Hong Kong
- Mr Johnny Wong Chung-yee, General Secretary, Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
- Dr Wan Lap-man, Executive Director, Hong Kong Playground Association
- Mrs Patricia Lau Sin Ching-yee, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
- Mr Raymond Ng Wai-cham, Service Director (Early Childhood Education, Children & Family Services), Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association
- Mr Lau Chi-chung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Po Leung Kuk
- Ms Josephine Lee Yuk-ch, Chief Executive Officer, St. James' Settlement
- Mr Billie Lau Chung, Executive Director, The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong
- Mr Kenneth Chen Wei-on, President, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
- Mr Low Chen-yang, Head of Community Services Division, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
- Mr Leung Wai-kwong, Chief Executive, Yan Chai Hospital
- Mr Kenny Chiu Man-kin, Chief Executive Officer, Yan Oi Tong
EdUHK and its partner organisations will deepen cooperation in education, youth, and social services, jointly promoting the holistic development of young people in HKSAR.
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