London Ball Foundation Celebrates Academic Excellence With Education Summit and London Ball 2024

The full-day event took place on March 24 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel and brought together esteemed education and industry leaders to share their insights with Hong Kong’s future generation.

Last month, the London Ball Foundation held its annual Education Summit and London Ball. In attendance were honourable keynote speakers and guests including Dr. Ko Wing-Man (Member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese Political Consultative Conference and Former Secretary for Food and Health of HKSAR), Mr. Sze Chun Fai, Jeff, JP (Under Secretary for Education of HKSAR), Mr. Brian Davidson, CMG (Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao), Mr. Victor Chu, CBE (Chairman and CEO of First Eastern Investment Group and Chair of University College London Council), Professor Anthony Smith (Vice-Provost (Faculties) of University College London), and Ms. Susannah Morley (Director of the British Council in Hong Kong).

A full day program with 22 speakers and more than 600 attendees, the Education Summit focused on three main areas: Future of Education, Health, and Arts and Technology Industries. Students from various schools across the city were invited to participate as the “Youth Voice,” connecting with the speakers in a more engaging and inclusive experience. During the day, the London Ball Foundation also presented the My Dream Winner Award as part of its Scholarship and Mentorship initiative. The My Dream Program allows Hong Kong’s youth to explore different career paths with support, emphasising a message of contribution to our society.

As the night set in, the event moved onto the prestigious London Ball, boasting more than 450 guests this year. The evening celebrated the academic excellence and achievements of UK-educated alumni in Hong Kong, a highlight of the evening being the presentation of the Outstanding Alumni Award to Dr. Ko Ho Owen and Mr. Dieter Yih for their remarkable contributions not only in their own career but to the greater UK-HK community. Singers Alan Po Chi Lun and Jonathan Wong Chee Hynn were also in attendance, performing for the esteemed guests.

“Our mission is to encourage the return of overseas talents back to HK, to further educate, work, invest, and contribute to the community of Hong Kong through our education summit, alumni award, and My Dream Program,” says London Ball Foundation’s co-founder and chairlady Sandy Lau. “Together, we can make these events the everlasting memory of great friendships and partners for our continuous effort to make Hong Kong a better place.”