We are honoured to announce that Dr Aron Harilela, BBS, JP, Chairman & CEO of Harilela Hotels Ltd, has agreed to be the Guest of Honour at this year’s HK Society’s Annual Dinner. The Harilela family is not just one of the most well-known and long-established families in Hong Kong, they are also one of the most philanthropic. They are a fascinating success story. Dr Harilela is the eldest son of the patriarch, Hari Harilela, Chairman and CEO of the Harilela Group of companies. And he will be talking about his extraordinary family in a fireside chat with Brian Williams, Senior Advisor, Swire Hotels.

Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026

Venue: Cavalry & Guards Club, London

Time: 6pm Drinks Reception (cash bar); 6.30pm Welcome Drink; 7.00pm Dinner (including fireside chat)

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We are delighted to be able to let you know that the next Gloucestershire Region lunch will take place on Wed 14 October. You may consider it difficult to think already about autumnal weather and shorter days – but I know that HK Society members have hectic forward social/travel schedules!  

Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Venue: The Royal Oak, Cheltenham

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HK Society North-East Annual Dinner

For the second year running, the NE Region’s Annual Dinner will be held in the warmly welcoming Phoenix Restaurant in Newcastle’s Chinatown. We can at the same time celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival there too!

Date: Monday 5th Oct 2026

Time: 7pm Cash Bar; 7.30pm Dinner

Venue: Phoenix Restaurant, Newcastle

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We do hope that many of you will be able to attend this Mid-Autumn event at The Clubhouse of The Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society.  The Sandy Watson Room is an excellent venue for an autumn lunch: spectacular views of the golf course and over to Fife, on a clear day, as well as its provision of a fabulously comfortable environment for a relaxing lunch.

Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Venue: Clubhouse, The Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society

Time: 12.45 p.m.: reception and cash bar / 1.15 p.m.: lunch

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War Stories from the Legal Frontier: How to Avoid Costly Errors When Doing Business in Asia

What happens when business deals in Asia go wrong – and what can we learn from those who have seen it first-hand? 

Join us for a fascinating and highly practical evening with Hong Kong Bar Association’sChairman, José Maurellet SC, and Alexander Tang SC, Deputy Honorary Secretary, as they share real-life ‘war stories’ from the legal front line – cases where misunderstandings, cultural differences, contractual pitfalls or simply getting the basics wrong have proved costly.

Date:   Thursday 1 October 2026

Time:   18.30–21.30

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Like speed-dating but without the pressure! A fun and effective way to meet new people and make new contacts.

Date: Monday 7th September 2026

Timing: 6.30pm to 8.30pm (with possible extension)

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Book lecture: Shoot, Ask… and Run, a fascinating talk of life as a photo-journalist, getting in and out of trouble in pre-digital Asia with HK-based Chris Stowers.

Date: Friday 14th August 2026

Venue: Adrian Harrington Rare Books, Royal Tunbridge Wells,

Timing for book talk: 16.00-17.00

Timing for drinks: 17.15

Timing for dinner: 18.00

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In this era of graduate unemployment and the known difficulties of getting that first job, the HK Institute of Chartered Public Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales have most kindly invited members to a networking seminar with two aims in mind:

1. To update members on the rapidly advancing business opportunities in Asia, and Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to the regional market

2. To invite members to bring their children, grandchildren or anyone over 18 whether currently at university or starting out in their first job (guideline age 18-25)

Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Timing: 18.00 registration & networking; 18.30 seminar; 19.30 networking drinks, 20.30 end

Venue: Chartered Accountants’ Hall, London

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How much have we really understood about Hong Kong’s pivotal role in China’s long-term goals?

If you have not visited Hong Kong recently or do not follow the minutiae of Chinese government policy announcements, you may be out-of-date on what impact certain policy measures will have on Hong Kong.

Date: Tue 7^th July

Time: 09.00-11.00

Venue: ICAEW, London

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Hear from two incredible entrepreneurs, one HKer, Kinson Lo, Founder & CEO of Dot Investing and one Brit, Elaine Taylor-Whilde, CEO of Nine Health Global how they came to leave their respective home market to set up their businesses in the UK and HK respectively.

Date: Tue 30th June

Timings: 6.30pm registration, 7-8pm seminar, 8-9.30pm networking drinks

Venue: LawDebenture Group, London

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We are delighted that the Directors of Bonhams have most kindly invited members to a bespoke specialist-led tour of selected highlights of the sales of their Marquee CLASSICS Week in New Bond Street on Sunday 28th June.

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MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Sotheby’s have very kindly offered to give HK Society members a private specialist guided tour of their Old Masters Week.

Date: Saturday, 27^th June at 12.00

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MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Sotheby’s have very kindly offered to give HK Society members a private specialist guided tour of their Marquee Week.

Date: Saturday, 20^th June at 12.00

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The finance industry has always been at the forefront of innovation and tech, a sector which is driving rapid change. Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA has most kindly agreed to share with members his thoughts on Hong Kong’s development in financial innovation and sustainable finance, and how this is shaping its role as an international financial centre globally. He will especially focus on HK’s unique gateway role against the backdrop of diversification trends, and the implication for HK-UK collaboration.

Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026

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Like speed-dating but without the pressure! A fun and effective way to meet new people and make new contacts.

Date: Monday 11th May 2026

Timing: 6.30pm to 8.30pm (with possible extension)

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HKBN Seminar: The Coming Robotics Revolution & Why HK/ China Matters

A fireside chat with billionaire investor Jim Mellon and Bob MacDonald

AI may be revolutionising the workplace in ways we are now beginning to understand but what has too often been missed is the impact AI is having on the robotics world, which is set to have an even greater impact on the future of labour. China has been leading the world in R&D spending with Hong Kong acting as a scientific, financial, and collaborative gateway within China’s broader robotics ascendancy. Join Jim and Bob as they take us through this fast-developing revolution and discover how to invest in its future.

Date: Wednesday 22nd April

Time: 18.00 registration; 18.30-19.30 seminar; 19.30-21.00 networking drinks

Venue: HSBC, London

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Charles Russell Speechlys has most generously invited all members to join their Lunar New Year celebration ushering in the Year of the Horse which symbolises energy, new opportunities, freedom and resilience.

Date: Wednesday 11th March

Time: 18.00 - 21.00

Venue: Charles Russell Speechlys, London

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We are so pleased to announce that our Chinese New Year Dinner will be held at the well-known Royal China Restaurant, which is famous for its authentic and traditional Chinese cuisine. Even more special is that His Majesty’s Consul-General for Hong Kong and Macau, the wonderful Brian Davidson CMG, has most kindly agreed to be our guest speaker for the evening!

Date:   Tuesday 10th March 2026

Time:   6.30pm for 7.00pm

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The date for the HK Society Gloucestershire Spring Lunch has now been fixed: Wednesday 4 March. It will, as always, be at the Golden Mountain. The date is, of course, just before the Gold Cup week; and the year that we shall be welcoming is that of the Fire Horse. It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that those who have properly celebrated the opening of the New Year will be rewarded at the race course ………!     

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THE YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE

will be an auspicious year for

bold action, innovation, 

new beginnings and 

rapid progress, all of which will

be amplified by the Fire elements 

of passion, energy and drive!

So, to welcome all of the above into this coming year, enjoy a celebration with members (and guests) on

Friday 20 February 2026

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Like speed-dating but without the pressure! A fun and effective way to meet new people and make new contacts.

Date: Monday 9th Feb 2026

Timing: 6.30pm to 8.30pm (with possible extension)

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THU 8^th JANUARY - Networking Seminar: The HK Business Update

With BritCham in HK; the HKETO and Dr John Greenwood (TBC) for a forward-looking Macro View of the business environment for HK

All HK Association, HK Business Network and HK Society members are invited to the ‘big’ one to welcome in the New Year.

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MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Sotheby’s has very kindly offered to give HK Society members a private, specialist-guided tour of their Old Masters December sale exhibition.

Date: Saturday, 29th November 

Time: 12:00 – 12.45

Address: Sotheby's, London

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We are delighted to invite you to our next HK Association Lunch with Guest Speaker, the Financial Secretary for Hong Kong, the Honourable Paul Chan GBM, GBS, MH, JP.

Date: Wednesday 26^th November

Time: 12.30 Registration and Drinks Reception; 12.30 Lunch; 14.30 Close

Venue: Central London (exact venue to be confirmed the day before the event)

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As global financial systems adapt to rapid innovation—from stablecoin regimes to green finance—the intersection of law, regulation, and sustainability has never been more critical. Mr Fung will share his insights on how financial innovation (including stablecoins), regulatory developments, and sustainable finance initiatives are shaping Hong Kong’s future as a leading international financial and legal centre. The discussion will also highlight opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and the UK in the evolving domains of impact investing, fintech regulation, and legal governance.  

Date: Thursday 13 November 2025

Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm (Registration starts at 11am)

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The Peninsula London has most kindly offered us the private use of their wonderful bar, Little Blue, our personal favourite, for a Society get-together à la Lan Kwai Fong, including a 30-min tour of areas not otherwise open to the public; included in the evening is a bowl of iconic Peninsula noodles with a beer or soft drink.

Date: Tuesday 14th October

Time: 6.30-8.30pm

Venue: Little Blue Bar, Peninsula, London

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HK Society North-East Annual Dinner

The Society’s Annual North-East Dinner will take place on 9 October at a new venue for us, the Phoenix Restaurant in Newcastle Upon Tyne’s Chinatown.

In a further new departure for us, alongside a delicious Chinese banquet there will be a wine tasting conducted by longstanding member and oenophile Robin Mackay, with tasting notes. There will also be a cash bar.

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HK Society Gloucestershire Region Mid-Autumn Festival Lunch

Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025

Venue: The Royal Oak, Cheltenham

As is traditional, the next Gloucestershire regional lunch will be at The Royal Oak in Prestbury, Cheltenham – which has recently smartened up its Pavilion Room and as always, it will be good value, delicious and great fun.

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