HKBN Seminar: HK and the AI opportunity
HSBC has most kindly agreed to host the next HK Business Network seminar which will be on the topic of AI and how HK is well placed to take advantage of its differentiating position under the one country, two systems framework.
We are truly privileged to have two top HK-based serial tech entrepreneurs and investors in AI and start-ups, Esther Wong and Doug Glen confirmed as speakers, with two more speakers to be confirmed.
Date: Monday 30th June
Time: 18.30 drinks reception; 19.00-20.00 Seminar; 20.00-21.30 networking canapés & drinks
Venue: HSBC, London
HKBN Networking Seminar at Clifford Chance
Why HK is not 'just another Chinese city': The HKD PEG with John Greenwood
The HK Business Network is pleased to announce a series of events designed to show why Hong Kong is not ‘just another Chinese city’. While this should be self-evident, the mainstream media tends to focus only on the negatives, which are legitimate areas of concern, yet are silent on the many positive aspects of Hong Kong which would paint a more balanced, nuanced and accurate picture.
Date: Monday 19th May
Timings: 18.30 drinks reception; 19.00-20.00 Seminar & Q&A; 20:00-21.30 Networking drinks
Venue: Clifford Chance, London
Society's 3rd Annual HK Book Fair
We are thrilled to have confirmed two very well-known China figures and authors for our Annual HK Book Fair - Michael Sheridan and Paul French who cover two different and fascinating people: Xi Jinping and Wallis Simpson, who will both take part in the ‘In Conversation with the Authors’ part of the evening.
Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025
Venue: Oriental Club, London
Timings: 18.00 - 20.30
Private Tour of Scholarly Art and Song Ceramics at Bonhams
We have on show not just one Asian art exhibition sale but three! We are absolutely thrilled that long-standing member and ‘Society treasure’ Colin Sheaf, former Deputy Chairman of Bonhams and acknowledged expert in Asian art and artefacts has most kindly agreed to take HK Society members through the most interesting exhibit items.
Date: Sunday 11th May 2025
Time: 2.15pm - 3.00pm
Gloucestershire Spring Lunch 2024
Spring Lunch to Welcome the Year of the Snake
According to the Chinese calendar, on 29 January the Dragon cedes pride of place to the wise and transformational Snake. However, not all changes are wise, and sometimes we would do well to embrace the tried and tested! Thus, what could be more appropriate than a return trip (for many of us) to the Golden Mountain Restaurant in Cheltenham – deemed a big success last year?
Date: Wed 26 March 2025
Venue: Golden Mountain Restaurant, Cheltenham
Private viewing of highlights from the London Luxury: Handbags and Fashion auction at Bonhams
We are delighted to be able to invite HK Society members to a private viewing of highlights from the London Luxury: Handbags and Fashion auction, courtesy of Bonhams.
Date: Sunday 23rd March
Time: 15.00 – 16.00
Venue: Bonhams, London
Cost: Free for members
CNY 2025 celebration at Mishcon de Reya
We are delighted to invite our members on behalf of our wonderful hosts, Mishcon de Reya, to a joint Chinese New Year celebration at their stunning offices in Africa House. For those unfamiliar with this Grade-II listed building and its history, it is an architectural jewel, both inside and out, and it is a rare privilege for us to share this with you.
Date: Thursday 20th February 2025
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
Venue: Africa House
An Evening with Martin Barrow CBE
In the run-up to The Year of The Snake, we are delighted that The Scottish Region of The Hong Kong Society, together with the Scotland-China Association, will host its first ever joint-venture, and we very much hope this will be the first of more such ventures!
Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025
Time: 7 p.m.: reception, with refreshments (Chinese tea and biscuits); 7.30 p.m.: presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion; 9 p.m.: close
Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
HKA Member Briefing with Dr King Au 2024
Dr King Au, Executive Director of Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), has kindly offered to give a briefing to members of the HK Association and Business Network.
Date: Tuesday 19th November
Time: 10.30am
Venue: LawDeb Group’s offices, London
Guided Tour of Sotheby's auction of Chinese art & artefacts
We are delighted to announce this free guided tour of highlights of Sotheby’s upcoming auction of Chinese art and artefacts, led by Gordon Lo, Sotheby’s Head of Sale for Chinese Art.
Date: Saturday 2nd November
Time: 14.20 for 14.30 start
Venue: Sotheby’s
Tour of the Peninsula
We are delighted to announce a private tour of the stunning Peninsula London.
Date: Wednesday 30th October
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Peninsula London
Gloucestershire Region Mid-Autumn Festival Lunch
We are delighted to be able to let you know that the next Gloucestershire Region lunch – a slightly belated Mid-Autumn Festival celebration - will take place on Wednesday 2 October.
Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Time: 12.30 - 2.30
Scottish Region Mid-Autumn Festival Lunch
THE HONG KONG SOCIETY, SCOTTISH REGION
MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL LUNCH
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
12.30 for 1 p.m.
THE EMPEROR RESTAURANT, Edinburgh
HK Business Update
This annual seminar is designed to provide an up-to-date picture of the current business scene in Hong Kong and prospects for the year ahead.
Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Time: Seminar 7pm – 8pm; Q&A 8pm; Reception 8.15pm – 9.30pm
HCC Dragon Boat Festival Networking Seminar
Panel discussion on the effects of climate change and innovative solutions to combat the negative impact
Date: Thursday 13th June
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Tea-tasting at Fortnum and Mason
The HK Society is delighted to collaborate with the International Wine & Food Society (IWFS), established in 1933 (https://www.iwfs.capital/) on this exclusive opportunity to have the art and history of tea-tasting explained by renowned tea expert Will Battle to mark the launch of the publication of the 2024 IWFS Monograph – Tea, authored by Will.
Date: Saturday, 25 May 2024
Times: Morning session: 11 am – 1 pm or Afternoon Session: 3 pm – 5 pm
Location: Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Studio
Society’s Second Annual Book Festival
After the success of our inaugural Book Fair, we are pleased to announce the date of our second Book Fair and that published author and ex-RHKP officer Simon Roberts (HK Beat) will be moderating this year.
Date: Thursday 9th May 2024
Time: From 5.30pm
Online Lecture with Nigel Johnson-Hill
Online Lecture with Nigel Johnson-Hill:
‘From Hell, With Love’ The untold story of a love that survived the horrors of the infamous Burma Railway.
Date: Tuesday 9th April
Time: From 5.45pm
UK-HK/China bilateral - a government policy view from each side
Date: Monday 11th March
Time: from 6.30pm
With war coverage dominating the news, it seems that China has been relegated to the sidelines, generally covered by the MSM in simplistic soundbites, lacking all nuance and depth. Yet ignoring the what’s happening in China and the UK’s bilateral relationship with the world’s second largest economy would be a mistake.
Private Society evening at Hackett, Savile Row
Iconic British brand meets Oscar-winning HK art director Tim Yip (of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon fame)
Date: Thursday 29th February 2024
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
HK Society Chinese New Year Dinner 2024
We are delighted to announce that we have a date for our ever popular annual Chinese New Year Dinner.
Date: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Venue: China City
Time: 6:30pm Cash Bar, 7.00pm Dinner
Gloucestershire Region Chinese New Year Lunch
On 10 February, the Rabbit moves over and gives pride of place to the powerful and auspicious Dragon, so what could be more appropriate than a return trip (for many of us) to The Golden Mountain Restaurant in Cheltenham – particularly as it worked exceptionally well back in April!?
Date: Wednesday 28th February
HKBN Networking Seminar - How AI will impact your business
Date: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Time: 6 – 9pm (6.30-7.30pm seminar; 7.30-9pm networking canapés and drinks)
Venue: London
AI is set to impact the way we run businesses in ways we have yet to comprehend.
The quirks and perks of buying UK residential and agricultural property
HK Business Network Seminar
Date: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Time: 6 – 9pm (6.30-7.30pm seminar; 7.30-9pm networking canapés and drinks)
Venue: Forsters LLP, 31 Hill Street, London, W1J 5LS
Mid-Autumn Festival Dinner and Lecture with Simon Winchester OBE
We are thrilled to announce that New York Times best-selling author, renowned journalist and ex-HKer Simon Winchester OBE has agreed to give a lecture to Society members about his newly released book Knowing What We Know. As the talk will coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival, we will combine this event with a Chinese dinner in Chinatown.
Date: Thursday 19th October 2023
Time: 6.30pm Cash Bar and Book Signing; Lecture 7.00pm; Dinner 8.00pm
HK Society Polo Afternoon
Please join us for the annual HK Society Polo afternoon.
Date: Sunday 10th September 2023
Time: 12 noon - 17.30
HK Society Lecture: "China's Solar Calendar - An Epic Adventure around China" by Dominic Johnson-Hill
Date: Thursday 27th April
Location: Central London
We are delighted that long term HK and China resident, Dominic Johnson-Hill, has agreed to present stories and photos of his epic journey around rural China examining how the 3,000 year old Chinese solar calendar has impacted customs and traditions throughout China and how these are still celebrated in the country today.
HK Business Network Seminar: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - an honest review of the Carbon Credit market
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 from 6.30pm (Canary Wharf, London)
What do you think you know and understand of the Carbon Credit market? Our panel of experts from the industry will aim to demystify this crucially important $2bn market.
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HK Business Network Seminar: Asian Art: Possession, Profits and Pitfalls
Tuesday 21st February 2023, from 6pm.
Is Art for beauty, for profit, or both? The art market has proved a resilient diversifier in stock and bond market downturns - yet remains volatile. This seminar aims to give you a holistic overview of the art market with Chinese characteristics, from sourcing the art, protecting your investment, through to the end game of selling or inheriting renowned Asian art experts, Calvin Hui (co-founder of 3812 Gallery) and Colin Sheaf (former Deputy Chairman of Bonhams); and Holly Samuel of Forsters LLP, to discuss the opportunities and potential pitfalls faced by collectors.
