Past HK Association Events
The list below reflects the speaker’s role(s) at the time of the event.
Members only Seminar:
Why Hong Kong is not ‘just another Chinese city’ – the Common Law Advantage
Date: Monday 29th September 2025
Time: 18.30 drinks reception; 19.00-20.00 Seminar; 20.00-21.30 networking drinks
Venue: Mayer Brown International, London
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, who will be joined by Gartner Research Fellow, Dave Aron.
Date: Monday 30th June
Time: 18.30 drinks reception; 19.00-20.00 Seminar; 20.00-21.30 networking canapés & drinks
Venue: HSBC, London
We are most pleased to invite our members to hear the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Chris Hui, GBS, JP share his thoughts on the consolidation of Hong Kong’s position as an international finance centre, as well as the opportunities presented by the Greater Bay Area for Hong Kong.
Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Venue: a prestigious venue centrally located in the City (exact details to be confirmed the day before)
Time: 12.30 Drinks Reception; 13.00 Lunch; 14.30 Finish
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
Please join members of the HK Association Committee for a Member Briefing with HM Consul General to HK & Macau, Brian Davidson CMG, with our greatest thanks to CBRE for agreeing to host. Member Briefings are limited to around 20 members to facilitate more frank, open discussion as well as networking. All comments are, as always at our events, off the record.
Date: Tue 18th February
Time: 2.30-3.45pm
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
We are delighted to announce the next HK Association membership lunch with the outgoing Lord Mayor of London, Professor Michael Mainelli, who has kindly agreed to address members focusing on insights gained over his year as Lord Mayor regarding the economic and financial potential between the City and Hong Kong/ China.
Date: Wednesday 6th November
Venue: London
Time: 12.30 Drinks Reception; 13.00 Lunch; 14.30 Finish
It is a great pleasure to welcome back Victor and José for another HK Association Member Briefing.
Date: Wednesday 2nd October
Time: Registration/ networking 9.30am; Briefing 10am-11am
Location: Mayer Brown, London
We are delighted to inform you that The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR has kindly agreed to address our members and answer questions at the next HK Association Membership Lunch at one of London’s world class hotels.
Date: Friday 27th September 2024
Timings: 12.15 Registration and Drinks Reception; 1.00pm Lunch; 14.30pm Close
Please join members of the HK Association Committee for an all-encompassing Member Briefing on the Hong Kong business environment with the most senior members of the British government in Hong Kong together with the senior team from BritCham in Hong Kong, offering members a wholistic expert insight into all aspects of what is happening in Hong Kong today and thoughts for the future.
Date: Thu 26th September
Time: 2.30-4.00pm
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
We are delighted to announce a private webinar for HK Association members with the The Honourable Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung GBM.
Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024
Time: 10.00 UKT/ 17.00 HKT
Panel discussion on the effects of climate change and innovative solutions to combat the negative impact
Date: Thursday 13th June
Time: 6pm - 9pm
We are very pleased to announce that the Chief Executive of the HK Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, has kindly agree to address members over lunch on topics including: Hong Kong’ position as a forward-looking international financial centre capitalising on the opportunities arising from the opening-up of Mainland China; green and sustainable finance; and the fintech development of Hong Kong. Coming at a time of fast-paced changes in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, the need to hear directly from key policy makers is increasingly important.
Date: Friday 10th May 2024
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.
We are delighted that Brian Davidson CMG, HM British Consul-General to HK & Macau, has accepted our invitation to do a Member Briefing for HK Association members, with our greatest thanks to Schroders for agreeing to host.
Date: Thu 29th February
Time: 2.30-3.30pm
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.
Following the successful visit by the Financial Secretary, Paul Chan to London recently, including the well-attended HK Association lunch, we are delighted to announce that we have an unprecedented event for the HK Association scheduled:
HKA Member Briefing
Date: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: London
We are delighted that The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR has kindly agreed to address our members and answer questions at the next HK Association Membership Lunch at a delightful venue in the City.
Date: Thursday 21st September 2023
Venue: City
Timings: 12.15 Registration and Drinks Reception; 12.45pm Lunch; 14.30pm Close
Hong Kong Perspectives
Member Briefing (open discussion moderated by Sir Douglas Flint, Chairman of abrdn & HK Association Committee Member)
Date: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Time: 4.00pm – 5.15pm (registration starts at 3.45pm)
The HK Association & HK Business Network together with HSBC will celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with traditional festivities and a seminar with the BBC’s Blue Planet producer and ocean plastic campaigner, Jo Ruxton MBE.
Date: Thursday 22nd June
Time: From 6.00pm
Location: Central London
Daniel Fung, Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Development Council of Hong Kong and also one of Hong Kong’s premier barristers and leading constitutional expert, who acted as Solicitor General of Hong Kong 1994-1998, has very kindly offered to give a Member Briefing to HKA members.
Date: 25 May 2023
Time: 2pm - 3pm
INVITATION to join the HK Association Member Briefing on
The NEW growth paths of Hong Kong as an International Financial Centre
Date: Monday 24th April 2023
Time: 4.30 – 5.30pm followed by a drinks reception
Date: Tuesday 18th April
We are delighted to have the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Chris Hui, address HK Association members.
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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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.
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.
Speakers:
Mr Peter Burnett, Chairman, BritCham HK
Mr David Graham, Executive Director, BritCham HK
Mr Gilford Law, Director-General, HKETO London
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Earlier events
Chairman, Matheson & Co / Vice Chairman, HK Association
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of HK
President, Asia Financial Holdings Ltd
Mr David Graham (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Sir Douglas Flint (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association
Mr Edward Yau (Panel Speaker)
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development, HKSARG
Mr Peter Burnett (Panel Speaker)
Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong / Managing Director, SCB
Mr Lawrence Li SC (Panel Speaker)
Chairman, Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong
Former Legislative Councillor, Founder and CEO of Civic Exchange
Sir Douglas Flint (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association and Chairman of Standard Life Aberdeen
Dr Gerard Lyons (Panel Speaker)
Economist, Independent Non-executive Director, Bank of China (U.K.)
Mr Thomas So (Panel Speaker)
Partner at Mayer Brown and Chair of the GBA Committee in the Law Society of HK
Mr Andrew Weir MA, FCA, FHKSA, FIOD (Panel Speaker)
Senior Regional Partner at KPMG and Vice Chair of KPMG, China
Former British diplomat, Lecturer at the Centre for China Studies, CUHK
Ms Winky So (Keynote Speaker)
Director-General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London)
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Mr Peter Burnett (Panel Speaker)
Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong/ Managing Director, SCB
Mr Andrew Davis (Panel Speaker)
Head Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Mr Guy Salter (Panel Speaker)
Chairman of London Craft Week
Joint Head of China Department (Hong Kong), Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Financial Secretary, HKSAR
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Ms Priscilla To (Keynote Speaker)
Director General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London)
The Lord Sassoon (Moderator)
Chairman, China Britain Business Council
Mr Andrew Davis (Panel Speaker)
Head Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Ms Sarah-Jane Butler (Panel Speaker)
CEO, Parental Choice
Mr Adrian Kingwell (Panel Speaker)
CEO, Mezzo Labs
Mr David Marsden (Panel Speaker)
Director, UK & Ireland, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of HK
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Chief Secretary for Administration, Hong Kong SAR
Ms Teresa Cheng, GBS, SC, JP (Keynote Speaker)
Secretary for Justice for Hong Kong
Mr Douglas Flint CBE (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association
Mr Huw Jenkins (Panel Speaker)
Consultant to Clifford Chance
Ms Ingrid Edmund (Panel Speaker)
Senior Product Specialist, Infrastructure Debt, HSBC Holdings plc
HM Treasury Special Envoy for the Belt and Road Initiative
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Ms Priscilla To (Keynote Speaker)
Director General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London)
Mr Douglas Flint CBE (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association
Mr José Viñals (Panel Speaker)
Group Chairman, Standard Chartered Bank
Mr Andrew Davis (Panel Speaker)
Head Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Mr David Marsden (Panel Speaker)
Director, UK & Ireland, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Mr Daniel Melone (Panel Speaker)
Global Operations Director, Euromoniter International
Mr Matthew Rous (Panel Speaker)
Chief Executive, China-Britain Business Council
Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
His Excellency The Chinese Ambassador
Vice-President and Corporate Secretary, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Mr Andrew Seaton (Keynote Speaker)
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Ms Priscilla To (Keynote Speaker)
Director General, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (London)
Mr Douglas Flint CBE (Moderator)
Chairman, Hong Kong Association
Mr Andrew Davis (Panel Speaker)
Head Investment Promotion, InvestHK
Dr Gerard Lyons (Panel Speaker)
Committee Member, Hong Kong Association
Mr David Marsden (Panel Speaker)
Director, UK & Ireland, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Mr Stephen Phillips (Panel Speaker)
Chief Executive, China Britain Business Council
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of HK
Chief Secretary for Administration, HKSARG
Chief Executive, International Airlines Group
British Ambassador in Beijing
