About the Forum
Futures of Education Forum is a global initiative of UNESCO that aims to reimagine how knowledge and learning can shape the future. It is a global ongoing dialogue that brings together a variety of stakeholders, including social leaders, policymakers, educators, researchers, and youth, to discuss and explore innovative approaches to education. By promoting a collective vision for the future of education, the Futures of Education Forum aims to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on Goal 4 of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all and promoting lifelong learning opportunities.
The theme of Futures of Education Forum 2024 is “Family Education and Legacy”, by discussing and promoting this important educational topic, we can work together to foster a harmonious and prosperous society and build a better future. The first local Futures of Education Forum was held in 2020.
Overview
Forum Theme：
Family Education and Legacy
Objectives:
- To foster family education and family tradition development in Hong Kong
- To promote Hong Kong as an international family office hub
Overview:
The family is the basic unit of society and the country. Therefore, building a harmonious and prosperous society and country must start with building a family. Family education and legacy is the process of passing on values, knowledge, skills, and culture to the next generation. It plays an important role in shaping an individual’s values, behavior, and social interactions. At the same time, family education and legacy have a long-term impact on an individual’s growth and development. Through quality and comprehensive family education, we can ensure that the next generation inherits and passes on positive values, knowledge, and skills, empowering them to contribute to building a better society.
Overview
Date: 2024/08/24
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: HKEX Connect Hall
Registration
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Opening Ceremony
2:00 - 2:25 pm
Guest of Honour
- Honorary Chair, Hang Lung Properties Limited
Guest of Honour
- Emeritus President and Honorary Advisor, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
Guest of Honour
- Director Emeritus, HKU SPACE
- Vice President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
Guest of Honour
- Executive District Director And Honorable Advisor, AIA International Limited
- Vice Chairman, Committee for Economic Affairs of CPPCC National Committee
- Chairman, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
Guest of Honour
- INED, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- Member, Council of the City University of Hong Kong
Guest of Honour
- Chairman, Council of the City University of Hong Kong
- Partner, Co-Chairman, P. C. Woo & Co.
Forum Committee
- Chair, Futures of Education Forum 2024
- General Manager, Family Group Philanthropy
Keynote Speech:
Family Legacy and Business Sustainability
- Creating and Unifying Family Philosophies
- Communicating Family Values
- Sustaining the Family and Succession Planning
2:25 - 2:55 pm
Guest Speaker
- Honorary Chair, Hang Lung Properties Limited
Family Education Survey Result Presentation
2:55 - 3:05 pm
Forum Committee
- Committee Member, Futures of Education Forum 2024
- Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Seminar:
UNESCO and Family Education
- Introducing UNESCO’s Work in Family Education
- The Role of Families in Education
- Characteristics, Advantages, and Challenges of Family Education in Hong Kong
- How to Promote Family Education and Heritage
3:05 - 3:25 pm
Guest Speaker
- President and Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction of The Education University of Hong Kong
Panel Discussion:
Nature and Cultivation of Family Tradition in Hong Kong
- Interpretation of Family Values in Traditional Chinese Society and Confucian Thought
- Historical Studies of Families in Hong Kong and Other Regions
- Interpretation of Family Values in Western Contexts
- Recent Efforts in Mainland China Regarding Family Values and Education
- Support Networks for Family Education and Heritage in Hong Kong, Including Contributions from the Education and Social Welfare Sectors
3:25 - 4:05 pm
Moderator
- Founding Partner & General Manager, Centaline Family Office
Guest Speaker
- Forum Honorary Advisor
Guest Speaker
- Member, Legislative Council, HKSAR
- Professor, Department of History, Lingnan University
Guest Speaker
- Member of Management Committee, UNESCO HKA Glocal Peace Centre
Seminar:
Global Best Practices to Build Family Legacy
- Examples of Family Legacy in Eastern and Western Contexts, Focusing on How to Utilize Family Education, Wealth Management, and Family Governance to Ensure the Transfer of Family Values and Philosophy Across Generations
- Key Considerations for Family Legacy Planning
4:05 - 4:15 pm
Guest Speaker
- L.E. Simmons Professor of Business
- Administration, Harvard Business School
Panel Discussion:
How to Cultivate Successors and Talents for Family Businesses
- Succession Education and Development Programs
- Coordination and Selection Between Family Managers and Professional Managers
- Identifying the Values, Traits, and Skills Required for Various Roles in Family Offices
- How to Teach and Cultivate These Values, Traits, and Skills in Hong Kong Schools
4:15 - 4:55 pm
Moderator
- Chairman, Council of the City University of Hong Kong
- Partner, Co-Chairman, P. C. Woo & Co.
Guest Speaker
- Managing Director and Head of Wealth Advisory, Asia, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Guest Speaker
- Managing director and CEO of Wings Securities Limited
- President of CPA Australia, Greater China Division
Guest Speaker
- Executive Director of Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy
Closing Remarks
4:55 - 5:00 pm
- Director Emeritus, HKU SPACE
- Vice-President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
Networking Session
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Forum Organizing Committee
Chair
Ms. Yanice Mak
- General Manager, Family Group Philanthropy
Member
Mr. Ka Ying Chan
- Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Mr. Eugene Fong
- Member of Management Committee, UNESCO HKA Glocal Peace Centre
Mr. Larry Hung
- Founding Partner & CIO, Centaline Family Office
Mr. Alex Lau
- Managing Director, Tianlong Capital Management Limited
Mr. Roy Lo
- Managing Partner, SHINEWING CPA (HK) Limited
Prof. Samuel Leong
- Vice-President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
- Co-founder, UNESCO HKA Glocal Peace Centre
Mrs. Mitzi Leung
- Vice-President, UNESCO Hong Kong Association
- Co-founder, UNESCO HKA Glocal Peace Centre
Honorary Advisors
Sponsor
Supporting Organisations
Supporting Organisations
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