Global Education Summit 2026 | Side Programmes

Overview

5 September 2026

6 September 2026

[Side Stage II] Day 1: The Hong Kong Education Hub

SALON I & II, M LEVEL

10:45am – 11:30am

Pathways to Top Global Universities: Local vs International School Routes

SPEAKERS

Jennifer Ma, Seasoned Educator & Founder of JM Edu Consulting

11:45am – 12:30pm

Inside an International School: A-Level Pathways & Boarding Life

SPEAKERS

Freya Crofton, Deputy Head (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning), Harrow International School Hong Kong

12:45pm – 1:30pm

Full-Stage Education Planning for Hong Kong (Language: Mandarin)

SPEAKERS

Ken Zhao, Project Manager, New Oriental Vision Overseas (HK) Education Limited

1:45pm – 2:30pm

From Today to Tomorrow: Early Financial Education and Family Financial Planning

SPEAKERS

Curtis Yeung, CFA, Investment Insights Manager, HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth

Amy Hui, CFA, CFP®, Head of Personal Banking and CRM, Retail Banking and Wealth, Hong Kong, HSBC

2:45pm – 3:30pm

AI Learning Tools – Learning Assistants and Practice Exam Creation (Language: Cantonese)

SPEAKERS

Elvis Chan, Assistant Vice President, Product and Technology, Consumer Business Group, HKT

Alexander Chow, Senior Training Manager, HKT

3:45pm – 4:30pm

Stand Out as a Teen: Future Skills, Internships & How Employers Hire

SPEAKERS

Ivy Ngai, Emerging Talent Recruitment professional, Enterprise Talent Team, HSBC

[Side Stage I] Day 1: The Hong Kong Education Hub

SALON III & IV, M LEVEL

10:45am – 11:15am

Ask Me Anything - City University of Hong Kong

SPEAKERS

City U Admission Office

11:25am – 11:55am

Ask Me Anything - Lingnan University

SPEAKERS

Ling U Admission Office

12:05pm – 12:35pm

Ask Me Anything - Hong Kong Baptist University

SPEAKERS

BUHK Admission Office

12:45pm – 1:15pm

Ask Me Anything - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

SPEAKERS

Poly U Admission Office

1:25pm – 1:55pm

Ask Me Anything - The Education University of Hong Kong

SPEAKERS

EduHK Admission Office

2:05pm – 2:35pm

Ask Me Anything - The University of Hong Kong

SPEAKERS

HKU Admission Office

2:45pm – 3:15pm

Ask Me Anything - The Chinese University of Hong Kong

SPEAKERS

CUHK Admission Office

3:25pm – 3:55pm

Ask Me Anything - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

SPEAKERS

HKUST Admission Office

4:05pm – 4:35pm

Ask Me Anything - UWCSEA's IB Curriculum Pilot

SPEAKERS

Gemma Dawson, High School Vice Principal and IBDP Coordinator at UWC South East Asia

[Side Stage II] Day 2: Global Education Pathways

SALON I & II, M LEVEL

10:45am – 11:30am

Write to Win: Personal Statement Workshop

SPEAKERS

Luke Simmons, Senior Liaison & Recruitment Officer, University College London

11:45am – 12:30pm

Interview Masterclass: UK/US Alumni & Oxbridge-Style Interviews

SPEAKERS

Edward Lee, Managing Partner, True North Education

12:45pm – 1:15pm

Pre-Departure Briefing 2026

SPEAKERS

Ethan Chan, Cambridge graduate (BA, MPhil)

Charlene Lau, Second-year medical student at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge

1:30pm – 2:10pm

2026 US Top Universities Trends & Case Studies: Insights with Crimson CEO

SPEAKERS

Jamie Beaton, Co-Founder & CEO, Crimson Education

2:30pm – 3:15pm

Global Study Destination Comparison: Hong Kong/Mainland vs the UK/US/Australia/Canada & Emerging Destinations

SPEAKERS

Jennifer Ma, Seasoned Educator & Founder of JM Edu Consulting

3:30pm – 4:15pm

Study Abroad with Confidence: Vaccines, Health Checks and Emotional Wellbeing for Students

SPEAKERS

Dr. Cheung Wai Yin, Eddie, Consultant In Paediatrics, Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road

Dr. Tso Kwok Chu, Consultant In Psychiatry, Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road & Specialist in Psychiatry, Adventist Medical Center – Causeway Bay & Taikoo Place

[Side Stage I] Day 2: Global Education Pathways

SALON III & IV, M LEVEL

10:45am – 11:30am

Ask Me Anything - The University of New South Wales (UNSW)

SPEAKERS

Frankie Yau, Regional Manager for Hong Kong and North Asia at UNSW Sydney

11:45am – 12:30pm

Ask Me Anything - New York University

SPEAKERS

New York University Undergraduate Admissions

2:30pm – 3:15pm

Ask Me Anything - Beyond the Diploma: How IB Prepares Students for the Universities They Want

SPEAKERS

Joe Lam, Director, Asia Pacific at International Baccalaureate

3:30pm – 4:15pm

Ask Me Anything – Cardiff Sixth Form College

SPEAKERS

Tony Blignaut, Regional Admissions Director Asia, Dukes Education / Cardiff Sixth Form College

Honoured Guest

Speakers

Listed in alphabetical order by surname. Click to view each speaker’s biography.

Jamie Beaton

Co-Founder & CEO, Crimson Education

Tony Blignaut

Regional Admissions Director Asia,
Dukes Education / Cardiff Sixth Form College

Ethan Chan

Cambridge graduate (BA, MPhil)

Dr. Cheung Wai Yin, Eddie

Consultant In Paediatrics,
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road

Freya Crofton

Deputy Head (Curriculum, Teaching and Learning) at Harrow International School Hong Kong

Gemma Dawson

High School Vice Principal and IBDP Coordinator
UWC Southeast Asia

Amy Hui

Head of Personal Banking and CRM, Retail Banking and Wealth, Hong Kong, HSBC

Charlene Lau

Second-year medical student at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge

Edward Lee

Managing Partner, True North Education

Jennifer Ma

Seasoned Educator
Founder of JM Edu Consulting

Ivy Ngai

Emerging Talent Recruitment professional, Enterprise Talent Team, HSBC

Luke Simmons

Senior Liaison & Recruitment Officer,
University College London

Dr. Tso Kwok Chu

Consultant In Psychiatry, Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road, Specialist in Psychiatry, Adventist Medical Center – Causeway Bay & Taikoo Place

Frankie Yau

Regional Manager for Hong Kong and North Asia at UNSW Sydney

Curtis Yeung, CFA

Investment Insights Manager
HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth

Ken Zhao

Project Manager, New Oriental Vision Overseas (HK) Education Limited

Participating Partners

Guests of Honour

Commerce and Economic Development Bureau

Hong Kong Universities & Schools

5 September

Global Universities & Schools

Industry & Professional Organisations

Education & Advisory Organisations

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