President’s Chatroom Series – Liberal+Professional: Critical Thinking Empowering an Enriched Life
In an era marked by rapid changes brought about by globalisation, geopolitics, economic transformation, AI and technological innovation, ageing population, and growing climate concerns, are these developments risks or opportunities? Adopting a cross‑disciplinary and cross‑cultural perspective, this Chatroom will explore how individuals can navigate such a dynamic environment, make informed education, career and investment choices, and even pursue innovation, while reflecting on how to pursue purposes and fulfillments amid uncertainties.
Drawing on the “Liberal + Professional” education concept, Professor Simon S. M. Ho, President of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), will be joined by Dr Francis Yuen, Chairman of Ortus Capital Management Limited and Adjunct Professor of HSUHK, and Dr Haitao Zhang, Vice Chairman of CITIC Capital Holdings Limited, will explore and share their insights on how this concept can support young people’s personal growth and the cultivation of a “liberal approach to life”, via developing core transferable competencies including curiosity, critical thinking, and creative problem solving, etc.
Join us for an inspiring discussion on turning global challenges into pathways for growth and success.
Event Details:
“President’s Chatroom Series: Liberal + Professional: Critical Thinking Empowering an Enriched Life”
Date: 28 April 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Venue: Lee Ping Yuen Chamber, 8/F, Lee Quo Wei Academic Building, Yuen Campus, HSUHK; and Zoom broadcast
Guest speakers:
Dr Francis Yuen, Chairman of Ortus Capital Management Limited and Adjunct Professor of HSUHK (Biography)
Dr Haitao Zhang, Vice Chairman of CITIC Capital Holdings Limited (Biography)
Host: Professor Simon S.M. Ho, President of HSUHK (Biography)
Language: Cantonese and Putonghua (Q&A in Cantonese, Putonghua, or English)
Format: Onsite or Online Attendance
Registration: Please click here
Registration deadline: 23 April 2026 (Thursday) (On-site seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at email: aaao@hsu.edu.hk, or tel.: 3963-5169.
We look forward to seeing you there!
