The London Ball Foundation hosted the Education Summit 2026 and London Ball 2026 this month, reaffirming its mission to support future generations, strengthen international educational ties, and contribute to the city’s long term development.
London Ball
London Ball 2026 was held on 25 April at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Ballroom as the Foundation’s signature charitable gala, bringing together nearly 500 elite alumni from around the world, leaders from higher education and industry, and supporters of youth‑focused initiatives in Hong Kong.
In attendance at the London Ball were honourable keynote speakers and distinguished guests, including Mr Chris Tang, Secretary for Security of the HKSAR Government; Mr Victor Chu, Chair of the Council of University College London; Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost of University College London.
Professor Sandy Lau, Co-Founder and Chairlady of the London Ball Foundation said “I founded the London Ball Foundation to better serve our city and our country, China, by connecting all the incredible talents, through youth development initiatives and education advancement.”
Mr Chris Tang said “Hong Kong is a place that welcomes talents from around the world” and referenced his own experience of studying at King’s College London. Mr Tang commended Professor Lau and the London Ball Foundation for their dedication to building connections with fellow graduates from overseas universities, nurturing talent, and investing in youth development in Hong Kong.
Dr Michael Spence reflected that the Chinese word for “Global” 全球 seemed a helpful way to describe how universities should aim to understand the world, by applying the expertise of different disciplines to bear on common challenges. Dr Spence also reiterated that intercultural understanding and a willingness to act as a connector is essential in the world we live in.
In 2025, London Ball’s My Dream program helped over 10,000 students in Hong Kong learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. One My Dream Programme winner, Alpha Tse, performed for guests at the event.
Celebrity supporters at the event included Myolie Wu, Aimee Chan, Irene Wang, Lokyi Lai, Ruco Chan, Karl Ting, Desmond Yu and Vincent Tang as MC.
Education Summit 2026
The Education Summit 2026, co‑hosted with the Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong, was held on 19 April 2026 at HKU, under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Cross‑Cultural Intelligence.”
Welcoming remarks at the Education Summit were delivered by Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice‑Chancellor of HKU, and Professor Sandy Lau, Co-Founder and Chairlady of London Ball Foundation. Dr Jeff Sze, Under Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, addressed the audience and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to developing Hong Kong as an international hub for post‑secondary education, research and innovation. Dr Michael Spence, President and Provost of UCL, underscored the responsibility of universities to nurture students’ ability to listen attentively and respect diversity, as crucial qualities in the age of AI. The Summit was co-chaired by Professor Sandy Lau and Mr Benjamin Meunier.
Discussions throughout the Summit examined the implications of artificial intelligence for teaching, learning and research. In front of an audience of nearly 500 participants, speakers emphasised that while AI is reshaping educational practice, human values, ethical reasoning and cultural literacy remain central to talent development and responsible innovation.
2026 中華倫敦協會 教育峰會及慈善晚宴
2026 中華倫敦協會教育峰會於4月19日星期日在香港大學陸佑堂圓滿結束，匯聚全球頂尖領袖、教育工作者與創新人才，圍繞人工智能與文化認知等議題，就教育未來角色作出了深層次交流。
本屆峰會由中華倫敦協會與香港大學教育學院聯合主辦，以「人工智能與跨文化智慧」為主題，探討科技、倫理與文化理解的協同發展，為培育下一代全球領袖提供思路。
當日，香港特區政府教育局副局長施俊輝博士、香港大學校長張翔教授及倫敦大學學院校長Dr. Michael Spence發表主題演講，教育峰會聯席主席劉倩婷教授及 Mr. Benjamin Meunier 與來自海內外的重量級嘉賓參與專題討論，近500位現場參與者交流熱烈。
峰會吸引各界專業鼎力支持參與，進一步提升香港的國際思想樞紐地位，也體現了協會推動教育發展、跨文化對話的承諾。
中華倫敦協會聯合創立人及主席劉倩婷教授，MH表示：「本屆峰會充分表達，真正的進步不僅來自科技發展，更不可忽略我們建立跨文化理解的能力，教育必須汲取中華傳統教育智慧，以嚴謹治學與全人發展為根基，以品格與同理心為核心。」
除此之外，London Ball 2026 剛在4月25日君悅酒店舉行，匯聚近500位英國及全球大學校友、合作夥伴及各界傑出人士、旨在推動青年發展、促進國際人才交流，並鞏固香港作為全球教育樞紐的地位。
本年度盛典別具意義，並祝賀倫敦大學學院（UCL）建校200周年（UCL200），頌揚該校兩個世紀以來在創新、包容及學術卓越方面的輝煌成就。倫敦大學學院與香港淵源深厚，早在1910年就已有香港學生入讀該校——這一歷史見證了兩地深厚的學術與文化聯繫。
當晚感謝主禮嘉賓蒞臨支持，包括香港特別行政區保安局局長鄧炳強、第十四屆全國政協常務委員高永文、倫敦大學學院（UCL）校董會主席 Mr. Victor Chu、倫敦大學學院校長 Dr. Michael Spence、以及中華倫敦協會聯合創立人及主席劉倩婷教授，香港中文大學圖書館館長 Mr. Benjamin Meunier 等各界傑出人士，亦多謝善心滿載的胡杏兒、陳茵媺、黎諾懿、陳展鵬、曹敏莉、丁子朗等明星藝人朋友盛裝出席，為慈善給力。
中華倫敦協會聯合創立人及主席劉倩婷教授表示：「我們的使命是透過我們的高等教育峰會、傑出校友獎以及『夢想成真My Dream』先導計劃等完善平台，鼓勵海外人才回到香港，繼續深造、工作或投資，為香港長遠發展貢獻力量。今年適逢倫敦大學學院建校200周年。讓我們攜手努力，將通過這些活動建立的友誼及羈絆永存的心，成為我們讓香港變得更好的動力。」
