Download the Symposium Programme (PDF) (Updated on Mar 11 2026)
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Lucía Ruiz Rosendo, University of Geneva
Communicating with vulnerable populations in crisis situations
Panel 1: The Role of Hong Kong in International Disaster Management
- Moderator: Dr Larry Baum (HKU/Generocity Hong Kong)
- Speakers: Dr Joyce Ching (HKRC); Mr Martin Searle (MSF HK); Mr Sanday Chongo Kabange (Lingnan University)
Panel 2: Care in Crisis: Cross-Cultural Communication in Disaster Response
- Moderator: Ms Amy Li (LSE)
- Speakers: Dr Marija Todorova (EdUHK); Dr Kizito Tekwa (Shenzhen Technology University); Ms Caroline Dubois (GX Foundation)
Panel 3: Creating Caring Partnerships and Cross-Cultural Dialogues
- Moderator: Mr Tinotenda Kelvin Muzariri (Africa Centre Hong Kong)
- Speakers: Prof. Mette Hjort (EdUHK); Dr Emily Chow-Quesada (HKBU); Mr Innocent Mutanga (Africa Centre HK)
Date & Time: Saturday, 14 March 2026, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: EdUHK Xiqu Center, West Kowloon Cultural District, 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong