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Plenary Event
A First Ever for Hong Kong SAR
The WAAD 2026 Plenary Event will help to develop a deeper awareness and understanding of Autism. It aims to help develop supportive policy in Hong Kong SAR, in line with the efforts of the Government of the People’s Republic of China to intensify support for families and children with Autism.
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Professor Shahbaz Khan
Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, Chair of the United Nations Theme Group on Disability in China
Special guests of honour
Mr HO Kai Ming JP
Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Government of the Hong Kong SAR,Peoples Republic of China
Professor Shahbaz Khan
Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, Chair of the United Nations Theme Group on Disability in China
Carlson Tong
Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)
Carlson Tong
Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)
Matthew Fong
Co-Chair, Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council
Expert speakers and panelists
Professor Sandra Chan Sau Man
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Director of CUHK Advancement Centre for Autism
Matthew Fong
Co-Chair, Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council
Ron Szeto
Regional Messenger, Special Olympics East Asia
Ron Szeto
Regional Messenger, Special Olympics East Asia
Raymond Lam
parent of an Autistic child and Partner, Financial Services Assurance, Ernst & Young
Rachael Shek
parent of an Autistic child, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Rachael Shek
parent of an Autistic child, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Ed Tang
parent of an Autistic child, Managing Director, CFO and Head of Business Management for a global private bank
Ed Tang
parent of an Autistic child, Managing Director, CFO and Head of Business Management for a global private bank
Official launch, Autism Docuseries
A touching series of short productions made in Hong Kong, focused on increasing awareness of the lives of the Autistic People around us and their everyday challenges and opportunities.
Twins
The journey of Hong Kong Autistic twins
Participation
Inclusion and development through sport in Hong Kong and Macau
Family
Reality for everyday Hong Kong families
Performances
Brought to you by the Hong Kong Arts Without Boundaries Foundation