HKJC CEO Hosts Luncheon for International Philanthropy Forum Speakers
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges hosted a welcome luncheon at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday for speakers of the 2026 Hong Kong International Philanthropic Forum, coinciding with the opening of the 2026/27 racing season. The forum, now in its fifth edition celebrating its 10th anniversary, will bring together global leaders from sports, philanthropy, academia, business, and government at the West Kowloon Cultural District from September 7 to 8.
Key Points
- Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (應家柏), HKJC CEO, hosted the welcome luncheon at Sha Tin Racecourse on September 6, 2026
- The 2026/27 racing season opened the same day, bringing together world-class racing and philanthropy leaders
- The forum runs September 7-8 at the West Kowloon Cultural District, organized by HKJC Charitable Trust Fund
- The forum theme is "Engaging Communities, Advancing Philanthropy," drawing inspiration from sports values such as discipline, focus, resilience, and teamwork
- The 2026 forum marks the 5th edition and 10th anniversary of the forum, first established in 2016
Why It Matters
The convergence of Hong Kong's premier horse racing event with its flagship philanthropy forum underscores the city's commitment to leveraging sporting values for social impact, positioning the forum as a key platform for international collaboration on charitable initiatives .
The convergence of Hong Kong's premier horse racing event with its flagship philanthropy forum underscores the city's commitment to leveraging sporting values for social impact, positioning the forum as a key platform for international collaboration on charitable initiatives .