Hong Kong International Philanthropy Forum Concludes, Uniting Global Leaders
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Summary
The 2026 Hong Kong International Philanthropy Forum (PBC 2026), jointly organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust and the Philanthropy Institute, concluded on September 7-8 at the West Kowloon Cultural District. The two-day event brought together over 2,000 leaders from philanthropy, sports, business, government, academia, and civil society to explore transformation, challenges, and opportunities in philanthropy. The opening ceremony was officiated by Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki, HKJC Chairman Leung Chong-kwong, and HKJC Chief Executive Officer and Philanthropy Institute Director Andrew C. W. C. Beebe .
Key Points
- The forum, themed "Advancing Community Well-being Through Sustainable Philanthropy," marked its 10th anniversary, having connected over 10,000 participants and 380 speakers from more than 40 countries over the past decade
- The opening ceremony on September 7 was officiated by Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki, HKJC Chairman Leung Chong-kwong, and HKJC CEO Beebe
- Discussions covered pressing social issues including health, elderly welfare, urban poverty alleviation, cultural heritage preservation, youth development, climate resilience, and inclusive employment
- The HKJC Charities Trust released its inaugural Effectiveness Report, detailing charitable work since the first recorded donation in 1915, using a three-tier measurement framework
- The Asian Philanthropy Research Initiative mid-term report estimated domestic philanthropy in covered regions at US$109.2 billion in 2024, projected to exceed US$1 trillion over the next decade
- HKJC Vice Chairman and Philanthropy Institute Chairman Wong Ka-chun emphasized redirecting capital toward evidence-based, outcome-oriented social solutions
Why It Matters
The forum's tenth anniversary milestone underscores Hong Kong's growing role as Asia's philanthropic hub, with the release of two major reports providing data-driven frameworks for measuring and scaling social impact. The findings that Asian philanthropy could exceed US$1 trillion in the next decade position the region as a critical source of solutions to global challenges, while the HKJC Effectiveness Report establishes new benchmarks for transparent, results-oriented charitable governance that other foundations can emulate .
The forum's tenth anniversary milestone underscores Hong Kong's growing role as Asia's philanthropic hub, with the release of two major reports providing data-driven frameworks for measuring and scaling social impact. The findings that Asian philanthropy could exceed US$1 trillion in the next decade position the region as a critical source of solutions to global challenges, while the HKJC Effectiveness Report establishes new benchmarks for transparent, results-oriented charitable governance that other foundations can emulate .