Past Events
1
Nov
2017
A Record-Breaking Swim and Paddle from Hong Kong to Macau
Wednesday, 1 Nov 2017
Simon Holliday & Shu Pu
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Bloomberg, 22/F, Champion Tower (formerly Citibank Tower), 3 Garden Road
Registration method: Pre-payment. Please scroll down.
26
Oct
2017
"The Future of Energy: Smart, Interactive & Flexible"
Thursday, 26 Oct 2017
John O'Brien
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Macquarie Securities, Level 22, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
Registration method: Registration at the event
25
Oct
2017
RGS-HK Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2017
6 pm
Jockey Club Theatre, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay
25
Oct
2017
Bella Gaia
Wednesday, 25 Oct 2017
Kenji Williams
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Performance 7.30 pm
Jockey Club Theater, Olmpic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay
Registration method: Pre-payment. Please scroll down.
21
Oct
2017
A Boat Tour of Victoria Harbour “Victoria Harbour: Present and Future”
Saturday, 21 Oct 2017
Nicholas Brooke, SBS, JP Chairman of the Hong Kong Harbourfront Commission
1 pm to 6 pm
19
Oct
2017
The Pride of the Lion
Thursday, 19 Oct 2017
Richard Field
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
11/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
Registration method: Registration at the event
27
Sep
2017
Behind the Scenes" of Hong Kong International Airport
Wednesday, 27 Sep 2017
5:00 pm to 10.00 pm
This event requires pre-registration and pre-payment. This event is full.
26
Sep
2017
The Rock Art of Africa: 25,000 Years of World History and Climate Change on the World’s Biggest Canvas
Tuesday, 26 Sep 2017
David Coulson
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
The Bloomberg Theatre, 25/F Cheung Kong Centre, Central
Registration method: Pre-payment. Please scroll down.
25
Sep
2017
Finding the Source of the Irrawaddy (postponed to January)
Monday, 25 Sep 2017
Wong How Man
This talk is postponed to January
21
Sep
2017
Ideology replaced by Identity: How will peace and prosperity survive?
Thursday, 21 Sep 2017
Lord Chris Patten
Talk: 6pm to 8pm
Loke Yew Hall, Main Building, Hong Kong University
This talk is full.
20
Sep
2017
The Mercenary Mandarin
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017
David Leffman
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm ; Lecture 7.30 pm
23/F, Euro Trade Centre, 21-23 Des Voeux Rd Central, Central (this venue is 10 seconds walk from MTR Central Station Exit A)
Registration method: Registration at the event
19
Sep
2017
Saving the Last Rhinos of Africa
Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017
Louise Joubert
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm ; Lecture 7.30 pm
The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Registration method: Registration at the event. Please note that no denim, T-shirts, flip flops or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club.
17
Sep
2017
Boat Field trip to Tung Ping Chau
Sunday, 17 Sep 2017
Leader: Smriti Safaya
To reserve places, please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
14
Sep
2017
Labour Migration in China: The Effects on the Families of the Children “Left Behind”
Thursday, 14 Sep 2017
Prof Rachel Murphy, Professor of Chinese Development and Society at the University of Oxford
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Function Room, Ladies’ Recreation Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels
Registration method: Please register at the event
13
Sep
2017
"Mind Over Matter" : A Luncheon with Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the World’s Greatest Explorer
Wednesday, 13 Sep 2017
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
12:15pm - 2:15pm
Island Ballroom, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road, Central
This luncheon requires pre-registration and pre-payment. This luncheon is full now.
12
Sep
2017
Chungking Mansions: a Ghetto at the Centre of the World
Tuesday, 12 Sep 2017
Professor Gordon Mathews
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Jardine Penthouse, 48/F Jardine House, One Connaught Place, Central
This event requires pre-registration and pre-payment. This event is full. Please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to put on the waiting list
9
Sep
2017
5th Annual Photography Masterclass and Competition
Saturday, 9 Sep 2017
John McDermott
2.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Jockey Club Lecture Theatre, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay
This event requires pre-registration and pre-payment
7
Sep
2017
Preserving China’s Ancient Buildings
Thursday, 7 Sep 2017
Stefaan Poortman & Li Kuanghan of the Global Heritage Fund
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Bloomberg, 22/F, Champion Tower (former Citibank Tower), 3 Garden Road
Registration method: Pre-payment is required.
5
Sep
2017
Southeast Asia in a State of Flux: Why one of the world’s fastest growing regions is also a place of conflict
Tuesday, 5 Sep 2017
Michael Vatikiotis
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
Macquarie Securities, Level 22, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central
Registration method: Please register at the event
28
Aug
2017
Film Screening: The Ivory Game
Monday, 28 Aug 2017
Huang Hongxiang
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Film Screening 7.30 pm
52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
Please note that this lecture requires pre-registration and payment. This event is now full.
27
Jul
2017
Luoyang: In Search of China’s Ancient Capital
Thursday, 27 Jul 2017
Thomas Bird & Harvey Thomlinson
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
6/F Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Road East
Please note that this lecture requires pre-registration and payment. Please scroll down to the bottom for payment.
17
Jul
2017
Lessons for the Planet from the Hong Kong Countryside
Monday, 17 Jul 2017
Professor Stephen Blackmore CBE VMH FRSE, The Queen's Botanist and Chairman of Botanic Gardens International
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
7/F, Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central
Pre-registration is required; please copy https://goo.gl/forms/XFy1mjdeHvsWKOcD3 to a new webpage and do the online registration.
11
Jul
2017
Field trip: A Visit to Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl)
Tuesday, 11 Jul 2017
To reserve places, please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; you’ll receive confirmation of your places from our Events Department. No walk-in for this field trip.
5
Jul
2017
The Mediterranean: Circumnavigating 17 countries of the Middle Sea by Bike, Kayak, Rowing and on Foot
Wednesday, 5 Jul 2017
Huw Kingston
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Member: Mr T Pierson-Smith. Please note that no denim, T-shirts or sportswear are permitted at the Hong Kong Club
28
Jun
2017
Adventures on the Great Wall
Wednesday, 28 Jun 2017
Nathan Gray
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Lecture 7.30 pm
8/F Prince's Building, Central