Past Events
4
Nov
2019
Asian Divas: The Movement of Women, Art and Culture along the Silk Road
Monday, 4 Nov 2019
David Chaffetz
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
31
Oct
2019
Field Trip to visit the "Race for Water" Catamaran
Thursday, 31 Oct 2019
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29
Oct
2019
Tribal Masks: Global Symbols of Ritual & Culture
Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019
Chris Rainier
Jacada Travel, 29/F Wyndham Place, 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
Pre-payment is required.
28
Oct
2019
One Man's Climb: A Journey of Trauma, Tragedy and Triumph on K2
Monday, 28 Oct 2019
Adrian Hayes
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
Pre-payment is required.
25
Oct
2019
The Anarchy: The Story of East India Company (This event is full)
Friday, 25 Oct 2019
William Dalrymple
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Jardine Penthouse, 48/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
Pre-payment is required.
23
Oct
2019
Behind the Veil - A Tour of Iran Today
Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019
David Nissan
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
Pre-payment is required.
22
Oct
2019
Modern Slavery: Combatting Human Trafficking for Businesses
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019
Matt Friedman
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Bonhams, Suite 2001, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Pre-payment is required.
20
Oct
2019
Boat Field Trip to Tolo Channel and Double Haven North East New Territories including the famous natural arch of Ap Chau
Sunday, 20 Oct 2019
Dr Jason Ali
8.45 am to 6.00 pm
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18
Oct
2019
Communicating Climate Change: From Science to the People (This event is full)
Friday, 18 Oct 2019
Jonathan Lynn
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
Pre-payment is required.
17
Oct
2019
Queen's Road West: Hong Kong's Vanishing Neighborhood (This event is full)
Thursday, 17 Oct 2019
William Furniss with Howard Bilton
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
1/F, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Pre-payment is required. Please note no denim, T-shirts, flip-flops or sportswear are permitted at the HK Club, For further details, please go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w9lZnFcbD4arPUGqIYtQxJBWybAwEGPAW-Wggesz2XY/edit
16
Oct
2019
Field Trip" Sunset Survivors Walking Tour and Lunch
Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019
Lindsay Varty
10.45am to 2.15pm
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15
Oct
2019
Sunset Survivors: the People Keeping Hong Kong's Traditional Industries Alive
Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019
Lindsay Varty
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Jacada Travel, 29/F Wyndham Place, 40-44 Wyndham Street, Central
Pre-payment is requested.
12
Oct
2019
Field Trip "Sunset Survivors Walking Tour and Lunch"
Saturday, 12 Oct 2019
Leader: Lindsay Varty
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10
Oct
2019
Mongolian Extremes: Living as a nomad with Kazakhs and Eagle Hunters of the West of Mongolia
Thursday, 10 Oct 2019
Christopher Schrader
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
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9
Oct
2019
Film Screening: The Loop: Around Hong Kong Island's Complete Coastline
Wednesday, 9 Oct 2019
Paul Niel & Esther Roling
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
2/F, Chater House, 8 Connaught Road Central, Central
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8
Oct
2019
Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America
Tuesday, 8 Oct 2019
Weijian Shan
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
KPMG, 8/F Prince's Building, Central
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3
Oct
2019
In the Footsteps of Sir Wally Herbert: A Ski Traverse along the Antarctic Peninsula
Thursday, 3 Oct 2019
Dr Philip Wickens
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
The Executive Centre, 43/F, Champion Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central
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28
Sep
2019
Field Trip to the Centre for Refugees
Saturday, 28 Sep 2019
10.30 am to 1.30 pm
Tsim Sha Tsui
For registration, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please state how many places you would like to reserve.
24
Sep
2019
How the South Asians Helped to Make Hong Kong
Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019
Mark O’Neill
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Hill Dickinson, Suite 3205 Tower Two, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
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23
Sep
2019
Brexit - What Now? The Voting Behind the Tumult
Monday, 23 Sep 2019
Professor Philip Cowley
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
KPMG, 8/F Prince's Building, Central
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17
Sep
2019
From Meadow to Metropolis: How did the environment shape human history?
Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019
Dr Jed Kaplan
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
Clifford Chance, 27/F Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
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4
Sep
2019
The Door Opened: 1980s China - Photographing China’s Era of Reform
Wednesday, 4 Sep 2019
Adrian Bradshaw
Session 1: Drinks Reception 6.00 pm; Talk 6.30 pm. Session 2; Drinks Reception 7.30 pm; Talk 8.00 pm.
The Executive Centre, Level 43, Champion Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central
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20
Aug
2019
From London to Tokyo: 20,000 km to the Rugby World Cup
Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019
James Owens and Ron Rutland
Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
2/F Chater House, 11 Connaught Road Central
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10
Aug
2019
Field Trip: Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park Tour plus Glass Bottomed Boat Excursion
Saturday, 10 Aug 2019
9.45am to 3.15pm
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25
Jul
2019
Long Peace Street: A Walk Between China's Imperial Past and Communist Present
Thursday, 25 Jul 2019
Dr Jonathan Chatwin
Complimentary Drinks Reception 6.30 pm; Talk 7.30 pm
UBS, 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central
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