Theme: Ignition

Ignition represents our vision to ignite conversations and actualise them into impact; to inspire people on how advocacy can blossom from words into change.

More than just a word, Ignition captures our aspiration to spark bold conversations and transform them into action. It serves as the pivotal moment at which inspiration blossoms into momentum, and dialogue translates to impact. Today, the world doesn’t lack problems — it lacks spaces to talk about them openly. No matter if it’s within our school, the wider society of Hong Kong, or the whole world, we believe in the importance and value of reigniting those conversations and showcasing how even the smallest ideas can light the way toward real change.

Yunni and Maxine Pao Auditorium Building
Diocesan Boys' School, 131 Argyle Street
Mong Kok, Hong Kong, N/A
Hong Kong

Hailey Wong

Student athlete at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Hailey Wong is a student-athlete at the University of Pennsylvania, where she plays on their Division I Varsity Squash Team and studies Finance at the Wharton School of Business. Hailey graduated from Diocesan Girls’ School in 2024. During her time there, she founded Because Mental Health, a student-led organization aimed at creating space for honest conversations about mental well-being. Drawing from her experiences at both DGS and Penn, Hailey reflects on how mindset, environment, and self-awareness have shaped her approach to sports and academics. In her talk, she shares how being a student-athlete has helped her build strength and confidence to face challenges both on and off the court. Hailey also addresses the pressures of comparison and mental health, offering a candid look at what it means to grow through the process rather than focusing solely on the outcome.

Jason Chan

Clinical Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Professor Chan is currently Clinical Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, as well as the Assistant Dean (Student Development) in the Faculty of Medicine. Having studied in multiple institutions, including Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’ School of Medicine in London and Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Professor Chan’s clinical expertise covers the full breadth of head and neck surgery and a global perspective of healthcare. With his co-founded robotics startup Agilis Robotics Ltd., Professor Chan’s investigations focus on minimally invasive approaches, in particular, transoral robotic approaches for head and neck tumours.

Steph Ng

CEO of Body Banter, Award-winning mental health advocate

Steph Ng is an award-winning mental health advocate, educator, and Ph.D. researcher. Informed by her lived experiences in eating disorder recovery, Steph’s research and advocacy work integrates the relatability of personal narrative with the rigor of empirical insight. Her PhD research explores how stories of mental health struggle can be transformed into powerful advocacy tools to destigmatize mental illness in Hong Kong society. Her advocacy work takes diverse formats, ranging from empowering youth in Hong Kong to spark conversations about body image through her mental health charity Body Banter, to authoring “Big Bites Break Boundaries”, a memoir that recounts her personal experiences with an eating disorder and her professional experiences in Hong Kong’s mental health landscape.

Tommie Lo

Founder and CEO of Preface

Tommie is the Founder and CEO of Preface, a leading technology content company that empowers both corporates and individuals to navigate the rapidly evolving tech landscape for success. Their AI-powered training programmes provide fast and relevant content to help learners future-proof their businesses and careers. As founder and CEO, Tommie leads Preface in disrupting traditional education through re-engineering content creation and re-designing the concept of classrooms. His profound technical expertise and entrepreneurial insights have garnered recognition from esteemed academic institutions and global corporations, who seek his expertise in leading training programs. Preface’s ecosystem comprises three core pillars: Preface School of Technology (PST), Preface Professional Service (PPS) and Preface Coffee & Wine (PCW). Together, these subsidiaries embody Preface’s mission to integrate technology learning into everyday life, fostering a culture of continuous education and innovation.

William Chu

Partner at SparkLabs Group

Mr. Chu is a Partner at SparkLabs Group, a network of accelerators and early stage funds across the globe. The group has invested in over 400 companies since its inception. Its portfolio includes OpenAI, Epic Games and many other promising tech companies from around the world. Mr. Chu leads the SparkLabs AIM AI Fund in Saudi Arabia, targeting AI companies from around the world and helping them scale in the MENA/KSA region. The fund is a partnership with the National Technology Development Program (NTDP), part of the MCIT (Ministry of Communications, Information and Technology). He also led the group into a partnership with Chinese insurer Ping An Group, and launched the Ping An Cloud Accelerator powered by SparkLabs, targeting fintech, health tech, and smart cities startups seeking growth in China. Mr. Chu received a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He is also an alumnus of Diocesan Boys’ School.