Events

October 31, 2025 – November 1, 2025

We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 15th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum cum International Forum on Proactive Health and Ageing. This significant event held on October 31, 2025 – November 1, 2025 was hosted by HKU School of Nursing, Xiangya School of Nursing at Central South University, and the Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group.

With the theme “Cross-Disciplinary Innovation and Nursing Leadership: Advancing Health, Shaping a Future of Excellence”, the forum was co-organised by 29 renowned universities and organisations and attracted 500 participants from across the globe.

The forum commenced with an officiating address by Professor Chung-mau Lo, Secretary for Health of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, followed by a welcoming address by Professor Peng Gong, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) at The University of Hong Kong. Alongside with other officiating guests, Professor Xuejun Li, Vice Dean of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University; Mr Dahong Li, Chairman of Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group and Publisher of Ta Kung Pao and Wen Wei Po; who addressed the participants, Professor Chak-sing Lau, Dean of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong presented the vote of thanks to the forum participants.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed keynote speakers, including Professor Robert L Klitzman from Columbia University; Professor Jing Wang from Florida State University; Professor Emerita Jill White from The University of Sydney; Professor Emma Stanmore from The University of Manchester; Professor Olga Yakusheva, from Johns Hopkins University, for sharing their expertise on trending topics related to the forum theme.

The event featured two sub-forums focused on “Active and Healthy Ageing”, as well as a “Young Scholar Forum: Rising Stars in Nursing”, where speakers shared their insights. In celebration of the School’s milestone, School Director Professor Chia-Chin Lin and former School Heads, Professor Sophia Chan and Professor Agnes Tiwari, reflected on their journeys with HKU School of Nursing at the Panel session titled “Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of HKUSON: Three Decades of Nursing Leadership”. This was followed by a roundtable discussion on “Future of Leadership in Nursing Education” and a symposium on “Leadership in Nursing Workforce”.

The invited speakers and moderators contributed their knowledge and inspiration on various topics related to proactive health and ageing. Presenters of oral and poster presentations showcased their research findings, enriching the forum and providing valuable opportunities for learning and networking.

The forum ended with a closing ceremony led by the forum co-chairs, Professor Chia-Chin Lin and Professor Honghong Wang. The best poster awards were also recognised and presented during the award ceremony.

Once again, we extend our gratitude to all participants for their valuable contributions in making this forum a great success.

Keynote Addresses

• Professor Robert L Klitzman

• Professor of Psychiatry
  Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  Columbia University
  Topic: AI and the Care of the Elderly

• Professor Jing Wang
  Dean and Professor
  College of Nursing
  Florida State University
  Topic: Leading Smart and Connected Ageing at Home: A Nursing Journey of Innovation and Global Perspectives
   
• Professor Emerita Jill White
  ​Professor Emerita
  Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery
  The University of Sydney
  Topic: Renewing the Definitions of Nursing and Nurse: Honouring the Past and Shaping the Future
   
• Professor Emma Stanmore
  Professor
  Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work
  School of Health Sciences
  The University of Manchester
  Topic: Leadership in Nursing Research: Digital Health Innovation to Improve Functional Decline and Reduce Falls in Older Adults
   
• Professor Olga Yakusheva
  Professor
  School of Nursing
  Johns Hopkins University
  Topic: A Human Capital Approach to Nursing’s Value and Payment

Sub-forum 1: Active and Healthy Ageing: Cutting-edge Technologies and Practical Applications

Speakers:

• Professor Wenru Wang, National University of Singapore
• Professor Hongliu Yu, University for Shanghai of Science and Technology
• Professor Cuntai Zhang. Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Professor Ka Li, Sichuan University
• Dr the Hon Lam Ching Choi, Haven of Hope Christian Service
• Professor Hui Feng, Central South University

Moderators:

• Professor Lili Zhang, Southern Medical University
• Professor June Zhang, Sun Yat-sen University

Sub-forum 2: Active and Healthy Ageing: Social-Psychological-Behavioural Intervention

Speakers:

• Professor Xiaomei Cong, Yale University
• Professor Doris Yu, The University of Hong Kong
• Professor Anna Axelin, University of Turku
• Professor Lily Xiao, Flinders University
• Professor Rainbow Ho, The University of Hong Kong 

Moderators:

• Professor Yan Hu, Fudan University
• Professor Xianhong Li, Central South University

Young Scholar Forum: Rising Stars in Nursing

Speakers:

• Dr Ock Sim Kim, Postdoctoral Fellow, Yonsei University
• Dr Chaowarit Ngernthaisong, Lecturer, Chulalongkorn University
• Prof Wenjun Chen, Assistant Professor, Central South University
• Prof Kevin Luk, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore
• Prof Jojo Kwok, Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong

Moderators:

• Professor Edmond Choi, The University of Hong Kong
• Professor Kris Lok, The University of Hong Kong

Panel Discussion: Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of HKUSON: Three Decades of Nursing Leadership

Speakers:

• Professor Sophia Chan, Senior Advisor to the President’s Office at HKU and Director of HKU Primary Health Care Academy
• Professor Agnes Tiwari, Chairman, The Nursing Council of Hong Kong
• Professor Chia-Chin Lin, Director, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong

Moderator:

• Professor Daniel Fong, The University of Hong Kong

Roundtable Discussion: Future of Leadership in Nursing Education

Speakers:

• Professor Honghong Wang, Central South University
• Professor Yan Hu, Fudan University
• Professor June Zhang, Sun Yat-sen University
• Professor Lili Zhang, Southern Medical University
• Professor Chia-Chin Lin, The University of Hong Kong

Moderators:

• Professor Jing Wang, Florida State University
• Professor Polly Li, The University of Hong Kong

Symposium: Leadership in Nursing Workforce

Speakers:

• Professor Sheila R. Bonito
  University of the Philippines Manila
  Securing the Future: Addressing Supply Challenges in the Global Nursing Workforce
   
• Dr Danny Tong
  Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
  Topic: Strategies to Address Nursing Workforce Challenges - The Hospital Authority's Perspective

• Professor Mari Ikeda
  The University of Tokyo
  Topic: Practice, Research, and Policy Advancement Drive Nurses Forward

Moderators:

• Professor Mandy Ho, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
• Professor Edmond Choi, The University of Hong Kong

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Best Poster Awards

• Qiuyi Wang, Naval Medical University
  Topic: Efficacy of Preventive Interventions for Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
• Youjuan Zhang, The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong
  Topic: Prevalence of Frailty and Its Association with Negative Mood: Findings from the Panel Study of Active Ageing and Society (PAAS)
• Chung Yan Lam, The University of Hong Kong
  Topic: Enhancing Final-Year Nursing Students’ Readiness of Practice and Clinical Competence: A Novel Simulation Training- a Pilot Study

Best Student Poster Awards

• Yiran Zhu, Central South University
  Topic: Effects of Digital Health Interventions to Promote Safer Sex Behaviors Among Youth: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
• Zhuangrong Fan, Fujian Medical University
  Topic: Cluster Analysis of Cognition on Pressure Injuries Among Family Caregivers of Neurosurgical Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
• Qian Liu, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
  Topic: Illness Perception and Self-Regulatory Fatigue in Type 2 Diabetes: The Mediating Roles of Coping and Social Support
• Wenyi Tan, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine
  Topic: The Relationship Between Care Burden and Successful Aging Among Grandparent Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Wanyu Zhang, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau
  Topic: Shared Decision-Making Aids for Atrial Fibrillation Anticoagulation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• Yi Fang, Shantou University Medical College
  Topic: Network Analysis of Psychological Symptoms and Psychosocial Factors in Primary Infertility
• Vanessa Wong, The University of Hong Kong
  Topic: Qualitative Evaluation of Mobile Chat Messaging for Preventing Relapse Among People Who Recently Quit Smoking