At Asia Society Hong Kong Center

Join us at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center as we honor the incredible women who have shaped our world and continue to inspire us every day. Let's come together to celebrate their stories, achievements, and the ongoing journey towards gender equality. From thought-provoking panel discussions to captivating art exhibitions, we aim to highlight the diverse talents and accomplishments of women from all walks of life.

Asia Society Hong Kong Center Programs

M on the Bund
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
6 - 8:45 p.m.

Shanghai’s legendary fine-dining institution, M on the Bund, closed its doors in 2021 after 23 incredible years. This special documentary captures the final moments of an iconic restaurant that not only redefined fine dining in China but also built a community of food lovers, artists, and visionaries. Join an insightful conversation with Michelle Garnaut AO and Vivian Lau, President of IWF Hong Kong, as they discuss entrepreneurship, cultural transformation, and leadership in the fast-evolving world of hospitality. Asia Society Hong Kong Center is proud to co-partner with IWF Hong Kong to arrange this screening and dialogue. The program is being co-sponsored by The Jessica Company.

The Power of Presence: Leadership Across Generations and Borders
Friday 21 Mar 2025
12 - 3 p.m.

Women's History Month is celebrated annually in March. It honors women who have significantly contributed to history and fought for equal rights and opportunities. To mark this occasion, the Wellesley College Club of Hong Kong and the Asia Society Hong Kong Center are proud to present a luncheon program and dialogue exploring themes of leadership, resilience, and empowerment of women across generations and borders. Wellesley College President Dr. Paula A. Johnson will give a keynote address on "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝘼𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨." Her remarks will be followed by a panel discussion on the challenges and importance of mentorship and leadership in a globalized world.

Objects of Play: Hoo Mojong Centennial Retrospective
26 March 2025 - 06 July 2025
Chantal Miller Gallery

Asia Society Hong Kong Center proudly presents Objects of Play: Hoo Mojong Centennial Retrospective, the fifth instalment in the Contemporary Chinese Female Artist Series. HOO Mojong (1924-2012), a trailblazer in modern art, stands as a key figure in bridging Eastern and Western artistic languages. As one of the most prominent Chinese female artists following Pan Yu-Lin, she has become a significant representative of Asian modernism in the 20th century. This Retrospective exhibition takes place during a significant moment: the centenary of Hoo Mojong’s birth, and it showcases nearly 100 artworks, including paintings, prints, drawings, and archival materials from various periods of Hoo’s career. The exhibition is co-organized by Asia Society Hong Kong Center and Bao Foundation and co-presented with Mr. Yang Bin & Ms. Yan Qing and Mountain Art Culture and Education Foundation.

Trump's Trade Policies: Where Will They Lead?
Monday 31 Mar 2025
4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Asia Society Hong Kong Center (ASHK) is proud to host a fireside chat with Ms. Wendy Cutler, Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute and one of the world’s foremost experts on US trade policy. Ms. Cutler will provide her insights and perspectives on discerning the facts from the threats, and where Trump may be heading with his “America First” trade and investment policies.

Women's Health in Focus
Monday 16 Jun 2025

Femtech Future, OM Health Hub, and Asia Society Hong Kong Center proudly present Asia’s first Global Summit on Women’s Health, bringing together top health experts, bold innovators, corporate champions, and ecosystem investors to unlock the immense potential of the fastest-growing sector of innovation today.