HKU 214th Congregation – Faculty of Business and Economics (Summer Session) Highlights

HKU 214th Congregation – Faculty of Business and Economics (Summer Session) HighlightsHKU 214th Congregation – Faculty of Business and Economics (Summer Session) HighlightsHKU 214th Congregation – Faculty of Business and Economics (Summer Session) HighlightsHKU 214th Congregation – Faculty of Business and Economics (Summer Session) HighlightsHKU 214th Congregation – Faculty of Business and Economics (Summer Session) HighlightsHKU 214th Congregation – Faculty of Business and Economics (Summer Session) Highlights
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The 214th Congregation Ceremony of the HKU Business School took place at the Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong on July 7 and 8, 2025. This momentous event spanned five sessions, creating a truly special occasion for all involved.

One of the highlights was an inspiring speech delivered by Dean Professor Hongbin Cai. As the graduands entered the next chapter of your life, Professor Cai reminded them: “Embrace the change, keep learning, and transform every challenge into an opportunity.”

The Votes of Thanks were delivered by graduand representatives Wangjin Zhang, Mikkel From, Yee Man Tam, Pak Hei Lau and Vaidya Samhith. They expressed heartfelt gratitude to the faculty, staff, families, and friends for their unwavering support throughout the academic journey. Their words resonated with the audience, capturing the essence of the challenges faced, the triumphs achieved, and the optimistic, forward-looking mindset of the graduates as they embrace the opportunities ahead.

The Congregation Ceremony was attended by over 3,200 people, including 1,200 graduands embarking on the next chapter of their lives and 2,000 families and friends who came to support and celebrate this remarkable milestone.

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