HKU 217th Congregation – Faculty of Business and Economics (Summer Session) Highlights
The 217th Congregation Ceremony of the HKU Business School took place at the Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong on July 8 and 9, 2026. This momentous event spanned six 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 our graduates, today is not the finish line of learning — it is the beginning of a new phase of growth.
The Votes of Thanks were delivered by graduand representatives Zhou Ying, Zhang Jiayi, Gongora Camila Andrea Gutierrez, Karen Wirawan, Shum Wa Ching and Chan Wan Chit. 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 4,000 people, including 1,500 graduands embarking on the next chapter of their lives and 2,500 families and friends who came to support and celebrate this remarkable milestone.
