Fostering industry collaboration: The Institutional Convention Conference 2025 Recap

PolyU Design co-organized the Institutional Convention Conference 2025 with the Association for the Betterment of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Industry in Mainland China and the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Hong Kong Member Association on 3 & 4 March 2025, under the theme "New Perspectives on Hong Kong’s Film Industry: Mainland Integration, International Outlook, and Youth Development".

Over two days of in-depth discussions, industry practitioners from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and beyond explored the current landscape and future opportunities in the film and creative industries, attracting over 400 participants.

As a leading school in design and creative education, PolyU Design remains committed to fostering industry collaboration, nurturing young talent, and driving innovation in the creative sector. The event facilitated meaningful exchanges, further reinforcing our School’s dedication to advancing the creative industry.

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(Representatives from various parties delivered speech during opening ceremony.)
(Left) Mr Gary MAK, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (2) / Secretary-General of the Film Development Council, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (Center)
Ir Prof. Ben YOUNG, Vice President (Student & Global Affairs), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Right)
Mr WONG Cho-Lam, Secretary General, Association for the Betterment of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Industry in Mainland China

 

(All officiating guests, speakers and partners took a group photo.)

(1st Row – From Left) 
Ms Bonnie WONG, External Affairs Consultant, Association for the Betterment of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Industry in Mainland China.
Prof. Kun-Pyo LEE, Dean, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr DENG Wugui, The Film and Television Artistic Director, Bauhinia Culture Group
Mr Gary MAK, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (2) / Secretary-General of the Film Development Council, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
Mr Victor TSANG, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
Mr WONG Cho-Lam, Secretary General, Association for the Betterment of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Industry in Mainland China
Ir Prof. Ben YOUNG, Vice President (Student & Global Affairs), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr YU Chiu For, Executive Vice-Chairman, Secretary General , China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Hong Kong Member Association
Mr CHIN Ka Kok, President, Hong Kong Stuntman Association
Mr MAK Chun Hung, President, The Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals

(2nd Row – From Left)
Mr MJ Chun Fung CHAN, Secretary General of Hong Kong Stuntman Association
Ms Miranda XU, Vice President, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment
Mr Peter KAM, Composer, Winner of the Best Original Music Award at the Golden Horse Film Festival
Mr Ayanga, Chinese musical theatre actor, Head of the musical team of Beijing Dance Drama and Opera
Mr AI Xifan, Deputy Director, Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs, Liaison office of the central people’s government in the Hong Kong S.A.R.
Prof. Henry DUH, Associate Dean (Global & Industry Engagement), School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. ZHI Feina, Chinese National Academy of ArtsMr YANG Shu, Director of the Production Department, School of Film and Animation, China Academy of Art, Deputy Secretary-General of the Digital Art Council, China Artists Association

(Practitioners shared their working experience in Hong Kong and Mainland China.)

(From Left)
Mr Manho MOK, CEO of Popcorn Media Interactive Limited
Mr CHU Wan Pin, Musician, Erhu player and film composer
Mr Mike TSANG, Hong Kong Singer
Mr WONG Cho-Lam, Secretary General, Association for the Betterment of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Industry in Mainland China

(Prof. Feina ZHI analysed Mainland China’s film and television policies)

(Practitioners discussed on the crossover between musicals and films.)

(From Left)
Mr WONG Cho-Lam, Secretary General, Association for the Betterment of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Industry in Mainland China
Mr Peter KAM, Composer, Winner of the Best Original Music Award at the Golden Horse Film Festival
Mr Ayanga, Chinese musical theatre actor, Head of the musical team of Beijing Dance Drama and Opera
Ms Miranda XU, Vice President, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment(On Screen)Mr Robert NEDERLANDER Jr., President and CEO of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment

(Speakers and the Emcee explored the applications and future prospects of AI in film and television content and post-production.)

(From Left)Mr Vincent CHOI, EmCee of the conference
Mr YANG Shu, Director of the Production Department, School of Film and Animation, China Academy of Art, Deputy Secretary-General of the Digital Art Council, China Artists Association
Mr MAK Chun Hung, President, The Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals
Mr Andy NG, Lecturer, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University