To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit at HKUST would like to invite you to a panel discussion - how allyship is essential to accelerate action for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, community and beyond.  

Date: 6 March 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:45 pm (Registration starts at 12:15 pm; light food and beverages will be provided.)
Venue: Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall (next to Starbucks), HKUST Campus, Clear Water Bay 

Professor Kar Yan Tam, Vice-President for Administration and Business and Chair of Diversity and Equal Opportunities Committee at HKUST, will deliver welcome remarks.

It will be followed by a distinguished panel comprising of the following guest speakers: 

• Tina Arcilla, Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, APAC, Manulife 

• Prof Veronique A. Lafon-Vinais, Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance, School of Business & Management, HKUST 

• Jason Lui, Managing Director, Global Markets, BNP Paribas 

Highlights

You will hear a panel of speakers from business community and from HKUST who will share personal insights and experience on: 

• What is allyship and why is it important?  

• What does it mean to be an ally to underrepresented groups with interconnected attributes in the workplace, at home and in the community?  

• In the context of gender diversity and inclusion, how do we involve both men and women in the conversations and actions? 

• What are the everyday actions each individual can do to achieve progress? 

Language

English 

How to register

The event is open to all HKUST staff, students and alumni. Please register early to reserve your seat here to be part of the conversation.

Visit the DEO website to read more about the event and the guest speakers.