Keynote 1: "East is East and West is West”: How does philanthropy differ and how can we best work together?

The surge of new philanthropic actors in the East, coupled with increased global giving and reforms within longstanding Western institutions, is reshaping the future role of philanthropy. In an increasingly connected world, we look for ways for different parts of the world to work together to maximise the impact of philanthropy. We also see the significance for this discussion to be held in Hong Kong, a city that is truly a melting pot of different cultures, and the epitome of East-meets-West.

This keynote will explore the evolving landscape of giving, highlighting cultural nuances in approaches and examining the intricate interplay between philanthropy and geopolitics, and we will discover how these dynamics are at work and shaping one another.