Message from the HKUAA, British Columbia
HKUAA British Columbia Annual General Meeting 2026
The Alumni Association of the University of Hong Kong, British Columbia (HKUAA BC), held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 26 September 2026, at Red Star Seafood Restaurant, Richmond. The AGM was followed by a luncheon and an alumni talk on AI.
President’s Report
Winnie Lai, the outgoing President, reported on some of the achievements of the past year, including the celebration of HKUAA BC’s 55th anniversary and efforts to preserve the Association’s history through a 55 Years of History document and an anniversary short film. She also highlighted several new initiatives, including a revamped website, a membership survey, a Christmas wreath workshop, a cherry blossom private tour, and a Traditional Chinese Medicine workshop, all of which provided new opportunities for alumni engagement.
2026–2027 Board of Directors
The AGM elected the following Board of Directors for 2026–2027:
President: Sammy Ng (MBBS)
- Vice-President: Cathy Meu (BA)
- Honorary Secretary: Donna Lei (BA)
- Honorary Treasurer: Rebecca Lee (BA)
- Membership Secretary: Jonathan Lam (BEng(MedE))
- Directors: Lok Chau (BSW), Shelton Cheung (BEng(LESCM)), Wilkins Chow (BEng(InfoE)), KK Chu (MMedSc), Koon Ming Ho (MSc(Eng)), Vincenta Ko (BA), Winnie Lai (MIPA), Henry Leung (MSc(Eng)), Fenella Sung (BA), Rosanna Wong (LLB, PCLL), Vincent Wong (BChinMed), and Viame Yau (BEd)
The Association expressed its appreciation to the outgoing Board for its dedication and contributions during the past year, and welcomed the new Board for the coming year.
Alumni Talk on AI
Over lunch, alumni enjoyed an engaging talk on artificial intelligence. Tony Cheng (IMBA) introduced the basics of generative AI and large language models (LLMs), along with some of today’s most popular AI tools. Dr. Joseph So (BEng-EEE) then traced how AI has evolved since the launch of ChatGPT, the rapid pace of recent developments, and how AI can be used to build practical applications.
Looking Ahead
The successful conclusion of the 2026 AGM marks the start of a new year for HKUAA BC. The new Board looks forward to building on the Association’s achievements, strengthening connections among alumni, and providing engaging activities and services for the growing HKU alumni community in British Columbia.
The Board sincerely thanks all members for their continued support and participation. Check out the upcoming events of HKUAA, BC, and join the network if you are in the area. The Board sincerely thanks all members for their continued support and participation.
