“Join the conversation on the practice of cultural management – where critical reflections and practical insights meet at MACM Alumni Symposium.”
DAY ONE
28th March 2025 (Friday)
0930 - 1000
Morning Reception and Registration
1000 - 1030
Official Opening of the MACM Alumni Symposium 2025
1030 - 1210
Innovative Practices and Processes in Cultural Management (I)
Moderator: LI Mei Ting (Lecturer, Cultural Studies, CUHK)
1210 - 1400
Lunch
1400 - 1520
Bridging Academia and Practice (I)
Moderator: TANG Xiaoyi (2021)
Artificial Intelligence Assists in Cultural Management Education: A Practice-Based Study
[In English]
XIE Yi (2019)
Assistant Instructor, Culture, Creativity and Management Programme, Beijing Normal University – Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Arts Learning
[In English]
CHUNG Man Ting (2018)
Manager, Learning and Engagement, Hong Kong Palace Museum
1520 - 1540
Tea Break
1540 – 1720
Practices of Care and Sustainability
Moderator: XIE Yi (2019)
Defining Adequate Remuneration for Performing Artists: A Case Study of An Art Center’s Remuneration Reforms in Fujian Province
[In English]
TANG Xiaoyi (2021)
PhD Student, Peking University
Psychosocial Safety in Action: Applying the Mutual Aid Mindset to Organisational Policy and Practice
[In English]
Gloria FURNESS (2015)
Director, Hong Kong Photographic Culture Association
In/Between – A sustainable self-discovery art journey
[In English]
Michelle CHEUNG (2018)
Founder & Curator, Mi Spacium Culture 藝跡文化
Lecturer, HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education
Librarian, Goethe-Institut Hongkong
The Conflict of Financial, Energetic, and Aspirational Pursuits in Hong Kong’s Cultural Slashies
[In English]
CHEUNG Yuk Fan, Eirene (2022)
Part Time Lecturer, HKU SPACE; Management Associate, AXA; Beauty Tutor
1720 - 1730
Day One Closing
DAY TWO
29th March 2025 (Saturday)
0930 - 1000
Morning Reception and Registration
1000 - 1045
Keynote Speech
Moderator: CHENG Hung Kam Wayne (2011; President of the Alumni Association of MACM)
Rationality and Personality – Operations and Strategy of Contemporary Art and Cultural Institutions
[In English]
David TSUI
Deputy Director, Museum Operations, M+
1045 - 1230
Innovative Practices and Processes in Cultural Management (II)
Moderator: LIN Ka chun (2017)
Dancing in Shackles: The Expression of Self-Voice in Arts-Funded Performing Arts Projects
[In English]
ZHANG Zhongyang (2020)
PhD Student, Beijing Film Academy
From Medical Heritage to Cultural Asset: A Cultural Mediator ‘s Guide to Heritage Building Research and Interpretation
[In English]
HUANG Xiaowen (2017)
Research Assistant, The Education University of Hong Kong
On Practice: Marketing and Managing of tour performances from Hong Kong in Australia Major Cities
[In English]
CHEUNG Ting, Candy (2005)
HK Arts & Artists in the Wilderness Podcast Host & Co-founder of Hong Kong Arts & Cultural Association in Australia
1230 - 1400
Lunch
1400 - 1520
Bridging Academia and Practice (II)
Moderator: FAN Sixin Fancy (2017)
Spatial Narrative as Social Practise: A Case Study of Community Engagement in the Tsingping Arts Space
[In English]
LYU Huiying, Zoe (2020)
Lecturer, Guangdong Polytechnic
Cultural Leadership in Elevating Wind Band Status: Reshaping Perceptions through Historical Research and Academic Advocacy
[In English]
LIN Ka chun (2019)
Part-time Lecturer, Lingnan University
1520 - 1540
Tea Break
1540 – 1720
[Roundtable Discussions]
Professional Development of Cultural Management Practitioners
Moderator: Benny LIM (Director, MA in Cultural Management Programme, CUHK)
LI Long Hin (2018)
Assistant Project Manager (Culture), Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the HKSAR Government
Wendy LAM (2018)
General Manager, Unlock Dancing Plaza
WANG Wanchen (2019)
Senior Producer (Current Affairs & Specials), Phoenix TV
Sheeta NG (2013)
Director, NSW arts company Limited
1720 - 1730
Day Two Closing