In recent years, the development of the local arts and culture scene has flourished, with the completion of cultural venues integrating art and conservation such as the heritage buildings in Central, the establishment of major international exhibitions, art fairs and auctions, and the use of arts and cultural elements in commercial institutions, shopping malls and hotels. The new performing and visual arts venues set to open in the West Kowloon Cultural District will also increase the need for talent in the areas of cultural management and arts administration. These talks invite practitioners in the local arts and culture industries to share their experience and to explore the qualities, passions and academic qualifications required for a career in the arts and culture field. Speaker: Prof Ken Wong Language: Cantonese Fee: Free admission. Limited capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register in advance. Talk (1): Planning and Curating Cultural Events Register now：https://goo.gl/aRjhLP Talk (2): Stage and Outdoor Event Management Register now：https://goo.gl/f18jWf Accessibility Services: Live audio description and Sign language interpretation are available upon request with at least 14 days’ advance notice. Please contact: (852) 2200 0812 / [email protected]

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About the Speaker Prof Ken Wong Head of Learning and Participation (Performing Arts), West Kowloon Cultural District Authority As Head of Learning and Participation (Performing Arts) at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA), Ken Wong is responsible for formulating and leading the vision, strategy and delivery model for learning and public engagement programmes. Prior to joining WKCDA in 2017, Ken worked for almost 17 years at HKU SPACE, where he was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the college’s internationalisation strategies and the development of creative industries programmes. As Head of HKU SPACE International College and Principal Lecturer in Media and Culture, he managed the strategic, academic, financial and branding aspects of the International College with close to 2,000 full-time students. Ken received his education in Hong Kong and the UK and has published over 30 papers, articles, journal reviews and book chapters on cultural politics, creative industries and transnational education. Ken has held various advisory and adjunct faculty positions at universities in Hong Kong and the UK.