Organizing Committee
The East Meets West: Chinese Value-Based Leadership in Education Conference 2026, organized by The Education University of Hong Kong, is supported by a committed team of educators and professionals. Their collective expertise ensures a well-curated event that fosters meaningful dialogue, encourages global collaboration, and advances value-based leadership in education.
CHAIRPERSON
Prof John Chi-Kin LEE
President; Director, Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI), The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President and Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, joined The Education University of Hong Kong (the then Hong Kong Institute of Education) in 2010. He was Vice President (Academic) from 2010 to 2019, and Vice President (Academic) and Provost from 2019 to 2023. Professor Lee was previously Dean of Education and a Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
MEMBER
Dr Maxwell Chun-Sing HO
Associate Co-Director, Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI), The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr Maxwell Ho, is a dedicated educator with a focus on teacher entrepreneurialism, entrepreneurship education, and financial literacy. He graduated with first-class honours in Bachelor of Education (Business Studies) from the Education University of Hong Kong in 2008. Quickly rising through the ranks, he became head of technology education (KLA) and administration group. His innovative curriculum earned him the Teacher Award for Business and Financial Education in 2016. As a Research Fellow at EdUHK, Maxwell has contributed significantly to leadership and educational practice research, earning the Emerald Publishing Award in 2020. He is also the President of the Hong Kong Association of Business Education and has trained over 400 school leaders.
MEMBER
Dr Kwok-Kuen TSANG
Assistant Professor at the Department of Education Policy and Leadership at the Education University of Hong Kong
Dr. Kwok Kuen Tsang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Education Policy and Leadership at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). Before joining the EdUHK, Dr. Tsang was an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Education Administration at Beijing Normal University, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and an Assistant Professor at Caritas Institute of Higher Education, respectively. He is a member of the editorial advisory board of the British Journal of Sociology of Education and an Associate Editor of the Beijing International Review of Education. His research covers teachers' work and emotions, education policy and governance, and school leadership.
MEMBER
Ms Mandy Yuen-Yee AU
Executive Co-Director, The Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education
Associate Director, School Partnership and Field Experience Office
Senior Lecturer I, Department of Chinese Language Studies
Ms Au has been working closely with local schools and teachers in developing collaborative teacher education programmes. She has served as university teacher in at University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Institute of Education. She also served as teacher in different school settings including secondary schools, primary schools and kindergarten. As well as teaching, she has been actively involved in various research projects in relation to learning and teaching effectiveness, professional development, values education, especially in the area Chinese Language Teaching and Values Education.
MEMBER
Dr Yan-Lam HO
Post-doctoral Fellow in the Academy for Educational Development and Innovation at The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr. HO Yan Lam is a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Academy for Educational Development and Innovation at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). She completed the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education. Her dissertation portfolio explores the music pedagogical practices in Hong Kong kindergartens. She holds a Master of Arts in Music Education (MAME) with distinction and dean's honour list, and a Bachelor of Education (Music).  Dr. HO is interested in music education, music psychology, music pedagogical practices, and teacher professional development in early childhood. Her work has been published in mainstream education journals, such as Research Studies in Music Education and Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. She has given presentations at various international and local conferences in education. Dr. HO is a member of the International Society for Music Education. She also provided academic services such as serving as a Session Chair and Moderator at conferences.
SECRETARIAT
Ms Carlee Tsz Yan LUI
Ms. Lui Tsz Yan, Carlee is currently a Project Officer at the Academy of Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) at The Education University of Hong Kong. She is responsible for providing administrative support and coordination for conferences and events. Her role is crucial in ensuring efficient planning, organization, and communication. Additionally, she manages administrative tasks for the Master of Arts in Chinese Values-Based Leadership Education [MA(CVBLE)].
SECRETARIAT
Ms Katie TAM Kit-Man
Ms. Tam Kit Man, Katie is an Executive Officer II at the Academy of Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) at The Education University of Hong Kong. She responses in providing administrative support and coordination for conferences, playing the role in ensuring efficient planning, organization, and communication.