PBC Forum 2026 Marks Decade of Philanthropic Impact in Hong Kong
The PBC Forum 2026 opened on September 7 in Hong Kong, marking its 10th anniversary with more than 2,000 participants gathering across four venues in the West Kowloon Cultural District, Alliance magazine reported. Convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club through September 8, the fifth edition of the event used the theme ‘leaping for impact’ to examine how philanthropic organizations can address widening social needs, demographic shifts, and climate risks.
Capital Systems and Risk-Taking in Asian Philanthropy
Discussions on the opening day at the West Kowloon Cultural District—home to the Hong Kong Palace Museum, which was developed with support from a HK$3.5 billion donation from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust—centered on impact investing and blended finance. Panelists in plenary sessions like Philanthropic Impact in Asia: When Capital Works Across Systems examined how different forms of capital can work together more effectively to tackle large-scale challenges.
Hari Menon, President of Global Growth & Opportunity at the Gates Foundation, addressed the unique function of the sector during the proceedings. Menon stated that philanthropy operates as society’s “risk capital” by backing ideas, innovations, and approaches that governments cannot fund and markets view as too uncertain.
Philanthropy Adopts Olympic Values to Increase Impact
The Forum drew inspiration from Olympic values—excellence, friendship, and respect—alongside Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration, and equality. Speakers explored what charitable organizations can learn from athletic discipline, resilience, teamwork, and performance management.
Throughout the four venues, participants returned to a central question: how philanthropy can translate ambition into impact while balancing experimentation, risk-taking, and stewardship. The discussions highlighted Hong Kong’s role as a bridge between East and West, emphasizing stronger connections across sectors, institutions, and geographies to achieve measurable outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions About PBC Forum 2026
What dates did the PBC Forum 2026 take place?
The 10th-anniversary edition of the PBC Forum ran from September 7 to September 8, 2026, in Hong Kong.
How many people attended the 2026 event?
More than 2,000 participants gathered across four venues in the West Kowloon Cultural District for the conference.
Which organization convened the conference?
The event was convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, which also developed the West Kowloon Cultural District’s Hong Kong Palace Museum with support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
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