Event Highlight: Spring Gathering 2026 cum Mentorship Scheme 2026/27 Kick-Off

On 5 March 2026, HKLSS’ Spring Gathering 2026 cum Mentorship Scheme 2026/27 Kick-Off brought together 200 mentors, current and past mentees, and industry experts to celebrate the start of a new cohort of Mentorship Scheme. 

After the Welcome Remarks from Prof Ken Wong, Executive Director of HKLSS, HKLSS was privileged to have Prof Tony Mok, Chairman, Department of Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, deliver a keynote speech titled “From Discovery to Commercialization”, covering the practical application of scientific breakthroughs. The Kick-Off was followed by a constructive Alumni Chat with past mentees, including a mentee-turned-young-mentor, who reflected on their personal growth and key learnings throughout their mentorship experience.

This year, more than 110 mentees embark on their mentorship journeys, gaining diverse perspectives and practical experience from mentors across business development, data analytics, healthcare, investment, science communication, and more – connecting young professionals with the sector and building momentum towards a thriving life sciences ecosystem in Hong Kong.