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No Limits International Symposium: How Creative Considerations of Inclusivity are Transforming Asian Cities

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    9 March 2025 (Sun), 10am - 6pm (Hong Kong Time)
    JC Cube, Tai Kwun
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    Part of the programme will also be streamed online.

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    Simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, and Hong Kong Sign Language Interpretation available; guide dogs welcome.

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    Programme Introduction

    International Symposium: 
    How Creative Considerations of Inclusivity Are Transforming Asian Cities

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    No Limits 2025 is set to host an international symposium on 9 March 2025, focusing on the transformative impact of the power of creativity and inclusivity within Asian cities. More than ten speakers from Asia will explore the dual impact of innovation and inclusivity from the aspects of economic development, cultural architecture, urban culture; and creative arts; demonstrating how these elements reshape the Asian landscape to be more diverse, resilient, and sustainable.

    Moreover, distinguished speakers apart from Asia will join the discussion to examine how different practices can collaborate with Asian initiatives to foster global transformation. The symposium will integrate diverse viewpoints and invite professionals from various sectors to collectively envision the future of Asia and advocate for innovative ways to enhance the impact of inclusivity on the international community.

    Speakers from Japan and South Korea will share insights on the positioning of the inclusive economy within Asia’s creative industries. Additionally, social entrepreneurs from Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore will discuss the challenges and opportunities in promoting an inclusive society; while representatives from Japan and South Korea will also share the cultural value of accessible architecture. Last, a number of arts practitioners from Hong Kong, mainland China, Australia, and Scotland will explore the social impact of inclusive arts.

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    Speakers & Moderators
    Empowering Diversity: Unleashing the Social Impact of Inclusive Creativity
    Caroline Bowditch

    Cultural Equity Consultant, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Australia

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=caroline-bowditch
    Claire Cunningham
    Claire Cunningham

    Choreographer and Dancer, Scotland

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=claire-cunningham
    Dew Ge

    Founder of Beijing Body On and On Cultural Exchange Center and Luminous Festival, mainland China

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=dew-ge
    Dr Alice Yuk, BBS, JP

    CEO of Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired, Hong Kong

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=alice-yuk
    Dr Tisa Ho (Moderator)

    Veteran Arts Administrator, Hong Kong

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=tisa
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    Inclusive Employment: Positioning within Asia’s Creative Industries
    Shinzou Okura

    CEO, CoCo Diversity Entertainment Inc., Japan

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=shinzou-ookura
    Haley Cha*

    CEO of Parastar Entertainment, South Korea

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=haley-cha
    Park Hyunjin, Lee Chanyeon, Kim Jiseok*
    Big Ocean

    Big Ocean, South Korea

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=big-ocean
    Cooke Cheung (Moderator)
    Mr. Cooke Cheung

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
    St. James Settlement, Hong Kong

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=cooke
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    Collaborating for Impact: Driving Advocacy and Social Change
    Angela Tan

    Executive Director, ART:DIS, Singapore

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=angela-tan
    Armani Shahrin*

    Founder of NakSeni & Inclucity.my, Malaysia

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=armani-shahrin
    Sokny Onn*

    Country Director, Epic Arts, Cambodia

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=sokny-onn
    Professor Lena Lee (Moderator)

    Professor Lena Lee, Arts Specialist, Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=lena
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    Urban Resilience: A Cultural Lens on Universal Design in Architecture
    Sehyung Oh

    Theatre General Manager, Modu Art Theatre, South Korea

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=sehyung-oh
    Kyoko Suzuki

    Arts Executive Producer & Vice Director, BiG-i International Communication Center for Persons with Disabilities, Japan

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=kyoko-suzuki
    Ar Dr Joseph Kwan, MH (Moderator)

    Founder and Director, UDA Consultants Ltd, Hong Kong

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=joseph
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    How Creative Considerations of Inclusivity are Transforming Asian Cities
    Dr Alice Yuk, BBS, JP

    CEO of Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired, Hong Kong

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=alice-yuk
    Angela Tan

    Executive Director, ART:DIS, Singapore

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=angela-tan
    Dew Ge

    Founder of Beijing Body On and On Cultural Exchange Center and Luminous Festival, mainland China

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=dew-ge
    Sehyung Oh

    Theatre General Manager, Modu Art Theatre, South Korea

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=sehyung-oh
    Shinzou Okura

    CEO, CoCo Diversity Entertainment Inc., Japan

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=shinzou-ookura
    Dr Simon Ng (Moderator)

    Principal Head (General Education and Research), The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong

    https://www.nolimits.hk/en/speakers-biographies?contentid=simon
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    Rundown

    10:00-10:35Registration and Networking
    10:35-10:40

    Welcoming Remarks

    Flora Yu, Executive Director, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Hong Kong

    10:40-11:50
    (70 mins)

    Empowering Diversity: Unleashing the Social Impact of Inclusive Creativity

    Moderator: Dr Tisa Ho, Veteran Arts Administrator, Hong Kong

    • Caroline Bowditch, Cultural Equity Consultant, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Australia
    • Claire Cunningham, choreographer and dancer, Scotland
    • Dew Ge, Founder of Beijing Body On and On Cultural Exchange Center and Luminous Festival, mainland China
    • Dr Alice Yuk, BBS, JP, CEO of Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired, Hong Kong
    11:50-13:00
    (70 mins)

    Inclusive Employment: Positioning within Asia’s Creative Industries

    Moderator: Cooke Cheung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, St James’ Settlement, Hong Kong

    • Shinzou Okura, CEO, CoCo Diversity Entertainment Inc., Japan
    • Haley Cha, CEO of Parastar Entertainment, South Korea*
    • Park Hyunjin, Lee Chanyeon, Kim Jiseok; Big Ocean, South Korea*
    13:30-14:00

    Lunch Performance: “The Falling” by BiG-i International Communication Centre for Persons with Disability  

    Venue： Laundry Steps, Tai Kwun

    14:00-14:30Registration and Networking
    14:30-15:40
    (70 mins)

    Collaborating for Impact: Driving Advocacy and Social Change

    Moderator: Professor Lena Lee, Arts Specialist, Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    • Angela Tan, Executive Director, ART:DIS, Singapore
    • Armani Shahrin, Founder of NakSeni & Inclucity.my, Malaysia*
    • Sokny Onn, Country Director, Epic Arts, Cambodia*
    15:40-16:50
    (70 mins)

    Urban Resilience: A Cultural Lens on Universal Design in Architecture

    Moderator: Ar Dr Joseph Kwan, MH, Founder and Director, UDA Consultants Ltd, Hong Kong

    • Sehyung Oh, Theatre General Manager, Modu Art Theatre, South Korea
    • Kyoko Suzuki, Arts Executive Producer & Vice Director, BiG-i International Communication Center for Persons with Disabilities, Japan
    16:50-18:00**

    How Creative Considerations of Inclusivity are Transforming Asian Cities

    Moderator: Dr Simon Ng, Principal Head (General Education and Research), The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong

    • Dr Alice Yuk, BBS, JP, CEO of Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired, Hong Kong
    • Angela Tan, Executive Director, ART:DIS, Singapore
    • Dew Ge, Founder of Beijing Body On and On Cultural Exchange Center and Luminous Festival, mainland China
    • Sehyung Oh, Theatre General Manager, Modu Art Theatre, South Korea
    • Shinzou Okura, CEO, CoCo Diversity Entertainment Inc., Japan

    * Online Speakers 

    ** This part will not be streamed online

    Rundown is subject to change.

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