The HKPS 2026 Annual Conference, co-organized by THEi, concluded successfully on June 13. Themed "Psychology in Action: Shaping Youth Culture through Science and Creativity, " this signature event gathered leading academic, sports, and cross-disciplinary experts to explore the diverse applications of psychology through keynotes, symposia, and research poster presentations.

 

Grand Opening & Keynote Highlights

 

 

Dr. Ephraem Tsui (HKPS President) and Mr. Edmund Li (THEi Vice President) officiated the opening. The star-studded keynote featuring Hong Kong's First Wheelchair Badminton Athlete Mr. Chan Ho Yuen MH, Former Captain of Hong Kong Men's Volleyball Team Mr. Siu Cheong Hung, Renowned Sport and Performance Psychologist  Ms. Lo Cheuk Hang, Karen, as well as HKPS Vice President and Registered Educational Psychologist Ms. Michelle LI, delivered an empowering message based on the philosophy that "there is no failure, only steps to success." The session deep-dived into how athletes transform sports resilience, goal-setting, and life planning into the ultimate power to navigate personal growth and career development for everyone. 

 

9 Major Symposia Breakouts & "Meet the Psychologists" Interactive Booth

 

 

 

The breakout sessions beautifully demonstrated the diverse applications of psychology in youth culture and everyday life. This year's 9 Major Breakout Sessions tackled some of the most relevant and trending topics in society today. We extend our sincere thanks to all our cross-disciplinary speakers for their insightful presentations: 

• A Generation of Lost and Found
• The Journey of AuDHD Females in Hong Kong
• Fostering Engagement and Accessibility in University Psychology Education
• Paws for Inner Peace: How Human-Animal Bonds Are Transforming Mental Health
• Exploring New Interventions and Research for Minorities
• Criminal and Forensic Psychology
• An Intervention Model for English Learning Difficulties
• Inclusion across Generations in the Workplace
• The Connection of Intimate Relationship and Family-of-Origin

 

Additionally, the interactive "Meet the Psychologists" booth allowed professionals from our Clinical, Educational, Industrial-Organizational, and Counselling divisions to share career insights with students. 

 

Poster Presentations, Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks

 

 

To recognize and support our students' academic endeavors, a total cash prize pool of HKD 3,000 was awarded for the Poster Presentations. Following a rigorous live evaluation by our Council members, five exceptional winners were selected. 

Congratulations to the winners of the Poster Presentation Awards:

 

Best Poster Prize (Champion): Tsui Kam Hung

Research Title: Computational Archetypes of Social Inference During Self-Referential Gaze Perception Across Psychiatric Disorders

 

Runner-up: Zhang Xingzhou

Research Title: Learning to Harm: How Cyberbullying Victims Become Perpetrators?

 

Merit Award: Betul Turel

Research Title: Boosting Intercultural Competence in Hong Kong Youth: Wise Reasoning Priming and Virtual Reality as Tools for Change

 

Merit Award: Au Ka Hei

Research Title: Higher Education Adjustment and Support Needs Among Chinese University Students With ASD, ADHD, and SpLD: A Call for Comprehensive Reassessment and Support

 

Most Innovative Prize: Chong Tsz Hong

Research Title: Mindful Magic Initiative

 

The conference concluded with closing remarks delivered by Dr. Lawrence Ma, Chairman of the Organizing Committee. Dr. Ma beautifully summarized the day's rich academic and cultural dialogues, while extending his heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, guests, and committee members. 

 

We sincerely thank all speakers for their insightful presentations and all participating students for their active engagement, both of which made this event a resounding success.

 

Our society remains committed to supporting the development of psychology in Hong Kong, advancing both theory and practice, and fostering continued innovation and advancement in research.