Jockey Club’s PBC 2026 Forum Marks Decade of Philanthropic Influence

The two-day summit, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and the Institute of Philanthropy, serves as a platform for global leaders to address the complexities of modern charitable work. Club Chairman Martin Liao noted that the forum has engaged over 10,000 participants and 380 speakers from more than 40 regions since its inception. This year, discussions shifted toward systemic change, with panels exploring cross-sector collaboration and the integration of athletic resilience into philanthropic strategies.

Strategic Shifts in Asian Philanthropy

A critical moment arrived with the launch of the Interim Report by the Commission on Asian Philanthropy. The research estimates domestic giving across participating Asian jurisdictions hit $109 billion in 2024, with projections suggesting the figure could surpass $1 trillion within a decade. Meanwhile, the Jockey Club introduced its own three-tier measurement framework, outlined in its inaugural Impact Report, which emphasizes long-term sustainability and targeted interventions for underserved populations. High-level sessions, including a comparative analysis of social mobility in Hong Kong and Singapore, reinforced the forum's focus on practical policy solutions. Keynote speaker Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, set the tone for the event by urging leaders to navigate global uncertainty through more agile, data-driven philanthropic models.