To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit at HKUST would like to invite you to a fireside chat event where you will hear from Christina HO, who has transformed her career from fashion designer to airline pilot and now social entrepreneur and author of Life Lessons from the Sky. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how to break gender stereotypes and #GivetoGain, which will be moderated by Professor James WONG, Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Science (Undergraduate Programs) at HKUST. 

Professor Kar Yan TAM, Vice-President for Administration and Business and Chair of Diversity and Equal Opportunities Committee at HKUST, will deliver welcome remarks. 

Date and time: 12:30-1:30 p.m., March 3, 2026 (Event registration starts at 12 p.m.; Light food and beverages will be provided. Post event informal networking 1:30-2 p.m.) 

Venue: Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall (next to Starbucks), HKUST Campus, Clear Water Bay 

Language: English 

How to register: The event is open to all HKUST staff, students and alumni. Please register early to reserve your seat here to be part of the conversation. 

This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of  University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1 hour, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

Speaker

Christina Ho, Founder of Social Enterprise CourageouX, Former Airline Pilot
Christina’s journey to the skies was anything but traditional. Beginning as an arts student and fashion designer, Christina made a brave pivot into aviation, first as a flight attendant and later as an airline pilot. Yet, Christina’s vision extended beyond the cockpit. She recently resigned from her airline career to launch CourageouX, focusing on social impact and youth empowerment. She is also the author of the bilingual book #LifeLessonsFromTheSky, which combines STEM concepts with motivational storytelling.

Recognized as a 'Prestige 40 Under 40' honoree, Christina is a sought-after voice in the industry. Over the years, she has been invited to speak at numerous organizations, multinational companies, schools, and universities. From the stages of TEDx to Talks at Google, she continues to encourage audiences to overcome barriers of background, gender, or age, inspiring them to pursue their dreams with confidence. 

Moderator

Prof. James WONG, Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Science (Undergraduate Programs) at HKUST
James is Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Science (Undergraduate Programs) at HKUST. He specializes in political science and philosophy with a focus on the ethics and governance of science, technology, and sustainability. Recognized for his innovative teaching, he has received the HKUST Common Core Teaching Excellence Award and the Best Teaching Award from the School of Humanities and Social Science. James has led several teaching and learning innovation projects, including the HKUST Inter-University Public Policy Case Competition and the HKUST Inter-University Case Analysis x AI Competition. His teaching, research, and service efforts aim to foster a more equitable and inclusive environment in higher education.