“Dyslexia Dialogues: Insights, Innovative and Collaborations”
The Pathways Foundation 25th Anniversary Symposium
3 October 2026
We are proud to announce the “Dyslexia Dialogues: Insights, Innovative and Collaborations Symposium”, co-organized by The Pathways Foundation (Pathways) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, to take place on 3 October 2026 at the Yasumoto International Academic Park (YIA), The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
This symposium will also mark and celebrate the significant milestone of Pathways’ 25th anniversary.
Since its inception in 2001, Pathways has been dedicated to serving students with dyslexia by providing direct support to bridge their learning gap and enhance motivation to succeed in their learning and interests. Pathways is also committed to raising public awareness on dyslexia and sharing best-practice approaches to clinicians, teachers and parents to foster collective learning and growth.
The symposium will stage a diverse range of eminent speakers, whereby creating an inclusive collaborative platform that brings together researchers, clinicians, families and stakeholders, facilitating evidence-based discussions and the sharing of personal insights, with the aim of inspiring innovation and enhancing services.
Symposium Programme
Seminar 1 Academic and Professional Stream
Keynotes
Professor Catherine McBride
Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research at Purdue University, USA
Professor Patrick Wong
Associate Vice-President (Research), Stanley Ho Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Professor of Linguistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professor Kevin Chung
Chair Professor of Child Development and Special Education; Director, Centre for Child and Family Science, The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Tomohiro Inoue
Member of the Dyslexia Definition Steering Committee of the International Dyslexia Association; Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Parallel Sessions
Dyslexia and Asian languages
Professor Cao Fan
Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
Professor Angus Li-Chih Wang
President, Taiwan Academy for Learning Disabilities, Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Ayumi Seki
Chairman of Japan Dyslexia Research Association; Professor, Faculty of Education, Psychology of Education, The Hokkaido University, Japan
Professional Perspectives
Dr Purdy YT Chan
Specialist in Developmental Behavioral Paediatrics, Hong Kong
Dr Tony CM Wong
Clinical Psychologist, Chair of Division of Clinical Psychology, Hong Kong Psychological Society
Dr Sanly Kam Shau-wan
BBS, Member of the Hong Kong Commission on Children, Founding Chairperson for the Council of Nonprofit Making Organizations for Pre-Primary Education (CNOPE)
Seminar 2 Education and Technology (EdTech) Stream
Keynotes
Dr Victor Ng
Head, Data Mindset Academy; Vice President OpenCertHub Academy; Senior Consultant, eLearning Development Laboratory, The University of Hong Kong
Mr Franky Poon
Council Member, The Pathways Foundation
Parallel Sessions
Educational Psychology Support
Education Psychologists on support for Pre-school, Primary, and Secondary Schools for students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing respectively
Technology in Education
Professor Lee Tan
Professor, Computer Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Speech and Natural Language Processing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr Au Wing Yu
Application of AI in school, Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School
Seminar 3 A Lifespan Perspective
Adult dyslexia
Mr Steve O’Brien
Chairman, The International Dyslexia Association Global Network Executive Committee
Mr Lo Kwun Ting
Hong Kong singer-songwriter, actor and film composer
Individuals with dyslexia and families: Panel sharing (A Fireside Chat)
Moderator: Mr Franky Poon
- Young persons with dyslexia from Pathways Foundation alumni and the community
- Parent representatives from the Hong Kong Association for Specific Learning Disabilities and the Hong Kong Dyslexia Connected
More details will be announced in early 2026. Stay tuned! Contact us: symposium@pathways.org.hk
