2nd Classification Conference cum Workshop

Introduction

Conference Objectives:

To present the latest advancements and exemplary practices in classification introduced by the International Paralympic Committee, with particular emphasis on their practical ramifications for athletes, coaches, classifiers, educators, and sports administrators.
To strengthen the interface between the principles of classification and their practical application by addressing operational challenges and advocating evidence-informed approaches.
To enhance professional expertise and promote greater coherence in classification practice through impairment-specific workshops, experiential engagement, and the exchange of knowledge.
To examine prospective directions for Paralympic classification in Asia, aligning regional progress with international benchmarks and fostering the sustainable development of Para sport in Hong Kong and the wider region.

Event Name:	China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee 2nd Classification Conference cum Workshop
Event Theme:	From Principles to Grounded Practice: The Next Chapter in Parasport Classification
Event Date:	Saturday, 23 May 2026
Event Time:	09:30 am – 5:00 pm (HKT UTC+08:00) (Registration starts at 8:45 am)
Event Venue:	Regal Hong Kong Hotel Ballroom
Conference Mode:	Physical and Online participation
Event Organizer:	China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
Subvented Organisation:	Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
Titled Sponsor	Gleneagles Hong Kong
Conference Fee:	Free of Charge (hotel buffet lunch will be provided on the conference day.)

**Notice:

The workshop sessions are open to physical participants only.
Online participants will attend the conference sessions only.

Registration Quota:

Registration is subject to quota and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the quota is reached.

Certificate:

A Conference Participation Certificate will be issued to participants attending only the Conference Session. Participants attending both the Conference and Workshop Sessions will receive two certificates:

Conference Participation Certificate
Workshop Participation Certificate

The China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee reserves the right to exercise discretionary power regarding all matters related to registration for the event.

Accommodation:

Special rates have been secured at the Regal Hong Kong Hotel. Participants are advised to make their own reservations as needed. The discount period and room availability are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is recommended.

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**Notice:

All participants shall be responsible for arranging and bearing the costs of their own international and local transportation, accommodation, and related expenses.

CPD/CNE Points

Organization	CPD/CNE	Physical attendees:	Online attendees:
College of Nursing, Hong Kong	Continuing Nursing Education	TBC	TBC
Education Bureau	Continuing Professional Development of Teaching	Not Applicable	4.5 Hours
Hong Kong Coaching Committee	Continuing Coach Education	5 Hours	5 Hours
Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Association	Continuing Professional	TBC	TBC
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association	Continuing Professional Development	7 points	5 points
The Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists	Continuing Professional Development	4.0 points	2.5 points

*For teachers who intend to apply for EDB's CPD of Teaching, please apply the conference through EDB website. Otherwise, the application would be affected.

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. LEUNG Lai Yin, John
Vice President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee cum Chairman of Sports Association for the Physically Disabled of Hong Kong, China
CV
Ms. Marieke Creese
Vision Impairment Classification Senior Manager of International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
CV
Dr. David Mann
Associate Professor of Human Movement Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Director, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification Research and
Development Centre for Athletes with Vision Impairment
CV
Prof. CHUNG Wai Man, Man
Chief Classification Consultant of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
Chief Physiotherapist
Director, Wellness & Rehabilitation Services
Professor of Practice (Physiotherapy) in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
CV
Dr. CHAN Wing Nga, Chad
Classification Consultants of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
CV
Prof. Janet WONG Yuen Ha
Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the Hong Kong Metropolitan University
CV

Workshop

Dr. LUK Tze Chung, Jim
Vice President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee cum Chairman of Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability
CV
Prof. Andrew LAM
Programme Leader of the Doctor of Optometry at the School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CV

Conference Agenda

Time	Programme	Speaker
8:45 - 9:15	Registration
9:15 - 9:20	Welcome Speech	President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee Mrs FUNG MA Kit-han, SBS BBS JP
9:20 - 9:45	Guests’ Speech	Commissioner for Sports, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Mr. TSOI Kin Pan, George, JP Director of Classification, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Ms. Tea CISIC President, Asian Paralympic Committee Mr. Majid Rashed Vice Chairman of China Disabled Persons’ Federation Mr. Cháng Zhēng Chief Executive Officer, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong Dr Kenneth Tsang
9:45 – 10:20	Souvenir Presentation & Group Photo
10:20 – 10:40	Coffee Break
10:40 – 11:00	Keynote Speech I: Classification Development in Hong Kon	Vice President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee cum Chairman of Sports Association for the Physically Disabled of Hong Kong, China Dr. LEUNG Lai Yin, John
11:00 - 11:30	Keynote Speech II: TBC	Vision Impairment Classification Senior Manager of International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Ms. Marieke Creese
11:30 – 12:00	Keynote Speech III: Fairer VI para sports through evidence-based classification	Associate Professor of Human Movement Sciences Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Director, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification Research and Development Centre for Athletes with Vision Impairment Dr. David Mann
12:00 - 12:30	Keynote Speech IV : Beyond the Manual - Leveraging Technology and Data to Enhance Classification Objectivity	Chief Classification Consultant of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee Chief Physiotherapist Director, Wellness & Rehabilitation Services Professor of Practice (Physiotherapy) in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Prof. CHUNG Wai Man, Man
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch Buffet
14:00 – 14:30	Keynote Speech V Putting the Classification Code into Practice at the National Level	Classification Consultants of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee Dr. CHAN Wing Nga, Chad
14:30-15:00	Keynote Speech VI: Translating Paralympic Classification into Academic Practice	Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the Hong Kong Metropolitan University Prof. WONG Yuen Ha, Janet
15:00-15:05	Coffee Break
15:05 – 16:00	Workshop: Vision Impairment (VI) Vision Classification in Practice Speakers: Associate Professor of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Director, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification Research and Development Centre for Athletes with Vision Impairment Dr. David Mann & Programme Leader of the Doctor of Optometry at the School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Andrew LAM	Workshop: Intellectual Impairment (II) Intellectual Classification in Practice Speaker: Vice President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee cum Chairman of Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability Dr. LUK Tze Chung, Jim	Workshop: Physical Impairment (PI) i Physical Classification in Practice Speaker: Chief Classification Consultant of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee Chief Physiotherapist Director, Wellness & Rehabilitation Services Professor of Practice (Physiotherapy) in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Prof. CHUNG Wai Man, Man
16:00-16:05	Coffee Break
16:05 – 17:00	Workshop: Vision Impairment (VI) Vision Classification in Practice Speakers: Associate Professor of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Director, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification Research and Development Centre for Athletes with Vision Impairment Dr. David Mann & Programme Leader of the Doctor of Optometry at the School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Andrew LAM	Workshop: Intellectual Impairment (II) Intellectual Classification in Practice Speaker: Vice President of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee cum Chairman of Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability Dr. LUK Tze Chung, Jim	Workshop: Physical Impairment (PI) ii Physical Classification in Practice Speaker: Classification Consultants of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee Dr. CHAN Wing Nga, Chad
17:00	End of China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee 2nd Classification Conference

* The programme is subject to change without prior notice

Conference Working Group

Dr. LEUNG Lai Yin, John
Dr. LUK Tze Chung, Jim
Dr. CHUNG Wai Man, Man
Dr. CHAN Wing Nga, Chad
Ms. WU Siu Ling, Elaine

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact: Senior Sports Programme Manager – Mr. LAW Tsz Chun, Tommy

Tel: 3847 4212

Email: programme@paralympic.hk

Enquiry

Should you have any enquiries or amendments to your enrolment data, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. WONG or Mr. YEUNG at (852) 3614 0976 / (852) 3956 9503 or via email 2ndclassificationconference@colar.com.hk

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