Karen Leung Foundation & Sohn Conference Foundation Held the 12th Annual Sohn Hong Kong Investment Leaders Conference on 23rd May 2024 Attended by More than 300 Hedge Funds, Asset Mangers & Finance Professionals, Raised $380,000 to Support Fight Against Gynaecological Cancers & Improving Women’s Health in Hong Kong, Held the First Sohn Hong Kong Women’s Breakfast, Karen Leung Foundation Founded in 2013 Honours Hedge Fund Trader Karen Leung Who Died at Age 35 from Metastatic Cervical Cancer, Sohn Conference Foundation Founded in 1995 Honours Wall Street Professional Ira Sohn Who Died at Age 29 from Cancer
2nd June 2024 | Hong Kong
The Karen Leung Foundation and the Sohn Conference Foundation had held the 12th Annual Sohn Hong Kong Investment Leaders Conference on 23rd May 2024 attended by more than 300 hedge funds, asset mangers & finance professionals, and raising more than $380,000 (HKD 3 million) to support the fight against gynaecological cancers & improving women’s health in Hong Kong. Karen Leung Foundation & the Sohn Conference Foundation also held the first (inaugural) Sohn Hong Kong Women’s Breakfast. Karen Leung Foundation was founded in 2013, and honours hedge fund trader Karen Leung who died at age 35 from metastatic cervical cancer. The Sohn Conference Foundation was founded in 1995, and honours Wall Street professional Ira Sohn who died at age 29 from cancer. Official Announcement (27/5/24): “The Inaugural Sohn Hong Kong Women’s Breakfast and the 12th Annual Sohn Hong Kong Investment Leaders Conference, presented by the Karen Leung Foundation (KLF) in partnership with the Sohn Conference Foundation, successfully concluded on 23 May, 2024. Over 300 leading hedge funds, asset managers, finance professionals from across Asia’s investment community and healthcare visionaries convened for the events. Over HKD 3 million was raised, bringing the total proceeds for the charity over the 12-year period to HKD 30 million, which all contributed towards KLF’s mission of supporting the fight against gynaecological cancers and improving women’s health in Hong Kong.” Sohn Hong Kong Women’s Breakfast: “Female Visionaries Reshaping Healthcare with Frontier Diagnostics and Care – The first exclusive women’s breakfast debuted in Hong Kong, showcasing an inspirational fireside chat featuring a pioneering female entrepreneur, biomedical scientist and biotech leader working towards empowering women with improved health knowledge and more effective detective tools and treatments to combat HPV and cervical cancers.” On investment: “Investing For Good: Navigating Market Trends with Asia’s Elite and Emerging Investors – Orienting the half-day conference was the spotlight on the Next Wave programme, where next-generation fund managers unveiled prospective investment ideas in companies with strong growth potential, across sectors spanning from manufacturing, home appliances and entertainment to recruitment. The conference was followed by insightful pitches by leading hedge funds and investors, shedding light on growing investment opportunities in Asia-Pacific markets found in industries ranging from automotives, new energy, utilities and mining to consumer electronics, media, healthcare and real estate.”
“ Karen Leung Foundation & Sohn Conference Foundation Held the 12th Annual Sohn Hong Kong Investment Leaders Conference on 23rd May 2024 Attended by More than 300 Hedge Funds, Asset Mangers & Finance Professionals, Raised $380,000 to Support Fight Against Gynaecological Cancers & Improving Women’s Health in Hong Kong, Held the First Sohn Hong Kong Women’s Breakfast, Karen Leung Foundation Founded in 2013 Honours Hedge Fund Trader Karen Leung Who Died at Age 35 from Metastatic Cervical Cancer, Sohn Conference Foundation Founded in 1995 Honours Wall Street Professional Ira Sohn Who Died at Age 29 from Cancer “
Katharina Reimer, Executive Director at Karen Leung Foundation: “By honouring Karen Leung’s wish to save lives by reducing the impact of gynaecological cancers in Hong Kong, we are proud to debut this breakfast session to recognise and celebrate innovators at the forefront of advancing women’s health. Their work holds tremendous promise for early detection, prevention and treatment of female cancers affecting millions of women worldwide. Throughout the past 12 years, the Sohn Hong Kong Investment Leaders Conference has raised essential funds and heightened public awareness towards gynaecological cancers. We are immensely grateful for the continued support from the community, which exemplifies our shared goal of ‘investing for good’ and brings us closer to new treatment options and cures to gynaecological cancers. Together, we enable all women to live healthy and fulfilling lives.”
Alia Rahman, Co-Founder and CEO of Amplexd Therapeutics, introduced two topical breakthrough therapies for treatment of cervical precancers: “Once approved, our goal is to provide an alternative to the traditional ‘watch and wait’ approach and invasive surgery to minimise discomfort, and enable more accessible treatments. We are enthused to partner with KLF, who has long supported our mission since inception, to jointly develop strategies that advance our shared goal of eliminating cervical cancer.”
Dr. Pui-Wah Choi, Founder of WomenX, unveiled the latest progress of menstrual pads for HPV testing and detecting cervical cancer markers: “With our ‘Pads for Future Women’, women can now get checked and informed with ease. It provides an accessible pathway for cervical cancer screening, breaking down the barriers for women to take full control of their health. We stand committed to empowering women with knowledge and resources until every woman triumphs over cervical cancer.”
Dr. Ricky Chiu, Founder and Chairman at PHASE Scientific, highlighted the world’s first urine test for early HPV detection: “Our private, convenient, and non-invasive urine HPV testing serves as an alternative to safeguard women’s cervical health, addressing their concerns over traditional screening. We encourage the Hong Kong government and health organisations to consider making this new screening method widely available, especially for underserved communities.”
About Karen Leung Foundation – The Karen Leung Foundation (KLF) is working to save lives in Hong Kong by raising awareness of gynaecological cancer, educating women to increase rates of early detection and ensuring that women in treatment have access to optimal medical care. Founded in 2013, we are the first and only organisation in Hong Kong solely devoted to women’s gynaecological cancers. To date, the Karen Leung Foundation has raised more than HK$38 million to fight gynaecological cancer and help Hong Kong girls and women. The Karen Leung Foundation honours the memory of Karen Leung, a hedge fund trader, who died at age 35 following a diagnosis of metastatic cervical cancer
About Sohn Conference Foundation – The Sohn Conference Foundation is dedicated to the treatment and cure of paediatric cancer and other childhood diseases. The Foundation supports cutting edge medical research, state- of-the-art research equipment, and innovative programmes to ensure that children with cancer survive and thrive. The Foundation raises its funds through premier investment conferences and special events, including its renowned annual New York Sohn Investment Conference. Founded in 1995, the Conference honours the memory of Ira Sohn, a Wall Street Professional who lost his battle with cancer at age 29. The Foundation has expanded its reach to include the Sohn Australia, Sohn Canada, Sohn Geneva, Sohn Hong Kong, Sohn India, Sohn London, Sohn San Francisco, and Sohn Tel Aviv. To date, the Foundation has raised more than $95 million globally.
Karen Leung Foundation & Sohn Conference Foundation Held the 12th Annual Sohn Hong Kong Investment Leaders Conference on 23rd May 2024 Attended by More than 300 Hedge Funds, Asset Mangers & Finance Professionals, Raised $380,000 to Support Fight Against Gynaecological Cancers & Improving Women’s Health in Hong Kong, Held the First Sohn Hong Kong Women’s Breakfast, Karen Leung Foundation Founded in 2013 Honours Hedge Fund Trader Karen Leung Who Died at Age 35 from Metastatic Cervical Cancer, Sohn Conference Foundation Founded in 1995 Honours Wall Street Professional Ira Sohn Who Died at Age 29 from Cancer
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