At Manulife, we believe that growth is a journey shared between parents and children. It goes beyond academics, focusing on the holistic development of a child’s physical well-being, mental resilience, and financial literacy.
Through Manulife’s diverse insurance product solutions – including education savings, health coverage and legacy planning — together with our thoughtfully curated “Future-Ready Experience”, we aim to provide families with all-round support to build a more secure future. This empowers children to lay a solid foundation, and embrace future challenges and opportunities with confidence.
Backed by our trusted “Future-Ready Partners” across education, technology, and emotional wellness — we are bringing you meaningful resources and opportunities that inspire growth and prepare for what lies ahead.
As parents, how can we step into the age of AI together with our children?
Manulife has partnered with Preface, a global tech-enabling company, to help parents and children explore AI together and start speaking the language of the future.
The AI Creativity Competition: Prompt Your Future Career concluded successfully, attracting over 500 student registrations from across the Greater Bay Area. The public voting phase received an enthusiastic response, showcasing students’ creativity and passion for exploring future careers through AI. During the competition, a series of free AI training workshops+ were organized to equip students with practical AI application and creative skills. Finalists were later invited to a face-to-face presentation session, where they presented their projects to the judging panel and received constructive and inspiring professional feedback.
This year’s competition also featured the AI Judge developed by Manulife, working alongside the professional judging panel to provide multi-dimensional insights and demonstrate the practical value of AI in educational settings. Outstanding students were recognized with the Future Career Visionary Award, AI Creativity Excellence Award, and Community Favorite Award^, celebrating creativity, performance, and strong public support.
A one-day tech discovery event* designed for families, blending creativity, hands-on learning, and meaningful parent-child interaction. Event Highlights:
1. Panel Sessions: Future Careers and the Discovery of Parenting in AI Era
Hear from esteemed school principals and tech industry leaders as they share insights on raising future-ready children and navigating the evolving world of education and work.
Parenting the AI Generation (Tech-Savvy But Balanced Kids)
Guest speakers:
Dr. Daphne Ho
– Headteacher, Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division
Ms. Maggie Tam
– Head of Public Policy, Hong Kong, Meta
Ms. Ellen Lau
– Director of Education, Preface
Future Jobs: What Skills Your Kids Need in 2030?
Guest speakers:
Dr. Shirla Sum
– Secondary School Principal, Victoria Shanghai Academy
Mr. Kenny Lam
– Co-founder of Project Melo
Mr. Tommie Lo
– Founder and CEO, Preface
2. Parent & Child AI Co-Creation Workshop
Use AI to co-create personalized content and visuals, enhancing creativity and parent-child interaction.
3. AI Discovery Zones: 15-Minute Genius
Quickly grasp AI applications, creation, and programming at each guided station in just 15 minutes.
4. AI Photo Booth
Switch roles, travel through time, and have some fun with AI-generated portraits:
This series* offered beginners, professionals, parent and child an in-depth experience of how AI can be applied in life, helping them grasp fundamental and practical AI tools.
Awakening Your Future: Get Up to Speed with AI 101 (September 11, 2025)
Explore fundamental AI concepts and learn how to use popular tools with ease — the perfect starting point for your personal AI journey.
AI and the Future of Work: Hacks for Professionals (September 18 & 25, 2025)
Upgrade skills, automate daily routines and increase productivity with practical AI tools.
Parent-Child AI Co-Creation Workshop (September 27 & 28, 2025)
Use AI to co-create personalized content and visuals, enhancing creativity and parent-child interaction.
Together with Britannia and True North Education, Manulife brings you the exclusive Future-Ready Global Education Seminar and Britannia Road to British Education Expo 2025, Presented by Manulife – empowering your children to seize global opportunities and prepare for their overseas education journey!
Renowned experts from top UK and U.S. school, education consultants and celebrity guests came together for this seminar – sharing admission strategies, success stories, interview tips and the latest trend to help your children prepare in advance and be future-ready!
Featured guest speakers:
Ms. Tracy Chu
– Barrister and University Lecturer
Mr. Samuel Chan
– Managing Director of Britannia
Ms. Yasmin Sarwar
– Former Chief Education Officer at Oxford International College, Founder of Cardiff Sixth Form College, UK’s Oxbridge Incubator
Mr. Danny Hwang
– Founder and External Director of True North Education, a Nurturer of U.S. Ivy League
Event highlights:
There was complimentary 1:1 overseas education consultation with Britannia education consultant, offering personalized advice and study plans. These included subject selection, school recommendations, and strategic planning etc.
Proudly presented by Manulife and organized by Britannia, this two-day expo* has successfully concluded! Thank you all for your enthusiastic participation and for planning the education journey early!
Event highlights:
Manulife exclusive privileges:
Preface is a pioneer in AI education and innovation, committed to making tech literacy accessible to all. By empowering both parents and children to master the language of the future, Preface is shaping a new generation fluent in artificial intelligence.
As an overseas education consultancy specializing in UK education services, Britannia is committed to providing professional, personalized, and innovative education consultancy services to help students realize their dreams of studying in the UK.
True North Education guides students on their journey toward top American universities. With expert advising and a deep understanding of the U.S. education system, True North empowers students to navigate their academic path with clarity and confidence.
JUST FEEL is the first charity to systematically promote Compassionate Communication and Social-Emotional Learning in local schools in Hong Kong, empowering educators and parents to enhance the emotional well-being of children.
The above partners and guest speakers are not licensed insurance intermediaries under the Insurance Authority in Hong Kong or Monetary Authority of Macao. They do not represent Manulife on introduction of any insurance products, provision of any insurance-related information and regulated advice, and/or any arrangement on the contract of insurance. Any opinion provided by the guest speakers should not be construed as legal, financial, or insurance advice by Manulife and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation of any product. You should consult a qualified professional before making any decisions.
The services and/or products under the campaign are provided by third-party companies independent of Manulife. The offer entitlements are subject to the terms and conditions of the service providers. Manulife and its intermediaries do not have the relevant license and/ or qualification. Manulife shall not be responsible or liable for any services and/or products including but not limited to education or consultation services, products or solicitation provided by the third-party companies, which are not sold or marketed by Manulife. The services are subject to respective terms and conditions.
*The events are provided by third parties. Manulife shall not be liable for any responsibility related to the validity of the events’ offerings, their content, or quality. Any disputes arising from the events shall be resolved directly between the participant and the event organizer.
+The AI training workshops are provided by third-party companies independent of Manulife, and entitlement is subject to the terms and conditions of the service providers. Manulife and its intermediaries do not have the relevant license and/ or qualification. Manulife shall not be responsible or liable for any service and/or product provided by the third-party companies, which is not sold or marketed by Manulife.
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