Study Tour | M+: Asia’s Global Museum of Contemporary Visual Culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK)

An exclusive opportunity for members: A behind-the-scenes visit to M+, one of the largest museums of contemporary visual culture in the world. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron in partnership with TFP Farrells and Arup, the museum building is composed of a podium and a slender tower that fuse into the shape of an upside-down ‘T’. The expansive podium cantilevers above ground and includes 17,000 square metres of exhibition space across thirty-three galleries, three cinema houses, the Mediatheque, Learning Hub, and Roof Garden that faces Victoria Harbour. Meet the people behind this iconic landmark in Hong Kong, learn how it was built, the strategy behind it and WestK, and M+’s role in transforming and defining Hong Kong’s culture-scape since its opening in 2021 and in the coming years. 

Tour host details: 

Ms Wendy GAN is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (District Development) of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, overseeing the development of the infrastructure, arts and cultural facilities, and supporting facilities in the West Kowloon Cultural District. She also has lead responsibility for formulating the overarching strategies for driving business development and for the hotel, office, residential as well as retail, dining and entertainment facilities of the District. 

As Chief Executive Officer of WestK Enterprise, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Authority, Ms Gan is responsible for mapping out the company’s business strategies to drive commercialisation and explore new revenue sources, leveraging the Authority’s assets, resources and expertise. 

Ms Gan was the Executive Director of Pacific Century Premium Developments responsible for the overall sales and marketing strategies of the company’s property assets in Greater China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Before joining Pacific Century Premium Developments, Ms Gan headed the sales and marketing teams of Swire Properties across its residential, office and retail portfolio. 

Ms Gan is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Hong Kong (“HKU”), a member of its Court and Council as well as an Honorary Director of the HKU Foundation for Educational Development and Research. She is a member of the Business School Advisory Council of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, a board member of Alliance Française Hong Kong and an Advisory Board Member of the China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter. 

Know Before You Go 

• Cost: US$60 per person (includes transportation, wireless headsets, and miscellaneous expenses). 
• Eligibility: Open to ULI Asia Pacific Summit 2025 delegates by registration only. 
• Capacity: Limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Departure Point: Regent Hotel. 
• What to Bring: An umbrella, comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a bottle of water. 

How to Register 

• Registration for study tours will open in March. 
• Select your preferred tour when registering for the Summit. 
• Already registered? You can sign up for a study tour by managing your registration [here].