DX Talk: Neon Preservation in Hong Kong 

DX Talk: Neon Preservation in Hong Kong 

27 January 2026

Venue: The Steps, 2/F, DX design hub, 280 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon

Time: 18:30 - 19:30

Price: Free Admission

DX Talk: Neon Preservation in Hong Kong, a special panel discussion co-organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), Tetra Neon Exchange (TNX) and Zolima, as part of the Luminous Neon exhibition, which will be held at the DX design hub on 27 Jan 2026.

This talk brings together experts from the fields of design, museum curation, and academia to explore how Hong Kong’s iconic neon heritage can be preserved and reimagined for the next generation. Attached please find the speakers’ and moderator’s biography.

🗓️ Event Details 
Event: DX Talk: Neon Preservation in Hong Kong
Date: 27 Jan 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Registration starts at 6:00 PM)
Venue: The Steps, 2/F, DX design hub, 280 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon.
Language: English 

Moderator:
🔸Christopher DeWolf, Managing Editor of Zolima & Author of Zolima Culture Guide

Speakers:
🔸David Rule, Co-Founder of TNX, rescued and archived nearly 100 neon signs across Hong Kong
🔸Tina Pang, Curator of Hong Kong Visual Culture, M+, leads research and collection of neon signage at M+ since 2013
🔸Professor Brian Kwok, Associate Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, author of Fading of Hong Kong Neon Lights and other publications on local neon culture

Join us for this inspiring evening of dialogue, cultural exchange, and a deeper appreciation of Hong Kong’s luminous legacy.

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