Appearances & Engagements
Upcoming Events
Art Marketing Summit 2026 | Hong Kong | The University of Hong Kong
Derek Collins joins a select group of senior leaders and executives at the University of Hong Kong’s Institute of China Business for a private, invitation-only workshop exploring the future of leadership in a globally interconnected landscape. Bringing together perspectives from government, industry, and academia, the programme examines key themes shaping tomorrow’s organisations, from cross-cultural management to emerging technologies and global systems.
As part of the workshop, Derek presents “The Curator-Leader: Managing Cultural Heritage and Corporate Longevity,” offering a perspective on how cultural stewardship and legacy thinking can inform modern leadership. His contribution reflects an ongoing commitment to shaping high-level dialogue at the intersection of culture, strategy, and long-term value creation.
April 26–27, 2026
Museums and Digital Futures | Hong Kong | University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU
Derek Collins hosts an exclusive lecture with Wolfgang Bergmann, Managing Director of the Belvedere Museum, on the evolving role of museums in a digital world.
Bringing together perspectives on innovation, accessibility, and audience engagement, the session highlights how cultural institutions are shaping the future of art through technology.
3 May 2026 | 4:00–5:00 PM
previous Events
ART MARKETING SUMMIT 2026
Joining leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the future of Asia’s art market.
March 24, 2026
THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP PANEL
Moderating a distinguished panel of global leaders in law, hospitality, and the arts, presented in partnership with Estée Lauder Companies.
March 2026
THE UK–HONG KONG ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK
Co-founding an international partnership between universities and museums to explore new financial futures for cultural institutions.
February 2026
Public Orator for the University of Hong Kong for the 216th Congregation 2025
November 2025
The Art Business Conference
A conversation on leadership and trends shaping today’s art industry.
June 2025
A GLOBAL CLASSROOM AT TEFAF 2025
Connecting educators and curators to advance global museum learning.
December 2025
COLLECTING WITH INSIGHT: PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTS & EDITIONS
Insights into modern collecting practices and contemporary art editions.
December 2024
Art as an Asset Class” by the Asia Pacific Black and Hispanic/Latinx Network (BHLN)
February 2024
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Derek combines creativity with purpose — every project is built on authenticity, storytelling, and attention to detail that makes each result stand out.
Absolutely. Derek believes every client and brand has a unique story, so each project is tailored to match your goals, tone, and vision.
Through a mix of experience, precision, and passion. Each step — from concept to delivery — goes through a refined creative process to maintain top quality.
Yes! Derek values long-term partnerships and offers flexible options for continuous projects or content collaborations.
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