DIDF 15 Years Anniversary Gala Dinner

Back in 2009, Dialogue in the Dark launched in Hong Kong, followed by the opening of Dialogue in the Dark Exhibition opened on 20 February 2010. This year, DIDF held its 15 Years Anniversary Gala Dinner on the evening of 20 February 2025. The banquet featured 28 tables, with distinguished guests expressing gratitude for Dialogue in the Dark’s dedication to empowering People of Differences (PoDs)*. Together, we commemorated this significant milestone in our inclusive journey and reflected on our achievements and contributions.

For the past 15 years, DIDF has been dedicated to promoting social inclusion through immersive experiences in Dark and Silence. We firmly believe that PoDs possess unique abilities and talents. Throughout our journey, DIDF has upheld its mission of “Engaging People of Differences to create social impact” and provided experiential learning programs to over 700,000 participants across various sectors, including the public, corporate, and educational segments since 2009.

 * ‘People of Differences (PoDs)’ refers to individuals with disabilities, such as those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or physically disabled. Each of them possesses unique abilities and talents. We provide a platform for them to showcase these abilities and talents. 

Gala Dinner Highlights

Programme Highlights 

At the Gala Dinner, we showcased the remarkable achievements and initiatives of DIDF, while also honoring our dedicated supporters, partners, and stakeholders who have played a crucial role in our success. The dinner featured exciting programs and performances, including

I&D Appreciation Awards 2025 Awards Presentation Ceremony

The “I&D Appreciation Awards 2025 Presentation Ceremony” was held on the same day (February 20) in the afternoon, and the foundation’s inaugural award—the “I&D Appreciation Awards 2025″—was also successfully presented at the same venue. To express gratitude to numerous corporations, foundations, schools, and individual entities for their active support of Dialogue in the Dark’s efforts to promote inclusion and diversity over the past 15 years, a total of 40 awards were presented. These included five major categories: the “Inclusion & Diversity Companion Award,” the “Inclusion & Diversity Award – Corporate Sector,” the “Inclusion & Diversity Award – Education Sector,” the “INCLUSIVE Employer Award,” and the “EVOLVE Appreciation Award.”