This year's event coincides with the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's introduction of a holistic approach to national security, highlighting non-military actors' role in safeguarding national interests and stability. So what is holistic security? And which sectors does the concept cover?

After 9:30, we will look into new opportunities for youngsters aspiring to become pilots, with Hong Kong Metropolitan University launching a new course.

9:05am-9:30am: National Security Education Day and the concept of "holistic security"

9:05am-9:30am: Alan Lung, Co-convenor and Board Member, Path of Democracy

9:05am-9:30am:Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University

9:30am-10:00am: New aviation courses

9:30am-10:00am: Steven Cheung, Pilot, Chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots’ Association and CEO of private jet operator Seaplane Hong Kong

9:30am-10:00am:Roy Ying, Co-Chair, Hong Kong Institute of Human Resources Managers