
Through keynote speeches and panel discussions, international keynote speakers and local panelists will share best practices, case studies, and visionary ideas illustrating how urban design can transform cities—especially Hong Kong—into happier, healthier, and more sustainable places to live, to work and thrive. By prioritizing well-being in urban design, we can cultivate communities that not only survive but also thrive, ultimately leading to a more joyful urban experience for all.
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| Date: | 19 March 2026 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 8:45am – 5:00pm |
| Venue: | The Grand Ballroom, Kowloon Shangri-la |
| Language: | English and Putonghua (with simultaneous interpretation in English and Mandarin) |
| Fee: | HKD$200 (Physical Format) HKD$100 (Online Format Via Zoom) |
| Program Rundown | ||
| Time | Session | Speaker |
8:45-9:15 |
Registration / Morning Coffee |
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| 9:15-9:20 |
Welcome Remarks |
Mr. Benny CHAN President of HKIUD |
| 9:20-9:50 |
Opening Address and Keynote Speech 1 by Guest of Honour (GOH) Topic: Keep Smiling ... and Let it Spread! |
![]() Ms. Winnie HO, JP Secretary for Housing, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region |
| 9:50-9:55 |
Photo taking of GOH, speakers, moderators, VIP and supporting organizations |
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| 9:55-10:00 |
Souvenir Presentation by President of HKIUD |
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| 10:00-10:30 |
Keynote Speech 2 |
![]() Prof. Marketta KYTTÄ Professor of Land Use Planning, Aalto University, Finland |
| 10:30-10:45 |
Coffee Break |
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| 10:45-11:10 | Keynote Speech 3 Topic: Lee Gardens – A Place for ALL |
![]() Ms. Winnie WONG General Manager, Projects of Hysan Development Company Limited |
| 11:10-11:35 |
Keynote Speech 4 Topic: Immersive, Outstanding, and Outrageous Public Spaces & Urban Activations |
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| 11:35-12:00 | Keynote Speech 5 Topic: Design for Life |
![]() Prof. Yung Ho, CHANG Dean of the Faculty of Architecture & Chair Professor of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong |
| 12:00-12:50 |
Panel Response / Q&A Session |
All keynote speakers in morning session Moderator: |
| 12:50-14:00 |
Lunch Break |
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| 14:00-14:25 |
Keynote speech 6 |
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| 14:25-14:50 |
Keynote Speech 7
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| 14:50-15:15 |
Keynote Speech 8
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![]() Dr. Paty RIOS Senior Public Space Stewardship Planner, City of Vancouver |
| 15:15-15:45 |
Keynote Speech 9
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![]() Prof. Takehiko NAGUMO Professor of Keio University and Kyoto University Representative Director at Smart City Institute, Japan |
| 15:45-16:00 |
Coffee Break
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| 16:00-16:50 |
Panel Response/ Q&A Session |
All keynote speakers in afternoon session Mr. Charles LI Vice President (External Affairs) of HKIUD |
| 16:50-16:55 |
Souvenir Presentation by President of HKIUD |
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| 16:55-17:00 |
Closing Remarks |
Mr. Peter WU Chairman of HKIUD Conference Organising Committee |

| Local Guided Tour: Evolving Urban Landscape for a Joyful City | ||
Join the HKIUD for a curated site tour through Hong Kong’s evolving urban landscape, featuring key destinations that showcase innovative housing and public space design. The journey begins at Housing Authority’s Public Rental Housing Project, Kai Chuen Court in Diamond Hill, a thoughtfully planned public housing estate integrating community amenities and sustainable design. Nearby, the Diamond Hill Water Feature Park offers a refreshing green respite with landscaped water elements. The tour continues to the Kai Tak Light Public Housing project, a pioneering transitional housing scheme addressing urgent residential needs. At Kai Yan Court, participants will explore compact, modern living within a vibrant urban setting. Finally, the tour concludes at Kai Tak Station Square, a large urban plaza, where ecological landscaping and public event spaces redefine civic engagement in the city. # Quota is limited. First comes first serve. (**QUOTA IS FULL**) |
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| Date: | 21 March 2026 (Saturday) | |
| Time: | 9:30-12:30 | |
| Gathering Point: | Diamond Hill Kai Chuen Court | |
| Registration fee: |
Free of charge (**QUOTA IS FULL**) | |
| Local Guided Tour Rundown | ||
| Time | Location | |
| 9:30-10:45 | Diamond Hill- Kai Chuen Court and Water Feature Park | |
| 10:45-11:00 |
Diamond Hill station to Kai Tak station by MTR | |
| 11:00-11:45 |
Kai Tak Light Public Housing | |
| 11:45-12:30 | Kai Tak Station Square | |

| Guided Tour on Outstanding Urban Design Projects in Greater Bay Area | ||
Quality urban design is indispensable for creating livable and joyful cities. Cities within the Greater Bay Area must share and learn from each other successful cases to further enhance our overall urban quality. In this guided tour, we will take you through two projects that have won the Grand Award of the Greater Bay Area Urban Design Awards: Central Area of Dongguan Eco-Industrial Park:Transformation of Polluted Land into an Eco-Friendly District Urban Acupuncture - The Renewal And Reconstruction Of Juzikeng Village in Shenzhen, China # Quota is limited. First comes first serve. |
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| Date: | 21 March 2026 (Saturday) | |
| Time: | 9:30-18:00 | |
| Gathering Point: | Main Entrance, G/F Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel | |
| Registration fee : | HKD $250 (Lunch included) | |
| Greater Bay Area Tour Rundown | ||
| Time | Location | |
| 9:30-10:30 | Hong Kong to Shenzhen | |
| 10:30-12:30 | Urban Acupuncture - The Renewal And Reconstruction Of Juzikeng Village in Shenzhen | |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30-14:30 | Shenzhen to Dongguan | |
| 14:30-16:30 | Urban Design for the Central Area of Dongguan Eco-Industrial Park Project | |
| 16:30-18:00 | Dongguan to Hong Kong | |
| Enquiry | |
| Email (Payment Proof): | inq@hkiud.org |
| Enquiry Email: | zelia.law@blink.com.hk / gba@hkiud.org (Mainland Enquiry) |
| Enquiry Tel: | +852 3797 5710 / 6535 6401 |
| Contact Person: | Ms Zelia Law / Mr Tim Ng (Mainland Enquiry) |
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Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/any event organised under this project do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or the Vetting Committee of the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme. This material/event is funded by the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.