Over the past few years, Hong Kong’s demographics have undergone significant shifts. Following a period of outward migration and workforce depletion, the subsequent influx of new talents has not only replenished the labour pool but also reshaped the city’s population structure.

The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) has long been attentive to population policy, seeking to gain deep insights into these critical changes and their far-reaching implications. To this end, we have interviewed newly arrived talents, business leaders, scholars, and representatives from social service organizations. Their perspectives on existing talent initiatives, Hong Kong’s unique advantages, and the integration of talent into daily life will be featured in the March issue of the HKCSS Policy Bulletin.

In addition to this publication, the Council will host a series of three seminars and workshops titled “Talent Arrival: The Impact and Beyond”. We have invited stakeholders from various sectors to explore the impact of talent admission reforms over the past three years on the economy, employment, education, and society as a whole. We will also explore how Hong Kong can leverage this talent pool to strengthen its regional and global influence and reinforce its status as an international city.

Furthermore, we will invite local communities and migrant talents to co-envision the development of the Northern Metropolis. This session will explore how to maximize Hong Kong’s strengths in this new development area while implementing strategies for talent cultivation and social integration. Speakers and registration details for this session will be announced in due course.

Seminar 2: Talent Migration to Hong Kong: Beyond the Simple Narrative of “Blending In”

Is it enough to just say someone has “included” in the local society? After speaking with different stakeholders, we realized the reality is far more complex. Also, social integration has different manifestations in companies and the larger society. We will gather perspectives from business leaders, social workers, and scholars to dive deeper into what this shift really means for Hong Kong.

Details are as follows:

Date: 23rd April, 2026

Time: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Venue: Room 201, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai

Questions

Topic 1: How Corporations Drive Talent Inclusion 

📌 How do non-local talents integrate into the local workplace environment?

📌 What challenges do corporations face when recruiting and retaining foreign talent?

Topic 2: Analyzing the Characteristics and Needs of Talent Families from a Community Perspective 

📌 What motivates talent to move to Hong Kong? What are the key factors that encourage them to stay for long-term development?

📌 Why does the traditional “integration” narrative fail to resonate with talent groups, and what causes the barriers between talent and the local community?

📌 How can social service organizations address these emerging social needs, what roles should they play, and how can they innovate their intervention methods?

Topic 3: The societal impact of talent inflow 

📌 If Hong Kong were a massive corporation, what institutional advantages must it uphold, and what areas require improvement?

📌 Some locals worry that the influx of Mainland talent and their families will intensify competition across various sectors. How can different stakeholders guide them to contribute to Hong Kong’s growth and create a “win-win” situation for all?

Guest speakers

Ms. Sarah Cheuk ｜ Head of People, Fano Labs Limited

Ms. Iris Liu ｜ Programme Director, International Social Service Hong Kong Branch

Prof. Tai-lok Lui ｜ Adjunct Research Chair Professor. Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong

Interested parties are invited to complete the online registration by the application deadline. For any further information, please contact Mr. Yick, Officer (Tel: 2864 2906; Email: [email protected]) or Mr. Chu, Programme Executive (Tel: 2864 2963; Email: [email protected]).

We look forward to the active participation of your organization.

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