Amid rapid social, economic, and environmental changes, Hong Kong faces significant challenges such as demographic shifts and economic transformation, while also encountering development opportunities through technological advancements and regional integration. Collaborative efforts across all sectors are essential to build a sustainable and livable Hong Kong with innovative ideas and solutions.
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) organized “S+ Summit 2026” today. Under the theme of “Tech for Good”, offering a multiple perspective towards how technological advancement is reshaping social development while examining the challenges and opportunities facing social sustainable development. Over 700 participants from technology enterprises, charitable foundations, policy research institutes, social service organizations, and social enterprises, e.g. Mr HO Kai Ming, JP, Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare of HKSAR, The Revd Canon Hon Peter Douglas KOON Ho-ming, SBS, JP, Chairperson of HKCSS, The Hon Grace CHAN, Chief Executive of HKCSS, The Hon Duncan CHIU, Legislative Council Member (Technology and Innovation) of HKSAR, Mr Angus ZHU, Architect, Technology Architecture Department, Tencent Sustainable Social Value Organization (SSV) and Mr David Spriggs, Chief Executive Officer, Infoxchange Australia, to engage in cross-disciplinary dialogue. By fostering “Tech for Good and Co-creation”, HKCSS aspire to build a robust ecosystem, accelerating digital transformation within the social service sector to collectively address the evolving needs of sustainable social development.
The “S+ Summit 2026”, features symposium, roundtable and workshop sessions, explore the pivotal driving roles of AI and big data in digital transformation, service innovation, strategic philanthropy, and future skills training. A new addition this year, the “Tech Clinic Free consultation” feature professionals from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and Singapore, providing one‑on‑one consultation on digital strategy and transformation, and case discussion.
The successful conclusion of the ‘S+ Summit 2026’ on May 22 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre marked a new milestone in deepening collaboration between the local social welfare and innovation and technology sectors. HKCSS will continue to act as a catalyst for social transformation through ‘Tech for Good’ practices, uniting social resources with technical expertise. By helping the sector seize technological opportunities and improve public well-being, we will work together to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable society.