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.
Details are as follows:
Seminar 1 Attracting & Nurturing Talent: A Blueprint for the Future
Date 10th March, 2026
Time 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue Room 201, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
Guest Speakers
Prof. Joseph P. H. Chan
Associate Professor of Practice
Associate Director of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Programme Lead for Entrepreneurship, Design & Innovation
HKU Business School
Mr. Kenny Shui
Executive Director of Public Policy Institute
Vice President of Our Hong Kong Foundation
Ms. Vivienne Wong
Director of CTgoodjobs
Publisher of Hong Kong Economic Times
Group Managing Director of Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Limited
Mr. Michael Xu
A Top Talent Pass Scheme admitted professional
Seminar 2 Talent: Friction, Integration, and the Decision to Stay
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
Guest Speakers
Ms. Sarah Cheuk
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
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
Workshop Co-Envisioning the Northern Metropolis
Date 14th May, 2026
Time 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue Room 201, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
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, Officer (Tel: 2864 2963; Email: [email protected]).
We look forward to the active participation of your organization.
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