Equal Opportunities Commission 平等機會委員會

The Accessible for All@Hong Kong Symposium is a one-of-a-kind event that provides a unique platform to examine the issue of accessibility from a holistic perspective. Bringing together policymakers, pioneering researchers, and industry thought leaders from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, the event aims to spearhead the conversation on improving the wellbeing and social participation of individuals of all abilities and ages through universal design and smart technology. Featuring in-depth, thematic panel discussions, the Symposium will foster dialogue on solutions to remove physical and digital barriers, share the latest innovations in accessible technology, and promote the development of an inclusive smart city. Key discussion and presentation topics include:

• Enhancing the Accessibility of Hong Kong’s Built Environment;
• Removing Barriers to Digital Accessibility and Inclusion;
• Enabling Inclusion through the SMART City Blueprint;
• The Development of Assistive Technology in Hong Kong;
• Building Barrier-free Cities in the Greater Bay Area; and
• Developing the China Barrier-free Index.

Who Should Attend?

• Policymakers and think tanks       
• Academics and researchers
• Social service and non-governmental organisations
• Corporates and Professional services providers
• Information and technology professionals
• Architecture and urban planning professionals
• Facility management professionals

Details

Date: 15 July 2024 (Monday)

Time: 9:30am – 5pm

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Room S221)

The Symposium will primarily be conducted in Cantonese, with simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua and English. We would like to make the Symposium as accessible as possible, please indicate if there is any support needed when you register.

Register now to secure your place!