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Hong Kong Symposium
In just over two decades, one in every three persons in Hong Kong will be 65 or above. As the city’s population composition undergoes significant shifts, enhancing accessibility in everyday life holds the key to ensuring that Hong Kong remains a vibrant and inclusive
urban environment for all. Such efforts need to address and remove barriers in both the physical and digital environments if we are to transform Hong Kong into a truly world-class smart city with a strong economy and high quality of living.
Organised by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), 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. Through 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.
Featuring panel sessions with experts and leaders in public policy, architecture, urban design, and technology and innovation from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, discussions at the symposium will set the agenda for accessibility and inclusion in the city and the region.
The three panel sessions and three showcases focus on the most pressing issues in accessibility and inclusion, providing a platform for discussions on actionable solutions and strategies.
With over 300 participants in attendance, the event provides opportunities to foster cross-sector collaborations and partnerships.
- 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
Established in 1996, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is a statutory body in Hong Kong responsible for implementing and enforcing the four anti-discrimination Ordinances, namely the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, the Disability Discrimination Ordinance and the
Family Status Discrimination Ordinance, and the Race Discrimination Ordinance.
Through a multi-pronged approach that combines enforcement, legal assistance, research, advocacy, and education, the EOC works towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sex, breastfeeding, marital status, pregnancy, disability, family status and race. The Commission also aims to eliminate sexual harassment, harassment on the ground of breastfeeding, as well as harassment and vilification on the grounds of disability and race.
