As Hong Kong’s urban fabric continues to evolve, the question of how we regenerate our ageing neighbourhoods – while balancing heritage, community needs and contemporary demands – has never been more pressing. How do we revitalise our city while preserving its distinctive character and strengthening its resilience?

This forum is the second in an ongoing series advancing discourse on urban renewal in Hong Kong. Building on the momentum of the URAxHKIA Urban Renewal Design Ideas Competition – which brought together architects and urban designers from Hong Kong and overseas to reimagine Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok – Dialogue 2.0 expands the conversation to address wider strategic challenges and opportunities across the city.

Co-organised by HKIA, HKIUD and URA, the forum brings together practitioners, academics and policymakers to explore innovative and context-sensitive approaches to renewal. Presentations by the winning teams will share design strategies and community-focused thinking to inform future initiatives.

At a timely moment when the HKSAR Government is consulting on Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Development Plan, the forum also offers a platform to consolidate professional insights on urban regeneration and contribute views to the public consultation process. Join the dialogue in shaping a more liveable, resilient and culturally vibrant urban future for Hong Kong.

Date: 11 July 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Language: Cantonese
Format: Hybrid (Physical at HKIA Premises, 19/F, One Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay or via Zoom)
Admission Fee: Free
Quota: Zoom: 1,000 persons; Physical: 50 persons

Guest of Honour: Ms. Crystal Yip – Principal Assistant Secretary (Planning and Lands), DevB

KeyNote Speaker: Ar. Donald Choi – Managing Director, URA

Speakers & Panellists:
Ar. M K Leung & Mr. He Yueyang – Winning Team (1st Prize)
Ar. Desmond Chang – Winning Team (2nd Prize)
Ar. Mandy Fung & Ar. Rachel Tam – Winning Team (3rd Prize)
Sr. C K Lau – Chairman, Land Policy Panel, HKIS
Ms. Sam Lok, Vice President, HKIP

Moderators: Ar. Eugene Ching, Mr. Roger Wu, Ar. Kenneth Chan

Registration:
In person: https://forms.gle/oYyMiXMYzR4nHC2HA
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ShpATVI_QwiVn9unyDF_SA