Youth Development Summit
About Youth Development Summit
Date
10 August 2024 (Saturday)
Time
11:00am – 4:45pm
Venue
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Organiser
Home and Youth Affairs Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Theme
Set Sail for New Horizons
Introduction
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR) attaches great importance to youth development. Our vision is to nurture a new generation of young people with an affection for our country and Hong Kong, and equipped them with global perspective, an aspiring mind-set and positive thinking. We are committed to providing young people with an enabling environment to cherish hope for the future and strive for continuous growth, so that they can unleash their full potential in society and contribute to Hong Kong, the country and the world.
The Chief Executive has stated in the 2023 Policy Address that a Youth Development Summit (the Summit) will be organised as the opening of the 2024 Youth Festival. Themed "Set Sail for New Horizons", the inaugural Summit will invite officials responsible for youth policies from different regions, along with business leaders, technology innovators, creative experts, young entrepreneurs and representatives of youth organisations as guest speakers. They will share their valuable experiences and insights on various sectors including technological innovation, sustainable development, cultural and creative industries, and youth philanthropy, etc. so as to inspire the youth participants in seizing new opportunities.
The Chief Executive has stated in the 2023 Policy Address that a Youth Development Summit (the Summit) will be organised as the opening of the 2024 Youth Festival. Themed "Set Sail for New Horizons", the inaugural Summit will invite officials responsible for youth policies from different regions, along with business leaders, technology innovators, creative experts, young entrepreneurs and representatives of youth organisations as guest speakers. They will share their valuable experiences and insights on various sectors including technological innovation, sustainable development, cultural and creative industries, and youth philanthropy, etc. so as to inspire the youth participants in seizing new opportunities.
Target Participants
The major target participants of the Summit are local youths aged 12 to 39. Besides the local youths, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau of the Government of the HKSAR will invite youth groups from the Mainland, ASEAN and overseas to attend the Summit, where they can exchange views and engage in mutual learning with local youths on issues of concern to young people.
Languages
English (supported by simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua and Cantonese)
For Enquiry
For enquiries about the summit, please contact us through the following channel: Email address: youthsummit@hyab.gov.hk
Sponsor and Partners
Principal Funder
Strategic Partner
Collaborating Partner
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Supporting Organisations
Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce
Federation of New Territories Youth
Hong Kong Island Youth United Association
Hong Kong United Youth Association
The Committee of Youth Activities in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Award for Young People
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Youth Affairs Committee of the Kowloon Federation of Associations
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Acknowledgment
Centre For Heritage, Arts and Textile
Gaw Capital - People’s Place
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Leading Rainbow Limited
Ocean Park Hong Kong
Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis
Tai O Heritage Hotel
(Listed in alphabetical order)