The S+ Summit cum Expo 2025, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) will be held on May 20 and 21, 2025, at 3/F and 4/F of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The S+ Expo will take place over two consecutive days, and we sincerely invite interested organizations to apply as exhibitors. The expo aims to encourage cross-sectoral partnership with the theme of "Co-creation". It will continue to focus on the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," inviting organizations from various sectors to showcase and introduce innovative solutions aimed at addressing social issues. The topics covered will include No Poverty (SDG 1), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Reduced Inequalities (SDG10), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG12), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11). Different interactive zones and photo spots will be set up in the venue, we welcome if exhibitors could provide ideas for that. The S+ Summit cum Expo 2024 was successfully held on May 2 and 3, with over 140 exhibitors and more than 9,700 participants in attendance. The feedback of the event was positive, which 92% of participants expressed that S+ enabled them to meet people from different sectors, and 87% believed that there would ...

The S+ Summit cum Expo 2024 organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) was successfully held on May 2 and 3, with over 140 exhibitors and more than 9,700 participants in attendance. The feedback of the event was positive, which 92% of participants expressed that S+ enabled them to meet people from different sectors, and 87% believed that there would be future collaboration opportunities; while the Expo also received nearly 90% satisfaction rate. The next S+ Summit cum Expo will be held on May 20 and 21, 2025, at 3/F and 4/F of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The S+ Expo will take place over two consecutive days, and we sincerely invite interested organizations to participate in the upcoming briefing sessions (Sept 20 and Oct 8) for this event. The expo aims to encourage cross-sectoral partnership with the theme of "Co-creation". It will continue to focus on the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," inviting organizations from various sectors to showcase and introduce innovative solutions aimed at addressing social issues. The topics covered will include No Poverty (SDG 1), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Reduced Inequalities (SDG10), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG12), and Sustainable Cities and ...

Promoting Hong Kong as a Regional Philanthropic Hub through Co-Creation "Emerging Trends in Asian Philanthropy and Impact Investment: Opportunities and Challenges"   [Press Release - May 3, 2024] Hong Kong is renowned for its rich history of philanthropy and caring culture. It is widely recognized as one of the most vibrant and promising cities in the field of philanthropy and charity services. The HKSAR government actively leverages Hong Kong's unique advantages in philanthropy, asset management, and its role as a bridge between China and the world to promote Hong Kong as a regional philanthropic hub. The goal is to cultivate talent, attract philanthropic capital, and facilitate cross-sector collaboration through a collective platform. The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) jointly organized the policy dialogue and panel discussion on "Emerging Trends in Asian Philanthropy and Impact Investment: Opportunities and Challenges" at the "S+ Summit and Expo". Stakeholders engaged in discussions on the vision in positioning Hong Kong as a regional philanthropic hub, cultivating thought leadership, integrating innovation and technology in building a collaborative ecosystem for sustained impact. Speakers at the event included Prof. Roger King, Board Member, The Hong Kong Academy ...

"S+ Summit cum Expo" 2024 Together We Co-create a Sustainable Society [Press Release - May 2, 2024] Hong Kong is facing rapid social, economic, and environmental changes. In addition to significant challenges such as demographic shifts, economic transformation, and extreme climate, Hong Kong is also presented with development opportunities arising from technological advancements and regional integration. It requires collective efforts from all sectors of society to build a sustainable and livable Hong Kong through innovative thinking and solutions. In light of this, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) is organizing the "S+ Summit cum Expo" from May 2nd to 3rd. With the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the event aims to promote stakeholder collaboration (Synergy), create social impact (Social Impact), and promote Hong Kong's sustainable development (Sustainability). Over the two days, more than 4,000 stakeholders from various sectors will participate in 25 sessions to discuss local and regional social issues. Additionally, 140 social welfare organizations, social enterprises, and impact businesses will showcase their effective solutions in response to social problems, which makes S+ the largest social services exhibition in Hong Kong. Mr. Chris SUN, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, The Government of the HKSAR, delivered a ...