Hong Kong Talent Engage's (HKTE) Global Talent Summit Week will be held in mid-March, including the International Talent Forum and the CareerConnect Expo, to further highlight Hong Kong's role and advantages as an international talent hub and the country's gateway for talent.

Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun stated that at a pivotal moment of rapid transformation in the global talent ecosystem, the event aims to explore forward-looking perspectives on talent development, policies and opportunities, while aligning with the country's development, thereby building Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre talent.

The key activities, the International Talent Forum and the CareerConnect Expo, will be held on March 18 and 19.

The forum, under the theme “Connecting Global Minds”, will bring together top leaders from government, business and academia from Hong Kong and abroad to discuss future trends and strategies in the manpower landscape. The opening day of the forum will feature a keynote speech by Prof Christopher A Pissarides, the 2010 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences.

The two-day expo will feature thematic zones and bring together about 70 large enterprises, education and technology institutions, and government departments, enabling participants with the latest industry insights and diversified support services.

This year's event connects international, Chinese Mainland and local partners to co-organise a week-long series of nine satellite events on talent and human resources, including regional conferences, recruitment fairs and corporate award ceremonies.

During the period, HKTE will sign a collaboration agreement with Junior Chamber International to deepen international promotional co-operation and tell good stories of Hong Kong.

Participation in the forum will be by invitation only. HKTE will arrange live broadcasting.

The expo will be held from 10am to 5.30pm at the Convention & Exhibition Centre, with free admission. Participants can pre-register online.