The Global Talent Summit Week (GTS Week), which highlights Hong Kong’s position and advantages as an international talent hub and the country’s gateway for talent, commenced today.

Organised by Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), the GTS Week’s two flagship events, the International Talent Forum and the CareerConnect Expo, are running today and tomorrow. From now until March 29, HKTE will also collaborate with local and overseas partners to host nine satellite events focusing on the integration of education, technology and talent.

Addressing the GTS Week opening ceremony, Chief Executive John Lee pointed out that Hong Kong is fast rising as an international talent hub, driven by a comprehensive and forward-looking strategy that integrates talent development with economic transformation, technological advancement and regional co-operation.

While economic indicators and technological achievements are important, human development remains the ultimate goal, the Chief Executive stressed, noting that policies in education, innovation and infrastructure will be further refined to ensure Hong Kong remains a fertile ground for ideas and enterprises, where global talent feels welcomed, valued and supported.

The city will continue to uphold openness, deepen international engagement and align closely with national development strategies, he added.

Vice Minister of Human Resources & Social Security Yu Jiadong said in his speech that Hong Kong, in recent years, has been fully committed to boosting the economy, proactively attracting talent, leveraging the role as the country’s gateway for talent. He remarked that this year’s GTS Week has successfully established an important platform for all parties to exchange experiences, providing strong support for accelerating the development of a high-calibre talent hub.

Prior to the GTS Week’s opening session, Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun accompanied Mainland official delegates to tour the CareerConnect Expo. They visited the HKTE exhibition area, as well as the thematic zones for education, technology and talent.

The GTS Week will continue tomorrow, with the International Talent Forum themed “Connecting Global Minds” to be webcast live, and the CareerConnect Expo to be open from 10am to 5.30pm at Hall 3F of the Convention & Exhibition Centre.