ISA Hong Kong Chapter - International Conference 2025
- ISAHK
- Jun 2
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Updated: Oct 8
ISA Hong Kong Chapter - International Conference 2025
— Arboriculture & Urban Forestry —
The conference brings together a diverse array of distinguished experts and practitioners from around the globe to share the latest developments and researches on arboriculture and urban forestry. This premier event aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, foster connections and collaborations within the field and across different sectors for the advancements of arboriculture and urban forestry, and sustainable city development.
Conference:
Date: 28.10.2025 (Tue)
Time: 9:30 - 18:30
Venue: Auditorium, 8/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building 香港青年協會大廈 8 樓演講廳 (21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point) [Quarry Bay MTR Exit C, Model Lane 港鐡鰂魚涌站 C 出口, 模範里] (map)
CEUs: 5.5 CEUs
Day 1 - Workshop:
Date: 26.10.2025 (Sun)
Time: 9:30-16:45
Venue: TBC
CEUs: 5.5 CEUs
Day 2 - Workshop:
Date: 27.10.2025 (Mon)
Time: 9:30-16:15
Venue: Function Room 3, Quarryside, 20 Hoi Shin Lane, Quarry Bay 鰂魚涌海善里 20 號舍區 3 號活動室 [Quarry Bay MTR Exit B 鰂魚涌港鐵站 B 出口] (map)
CEUs: 5 CEUs
Registration: https://bit.ly/isahk-conference2025
Early Bird Deadline: 03.10.2025
Registration/Payment Deadline: 24.10.2025 (12:00 noon)
Who Should Attend?
Arborists, landscape architects, tree and landscape consultants, city planners, policy makers, environmental consultants, urban foresters / municipal arborists, managers of the property management / construction sectors, sustainability manager, NGOs ...
Anyone who cares about trees or sustainability
Companies with commitments to tree care and sustainability
Early Bird discounts are currently available now!
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Fee:
27-28/10 [Conference & Day 2 - Workshop]
Professional Member (Standard: $1,350; Early Bird: $1,250)
Ordinary Member (Standard: $1,650; Early Bird: $1,550)
Corporate Member (Standard: $1,650; Early Bird: $1,550)
Student Member (Standard: $750; Early Bird: $700)
Non-member (Standard: $2,050; Early Bird: $1,950)
28/10 [Conference]
Professional Member (Standard: $1,000; Early Bird: $900)
Ordinary Member (Standard: $1,200; Early Bird: $1,100)
Corporate Member (Standard: $1,200; Early Bird: $1,100)
Student Member (Standard: $200; Early Bird: $150)
Non-member (Standard: $1,500; Early Bird: $1,400)
26/10 [Day 1 - Workshop]
Professional Member ($650)
Ordinary Member ($750)
Corporate Member ($750)
Student Member ($650)
Non-member ($850)
27/10 [Day 2 - Workshop]
Professional Member ($650)
Ordinary Member ($750)
Corporate Member ($750)
Student Member ($650)
Non-member ($850)
Don't miss the chance to be part of ISA Hong Kong Chapter's highly anticipated annual conference. Invite your friends and colleagues to join us on this enriching event, and secure your spot early to enjoy exclusive early bird discounts.
** More event details coming soon **
For the event agenda, abstract of conference and workshop topics, please visit: https://bit.ly/isahk-conference2025
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Speakers:
Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk
Honorary Professor of Urban Forestry, University of British Colombia; Director of Nature Based Solutions Institute
Caitlyn Pollihan
CEO/Executive Director of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Dr. Andrew Benson
Urban Tree Ecophysiologist, The Tree Consultancy Company, New Zealand
Dr. Andrew Hirons
Senior Lecturer in Arboriculture, University Centre Myerscough, UK
Dr. Andrew Koeser
Associate Professor, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center of University of Florida, US
Chan Chung Leong
Director, Streetscape, National Parks Board, Singapore
Dr. Billy Hau Chi Hang
Principal Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, HKU
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Conference Topics:
Strategies for Urban Trees and Urban Forests – How to Make a Real Difference
Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk
Honorary Professor of Urban Forestry, University of British Colombia;
Director, Nature Based Solutions Institute
Global Trends in Arboriculture
Caitlyn Pollihan
CEO and Executive Director, International Society of Arboricutlure (ISA)
Optimising Tree Responses to Root Pruning
Dr. Andrew Benson
Urban Tree Ecophysiologist, The Tree Consultancy Company, New Zealand
Rooted in Research - Minimizing Construction Impacts on Tree Stability
Dr. Andrew Koeser
Associate Professor, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center of University of Florida, US
Trees’ Role in Singapore as a City in Nature
Chan Chung Leong
Director, Streetscape, National Parks Board, Singapore
ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist, Certified Urban Forest Professional, Certified Practising Horticulturist
Hong Kong Native Trees for Urban Biodiversity and Carbon Storage
Dr. Billy Hau Chi Hang
Principal Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, HKU
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Workshop Topics:
Day 1 - Workshop (26 Oct 2025)
Applied Tree Biology - Understanding Tree Biology and How It Relates to Practice (5.5 CEUs)
Dr. Andrew Hirons
Senior Lecturer in Arboriculture, University Centre Myerscough, UK
[Workshop - A.M. session]
09:30 - 12:30* | Part 1 - Beyond the Basics - Advancing Your Understanding of Fundamental Tree Biology
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Lunch (12:30 - 13:45)
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[Workshop - P.M. session]
13:45 - 16:45* | Part 2 - Using Research to Inform Practice
*With 15-min break
Day 2 - Workshop (27 Oct 2025)
Managing and Protecting Trees on Construction Sites
9:30-12:15 - 27 Oct 2025 (Mon) (2.5 CEUs)
Dr. Andrew Benson
Urban Tree Ecophysiologist, The Tree Consultancy Company, New Zealand
Dr. Andrew Koeser
Associate Professor, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center of University of Florida, US
Successful ‘Tree Communication’ to Different Audiences
13:30-16:15 - 27 Oct 2025 (Mon) (2.5 CEUs)
Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk
Honorary Professor of Urban Forestry, University of British Colombia;
Director, Nature Based Solutions Institute
Caitlyn Pollihan
CEO and Executive Director, International Society of Arboricutlure (ISA)
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