ISA Hong Kong Chapter International Conference 2026 - Resilient Urban Forests: Integrating Risk, Ecology, and Innovation for Sustainable Tree Management

ISA Hong Kong Chapter — International Conference 2026

Resilient Urban Forests:

Integrating Risk, Ecology, and Innovation for Sustainable Tree Management

The ISA Hong Kong Chapter is proud to present its 2026 International Conference, focusing on the frontline challenges of urban forestry resilience in an era of rapid climate change. Moving beyond traditional academic theory, the 2026 conference highlights proven, practical innovation and expert field experience. Designed specifically for arboriculture practitioners, commercial facility managers, airport operations leaders, landscape contractors, and urban greenspace professionals, this event showcases actionable solutions across carbon metrics, risk management, ecological design, and complex facility operations.

Conference:

Date: 09.10.2026 (Fri)

Time: 9:50 - 18:15

Location: 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: 5.75

Post-conference Workshop:

Date: 10.10.2026 (Sat)

Time: 9:00 - 16:00

Location: Room 1904, 19/F, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building 香港青年協會大廈 19 樓 1904 室 (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

Language: conducted in English, unless otherwise specified

Registration: https://bit.ly/isahk-conference-2026

Early Bird Deadline: 18.09.2026 (Fri) 12:00 noon

(early bird discount is exclusive to [Oct 9] conference session)

Registration/Payment Deadline: 05.10.2026 (Mon) 12:00 noon

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Speakers

*Engaging on [Oct 10] Day 2 Workshop

To learn the topics and sessions of each speaker, please refer to the details below.

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Conference Topics

高密度城市街道空間風環境對樹木抗風性影響的研究*

by Prof. Songyi Huang

Director, Landscape Architecture Research Institute, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, China

*Conducted in Cantonese

New Perspectives in the Role of Urban Trees in Mitigating Climate Change: What We Know and What We Need

by Dr. Louis Shing-him Lee

Assistant Professor, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong China

Physical Principles to Minimise Stress on Trees in Climbing Technique

by Eva-Maria Mauz

Founder, Mauz Baumpflege, Germany

Subterranean Termites: Guide and Management Strategy

by Jaren Wong

Scientist, National Parks Board, Singapore

Tackling Biodiversity Decline in Urban and Degraded Landscapes through Living Habitat Designs That Learn from the Ecological Value of Ancient and Veteran Trees

by Daniel Steel

Senior Gardener, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Indoor Tree Management in Jewel Changi Airport, Sinagapore

by Joey Gan

Airport Operations Services (Horticulture), Changi Airport Group, Singapore

Evaluation the Success of Urban Tree Planting in England

by Daisy Brasington

Director, Remember The Future, UK

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Workshop Topics

Home Among the Trees: Urban Wildlife & Trees - Habitat Pruning

by Dr. Astrid Andersson

Conservation Biologist & Postdoctoral Researcher, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong China

& Harry Freecss

Urban Wildlife Conservationist

Arboricultural Habitat Creation: Mimicking Veteran Tree Features in Arboreal Design

by Daniel Steel

Senior Gardener, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Tree Biomechanics: From Civil Engineering to Climbing Arborist – How to Use a Civil Engineering Angle to Apply Tree Climbing Pressure Loads on Tree

by Eva-Maria Mauz

Founder, Mauz Baumpflege, Germany

數字樹藝：樹木攝影測量點雲建模與形態解析應用示範*

by Prof. Songyi Huang

Director, Landscape Architecture Research Institute, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, China

*Conducted in Cantonese

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CEA under RSTMP

Registered Tree Management Personnel under the RSTMP may participate for essential CEA hours with details below.

Day 1 Conference:

5 CEA hours in Key Job Function 4: Planting, Caring and Management of Plants

Day 2 Workshop:

3.5 CEA hours in Key Job Function 4: Planting, Caring and Management of Plants, and

2 CEA hours in Key Job Function 6: Survey, Inspection and Risk Assessment

*Attendee who completed the conference and/or workshop successfully shall earn an e-certificate by email, which could be applied for the captioned CEA hours for RSTMP renewal purpose.

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Registration Fee

Enjoy Conference Early Bird Discount until Sep 18 (Fri) 12:00 noon!

Registration Fee for [Oct 9] Day 1 Conference (Early Bird)*:

HKD 900 for Professional Member;

HKD 1,100 for Ordinary/Corporate Member;

HKD 150 for Student Member;

HKD 1,500 for non-member

Registration Fee for [Oct 9] Day 1 Conference (Standard Price):

HKD 1,000 for Professional Member;

HKD 1,200 for Ordinary/Corporate Member;

HKD 200 for Student Member;

HKD 1,600 for non-member

Registration Fee for [Oct 10] Day 2 Workshop**:

HKD 500 for Professional Member;

HKD 600 for Ordinary/Corporate Member;

HKD 500 for Student Member;

HKD 700 for non-member

*Early bird discount is exclusive to [Oct 9] conference session with deadline on Sep 18 (Fri) 12:00 noon.

**The workshop has limited availability and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.