About
The IASAS Sudent Leader Global Summit 2026 will take place in Hong Kong, China, hosted by The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) on 7 – 10 July 2026.
HSUHK is a non‑profit, private, liberal‑arts‑oriented university noted for its “Liberal + Professional” model, small‑class teaching, strong industry links, and BEAM Plus Platinum green campus. With roots since 1980, HSUHK is home to 7,000+ students and 600+ faculty and supporting staff. HSUHK prioritises quality teaching, impactful research, and whole-person development, through community-focused educational models such as service-learning, residential college system and one-student-one-internship scheme that integrates learning and real-world experiences.
Theme
Global City, Local Soul — Student Leadership for Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Communities. Set in Hong Kong—a world city where East meets West—the 2026 Summit invites university leaders and student affairs professionals to experience how dynamic global+local cultures shape student leadership and sustainable urban living. Through field‑based learning, cross‑sector dialogues, and student‑led practice, participants will explore how universities can nurture civic-minded leaders who build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. The programme features around the two SDGs: Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities and Goal 17 Partnerships for the Goals.​
Focus areas and experiences
Service learning in the city
Partner with NGOs and social enterprises on live community briefs focused on inclusivity, youth, ageing, housing, and public space.
East‑meets‑West urban encounters
Experience religious, linguistic, and culinary diversity; reflect on hybridity as a leadership asset.
Eco‑tour and blue‑green resilience
Fieldwork on country parks, coastlines, and biodiversity corridors that interface with a dense metropolis.
Heritage and neighbourhood immersions
Guided visits to historic districts, revitalised heritage sites, and community arts hubs to understand identity, memory, and preservation.
Sustainable city building
Site visits on transit, walkability, waste reduction, and green buildings; dialogue with practitioners and policy leaders.
Student‑led leadership exchanges
Students leaders innovate solutions for sustainable cities and communities via cultural exchanges and interflow.
Logistics
Registration Fee is EU290 for IASAS members and EU320 for non-members. The registration fee covers three nights of accommodations, food for specific meals as indicated in the programme, and educational materials.
Tentative Programme
The programme content is subject to changes depending on circumstances.
