📅 Pre-Summit Seminar: 17 November 2026
📍 Venue: Hall 3, Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, Wu Kai Sha Youth Village, No. 2 On Chun Street, Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong
📅 Main Summit: 18 – 20 November 2026
📍 Venue: The Chapel, Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, Wu Kai Sha Youth Village, No. 2 On Chun Street, Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong
The International Arboriculture Summit returns to Hong Kong this November with the two-year theme: Tree Structure & Stability. The 2026 programme focuses on Practical Assessment, Pruning, Engineering, Decay & Mitigation Strategies.
Featured educators include keynote speaker Brian Kane, Ph.D., Dr. Bethany Brantley, Geoffrey Kempter, Kristoffer Rasmussen, Vikki Bengtsson, Frank Rinn, and more.
New for 2026: A half-day Pre-Summit Seminar led by Kristoffer Rasmussen, introducing the Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ), objective-based pruning prescriptions and outdoor pruning applications, linking research, ANSI standards, best practices, classroom learning and outdoor discussion for practical application.
Special Early Early Bird Discount for HKILA Members (until 31 August 2026)
Full 3-Day Summit Pass – Special Rate: HKD3,600 (normal rate HKD4,500)
Attend the full Summit (18 – 20 November) with access to all sessions, networking, and over 18 ISA CEUs.
HKILA members are eligible for the “Previous Attendee, HKILA or ISA Member” rate for the Full 3-Day Summit Pass. During the Early Early Bird period, HKILA members can enjoy 20% off the normal Full 3-Day Summit Pass rate.
Members can select the “Previous Attendee, HKILA or ISA Member” category when registering through the official registration website.
The Pre-Summit Seminar is also available at the Early Early Bird rate of HKD225 until 31 August 2026.
For full Summit details, including programme, speakers, and venue information, visit:
https://events.arborasia.org/2026-15th-annual-international-arboriculture-summit-hong-kong
For enquiries about HKILA member registration, please contact: info@ias.hk
