18th International Congress of Asian Planning Schools Association (APSA)
Planning Infinite Urban Futures!
28 – 29 November 2026
The University of Hong Kong
We are delighted to announce that the 18th International Congress of Asian Planning Schools Association (APSA) will be hosted by the Department of Urban Planning and Design on 28 – 29 November 2026.
Founded in August 1993 during the 2nd International Congress of Asian Planning Schools in Hong Kong, organized by Professor Anthony Yeh of the Department of Urban Planning and Design (HKU), APSA has been a leading platform for advancing planning education and research across Asia. Hosting this prestigious event again after more than three decades marks a significant milestone for the University and the urban planning community.
Registration
Early Bird Registration
29 June – 31 August 2026
APSA Members: USD300
Students of APSA Members: USD180
Regular Registration
1 September – 31 October 2026
APSA Members: USD350
Students of APSA Members: USD220
Normal (non-APSA): USD400
Non-member students: USD250
Conference Dinner
28 November 2026
Non-student: USD65
Student: USD50
Submission Guidelines
All participants may submit abstracts for presentation at the Congress. We invite submissions under the following tracks:
AI, automation, and future cities
Urban analytics and smart cities
Climate resilience and adaptation
Social equity and wellbeing
Rural-urban interface
Sustainable high-density cities
Urban ecology and environment
Healthy cities
Urban heritage and conservation
Planning education and pedagogy
Transportation and infrastructure
Housing and livability
Design and place making
Urban governance
Urban and regional development
Design that is human.
Fresh ideas and open minds.
Submit during 23 February – 25 May 2026
Abstracts must be original, clearly focused, and concise.
Organizing Committee
Prof. Shenjing He
Chair
Prof. Anthony Yeh
Co-Chair
Prof. Jiangping Zhou
Paper Review Coordinator
Prof. Creighton Connolly
Coordinator of Tracks Chairs
Prof. Jin Zhu
Programme Coordinator
Dr Vanessa Lo
Venue and Logistics Coordinator
Prof. Waishan Qiu
Marketing and Outreach Lead
Ms Kit Tang / Ms Vanessa Chan
Administration Leads