Hong Kong faces pressing urban challenges that demand immediate, innovative solutions. With only 1,100 sq. km. of land and a population of 7.5 million, space comes at a premium, pushing the city to rethink land use and infrastructure. Issues such as soaring energy consumption with buildings accounting for 90% of electricity use, the city generating over 15,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily and landfills nearing capacity are compounded by aging urban systems struggling to support a modern, sustainable economy, creating an urgent need for smarter, greener approaches.
The Hong Kong government is responding with bold ambition. Its Climate Action Plan 2050 sets a clear target: carbon neutrality by 2050, backed by billions in public investment. The flagship Northern Metropolis project - a 30,000-hectare development along the border with Shenzhen - aims to house 2.5 million people and create 650,000 jobs, all while prioritizing sustainability.
To introduce this opportunity to Swedish businesses and to help open doors to business opportunities, Business Sweden is in collaboration in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong conducting a delegation focused on smart and circular urban solutions in Hong Kong from 13-15 October 2025.
This delegation offers Swedish companies opportunities to connect with stakeholders in the Hong Kong government, leading property developers, construction firms and other players in the value chain eager for innovative solutions, and we welcome you to join us!
Why join this delegation?
- Timely advantage: Capitalize on the Northern Metropolis timeline development and engage early on in the process to increase likelihood of getting business
- Access to key stakeholders: Meet senior government officials and other key stakeholders (developers, construction companies) along the value chain such who are shaping the Northern Metropolis and other public projects in Hong Kong
- First hand market intelligence: Gain insights from local experts on government tenders, developer pipelines, and construction needs.
- Pitch your solutions: Showcase and introduce your smart and circular city solutions directly to key stakeholders in roundtables, positioning you as a frontrunner
- Panel & networking spotlight: Speak at the Hong Kong-Swedish Sustainability Dialogue panel to showcase your expertise to government officials and industry leaders, then network to build partnerships driving circular solutions in Hong Kong's urban landscape.
Example stakeholders intended to meet:
- Hong Kong Development Bureau & the Northern Metropolis Coordination Office: Discuss topics such as the Northern Metropolis master plan, sustainable infrastructure needs (e.g. smart grids, green buildings), and partnership opportunities
- Environment and Ecology Bureau: Discuss topics such as circular economy policies, waste management strategies, renewable energy targets, and potential tenders for green urban projects.
- Leading property developers (e.g. Sun Hung Kai, Sino Group, Henderson Land, MTR): Discuss topics such as developers’ pain point and demand, and explore potential cooperations with Swedish companies and solutions
- Multi-disciplinary consultants (e.g. AECOM, Arup): Discuss topics such as sustainable urban design trends, circular economy applications, and consultancy needs for the Northern Metropolis and beyond
- Leading construction companies (e.g. Gammon Construction, Leighton): Discuss topics such as sustainable construction methods, waste reduction technologies, and integration into public/private projects like the Northern Metropolis
- Visit to the Northern Metropolis Development zone: Discuss topics such as site-specific challenges, ongoing development phases, and technology integration possibilities
- And other players of relevance and interest as part of networking reception, such as government officials, industry leaders and local stakeholders.
Subject to change depending on availability. Full delegation program and tentative agenda can be found in the information deck, Appendix 2.)
Contact Johan Thurée for more information and to sign up, no later than 31 August.