F O P 7
28 February – 4 March 2026
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
Conference Venue
LT1, Level 1 (Ground Floor), Henry Cheng International Conference Centre, Cheng Yu Tung Building, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), 12 Chak Cheung Street, Shatin
The Cheng Yu Tung Building is next to the University Station (MTR) and one of the conference hotels Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin. [Direction and Map]
Get to the CUHK campus/Conference venue:
Via Hong Kong International Airport:
Attendees flying into Hong Kong International Airport will need to pass through immigration, collect luggage and then pass through customs. There are several options to travel from the Main Hall of the Terminal.
- Taxi: The easiest way to travel, taxis are readily available outside of the terminal. Please print this page for the driver as many only speak Mandarin or Cantonese.
- Airport Express/MTR: Get off at University Station (MTR).
Via Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau or High Speed Rail:
Get off at the University Station (MTR), it is about 5 minutes walking distance to the conference venue.
Local Transportation:
- It is convenient and efficient to go downtown by MTR (train and subway).
- Payment: Octopus card (widely accepted, can be purchased at the airport and at the customer service center of most MTR stations)
Travel and Visa
Visitors to Hong Kong must hold a valid passport. Passports should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from Hong Kong. Nationals of most countries are not required to obtain visas for periods varying from seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. Please refer to Hong Kong SAR Immigration Department Home Page for visa requirements for the foreign countries/territories (scroll down to Item. 12 in Part II).
Persons who need a visa or entry permit for visit should obtain the appropriate visa or entry permit before travelling to the HKSAR. You may apply for the appropriate visa or entry permit from the nearest Chinese diplomatic and consular mission.
Accommodation
Currencies and Exchange
The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of approximately US$1 to HK$7.8. Banks generally offer better exchange rates, most banks levy a HKD50 commission for each transaction on non-account holders.
The Octopus card is an extremely convenient and widely accepted form of payment in Hong Kong. You can purchase a card and add value at the airport and at the customer service center of most MTR stations.