HKUST Hosts Global Conference on Labor Markets and Economic Transformation
What happened
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology concluded the "Jobs and Development Conference 2026" in Asia for the first time. The two-day event, held on October 9 and 10, brought together more than 100 economists, policymakers, and industry practitioners. The conference was hosted by the HKUST Institute for Emerging Market Studies in partnership with the Development Policy Research Unit at the University of Cape Town, the World Bank, and the International Labour Organization.
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Why it matters
The conference served as a premier global platform for advancing evidence-based research and policy dialogue on employment and development. It convened international scholars from various regions to discuss new challenges related to labor markets and the demand for emerging skills.
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Who's involved
- Development Policy Research UnitParticipated in the conference alongside HKUST
- Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHosted the international Jobs and Development Conference 2026
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
Successful hosting of the conference might enhance its global reputation and research funding.
- Development Policy Research UnitSpeculative
Partnership in the major international conference could boost its reputation and future funding access.
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The entities involved
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
public research university in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong