Third Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area High-Quality Talent Development Conference Concluded Successfully
The third Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) High-Quality Talent Development Conference (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Conference’), jointly organised by the Talent Development Committee of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province, and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, was successfully concluded several days ago.
The four-day Conference, held under the theme ‘Look Beyond the Horizon, Embrace Diversity and Inclusiveness, and Forge Ahead with Resolve to Build an International Hub for High-Calibre Talent’, featured a ‘Thematic Talent Expo’ and briefing sessions. It brought together government bodies and enterprises from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and was held concurrently and co-located with the 30th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF), the 2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) (CPLPEX), and the Macao Franchise Expo 2025 (2025 MFE) at the Cotai Expo, Venetian Macao. This multi-event collaboration created synergies, achieving resource integration and benefit maximisation.
Benefiting from the synergistic effect of the multi-event collaboration, the Conference saw increased public engagement. The four-day event attracted approximately 3,500 attendees, achieving its intended objectives. Furthermore, the Conference featured around 30 thematic speeches and briefing sessions, along with over 20 group tours, highlighting regional talent policies and corporate development prospects to the public. Covered sectors included the integrated tourism and leisure industry, financial services, technology, and healthcare, among others.
Now in its third year, the Conference has become a flagship regional cooperation initiative for the GBA. Through this event, the three governments showcase the regions’ talent policies and achievements, developmental advantages, and opportunities to the wider world, attracting top talent from across the globe to gather and develop their careers in the GBA. The Conference provides a high-level platform for dialogue, exchange, and collaborative innovation, injecting fresh momentum into the joint development of a high-calibre talent hub. Moving forward, the Macao SAR Government will adhere to the principle of ‘attracting, retaining, and fully utilising talent’, maintaining close communication and collaboration with Guangdong and Hong Kong, strengthening talent exchange and cooperation, and attracting and pooling international talent.
