Over the years, the Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board (the Board) has remained steadfast in its mission to offer a wide range of compensations to patients with pneumoconiosis and/or mesothelioma, providing rehabilitation care to the patients for enhancing their physical condition, and, developing and implementing preventive measures for striving to minimize the occurrence of these diseases among the workforce in the construction and quarry industries.
The Board is proud to host the “Smart Dust Control – Pneumoconiosis Prevention Conference” on Thursday, 19 November 2026. This landmark event will bring together leading local and international occupational health experts, academics, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge advances in occupational health management and innovative dust control technologies. Serving as a collaborative platform, the conference will share forward-thinking strategies and best practices, aiming to accelerate dust reduction across workplaces and build a safer, healthier future for the industry.

Officiating Guests

Commissioner for Labour

Mr. Sam HUI, JP

(Morning session)

Under Secretary for Development

Mr. David LAM, JP

(Afternoon session)

Conference Basic Information

Date 19 November, 2026 (Thursday)
Morning Session 09:30 – 12:10
(Registration at 09:00)
Afternoon Session 14:00 – 16:30
(Registration at 13:30)

Programme

Event Location and Transportation

Location Room S221, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Map
How to get to the venue
  1. If guests are travelling to the venue by car, please alight at the Harbour Road Entrance (Old Wing) of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, then take the escalator to Room S221 on Level 2. Please note that parking is not available at the venue. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
  2. For guests arriving by bus:
    • Recommended Routes: 900, 900X, 907C, or 961
    • Alighting Stop: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (WC 190)
    • Directions: After alighting, proceed to the Harbour Road Entrance (Old Wing) and take the escalator to Room S221, 2/F.
  3. For guests arriving by MTR:
    • Exhibition Centre Station (East Rail Line) Exit B3:
      Take the footbridge (via Great Eagle Centre) and walk directly to the Expo Drive Entrance (Old Wing), or
    • Wan Chai Station (Island Line) Exit A5:

      Follow the footbridge (via the Immigration Tower and Central Plaza) and walk directly to the Harbour Road Entrance (Old Wing).
    • Directions: Upon arrival at the entrance, take the escalator to Room S221, 2/F.

2026 Conference Organising Taskforce

Mr. Chan Yin-chung
Chairman | Mr. Anthony CHAN
Dr YOUNG Hai-ka, Betty
Members | Dr. Betty YOUNG
Dr. Ng Kwok-po, JP
Members | Dr. Eddy NG, JP

Acknowledgments

Supporting Organisations